{"id":3010,"date":"2025-12-01T11:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T11:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=3010"},"modified":"2025-12-19T13:10:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T13:10:42","slug":"un-sdsn-youth-local-pathways-fellowship-lpf-program-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=3010","title":{"rendered":"UN SDSN Youth Local Pathways Fellowship (LPF)\u00a0Program 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-169897\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: December 21, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the UN SDSN Youth Local Pathways Fellowship (LPF)\u00a0Program 2026. The\u00a0Local Pathways Fellowship (LPF)\u00a0program was launched by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth Initiative (SDSN Youth) with the mission to empower and equip young urban leaders from cities across the world with the knowledge, resources, and platform they need to advance progress on Sustainable Development Goal 11.<\/p>\n<p>The LPF trains, supports, and connects young urban thought leaders, activists, and innovators that are transforming cities and urban areas. Candidates representing any city and country in the world are encouraged to apply, however, SDSN Youth will make efforts to ensure diversity of regional representation among the fellows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The LPF is a 10-month program that takes fellows on a journey of charting pathways for \u2018localizing\u2019 SDG 11. The program of activities has monthly deliverables that revolve around:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learning\u00a0about the major challenges currently faced by urban areas around the world and the extraordinary potential of these areas to enable change in the future. From infrastructure to culture to economic opportunity, learn how harnessing the power of urban development for global progress is imperative.<\/li>\n<li>Channeling the ideas and knowledge they acquire into the\u00a0development of a project\u00a0that addresses challenges pertinent to their city and area of interest; this will be the main outcome and deliverable of the fellowship.<\/li>\n<li>Connecting with the peer-to-peer network\u00a0of 750+ fellows from 180 different cities across 80 countries. This grants fellows the opportunity to exchange knowledge, share resources, and build solutions with urban leaders from across the world<\/li>\n<li>Gaining insight and mentorship\u00a0from experts from the industry through the LPF webinar series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The fellows will benefit from global visibility and exposure as champions for sustainable urban development, numerous opportunities to develop their expertise, as well as access to a vast network of SDG professionals and advocates.<\/li>\n<li>Being part of SDSN Youth and the Local Pathways Fellowship enables you to be at the forefront of efforts taken by the United Nations, governments, companies, and civil society in developing and leading a global movement for sustainable development and enables you to make an impact.<\/li>\n<li>Being part of a movement of young people, who are committed to sustainable development and are being equipped with the necessary skills and tools to overcome key challenges and meaningfully contribute to the achievement of SDGs in communities.<\/li>\n<li>SDSN Youth and the Local Pathways Fellowship enables you to build professional and personal relationships with high-level stakeholders in civil society, business, government, and the United Nations.<\/li>\n<li>By joining the Local Pathways Fellowship, you will be part of a diverse and exceptional group of fellows with a variety of cultural, religious, and political backgrounds, committed to sustainable development.<\/li>\n<li>The relationships you develop through SDSN Youth and the Local Pathways Fellowship could serve as a foundation for your future endeavors.<\/li>\n<li>Supported by a global team of experts, you will progress rapidly in a challenging but flexible, fulfilling, and meaningful environment.<\/li>\n<li>You may be selected to attend and\/or speak at events<\/li>\n<li>Your experiences will become central to our program\u2019s efforts and legacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to be selected as a Local Pathways Fellow, applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An interest in sustainable development, be passionate about the mission of the SDSN and SDSN Youth including the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on climate change<\/li>\n<li>Strong knowledge in urban planning, urban environment, urban sustainability, urban tech, development practice, community engagement, advocacy, or related fields<\/li>\n<li>At least one year of academic or professional experience in relevant fields such as urban planning, advocacy, or community initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Professional or academic experience in urban planning, urban environment, urban sustainability, urban tech, development practice, community engagement, advocacy or related fields or similar fields would be considered a strong asset<\/li>\n<li>Responsive and be able to manage regular communication with the team across different time zones.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent organizational and leadership skills<\/li>\n<li>Proven to be a team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate develop projects and be problem solvers<\/li>\n<li>Excellent command of the English language including writing, speaking, listening and the local language of the cities they represent<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate that they have the time and resources to commit as well as having Consistent and stable internet connection<\/li>\n<li>Aged between 18-30 in order to be eligible for this role<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications for the 2026 cohort of the Local Pathways Fellowship close on December 21, 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sdsn-youth.breezy.hr\/p\/bfa9e0ddea71-local-pathways-fellow-2026-cohort?state=published\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sdsn-youth.breezy.hr\/p\/bfa9e0ddea71-local-pathways-fellow-2026-cohort?state=published\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UN SDSN Youth LPF<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: December 21, 2025 Applications are open for the UN SDSN Youth Local Pathways Fellowship (LPF)\u00a0Program 2026. 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