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    Sustainable Development Goals Fellowship Summary

    Title: 2026 SDG Youth Summer Camp Participant – Climate Action and Carbon Markets in Seoul
    Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea
    Closing Date: 15 June 2026 (23:59 KST)
    Contract: N/A

    Job Summary

    Applications are now open for the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Youth Summer Camp in Seoul.

    From 4 to 6 August, the camp will be co-hosted by the United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD), the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE), and K-eco.

    Youth of any nationality born between 1998 and 2008 are invited to participate in this international event focused on SDG 13: Climate Action, with a special emphasis on carbon markets.

    No registration fee, accommodation, and meals are covered.

    Participants will actively engage with peers and experts to learn about the role of carbon markets in reducing emissions and supporting a low-carbon future through lectures, exercises, and innovative ideas development.

    Event Details

    Time: 04 – 06 August 2026 (last day may be a half day)
    Location: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Office, Seoul, Republic of Korea
    Language: English

    Key Benefits of Participation

    • Understand the role of youth in climate action under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
    • Gain knowledge of carbon markets and their connection to SDG 13 and other SDGs

    • Learn how to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy using market-based mechanisms, policy, and personal actions
    • Develop ideas for climate solutions alongside experts in sustainable development and carbon markets

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Age: Youths born between 1998 and 2008 of any nationality
    • Language: Proficiency in English is required
    • Full participation in the entire camp schedule is mandatory for certification

    • Preference may be given to candidates already based in the Republic of Korea
    • Participants must cover their own travel expenses (domestic and international) and local transportation, while accommodation and meals are provided by organizers

    Application Process

    Application Period: 8 June – 15 June 2026, 23:59 PM (KST)
    Contact: UNOSD (unosd@un.org)

    Note: Only selected candidates will be contacted by mid to late June 2026.

    Why You Should Apply

    This annual Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Youth Summer Camp has empowered over 280 youth leaders since 2017 to critically engage with sustainable development.

    This year’s focus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG )13 offers a unique platform to contribute to global climate efforts, develop innovative solutions, and connect with like-minded peers and experts dedicated to climate action and sustainable development.

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