Applications Ivited for Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education

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About the Organization

UNICEF, the United Nations agency for children, works to protect the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged and those hardest to reach. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we do whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive and fulfil their potential.

We provide and advocate for education, health and nutrition services. Protect children from violence and abuse. Bring clean water and sanitation to those in need. And keep them safe from climate change and disease.

About the Fellowship

Are you passionate about climate education and transforming the way the world responds to the climate crisis?

This is your chance to help reimagine climate education, so that every child, everywhere, grows up prepared, empowered, and able to shape a just and sustainable future.  

As a Leading Minds Climate Education Fellow, you will join a global cohort elevating youth-led initiatives, conducting research and foresight, shaping policy and helping design strategic convenings. Selected initiatives are eligible to receive grant support of up to $20,000.

Lead the future of climate education

UNICEF is selecting up to 12 young climate leaders (ages 10–30) who are strengthening climate education in their schools, communities, and countries in both formal and informal settings.

A youth-led climate education initiative can include, for example:

• School system integration: curriculum development, educational networks, or school-based climate clubs;
• Government partnerships: collaborative models working with education authorities or policymakers;
• Rights-based and justice frameworks: initiatives linking climate education to equity, justice, and human rights;
• Community resilience and informal education: local projects, campaigns, or community-led learning; and
• Digital campaigns and media: online platforms, storytelling, or awareness-raising initiatives.

If you're helping others learn, adapt, engage, or act on the climate crisis — this Fellowship is for you.

What will you do?

• Document, strengthen and elevate your climate education “Bright Spot”;
• Contribute to youth-led research, foresight, and systems thinking;
• Shape policy and participate in national and global dialogues;
• Produce stories, tools, and evidence that improve education systems; and
• Co-design and co-host strategic convenings.

Who can apply?

Young people ages 10–30 who are:

• Leading or representing a climate education initiative;
• Passionate about climate action, climate education, and creating positive change;
• Ready to dedicate four to five hours a week from February 2026 to July 2027; and
• Comfortable working in English (other UN languages are an asset).

How to Apply

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

Apply now

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