Have you ever dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights? This dream could come true if you are selected for the HKH Arctic Youth Leadership Forum 2025 in Iceland! Applications are now open for the HKH Arctic Youth Leadership Forum 2025 , which will take place in Reykjavik, Iceland. It's a great program for young people passionate about climate change. Both the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) and the Arctic are glaciers. However, due to climate change, the HKH is warming at twice the global average rate, while the Arctic is warming nearly four times faster. This rapid warming is severely impacting the homes, cultures, and futures of people in both regions. Through this forum, young people from both the Hindu Kush Himalaya and Arctic regions will come together to exchange ideas and collaborate on climate change solutions. All expenses , including travel, accommodation, and participation costs, will be fully covered.

Details about the HKH 2025 Arctic Youth Leadership Forum in Iceland

• Host country : Iceland
• Location : Reykjavik
• Organized by : ICIMOD and the Arctic Circle
• Dates : October 2025
• Number of participants : 12
• Benefits : Fully Funded
• Deadline: August 12, 2025

Financial benefits

The program covers:

• Round-trip airfare.
• stay.
• Cost of participation.

period

The forum will consist of a one-year virtual session, concluding with an in-person event in October 2025.

Eligible countries

The Arctic Youth Leadership Forum (HKH) will select 12 participants from the HKH and Arctic regions. Eligible countries are:

• Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH):
  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
  • China
  • India
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
• Arctic countries:
  • Canada
  • Denmark (specifically Greenland, an autonomous region of Denmark)
  • Finland
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Russia (Russian Federation)
  • Sweden
  • United States (Alaska specifically)

Eligibility criteria

• Age: Applicants must be between 19 and 35 years old.
• Nationality: You must be a citizen of a Hindu Kush Himalayan or Arctic country.
• Affiliation: You must be part of a youth organization or program related to climate change or the environment.
• Interest: Demonstrate a clear interest in environmental and climate issues in the Arctic and/or HKH.
• Leadership and Engagement: Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in volunteer work or climate-related activities.
• Availability: Participants must be available for 4 to 7 hours per month for one year.
• Technical requirements: You must have a laptop and a good internet connection.
• Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for at least six months after October 2025.

Required documents

• the biography
• Letter of Endorsement
• Personal statement
• View video
• Passport scan

How to apply for the HKH Arctic Youth Leadership Forum 2025?

Applicants should apply through the official website. The link is below.