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Attention Young People, Climate Change Champions, Youth Advocates and Climate Innovators! Exciting news, applications for the UNICEF Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education (2026–2027) are officially open from 1 December to 31 December 2025. Apply here: https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/leading-minds-fellowship-climate-education This prestigious 18-month, youth-centered Fellowship builds on Leading Minds 2024 on Climate Action and Leading Minds 2025 on the Future of Education. It strengthens our shared mission to elevate climate education as both a fundamental right and a powerful lever for systems change, a call championed by young climate leaders across the world. What the Fellowship Focuses On 1. Youth-Led Research and Foresight Fellows will investigate the systemic barriers limiting effective climate education and identify opportunities to advance youth-led, youth-centered solutions. 2. Identifying and Elevating Bright Spots The Fellowship will spotlight youth-led climate education initiatives already driving real impact, innovation and transformative results in communities. Fellows will help document, strengthen, and amplify these local innovations so they can shape national, regional and global policy and practice. Bright Spot initiatives may be eligible for grants of up to USD 20,000 to support growth, scaling and deeper community impact. Why This Matters This is a rare global platform for young climate leaders to: ✓ Influence climate and education systems ✓ Shape future policy discussions ✓ Showcase community-driven innovation ✓ Access world-class mentorship and research support ✓ Connect with a global network of youth changemakers Spread the Word! Your support in sharing this opportunity within your networks and helping surface strong youth-led climate education initiatives will ensure that promising young innovators are represented. Let’s amplify youth voices. Let’s elevate youth-led climate solutions. Let’s drive Climate Education for Systemic Change.