<div dir="ltr">Dear All,<div><br></div><div>Fyi/a.</div><div><br></div><div>With apologies for cross-posting and possible duplication.</div><div><br></div><div>Kind regards,</div><div>Kawsu.<br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Donovan Guttieres</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:donovan.guttieres@childrenyouth.org">donovan.guttieres@childrenyouth.org</a>></span><br>Date: Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 8:09 AM<br>Subject: Call Applications: Youth Commission for Science, Engineering & Technology (SET) for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Due December 7!<br>To: spiteam <<a href="mailto:spiteam@childrenyouth.org">spiteam@childrenyouth.org</a>><br><br><br><div dir="ltr"><div>Dear UN MGCY,</div><div><br></div><div>The <b>Youth Commission for Science, Engineering & Technology (SET)</b> for the <b>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)</b> is being launched to engage young practitioners in formal science-policy avenues within the UN system in order to share their perspectives on the role of science, technology, and innovation for achieving the <a href="https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs" target="_blank">SDGs</a>. More specifically, it will make links between thematic expertise within/between SDGs being reviewed during this year’s UN Cycle <b>(SDGs 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 14, 17) </b>and with existing intergovernmental frameworks on sustainable development.</div><div><br></div><div>The work will include reaching out to various networks of young practitioners from diverse academic, formal/informal knowledge systems, and regions in order to compile inputs into a comprehensive report on the positions youth have on the role of science, technology, and innovation in informing the implementation, follow-up, and review of the SDGs, as well as ways to strengthen the nexus between science, technology, policy, and society. </div><div><br></div><div>We are also hoping to engage youth organizations, as well as develop an intergenerational dialogue by approaching various science academies and related UN entities.</div><div><br></div><div>It seeks to mobilize youth efforts towards concrete <b>deliverables</b> to be showcased at global fora, such as the <b>UNCTAD Commission on Science & Technology for Development (CSDT)</b>, <b>Annual Multi-stakeholder Forum on ST&I for SDGs</b>, and <b>High-Level Political Forum</b>. It also seeks to build the appropriate <b>linkages</b> across themes and processes in order to promote concerted and collective efforts towards strengthening the role of the science-policy interface. The expected deliverables will be <b>youth-led</b> and motivated by the innovation, passion, and enthusiasm of young practitioners. </div><div><br></div><div>The full description of proposed objectives, coordination structure, deliverables, and timeline for the Youth Commission on SET for SDGs can found <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EjfcKdoQyDOkOAn43zZPwWVFxoldcM2bmtDdqvvhtdQ/edit" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>.</div><div><br></div><div>The Commission will be coordinated by the <i>UN Major Group for Children & Youth, Science-Policy Interface Platform facilitation team</i>, with additional support from selected individuals and relevant youth-led organizations.</div><div><br></div><div>Ways to Contribute:</div><div><ul><li>Any youth or organization is welcome to contribute inputs towards the deliverables of the Youth Commission, to be presented in different fora related to the science-policy interface, as per inclusive practices of the UN MGCY (avenues for inputs will be shared between <b>January-April 2017</b>)</li><li>Any individual below 30 years, engaging in relevant work, can <b>apply</b> to be part of the commission support team.<br></li><li>Any youth organization related to the themes being discussed (notably SDGs 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 14) can <b>apply</b> to support the work of the commission. Strong preference will be given to youth part of organizations.<br></li><li>Non-youth are welcome to join as technical observers, giving both critical feedback and guidance to best leverage the work of the Youth Commission on SET for SDGs, as well as disseminate opportunities to provide input.<br></li></ul></div><div><br></div><div><b>Deadline</b> for <b><a href="https://docs.google.com/a/childrenyouth.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedRLo3DmSor6GsjZuWUtaxgAMViIHj8Knuw2YLb32rXpPD5w/viewform" target="_blank">submission of applications</a></b> (individuals/organizations): </div><div><b>December 7th, 2016 at 11:59 GMT.</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>Duration of Work: <b>December</b> 2016 to <b>July</b> 2017</div><div><br></div><div>For any questions or feedback, please email <a href="mailto:spiteam@childrenyouth.org" target="_blank">spiteam@childrenyouth.org</a></div><div><br></div><div>Best Regards,</div><div>Donovan on behalf of UN MGCY SPI Facilitation team</div><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888">-- <br><div class="m_-7496294648547456835gmail_sig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