Deadline: October 19, 2026
Applications are open for the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) Youth Ambassador Program 2027. The Hamburg Sustainability Conference is driven by the vision that reaching the SDGs requires interdisciplinary and trustful collaboration among the international community.
The conference aims to foster new partnerships and collective action of those who are willing to commit to action: global policymakers, private sector leaders, academia experts, and civil society representatives. Multilateral alliances will advocate for scalable projects and progressive policies. Open dialogues will lead to decisions that turn into concrete actions with measurable results.
As an HSC Youth Ambassador, you will have the chance to actively shape and contribute to formats taking place at the conference. Being part of the Youth Ambassador Cohort means getting engaged with the Conference, its topics and your fellow Ambassadors early in the lead-up to the conference, bringing the HSC to life.
Benefits
- Share your voice: Contribute your insights, experiences and solutions to global leaders working towards a sustainable future.
- Join conference sessions: Participate as a speaker or attendee, depending on your expertise.
- Engage with decision-makers: Connect with 1,600+ leaders, including heads of state and government.
- Expand your network: Meet key leaders, press representatives and local youth in Hamburg.
- Fully funded participation: Your travel and accommodation costs are covered.
- Connect with peers globally: Exchange ideas with fellow Youth Ambassadors from around the world before, during and after the conference.
Eligibility
They are looking to amplify the voices of young community leaders who have a proven record of delivering concrete solutions to sustainability challenges and mobilizing supporters to drive success – whether by founding their own initiatives or raising awareness through existing networks.
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You come from and reside in a Global South country. They base their approach here on the current DAC List of ODA Recipients of the OECD.
- You are a young leader actively driving sustainability efforts in your community.
- You can confidently communicate in English and are able to dedicate time to actively participate in the program and contribute to the conference. This might also include preparatory work ahead of the conference.
Application
For more information, visit HSC Youth Ambassador Program.
