EU Climate Pact Ambassador Programme
- Organization: European Climate Pact (European Commission)
- Type: Other
- Location: Global
- Deadline: October 31, 2026
- Funding: No Funding
The European Climate Pact, the European Commission's climate movement, appoints volunteer Ambassadors who explain climate change, run local activities and connect their communities with EU climate policy. Ambassadors are appointed for one year, renewable, and join a network of more than 1,000 Ambassadors across the EU. The 2026 call is open to individuals who hold a residence permit in an EU Member State. **What you get:** - Onboarding e-learning, plus exclusive training, tools and capacity-building resources on climate policy, citizen engagement and advocacy - A place in a pan-European network of more than 1,000 Ambassadors and partner organisations - Invitations to EU-level events such as the annual European Climate Pact event, monthly Community Talks and Cafes, and European Climate Action Academy webinars - Support from a Country Coordinator to lead local or international initiatives - Visibility for your climate work on the Pact's website, social media and events, and an official endorsement of your role from the European Commission **What you'll do:** - Complete the onboarding e-learning course within three weeks of acceptance - Make a concrete climate action commitment with at least three specific actions over the year, such as a community activity, work with a school or youth group, or a communication piece - Take part in at least two European-level Pact events and at least two events in your own country - Report on your activities each year to be eligible for renewal **Key dates:** - Applications close Saturday 31 October 2026 and are assessed on a rolling basis, so early applications are welcome - Notification of successful candidates may take two to three months - Onboarding e-learning due within three weeks of acceptance - Ambassadors are appointed for one year, renewable **More information:** - Questions: ambassadors@euclimatepact.eu - The role is unpaid. Ambassadors receive no financial compensation or reimbursement, including travel, unless the Secretariat explicitly invites them to travel as a speaker, moderator or organiser - Selection aims for balanced representation across Member States, genders and age groups - Applications may be written in any EU language; the main working language is English
