Leaders of TodayLeaders of Today
BrowseWorkspaceProfile
Leaders of Today

Every opportunity worth finding, checked against its source.

Submit an Opportunity
Leaders of TodayAbout UsBlogContactReport a Bug
LegalCookiesDisclaimerPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service

© 2026 Leaders of Today™. All Rights Reserved.

Fully Funded HSC Youth Ambassador Program

  • Organization: Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC)
  • Type: Conference
  • Location: Global
  • Deadline: October 19, 2026
  • Funding: Fully Funded

The Hamburg Sustainability Conference, a yearly gathering backed by Germany's development ministry, UNDP, the City of Hamburg and the Michael Otto Foundation, picks a small cohort of young sustainability leaders from the Global South to take part in its 2027 conference as Youth Ambassadors. Ambassadors speak on panels, moderate sessions and join high-level dialogues with decision-makers, and first travel to a Youth Roundtable Series in one of HSC's partner countries in December 2026. Travel and accommodation are covered. **What you get:** - Travel and accommodation costs covered, which HSC describes as fully funded participation - A place at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference on 31 May and 1 June 2027, alongside 1,600+ leaders including heads of state and government - The chance to speak or attend conference sessions, depending on your expertise - Time with key leaders, press and local youth in Hamburg, and a network of fellow Youth Ambassadors before, during and after the conference **What you'll do:** - Travel to the HSC Youth Roundtable Series in one of HSC's partner countries, in the week of 7 to 11 December 2026 - Engage with the conference and your fellow ambassadors early in the lead-up, including some preparatory work - Share your insights, experiences and solutions with global leaders in panels, moderations, workshops and dialogues at the conference in Hamburg **Key dates:** - Applications opened 6 October 2026 - Applications close 19 October 2026 - Interviews with shortlisted candidates at the end of October 2026 - Participation confirmed at the end of October or early November 2026 - HSC Youth Roundtable Series, 7 to 11 December 2026 - Hamburg Sustainability Conference, 31 May to 1 June 2027 **More information:** - HSC calls this a tentative timeline - Questions about the application form go to youth@sustainability-conference.org

Apply for Fully Funded HSC Youth Ambassador Program

Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC)Conference

Fully Funded HSC Youth Ambassador Program

Oct 19, 2026 23:59:00 Europe/Berlin
Opportunity type
Conference
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
Oct 19, 2026 23:59:00 Europe/Berlin

About this opportunity

The Hamburg Sustainability Conference, a yearly gathering backed by Germany's development ministry, UNDP, the City of Hamburg and the Michael Otto Foundation, picks a small cohort of young sustainability leaders from the Global South to take part in its 2027 conference as Youth Ambassadors. Ambassadors speak on panels, moderate sessions and join high-level dialogues with decision-makers, and first travel to a Youth Roundtable Series in one of HSC's partner countries in December 2026. Travel and accommodation are covered.

What you get:

  • Travel and accommodation costs covered, which HSC describes as fully funded participation
  • A place at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference on 31 May and 1 June 2027, alongside 1,600+ leaders including heads of state and government
  • The chance to speak or attend conference sessions, depending on your expertise
  • Time with key leaders, press and local youth in Hamburg, and a network of fellow Youth Ambassadors before, during and after the conference

What you'll do:

  • Travel to the HSC Youth Roundtable Series in one of HSC's partner countries, in the week of 7 to 11 December 2026
  • Engage with the conference and your fellow ambassadors early in the lead-up, including some preparatory work
  • Share your insights, experiences and solutions with global leaders in panels, moderations, workshops and dialogues at the conference in Hamburg

Key dates:

  • Applications opened 6 October 2026
  • Applications close 19 October 2026
  • Interviews with shortlisted candidates at the end of October 2026
  • Participation confirmed at the end of October or early November 2026
  • HSC Youth Roundtable Series, 7 to 11 December 2026
  • Hamburg Sustainability Conference, 31 May to 1 June 2027

More information:

  • HSC calls this a tentative timeline
  • Questions about the application form go to youth@sustainability-conference.org

Who can apply

  • Aged 18 to 30
  • You must come from AND live in a Global South country, which HSC defines by the OECD DAC List of ODA Recipients; if your country is not in the form's Country of Residence dropdown, you cannot apply
  • A young leader actively driving sustainability efforts in your community, with a proven record of concrete solutions
  • Able to communicate confidently in English
  • Able to give time to the programme, including preparatory work before the conference
  • Available to travel in the week of 7 to 11 December 2026 for the Youth Roundtable Series
  • A LinkedIn profile link is a required field on the application form

AI Verification

✓ AI Verified

Our AI read the official sources and cross-checked the key facts. Here is what held up, and what it could not confirm.

This opportunity is run by an established organization, and we confirmed its key details against the official source. As always, never share sensitive personal or financial information until you are sure a request is genuine.

89
LOT Verification ScoreStrong

Cross-checked 11 of 15 key facts

Confirmed Our best read Not stated

Good to know

  • +Travel and accommodation covered to the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, 31 May to 1 June 2027
  • +Free to apply: personal details, short answers and a LinkedIn link
  • +Backed by Germany's development ministry, UNDP, the City of Hamburg and the Michael Otto Foundation
  • +A small cohort of about 15, meeting heads of state and government

Worth checking yourself

  • !Only for people aged 18 to 30 who come from and live in a Global South country on the OECD aid list; if your country is not in the form's dropdown, you are not eligible
  • !Closes 19 October with no time given, so apply before the end of the day German time
  • !Visa fees, meals and daily allowances are not mentioned
  • !There is also an in-person roundtable week, 7 to 11 December 2026, in a country not yet named
  • !You need confident English

Sources checked

HShsc.linkOfficialSUsustainability-conference.orgApplySUsustainability-conference.orgApplySUsustainability-conference.orgApplySUsustainability-conference.orgApplySUsustainability-conference.orgApplySUsustainability-conference.orgApplySUsustainability-conference.orgApply

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.

Fully Funded HSC Youth Ambassador Program
Oct 19, 2026 23:59:00 Europe/Berlin