For 26 years, the UNESCO Youth Forum has served as a global platform where young people voice their perspectives, confront shared challenges, and co-create solutions. Evolving over time to reflect the priorities of youth worldwide, the Forum remains a uniquely nongovernmental space for dialogue and action.

This year’s 14th edition, held under the theme “Climate Action and Social Impacts, Particularly for Young People,” will continue building on the momentum of previous forums by spotlighting youth-led responses to the climate crisis and its wide-ranging social effects. The theme reflects strong interest expressed by young people and aims to generate lasting impact through actionable outcomes.

UNESCO invites youth aged 18 to 35 to apply for the chance to participate in this high-impact forum, taking place just ahead of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference. The event will focus on deepening youth-to-youth cooperation and strengthening partnerships between UNESCO and youth-led organizations globally.