NDC Youth Ambassador Summer 2026 Cohort Applications Open

Paid NDC Youth Ambassador Summer 2026 Program Applications Open Applications are now open for the NDC Youth Ambassador Summer 2026 Cohort, a paid international opportunity designed for young feminists and youth climate advocates interested in influencing climate policy within their respective countries. Job Title: NDC Youth Ambassador Summer 2026 Cohort Location: Eligible Applicants from Selected Countries Worldwide Closing Date: 10 July 2026 Contract Type: Short-Term Program (5 Weeks) Program Duration: 07 August 2026 – 13 September 2026 Compensation: USD $100 Stipend (Paid Opportunity) The program is being offered by Care About Climate (CAC), a global non-profit organization focused on creating pathways for young people to actively engage in climate policy spaces and decision-making processes. Successful applicants will receive training, mentorship, upskilling opportunities, policy advocacy exposure, and future climate leadership opportunities while contributing to an important global climate accountability initiative. About The Program As part of the Paris Agreement, countries worldwide submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) outlining their commitments toward addressing climate change. Through this initiative, selected ambassadors will review and analyze their country’s climate commitments using a gender equity and intergenerational justice lens. The findings generated by ambassadors will contribute to the NDC Equity Tracker, a global accountability tool used to monitor climate ambition and advocate for stronger climate action. Key Responsibilities Selected ambassadors will be expected to: Review and analyze their country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Participate in scheduled training and capacity-building sessions Conduct policy analysis using gender and youth-focused frameworks Submit completed climate policy analysis within program deadlines Contribute research findings toward the global NDC Equity Tracker initiative Engage in climate advocacy learning and policy discussions Program Benefits Participants selected for the program will receive: USD $100 stipend upon participation Specialized climate policy training Mentorship and professional development support Skills development in policy analysis and advocacy Exposure to global climate governance spaces Networking opportunities with international climate leaders Future opportunities within climate advocacy initiatives. Eligibility Requirements Applicants should: Be from or currently living in one of the eligible countries listed below Be able to commit fully to the 5-week program duration Attend all required training sessions Complete assigned climate policy analysis before the final deadline Have interest in climate action, advocacy, sustainability, or policy work Important: Prior background in climate action or climate politics is helpful but NOT mandatory. Eligible Countries Applications are currently open to applicants from: Angola Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Bangladesh Belize Bolivia Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cambodia Côte d’Ivoire El Salvador Ethiopia Fiji Guinea Honduras Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Lebanon Maldives Marshall Islands Mauritania Mongolia Nigeria Norway Pakistan Paraguay Peru Rwanda Saint Lucia Saudi Arabia Sierra Leone Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa Sri Lanka Suriname Switzerland Thailand Tonga Tuvalu Ukraine United Arab Emirates Vanuatu Venezuela Important Conditions Applicants may only review and analyze the NDC of their own country. Candidates must be citizens of or currently living in the selected country they apply for. The organization has stated that applications containing AI-generated content will be automatically disqualified. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted or accepted candidates will be contacted. Application Deadline Closing Date: 10 July 2026 Program Start Date: 07 August 2026 Program End Date: 13 September 2026 How To Apply Interested candidates should submit applications through the official application form before the deadline. Application Link: APPLY HERE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY Contact Information For further inquiries regarding the program: Program Manager: Ruth Email: Ruth@careaboutclimate.org Important Notice Applications that include AI-generated content will not be considered. Only successful applicants will receive communication after the review process.