African Climate Alliance (ACA) Ambassador Programme 2027: Applications Open for Young Climate Justice Activists
The programme provides a platform for young people passionate about climate justice to strengthen their advocacy, develop their organising skills and turn ideas into practical community-led action. Through structured learning, peer mentorship and local projects, selected ambassadors will contribute to the wider climate justice movement while developing their own leadership experience.
Applications are open from 9 October to 1 November 2026, with submissions closing at 23:59 Central Africa Time (CAT).
About the ACA Ambassador Programme
The African Climate Alliance Ambassador Programme seeks to strengthen the capacity and collective experience of emerging climate justice activists across Africa. It focuses on developing young leaders who can understand environmental challenges, mobilise their communities and influence conversations around climate justice.
Over nine months, participants will engage in learning activities designed to deepen their understanding of climate justice, strengthen community organising and develop advocacy approaches that respond to local realities.
The programme also encourages collaboration among young activists, creating opportunities for shared learning, mutual support and collective action.
Programme Duration
The ACA Ambassador Programme runs for nine months and follows a hybrid format combining learning, peer mentorship and local project implementation.
The programme is designed to help participants move beyond theoretical knowledge by applying what they learn to community-level climate justice work.
Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 1 November 2026 at 23:59 CAT.
Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached to apply for this opportunity.
Additional Information
- Climate justice training: Learning opportunities through four learning schools designed to strengthen participants' understanding of climate justice and related issues.
- Community organising skills: Practical capacity-building to help young activists mobilise communities and support locally driven climate action.
- Advocacy development: Skills to shape narratives, communicate environmental concerns and contribute to meaningful change.
- Peer mentorship: Opportunities to exchange knowledge, learn from fellow activists and build supportive relationships.
- Local project implementation: Experience leading community-based projects that contribute to the work and impact of the African Climate Alliance.
- Networking opportunities: Connections with fellow African changemakers and members of the broader climate justice movement.
- Certification: Participants who complete the programme will graduate with certification, networks and practical project experience that can support their continued climate action journey.
- It is particularly relevant to young people who want to strengthen their leadership, build their advocacy skills, collaborate with other climate activists and translate their ideas into practical initiatives.
- Applicants should be prepared to participate in the programme's learning activities, engage in peer mentorship and lead localised projects aligned with climate justice.
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