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Libra Rising Global Leaders Climate Fellowship

  • Organization: Libra Philanthropies
  • Type: Fellowship
  • Location: Global
  • Deadline: October 23, 2026
  • Funding: Fully Funded

Libra Philanthropies runs the Climate Cohort as part of its Rising Global Leaders programme, a nine month leadership and experiential learning fellowship for climate leaders aged 20 to 35 who already run a community-grounded climate initiative or organisation. Six to eight people are selected, and every travel and programme cost is covered. The year combines three in-person convenings, ending at the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City, with online workshops and tailored capacity-building for the work you already lead. **What you get:** - All travel and programme-related costs fully covered by Libra Philanthropies - Three in-person convenings: a Kickoff in February 2027, an Experiential Learning Trip in May 2027, and the Concordia Summit and graduation in New York City in September 2027 - Expert-led workshops, mentorship and networking - Personalised capacity-building on strategy, governance, communications and partnership building - A place in a small cohort of 6 to 8 participants and the wider Rising Global Leaders community **What you'll do:** - Commit roughly 100 to 110 hours between January and September 2027, in person and online - Work through three pillars: understanding the climate system, local adaptation and community resilience, and moving from participation to climate action and influence - Take part in peer reflection circles with the rest of the cohort - Lead discussions and workshops for Emerging Leaders, younger participants in the Rising Global Leaders programme **Key dates:** - Applications open 22 September 2026 - Applications close 23 October 2026, reviewed on a rolling basis as they arrive - Shortlisted applicants interviewed in November 2026 - Final cohort announced in December 2026 - Programme runs January to September 2027 **More information:** - The application takes about 30 minutes plus a short recorded video introducing yourself and your climate work - Selection is by written application, then interview for shortlisted candidates - The application form asks for a valid passport, or the ability to get one before February 2027, and willingness to travel internationally - Sessions are in English

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Libra Rising Global Leaders Climate Fellowship

Oct 23, 2026 23:59:00 UTC
Opportunity type
Fellowship
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
Oct 23, 2026 23:59:00 UTC

About this opportunity

Libra Philanthropies runs the Climate Cohort as part of its Rising Global Leaders programme, a nine month leadership and experiential learning fellowship for climate leaders aged 20 to 35 who already run a community-grounded climate initiative or organisation. Six to eight people are selected, and every travel and programme cost is covered. The year combines three in-person convenings, ending at the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City, with online workshops and tailored capacity-building for the work you already lead.

What you get:

  • All travel and programme-related costs fully covered by Libra Philanthropies
  • Three in-person convenings: a Kickoff in February 2027, an Experiential Learning Trip in May 2027, and the Concordia Summit and graduation in New York City in September 2027
  • Expert-led workshops, mentorship and networking
  • Personalised capacity-building on strategy, governance, communications and partnership building
  • A place in a small cohort of 6 to 8 participants and the wider Rising Global Leaders community

What you'll do:

  • Commit roughly 100 to 110 hours between January and September 2027, in person and online
  • Work through three pillars: understanding the climate system, local adaptation and community resilience, and moving from participation to climate action and influence
  • Take part in peer reflection circles with the rest of the cohort
  • Lead discussions and workshops for Emerging Leaders, younger participants in the Rising Global Leaders programme

Key dates:

  • Applications open 22 September 2026
  • Applications close 23 October 2026, reviewed on a rolling basis as they arrive
  • Shortlisted applicants interviewed in November 2026
  • Final cohort announced in December 2026
  • Programme runs January to September 2027

More information:

  • The application takes about 30 minutes plus a short recorded video introducing yourself and your climate work
  • Selection is by written application, then interview for shortlisted candidates
  • The application form asks for a valid passport, or the ability to get one before February 2027, and willingness to travel internationally
  • Sessions are in English

Who can apply

  • Aged 20 to 35
  • Already leading or playing a significant role in a climate-focused initiative or organisation
  • The initiative or organisation must have at least one year of operating history and be nonpartisan, preferably with an annual budget under $500K
  • Work addresses climate change in ways grounded in the needs and experience of the communities served
  • Would benefit from capacity-building and is willing to collaborate and share learning
  • Able to commit about 100 hours over nine months, attend in-person convenings abroad and work in English

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Good to know

  • +All travel and programme costs are covered by Libra Philanthropies, including three in-person convenings ending at the Concordia Annual Summit in New York
  • +Open worldwide to climate leaders aged 20 to 35, and your initiative does not need to be a registered nonprofit
  • +Applications are read as they arrive, so applying early helps

Worth checking yourself

  • !Closes 23 October 2026
  • !Not for beginners: you must already lead a climate initiative with at least one year of operating history
  • !Only 6 to 8 places, and you need to commit about 100 hours between January and September 2027, including travel abroad
  • !No stipend is mentioned, only covered travel and programme costs

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Libra Rising Global Leaders Climate Fellowship
Oct 23, 2026 23:59:00 UTC