Are you passionate about forests and climate action?
The Young Forest Champions Initiative is your opportunity to make a real difference!
Open to youth in Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru, Uganda, and Zambia, this initiative aims to empower young leaders to drive transformative forest conservation efforts. Through mentorship opportunities, capacity development, and the use of advanced technologies like remote sensing, participants will gain the skills to restore forests, monitor ecosystems, and protect vital landscapes.
Building on its success in Kenya, the initiative is now expanding, offering young people across other countries the platform to drive meaningful change in their communities and beyond.
As a Champion, you will:
- Gain skills through mentorship, training, and innovative tools.
- Lead projects that restore forests and protect ecosystems.
- Join a global network of changemakers.
- Boost your leadership and career opportunities in conservation and climate action.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application.
- Be a current university student or recent graduate.
- Reside in Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru, Uganda, or Zambia.
- Have an intermediate or higher proficiency in English.
- Have a reliable internet connection to participate in the initiative.
- Commit to full participation in the initiative activities throughout 2026.
Young women and men, individuals from Indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply; knowledge of forestry issues and volunteer work with local communities will be an asset.
Ten young leaders per country will be selected to join a dynamic network shaping the future of forests and building climate resilience in their communities and beyond!
Apply now by completing this form.
Find more information here.
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