Application Deadline: 15 December 2024.
Applications are now open for the 2025 European Forest Institute’s Young Leadership Programme. The European Forest Institute’s Young Leadership Programme, Mediterranean 2025 (YLPMED 2025) will empower young leaders in Southeastern Europe to champion sustainable forest management and climate resilience by focusing on the selection, conservation, and use of high-quality forest reproductive material (FRM). The programme aims to leverage the region’s rich biodiversity and its crucial role as a climate refuge to ensure the long-term health and resilience of its forests.
The programme will offer participants the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of FRM, including its importance, types, and sources, while learning why FRM is key in climate change resilience approaches. Top-level experts, who will animate the programme, will provide training on good practices in the selection, collection, and handling of FRM and on modern techniques in genetic conservation and tree breeding.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants to the YLPMED must meet the following criteria:
- Young (approximately between 25-35 years old) professionals within 5 years of graduation.
- Young professional working in academia (e.g. PhD students), policy (e.g. civil servants), or practice (forestry or related topics).
- Evidence of leadership is required: active participation in relevant organisations/associations; involvement in initiatives with your local community; environmental advocacy experience, etc.
- Priority will be given for candidates from Southeastern Europe.
Application Procedure:
- A motivation letter describing your professional interest in forest management and forest adaptation to climate change, why you wish to apply to the Young Leadership Programme, and how it will help you develop in your career.
- A CV.
- A supporting letter from your employer, PhD advisor, or any reference person able to comment on your leadership potential.
The YLPMED will be held in English, and all the supporting application must be in English as well.
Applications should be sent by email to ylpmed@efi.int by 15 December 2024.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the European Forest Institute’s Young Leadership Programme
