The European Commission launches the second call for EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors aiming to raise awareness about the sustainable circular bioeconomy and engage with youth communities on the opportunities that bioeconomy offers for our society.

Eligibility:

• Be between 18-30 years old.
• Be a resident in one of the 27 countries of the EU.
• Be committed to make positive change and is passionate about bioeconomy.
• Have experience or interest in bioeconomy or bioeconomy-related fields (e.g. biotechnology, food systems, bio-based sectors, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, nature-based solutions, blue bioeconomy, rural development, ecosystem services, climate change, biodiversity …).
• Be a student, entrepreneur, innovator, artist, professional, researcher and academic, policymaker, non-profit leader, journalist, activist, social media influencer.
• Be a team player and good communicator, and willing to use blogs/videos/social media posts/performances and written articles to raise awareness of bioeconomy.
• Be comfortable with public speaking or expressing their views coherently in written or through other form of expression.
• Communicate fluently in English (CEFR-level C1).
• Be committed to devote time to the Ambassador programme.