Hone your voice. Build coalitions. Negotiate change. Youth Congress is a 9‑week public speaking and diplomacy competition where teams represent countries negotiating a Global Climate‑Action Pact, or journalists reporting on it. No prior experience needed, just curiosity and commitment.
Key deadlines
Registration closes: 15 Oct 2025
Launch & Skills Day: 22 Oct 2025
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Questions? Email info@bev.mt
At a glance
More detailed info will be provided in our introductory session – however here are some key facts for reference
- What: 9‑week public speaking, debate & negotiation competition on the climate emergency
- When: October–December 2025 (see calendar below)
- Teams: Delegations of 2–3 students (country assignments provided)
- Tracks: Delegates (country teams) or Press Corps (student journalists)
- Prizes: Up to €1,000 for winning teams, plus awards for best delegates and journalists
- Support: Mentors, workshops, dossiers, handbooks, and a transparent scoring rubric
- Compatibility: Suitable for SOK/CAS Projects (individual approval still required)
Why join?
Public speaking: Weekly practice with prepared and on-the-spot speeches, Q&As, and impromptu responses.
Debate & diplomacy: Build coalitions, negotiate amendments, and persuade a room.
Research & writing: Draft position papers, clauses, and amendments like real delegates.
Mentor feedback: Mentors guide you throughout; judges use a transparent, calibrated rubric.
Press option: Prefer media? Join the Press Corps to observe committees, interview delegates, and publish real‑time analysis with feedback from your Editor‑in‑Chief.
How it works
Teams & roles
– Delegations (2–3 students): You’ll represent an assigned country across all issues.
– Press Corps: Join a newsroom with its own editorial stance; cover proceedings, run interviews, and publish.
– Mentors: Assigned to guide delegates, provide targeted feedback, and answer questions.
– Judges: Evaluate content, delivery, debate/impromptu skills, teamwork, and diplomacy.
– Chairs / Committee Presidents: Oversee proceedings and collaborate with judges on feedback.
Programme flow
1) Launch & training → public speaking and resolution‑writing workshops
2) Committee rounds → negotiate text, build alliances, and draft clauses
3) Plenary debates → present merged drafts, face grilling questions, and vote
4) Feedback forum → mid‑course coaching
5) Final Summit & Awards → celebrate top teams, delegates, and journalists
Training & resources you’ll receive
- Rules of Procedure Handbook
- Briefing Dossiers on key topics
- Summit Delegate Packs (agenda, merged draft resolutions, scoring rubric)
- Training materials from public‑speaking and resolution‑writing workshops (developed with the National Youth Agency)
Session calendar (tentative)
Dates may be adjusted; participants receive confirmed timings after registration.
October
- 22 Oct — Launch Day / Intro Session
- 23 Oct — Committee 1
- 29 Oct — Plenary 1
November
- 05 Nov — Training Session
- 06 Nov — Committee 2
- 12 Nov — Plenary 2
- 19 Nov — Committee 3
- 26 Nov — Plenary 3
December
- 03 Dec — Feedback Forum
- 04 Dec — Committee Session 4
- 10 Dec — Plenary 4 & Awards
Awards & prizes
- Up to €1,000 awarded to winning teams and individual awards
How to register (2 minutes)
- Complete the registration form
- Mark your calendar: Registration closes 15 Oct 2025; Launch is 22 Oct 2025.
- Watch your inbox for your country assignment, schedule, and starter pack.
Questions before you apply? Email info@bev.mt
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