Apply for the Young Leadership Programme – Mediterranean!

The European Forest Institute’s Young Leadership Programme, Mediterranean 2023 (YLPMED 2023), organised in partnership with the Union for the Mediterranean, will provide an in-depth understanding of the complex interplay between land abandonment, Mediterranean forests, and cultural landscapes. This programme will equip young professionals with the scientific knowledge and soft skills necessary to become effective and influential leaders in this field.

The programme will offer an overview of the key drivers and impacts of land abandonment on Mediterranean forests and cultural landscapes and explore the potential opportunities for sustainable entrepreneurship and biodiversity conservation. Participants will learn about the role of traditional ecological knowledge and the potential for innovation and entrepreneurship in promoting sustainable land use practices. The programme will also examine the relationship between fire risk in the Mediterranean region and discuss the role of forest management practices in mitigating the risk of wildfires.

YLPMED 2023 will take place in the week beginning 2 October at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site in Barcelona, Spain, where the EFI Mediterranean Facility has its offices.

To apply you need:

  • A motivation letter describing your professional interest in natural and cultural heritage or land abandonment, why you wish to apply to the Young Leadership Programme and how it will help you develop in your career. 
  • A CV
  • A supporting letter from your employer highlighting your leadership potential.

Applicants to the Young Leadership Programme – Mediterranean edition must have

  • Proficiency in English to allow full participation in course discussions.
  • A CV that demonstrates professional experience and leadership potential.
  • Affiliation with an institution (in the Mediterranean region) interested in or working on Mediterranean forests.

Applications should be sent by email to ylpmed@efi.int by 16 April 2023.

Link for the open call: https://efi.int/ylp-med-2023

Link for the Union for the Mediterranean: https://ufmsecretariat.org/