Event Overview The PeaceLab Youth Projects provide a unique platform for young people to discuss and present innovative strategies for peacebuilding. This initiative encourages participants to engage in interactive sessions, fostering an environment of shared learning and collaboration. The summit aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement positive changes in their communities.

Application Guidelines Participants are encouraged to design projects that are interactive and impactful, focusing on peacebuilding strategies that can be applied locally and globally. Projects should be non-political and unbiased, emphasizing practical solutions to real-world challenges.

Eligibility and Submission

• Applicants must be under 35 years old.
• The event will be hybrid, allowing for both in-person and online participation.
• Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM UTC.

Evaluation and Awards A committee will review all applications and present the top five to Nobel Peace Laureates, who will select the final winners. The evaluation criteria include the project’s relevance, cultural and social importance, commitment to sustainable peace and development, innovation, use of technology and social media, and clarity of the proposal.

Winners will receive financial support to implement their projects, making this an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact.

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Objectifs du Programme :

• Dispositions civiques et gouvernance politique : Renforcer les connaissances des jeunes sur la constitution, les lois, les institutions de la République et l’histoire du Sénégal, tout en promouvant le respect des droits humains, dont le droit à un environnement sain.
• Leadership des jeunes : Encourager une nouvelle génération de travailleurs avec une mentalité forte pour relever les défis du développement. Développer les capacités des jeunes au plaidoyer, à la communication pour le développement (C4D) et à l’art oratoire.
• Engagement communautaire : Améliorer la participation des jeunes dans les mouvements estudiantins, la société civile et les partis politiques. Créer un réseau de jeunes leaders engagés pour l’amour de la patrie dans les régions concernées.

Critères d’Éligibilité :

1. Âge : 18 à 35 ans.
2. Nationalité : Sénégalaise.
3. Résidence : Originaire et résident(e) dans les régions de Matam, Louga, Saint Louis, Ziguinchor, Kolda et Sédhiou.
4. Engagement : Actif dans une association de la société civile, un parti politique ou un mouvement estudiantin.
5. Disponibilité : Engagement total pendant un mois pour suivre le programme.
6. Bonne moralité et respect des règles et procédures du PNUD.

Dossiers de Candidature :

• Preuve d’engagement associatif ou politique.
• Plan SMART de post-formation.
• Certificat médical.
• Pièce d’identité.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Lettre de motivation (300 mots max).
• Biographie (250 mots max) avec photo.
• Personne à contacter en cas d’urgence.

Conditions de Prise en Charge :

• Logistique : Transport aller-retour depuis la région d’origine.
• Hébergement : Hébergement au centre d’instruction.
• Restauration : Prise en charge complète.
• Matériel : Fourniture du matériel nécessaire.

Éthique et Conduite :

Les participants doivent respecter le code de conduite et les exigences de sécurité du Centre de Formation et du PNUD, tout en démontrant une intégrité exemplaire.

Date Limite de Soumission : Samedi 3 août 2024 à 23h59 GMT

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Application Details

• Location: Bologna, Italy
• Posted Date: July 27, 2024
• Application Deadline: August 7, 2024

Steps to Submit the Application:

1. Log in to Studenti Online.
2. Select “Admission application,” then “PhD programme,” and click “Next.”
3. Choose the PhD program you intend to apply for.
4. Complete the online application form and upload the required documents.
5. Pay the €5 admission fee using the PagoPA system
6. Click on “Submit.”

Important Note: Applications must be fully completed and submitted by the deadline to be considered.

Scholarships

• Economics: The yearly gross scholarship amount is €16,243.
• Management and Political and Social Sciences: The yearly gross scholarship amount is €17,805.

These scholarships are fully funded and provide a comprehensive stipend to support students throughout their PhD studies.

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Who Can Apply?

Innovators from any geography globally can apply, provided their solutions have relevance and applicability in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Eligible applicants include startups, universities, non-profit organizations, or for-profit companies.

The Challenge

Globally, one-third of all food produced is lost or wasted before reaching consumers, causing significant economic and environmental impacts. Smallholder farmers, particularly in emerging markets, face severe consequences due to post-harvest losses, which reduce their incomes and exacerbate food insecurity. These farmers often lack access to reliable energy for critical processes like storage, preservation, and transportation, highlighting the need for affordable and scalable innovations.

The Opportunity

The Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize offers more than just a financial reward. Finalists will gain access to a network of experienced industry leaders, receive media exposure, and benefit from post-investment support. The goal is to identify scalable and cost-effective solutions that not only reduce post-harvest losses but also increase farmer incomes, yields, and climate resilience.

About the Shell Foundation and Factor E Ventures

The Shell Foundation, a UK-registered charity, partners with FCDO to enhance energy access for smallholder farmers and SMEs in emerging markets. Factor E Ventures invests in innovative solutions addressing global climate and development challenges.

About the Prize

The prize seeks innovative technologies, business models, hardware, or software solutions that can reduce post-harvest losses for smallholder farmers. Solutions must demonstrate a clear path to scalability, minimal behavioral changes required for adoption, and potential for substantial impact.

Key Evaluation Criteria:

• Innovation: Novel approaches tailored to smallholder farmers.
• Solution Validation: Proven success in testing environments.
• Global Applicability: Relevance to South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, with potential scalability.
• Gender Impact: Positive effects on female farmers.
• Scalability and Reach: Potential to empower over 1 million farmers.
• Farm-Level Implementation: Direct usability by farmers.
• Financial Traction: Evidence of financial sustainability.
• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): Preferably beyond validation stage.

Eligibility: Open to startups, universities, non-profits, and for-profit companies globally.

Submission: Submit your application by August 14, 2024

Timeline

• Request for Applications: June 26, 2024
• Application Deadline: August 14, 2024
• Application Review: August 1, 2024 – September 13, 2024
• Notification to Applicants: September 16, 2024
• Finalists Announced: September 17, 2024
• Award Announcement: September 25, 2024

Application Deadline: August 14, 2024

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Who Can Apply?

This competition is open to youth aged between 18 and 29 who are nationals of any of the Commonwealth’s 56 member countries. These include nations from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Europe, and North America.

About the Competition

Objective: The primary goal of the competition is to challenge young minds to explore the interplay between trade and climate change and to propose innovative trade policy solutions that can mitigate aspects of the climate crisis.

Essay Topic: Participants are invited to submit essays addressing the question: In what ways do you think trade and trade policy can help to address an aspect of the climate crisis in your country? Essays should identify a specific problem, explain its connection to the climate crisis, and propose how trade or trade policy could be utilized to resolve it.

Submission Requirements:

• Maximum of 2,000 words (including in-text references and footnotes, excluding reference list)
• Full referencing in any style
• Single PDF or Word file, 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman font
• Include Name, Age, Nationality, Contact Information (email, address, telephone), and CV or short bio

Important Dates:

• Start Date: 15 July 2024
• Submission Deadline: 21 August 2024
• Winners Informed: 2 September 2024

How to Submit: Send your completed essay and details to tcs@commonwealth.int by 21 August 2024. For inquiries, contact the same email address.

Judging Criteria: Essays will be judged on originality, relevance, quality of writing, and alignment with international trade policy frameworks. Entries will be blind peer-reviewed and assessed by a distinguished panel.

Prizes:

• First Prize: £1,000
• Second and Third Prizes: £500 each
• Top essays will be featured in the Trade Competitiveness Briefing Series and launched at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa in October.

Terms and Conditions: The Commonwealth Secretariat reserves the right to publish the material produced by the authors and will adhere to data protection laws.

About the Commonwealth Year of Youth

With over 60% of its 2.7 billion population aged between 15 and 29, the Commonwealth prioritizes youth empowerment. The Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP), in partnership with the Trade Competitiveness Section, invites young people to participate in this competition, reinforcing their role in climate action and policy.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to shape a sustainable future through innovative trade and climate solutions!

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Are you an African woman passionate about being at the forefront of Climate Action and developing Climate Solutions that include women smallholders?

Apply for the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship!

Deadline: September 10, 2024

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Join AWARD in bridging gender gaps and fostering inclusive climate solutions in Africa!

About the Human Rights Foundation:

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. HRF is one of the few international organizations that exclusively targets human rights issues in authoritarian regimes, focusing on over 90 countries where citizens are denied meaningful electoral competition, basic political freedoms, and judicial independence.

About the Position:

As a Tyranny Tracker Fellow, you will support HRF’s Tyranny Tracker Research project, which monitors and analyzes political repression worldwide. This project aligns closely with HRF’s mission of promoting human rights in closed societies. You will be involved in managing the research project, drafting internal research memos, conducting research, and handling project management tasks such as setting goals and managing deadlines.

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills (strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of political science, international relations, international or comparative law (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with qualitative social science research methods and literature on authoritarianism and democratization (strongly preferred)
• Passionate about research
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Creative mindset
• Strong affinity for HRF’s mission
• Based in the United States (preferred), but highly qualified candidates from other regions will be considered
• Time commitment: 40 hours/week
• Stipend: $2,500/month for full-time

Interested candidates should submit their application by August 16, 2024.

Join HRF and Make a Difference in the Fight for Human Rights!

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1. The SDG Primer
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2. Introduction to the 2030 Agenda: A New Agenda for a Sustainable World – UNITAR
   Dive into the 2030 Agenda and understand its significance for a sustainable future.
3. Thai SDG Micro-Primer – UNSSC
   Explore the SDGs through this micro-primer focusing on Thailand’s approach to sustainable development.
4. SDG Finance Academy e-Learning Programme – UNDP
   Gain insights into financing for sustainable development through this e-learning program.
5. Introduction to Sustainable Development Goal indicators under FAO custodianship – FAO
   Understand the indicators used to measure progress towards the SDGs, particularly those under FAO’s custodianship.
6. Sustainable Lifestyles – UNSSC
   Learn about adopting sustainable lifestyles and the impact of individual actions on global sustainability.
7. Introduction to Eco-Industrial Parks – UNIDO
   Explore how eco-industrial parks contribute to sustainable industrial development.
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   Understand the role of standards in promoting sustainability in trade and industry.
9. The Age of Sustainable Development – SDG Academy
   Join renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs in this comprehensive course on sustainable development.
10. Podcast: Goal-based development: Do they actually work? – Revisiting the UN goal-setting as a policy tool with Professor Jeffrey Sachs of SDSN
    Listen to insights from Professor Jeffrey Sachs on the effectiveness of goal-based development.
11. Podcast: What can we learn from the future? – The role of futurists in achieving sustainable development with Sohail Inayatullah of UNESCO
    Discover how futurists contribute to sustainable development in this engaging podcast.

These courses and resources are brought to you by leading organizations such as the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC), United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), SDG Academy, International Trade Centre (ITC), UNIDO, FAO, UNDP, UNESCO, and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).

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Categories and Eligibility:

1. Policy Fellow (Master’s students)
   • Responsibilities: Assist in policy framework development, engage with policymakers, conduct research, and contribute to policy briefs.
   • Eligibility: Current Master’s students in public policy, international relations, economics, political science, development studies, or related fields.
2. Project Fellow (Master’s students)
   • Responsibilities: Participate in planning, execution, and evaluation of development projects. Work with stakeholders to align projects with sustainable development objectives.
   • Eligibility: Current Master’s students in management, business administration, information systems, engineering, sciences, or related fields.
3. Research Fellow (Doctorate/Ph.D. students)
   • Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth research on sustainable development, technological innovation, and digitalization. Publish findings and present at conferences.
   • Eligibility: Current Doctorate/Ph.D. students in public policy, international relations, economics, political science, development studies, management, business administration, information systems, engineering, sciences, or related fields.
4. Senior Fellow (PostDocs/Ph.D. holders)
   • Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth research on sustainable development, technological innovation, and digitalization. Publish findings and present at conferences.
   • Eligibility: Current PostDocs/Ph.D. holders in public policy, international relations, economics, political science, development studies, management, business administration, information systems, engineering, sciences, or related fields.

Benefits:

• Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience working with a global network of experts, policymakers, and development practitioners.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from high-level professionals.
• Networking: Build connections with influential figures in governments, public institutions, academia, and private sectors.
• Publication Opportunities: Contribute to high-impact publications and reports.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV: Highlighting academic and professional experiences relevant to the fellowship category.
• Application Form

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted by July 31st, 2024. Late applications will not be considered.

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An Urgent Need Climate change and threats to nature are pressing global issues. AI is already being used to monitor greenhouse gas emissions and advance clean energy, but more must be done, and faster. This initiative aims to amplify these efforts by bridging the gap between AI technology and frontline environmental organizations.

A World-Changing Opportunity This initiative encourages partnerships between climate, nature, and AI experts. By providing targeted funding, mentorship, and resources, the Grand Challenge seeks to stimulate innovation and develop scalable solutions.

Focus Areas

• Sustainable Proteins: Developing AI-driven meat alternatives.
• Power Grid Optimization: Enhancing grid resilience and integrating renewable energy.
• Biodiversity Conservation: Using AI to protect species and habitats.
• Wildcard Solutions: Innovative ideas for climate and nature using AI.

How the Grand Challenge Will Unfold The initiative will progress through three rounds, offering up to $100 million in total funding. The first round includes:

Phase 1: Proposals

• Open to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) entities and global academic institutions.
• Up to 30 seed grants will be awarded.
• Deadline: July 30, 5:59 p.m. Eastern Time (9:59 p.m. UTC).

Phase 2: Implementation Plans

• Seed Grantees will develop detailed plans with support from AI experts.
• Up to 15 implementation grants, each up to $2 million, will be awarded.

Successful projects will be implemented over two years, with an in-person summit in 2025.

Deadline to Apply: July 30, 5:59 p.m. Eastern Time (9:59 p.m. UTC).

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