Deadline: 31-Dec-22
Do you want to be a part of a select group of young environmental influencers who will shape the global conversation about sustainable landscapes, network with top organizations around the world, and gain early access to Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) campaigns and events? If yes, then apply for the GLF Social Media Ambassador 2023.
GLF Goals
- The GLF enables an effective and progressive response to the climate crisis based on the best available science and knowledge, and actively contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
- The GLF and all Partners promote:
- Food security and ending hunger – including safeguarding vulnerable food production systems from the adverse impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss;
- Actions that contribute to keeping global average temperature increase to well below 1.5 degrees C above pre-industrial levels, while achieving equity and sustainable development;
- Climate and development actions in the landscape that respect, promote and consider human rights obligations, particularly those of people in marginalized communities and vulnerable situations;
- Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls;
- The integrity of all types of ecosystems, including oceans and coastal ecosystems, land-based sustainable resource management systems and the protection of biodiversity;
- The importance of education, training and other forms of capacity building when taking action to achieve sustainable development;
- The development of innovative financial instruments, aimed particularly at smallholders and sustainable value chains and resource management systems; and
- The development of indicators to measure progress in all activities.
Themes
- Cross-cutting themes of the GLF include rights (gender, tenure, community and Indigenous), foods and livelihoods, landscape restoration, financing sustainable landscapes and measuring progress towards climate and development goals.
What’s in it for you?
Now in its fourth consecutive edition, the GLF Social Media Ambassadors volunteer program offers:
- Digital and in-person networking opportunities with leading organizations
- Free tickets and a behind-the-scenes look at all GLF and partner events
- Social media workshops and learning programs to obtain hands-on tools you can apply to your own projects
- The opportunity to use the title GLF Social Media Ambassador on all social media platforms
- Personalized certificates after each event or project
- Constant support from the core GLF team and a channel for internal communications
- Mentorship and recommendations to help you advance in your professional career
What will I do as a GLF Social Media Ambassador?
The program offers a great deal of flexibility to collaborate with the GLF Social Media team on the following activities on your own time:
- Help boost the GLF’s campaigns and events through your preferred social media channel
- Co-create insightful content in collaboration with the GLF Social Media team
- Provide live coverage of GLF events: digital forums, conferences, live streams, and more
- Attend virtual coordination meetings
Eligibility Criteria
The GLF Social Media Ambassadors program seeks to champion young people from all over the world.
- You must be between 18 and 35 years old. You can be based anywhere in the world
- You will need a basic knowledge of English to communicate with their team, although you will have the option of using your own language(s) in external communications as an Ambassador
- You should already have one or more social media channels with a steady following
- You don’t have to be an experienced social media influencer to join, but you should be motivated and passionate about sustainable change and support the GLF’s goals
For more information, visit GLF.