Call for Applications: Climate Change Dialogue in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Delegation of the European Union/EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUD/EUSR), the Embassy of Sweden to BiH, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to BiH, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to BiH, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and RENEXPO are inviting university students from BiH to take part in the Climate Change Dialogue, on 5th and 6th of November, 2015 in Sarajevo.

In the run-up to the 2015 Conference of Parties in Paris (COP21), the Climate Change Dialogue aims to increase public understanding and concern for the impacts and threats caused by climate change. It will provide an opportunity to gain scientific and technical knowledge by participating in training sessions and panel discussions, and expert insight through contacts with representatives of leading companies in the field of renewable energy, energy efficiency and innovation. The Programme will also include a discussion with EU Member States’ Ambassadors, and site visits in Sarajevo and Zenica.

The agenda of the two-day programme can be found here.

WHO CAN APPLY?
Young people from across BiH interested to participate in the Dialogue should be university students in relevant fields (architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, political sciences, environmental studies). A working command of local language and English is desirable, however simultaneous translation will be available.
Transport and accommodation may be provided for students, provided that their residence is not in Sarajevo.

HOW TO APPLY?
Interested students should submit their online application HERE, by Thursday, 22 October 2015.

Applicants may choose to upload their CVs on a voluntary basis. These CVs would be available to RENEXPO participants so that all stakeholders may avail of contacts and networks customary to such events.

SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS
Selection of participants will be completed by a selection panel comprised of Climate Change Dialogue BiH event partners to ensure equal representation of students of required educational backgrounds. The list of the final participants will be published on this website.

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