2026 UN Chemicals and Waste Management Program in Switzerland
Job Description
2026 UN Chemicals and Waste Management Program in Switzerland
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research Chemicals and Waste Management Study Program is a short-term international training program designed to help young professionals understand how the United Nations manages chemicals, pollution, and hazardous waste at a global level.
It helps you understand how the world deals with pollution, toxic chemicals, and environmental risks.
Participation in the Study Programme will be complemented by additional opportunities coordinated by CWYP to engage in multilateral policymaking processes in the weeks leading up to the programme, which are planned to include the Basel Convention 15th Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG-15) and the 62nd Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) from 23 June – 10 July.
Participants will gain firsthand experience contributing youth priorities within live negotiations, followed by structured, small-group learning and professional development through the Study Programme, including a look “behind the scenes” at chemicals and waste processes in the UN system in Geneva, interactive training sessions with experts, and guidance into career pathways in the UN and international environmental governance.
Summary of the 2026 UN Chemicals and Waste Management Program
- Type: Training
- Location: Geneva
- Program Dates: 23 June – 17 July 2026
- Study Program in Geneva: 13 – 17 July 2026
- Organizer: United Nations Institute for Training and Research
- Eligible Countries: All
- Scholarships Available: Up to 5 Fully Funded Spots
- Benefits: Round-trip economy airfare, Hotel accommodation, Program participation fees, Meals and visa costs,
- Deadline: 27th April, 2026
You can apply if you:
- Are 18–35 years old
- Are from:
- Developing countries
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
- Indigenous communities
- Are available for the full duration (June–July 2026)
- Have interest or background in:
- Environmental policy
- Chemicals & waste management
- Public health or sustainability
Selected Participants will receive:
- Round-trip economy airfare
- Hotel accommodation
- Program participation fees
- Meals, visa costs, and local transport (reimbursed)
- Receive a UNITAR Certificate of Completion
You’ll also:
- Attend live UN negotiations
- Engage in global environmental policymaking
- Join workshops with international experts
- Visit institutions like:
- UN offices in Geneva
- WHO & ILO
Additional Opportunities
Besides the study program, participants will also take part in:
- Basel Convention negotiations (OEWG-15)
- Human Rights Council sessions