An Taisce Climate Ambassador Programme

The Climate Ambassador programme is a year-long volunteer programme run by An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, with support from the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment. Ambassadors are trained in climate literacy, solutions and communications, then carry out at least two climate actions and two climate communications in their own community, school or campus with support from An Taisce's Climate Action Officers. It is unpaid, and no previous experience is needed.

What you get:

• A full day of training in your first year covering the causes, effects and solutions of climate change, plus communications and climate action planning
• Ongoing training events, tours and workshops at Network Gatherings held around Ireland through the year
• One-to-one support from a regional Climate Action Officer by email, phone or social media
• A place in a national network of more than 1,300 Climate Ambassadors and a closing awards ceremony

What you'll do:

• Carry out at least two climate actions and two climate communications in your community, school or campus during the year
• Take part in the national Climate Action Week each October

What you get:

• A full day of training in the first year: causes, effects and solutions of climate change, communications and climate action planning
• Ongoing training events, tours and workshops at Network Gatherings around Ireland
• Support from regional Climate Action Officers throughout the year
• Membership of a national network and an end-of-year awards ceremony

What you'll do:

• At least two climate actions and two climate communications in your community, school or campus
• Take part in Climate Action Week in October

Key dates:

• Programme runs for the 2027 calendar year
• Climate Action Week takes place each October

More information:

• The programme is coordinated by An Taisce and has run since 2017.

• Open to secondary and third level students and adults over eighteen
• No previous experience or climate expertise required
• Commit to at least two climate actions and two climate communications during the year
• The programme is delivered in Ireland through regional Climate Action Officers and in-person Network Gatherings