Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Here are a few ways you can get more informed and involved: 

• Caribbean Climate Justice Leaders Academy - Fully funded opportunity for young Caribbean activists and community leaders to learn about Climate Justice, engage with global policymakers, and promote climate action at UN’s COP28. Apply by 30 June.

• Ocean Allies Speaker Series - Join Simone LeGendre to learn about "Navigating a Sea of Opportunities: Nurturing Diversity in the Blue Economy for Inclusive Growth". 13 July at 10AM-11AM PDT.

• 1 Million Youth Actions Challenge - Call for grant proposals. Aims to mobilize youth all over the world to implement concrete actions for a more sustainable future. Awards up to $5000 CAD. Ages 18-35. Apply by 16 July.

• Restless Development: Democracy Moves Youth Research Proposal - Conduct action research and generate youth-led insights related to civic engagement or democratic governance. Grants of $2500 USD. Submit by 16 July.

• 2023 Youth Innovation Challenge: Saving Our Seas - An opportunity to share innovative solutions to protect marine resources and support people of all ages to be engaged stewards for marine conservation. Ages 15-30. Prizes up to $1000 USD. Apply by 19 July.

• Preparing Future Generations: Youth Inclusion Blueprint Dialogue - chat about ways the industry can better support youth and discuss breaking into the field of sustainability with peers and experienced practitioners. For BIPOC youth. Free to attend. 26 July, 11AM-1PM ET.

• WWF-US Conservation Leadership Award - Celebrating the achievements of exceptional young people working toward conservation solutions in the United States, and seeking to inspire young people to get involved within their communities. Apply by 31 July.

• Africa No Filter’s Kekere Storytellers Fund - Micro-grants for emerging storytellers who are already creating and publishing unique and compelling content that offers fresh and alternative perspectives of Africa, to show a continent that’s innovative, evolving, and creative. For youth under age 35. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.



• Girls For Girls - An online advocacy training project which aims to develop and enhance the capacity of young girls in Pakistan's community to design and lead their own initiatives through the 'human-centered design' approach. For women ages 18-30. Application closing soon.

• EPA's National Environmental Youth Advisory Council - The first of its kind, the Council will provide a critical perspective on how the impacts of climate change and other environmental harms affect youth communities. For American youth ages 16-29. Apply by 22 August.

• Smithsonian Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships - The three fellowships, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and Resilience & Sustainability Science, will participate in hybrid training related to leadership skill development, science communication, policy engagement, effective transdisciplinary research techniques, and inclusive approaches to research and equitable outcomes. Apply by 31 August.

• Virtual Island Summit - Join policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics and NGO leaders as they share their expertise on island communities and examples of good practices from around the world. Free to attend. 25 September - 1 October.