Call for APFSD Youth Forum in Bangkok, Thailand 2027!!!
The APFSD Youth Forum 2027 invites young people from across the Asia-Pacific region to participate in an inclusive regional platform focused on sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The hybrid forum will take place from February 18–20, 2027, in Bangkok, Thailand, providing opportunities for young people to engage both in person and online.
The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) is an annual intergovernmental platform that supports the regional follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Youth Forum aims to ensure that adolescents’ and young people’s voices, experiences, and perspectives are meaningfully included in regional discussions and decision-making on sustainable development.
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The 2027 forum will focus on the theme, “Scaling up just transitions to achieving sustainable development, poverty eradication and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals – young people at the forefront.”
Participants will discuss progress, gaps, and challenges related to SDGs 3, 4, 5, 10, 12, 13, 15, and 17. The forum also aims to develop national, sub-regional, and regional Youth Calls to Action and contribute youth perspectives to the Voluntary National Review process and other major international sustainable development platforms.
The forum is organised by the Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW), together with regional co-convenors and youth networks, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP).
Young people aged 13–30 from the Asia-Pacific region are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of the SDGs, a commitment to human rights-based approaches, and relevant strengths connected to the goals under review. Applications from marginalised and socially excluded communities and hard-to-reach areas will be prioritised to support diversity and inclusion.
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The forum will be conducted in English. Applicants who require interpretation services should mention this in their application. Selected participants under 18 will need to provide parent or guardian consent during the subsequent selection process.
The application deadline is November 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM Bangkok time.
Benefits
- Regional Participation: Opportunity to engage in the APFSD Youth Forum 2027 alongside young people from across Asia and the Pacific.
- Hybrid Participation: Participate in the forum through in-person or online engagement.
- Youth Representation: Share young people’s voices, experiences, and perspectives in regional sustainable development discussions.
- SDG Engagement: Discuss progress, gaps, and challenges related to SDGs 3, 4, 5, 10, 12, 13, 15, and 17.
- Policy Contribution: Contribute youth perspectives to national, sub-regional, and regional Youth Calls to Action.
- Advocacy Opportunities: Contribute to broader regional and global sustainable development processes, including the APFSD Intergovernmental Forum 2027, HLPF 2027, and ECOSOC Youth Forum 2027.
- Inclusive Participation: A platform that encourages participation from marginalised and socially excluded communities and young people from hard-to-reach areas.
Note: The source does not specify travel funding, accommodation, or other financial support for selected participants.
Eligibilities
- Age: Applicants must be between 13 and 30 years old.
- Applicants must have been born on or after February 21, 1997.
- Eligible Region: Applicants must be from the Asia-Pacific region.
- Commitment: Applicants should be progressive and believe in human rights-based approaches.
- Relevant Experience and Strengths: Applicants must demonstrate unique strengths in their applications relevant to the SDGs under review as part of the 14th APFSD.
- Knowledge of SDGs: Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals at the country, regional, or global level.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Applications from individuals belonging to marginalised or socially excluded groups and communities, as well as those from hard-to-reach areas, will be prioritised.
- Previous Participation: Consideration will also be given to applicants who have participated in previous APFSD Youth Forums or sub-regional forums and contributed to previous APFSD Calls to Action, or who have attended an intergovernmental APFSD.
- Language: The Youth Forum will be conducted in English. Applicants requiring interpretation services should mention this in the application form.
- Applicants Under 18: Selected participants below 18 years of age will be required to provide parent or guardian consent during the subsequent process.
Application Process
Applicants are required to complete their application process through the “Apply Link” given below.
- Review the Eligibility Criteria: Carefully read the eligibility requirements and ensure that you meet the age, regional, and other criteria.
- Complete the Application Form: Access the official application form through the Apply Link provided below and fill in the required information.
- Demonstrate Your Experience: Highlight your relevant strengths, understanding of the SDGs, commitment to human rights-based approaches, and contributions to sustainable development.
- Mention Interpretation Requirements: If you require interpretation services during the forum, indicate this in your application form.
- Submit Your Application: Complete and submit the application form before November 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM Bangkok time.
Call for Abstracts: Applicants interested in submitting an abstract must also apply through the general Call for Applications. Abstract submissions are open to research, programme implementation, and initiatives focused on or led by young people.
Application Deadline: November 16, 2026 (10 Days Remaining)
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