Applications are invited to apply for the HKH Arctic Leadership Forum 2025 in Iceland. All International Applicants are welcome to apply for the Youth Leadership Forum. This forum will bring together young people from the HKH and Arctic regions to share ideas and work together to discover solutions to climate change. Travel, hotel, and participation fees will be fully covered. The forum will be held virtually over the course of a year, culminating in an in-person event in October 2025. The Leadership Forum will be held in Reykjavik, Iceland. It’s an initiative for young people concerned about climate change.

The Earth’s cryosphere, or frozen water, is fast disappearing, drastically altering life in two of the most climate-vulnerable areas: the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) and the Arctic. The HKH is warming at twice the global average, while the Arctic is warming roughly four times faster. At the heart of this issue are the young people of these places, who are already experiencing the effects on their homes, traditions, and future. They are more than passive observers; they are ecological knowledge custodians, biodiversity stewards, and vital stakeholders in the development of sustainable futures.

The HKH-Arctic young Leadership Forum seeks to develop an annual Youth Leadership Forum that will foster a new generation of mountain and polar young climate leaders. The Forum will inform, empower, and support youth from the HKH and Arctic regions by providing a platform for them to share their perspectives and voices, strengthen their leadership skills, build capacity, and promote intergenerational dialogue, thereby ensuring more youth-focused climate decision-making processes on the cryosphere and biodiversity.

 

 

HKH Arctic Leadership Forum 2025 Details:

Organized By:	ICIMOD and Arctic Circle
No. of Participants:	12
Scholarship coverage:	Fully Funded
Eligible nationality:	All Nationalities
Award country:	Iceland
Last Date:	12 August 2025

Financial Benefits:

The HKH Arctic Fully Funded Leadership Forum 2025 in Iceland for International Students covers:

• Return Airfare Tickets.
• Accommodation.
• Participation Cost.

Eligible Countries:

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

Documents Required:

• Completed Online applications
• Endorsement Letter
• Video Pitch
• CV or Resume

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the HKH Arctic Leadership Forum 2025 in Iceland, international students should meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Applicants must be between 19 and 35 years of age.
• You must be a citizen of HKH (Hindu Kush Himalaya) or Arctic countries.
• You must be a member of a youth organization or program addressing climate change or the environment.
• Indicate a strong interest in Arctic and/or HKH environmental and climate challenges.
• Applicants should have leadership potential and participate in volunteer or climate-related activities.
• Participants must be available for four to seven hours per month for one year.
• You must have a laptop and a reliable internet connection.
• Your passport must be valid for at least six months following October 2025.

Application Deadline:

The last date to apply for the HKH Arctic Fully Funded Leadership Forum 2025 in Iceland for international students is 12th August 2025.

How to Apply for the HKH Arctic Leadership Forum?

1. Visit the official webpage.
2. Register and fill out the online application.
3. Before uploading, make sure your papers are correctly formatted and titled.
4. Submit your application by the deadline.
5. Late entries will not be allowed.