The International Relations Research Student Association, in partnership with the Sofia Security Forum, invites you to participate in the two-day conference "Climate Change and Security - The Voice of Youth to Overcome the Challenges". The conference will take place on 19 and 20 October 2020 at the Concert Hall of the Central Military Club in Sofia.
Conference program. If you are wondering, why you should attend the conference on 19 and 20 October 2020? The answer is simple. Through innovative learning and communication methods, participants will be able to:
* Learn more about climate issues and policies;
* Learn how climate affects different areas of life;
* Learn how we as young people can influence decisions regarding climate change;
* Talk to highly specialized people and decision-makers in this field;
* Have our say on the issue;
* Improve our communication and teamwork skills;
* Meet new people and make new acquaintances;
* Receive an international Youthpass certificate, recognised in all European countries;
The key element of the conference is the dialogue between participants and decision-makers on climate change, and this dialogue will take place over these two days. This is the moment when young people will be able to make their voices heard on the issue and have them heard and discussed. Each participant will have the opportunity to meet and talk with representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Water, Ministry of Interior, SANS, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Sofia Municipality and many others. Participants should be motivated to learn more about climate change, willing to actively participate in the two days of the conference and engage in the role plays and discussions. Each participant must be 18 years of age and under 30 years of age by 19 October 2020.
Participants are selected on the basis of an assessment of their motivation, which you can fill in the application form. Anyone wishing to participate chooses one of two application forms - a cover letter of up to 150 words or a short video of up to 15 seconds. Applicants who submit their motivation earlier will be given priority. The motivation letter is part of the application form, and the relevant section of the form must be completed. If a video is chosen to express the motivation, it will be uploaded to Youtube, Facebook or another platform and the link to it will be entered in the application form. HERE
The ten best cover letters or videos will be awarded with prizes and certificates. Deadline for applications - 15 October 2020. We also ask applicants to complete an anonymous questionnaire on their knowledge and attitudes on climate change issues. The survey is available HERE. For any questions related to the project or participation in the conference you can contact: [email protected] or the IRRSA website. Participants are advised that corona-virus countermeasures will be strictly enforced! Anti-COVID19 measures during the conference.
