Leverkusen, Germany

The Tunza International Youth Conference, previously called the UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) Global Youth Forum, is a key
activity of UNEP's long-term youth strategy. It has been organised since 1985 for young people (15-24 years) to learn from one another and share experiences and ideas on community-based environmental
actions. It has provided opportunities for youth to develop joint strategies on promoting environmental protection.


The TUNZA International Youth Conference is one of the main platforms for cooperation and interaction between UNEP and its youth partners. It is the vision of the organisation to "foster a generation of environmentally conscious citizens who will better influence decision-making processes and act responsibly to create a sustainable world."

A number of workshops, plenary sessions, focused group discussions, field trips as well as panel discussions will take place.
Furthermore, a new TUNZA Youth Advisory Council with two advisors for

each of the six UNEP regions and two advisors representing indigenous

youth organisations will be elected by the participants.

For candidates to be considered their birthdates must fall strictly

between September 8 1984 and September 8 1992. Candidates must be

nominated by their organisations and must be active members. Only

nominations from organisations working on or interested in

environmental and sustainable development issues will be considered.
Each nomination must have two candidates - one female and one male.

But only one of them will be elected (Please note that applications

will not be considered unless the above is fulfilled).

All nominations must reach UNEP on or before February 28 2007.


Click here to download the application form.