Join the UNDP Youth4Climate Mentorship Programme 2026 – Apply now
Applications are open for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Youth4Climate Mentorship Programme 2026 for experienced professionals.
This global initiative connects skilled practitioners with emerging climate innovators, offering practical guidance and strategic mentorship to help youth-led climate solutions grow, scale, and achieve long-term impact worldwide.
The mentorship engagement will run for six months, supporting innovators working across climate technology, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy solutions, and climate resilience initiatives.
Programme Timeline
- Duration: June – December 2026
- Application Deadline: 18 May 2026 (23:59 CEST)
- Format: Flexible remote mentorship engagement
Role of Selected Mentors
Mentors will provide structured and experience-based support through:
- One-to-one mentorship (mandatory)
- Minimum commitment of 2 hours per month
- Guidance on project strategy, implementation, and problem-solving
- Optional contributions
- Deliver masterclasses on technical or professional topics
- Participate in “Theory in Practice” knowledge sessions
- Support investor showcases and project scaling pathways
Areas of Expertise Sought
Professionals with 5+ years of experience are encouraged to apply, particularly those working in:
- Climate finance and investment readiness
- Startup growth and business development
- Renewable energy and sustainable food systems
- Nature-based solutions and circular economy models
- Communications, storytelling, and climate advocacy
- Impact measurement and innovation ecosystems
- Digital climate technologies and sustainability innovation
About Youth4Climate
Youth4Climate is a global platform designed to strengthen youth climate action by combining funding, learning opportunities, mentorship, networking, and international visibility. The mentorship programme forms part of a broader effort to ensure young innovators receive the knowledge, partnerships, and strategic support needed to expand their climate solutions.
Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 18 May 2026.
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Additional Information
Participants will:
- Support real-world climate solutions with global impact
- Join an international network of experts, innovators, and practitioners
- Contribute to a UNDP-backed global climate initiative
- Gain professional visibility and recognition through programme activities
- Engage with emerging climate entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide
- Have at least five years of relevant professional experience
- Be willing to share practical expertise with youth-led climate projects
- Commit to regular mentorship engagement during the programme period
- Prior mentoring, coaching, advisory, or teaching experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
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