The Global Youth Climate Network (GYCN), an initiative of the Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y) Community of young professionals at the World Bank Group, in collaboration with Connect4Climate (C4C), a World Bank Group global partnerships program focused on driving climate action through advocacy, partnerships, and creative communications, is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Max Thabiso Edkins Climate Ambassador Program.

This program seeks motivated young leaders from around the world who are passionate about climate solutions and sustainable development and have a proven track record of engaging and empowering youth communities.

The Max Thabiso Edkins Climate Ambassador Program is a six-month online initiative designed to foster youth climate leadership. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers, learn from World Bank experts, GYCN, Y2Y, and C4C Knowledge Partners, and take meaningful climate action both locally and globally.

The program offers a combination of technical training and hands-on activities, equipping ambassadors with a deep understanding of climate change and the challenges outlined in the World Bank Group Climate Change Action Plan.

Participants will also receive guidance on how to effectively communicate their new knowledge for maximum impact. By the end of the program, participants are expected to have attended a specified number of learning sessions and completed three concrete climate actions in their communities. Those who meet these requirements will graduate and receive a certificate of completion.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is December 16, 23:59 PM EST.