UNESCO Youth and Water Security in Africa 2020

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

Association

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Area

Maghreb

Host Country

Tunisia

Deadline

30 Jul 2020

Study level

Undergraduate

Opportunity type

Scholarships

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

UNESCO Call for Abstracts Youth and Water Security in Africa: Call for Abstracts Youth and Water Security in Africa.

UNESCO is devoted to engaging with youth as leaders, knowledge-holders, and innovators in the Water Sector. One of the main ways of engaging with youth and young water professionals in the water sector is by encouraging them to become more involved in Research, Development, and Innovation, that address Water Security issues. Within the context of Africa Water Week, UNESCO is in touch with several international journals about publishing the printed and online version of a special issue that will focus on the importance of Water Security and youth engagement in Africa.

Aim

The main objectives of UNESCO Youth and Water Security in Africa include to; improve the visibility of the scientific contribution of youth that addresses water-related challenges in Africa, contribute to the advance of and address knowledge gaps on water security issues in Africa with a focus on the experience of youth and young professionals and to inspire youth to become more involved in the co-production and application of knowledge.