ICCCAD Youth Fellowship Programme 2026

As global climate challenges intensify, youth stand at the forefront of resilient change-making—bringing energy, innovation, and grassroots wisdom to the climate conversation. The International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) invites aspiring young leaders to apply for its Youth Fellowship Programme 2026. This one-year fellowship empowers passionate undergraduates and recent graduates from Bangladesh to build capacity, co-create climate solutions, and strengthen their ability to influence policy, practice, and community resilience. Read on for details.

🎓 Fellowship Summary

• Location: Bangladesh (with travel to national/international programmes and field visits)

• Sponsor: International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), under its Youth & Gender Programme

• Level: Undergraduate students or recent graduates

• Target Group: Citizens of Bangladesh aged 18–30, irrespective of gender, class, ethnicity, religion, ability, or identity

• Fields of Focus: Climate change, adaptation, resilience, climate policy, community-led solutions, leadership development

• Value & Coverage:

  • Residential workshops, field visits to climate-vulnerable areas, online classes

  • Small funding for implementing youth-led climate solutions

  • Conferences—national and international participation opportunities

  • Mentorship and capacity-building support

• Duration: One (1) year

• Application Deadline: 30 August 2025

• Start Date: Assuming late 2025 or early 2026 upon selection; one-year programme term

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🌎 ICCCAD Overview

The ICCCAD Youth Fellowship blends intensive learning with hands-on experience. Fellows will take part in:

• Capacity-building modules: Residential workshops, online classes, and immersive field visits to experience climate change realities firsthand

• Dialogue and advocacy: Platforms to negotiate and advocate on climate challenges with policymakers and community stakeholders

• Implementation support: Small grants to bring innovative youth-led ideas to life, backed by mentorship from climate experts

• Career development: Top performers may represent ICCCAD at global climate forums and participate as trainers in future fellowship cycles

⭐ Tenure of Fellowship

The Fellowship programme will be a one (1) year-long commitment. During the fellowship period, fellows will have the opportunity to get guidance from mentors, develop their projects, and execute activities that have a meaningful impact on climate change and development. Depending on the nature of the training modality, youth fellows are encouraged to connect with other ICCCAD youth fellow alumni. The youth fellows will also get the opportunity to join or work with other youth programme initiatives and programmes of ICCCAD.

🎁 Benefits & Coverage

• Program Fees Covered: All training costs including workshops, travel, and capacity-building sessions

• Small Project Grants: Funding for fellows to execute youth-driven climate initiatives

• Conference Access: Opportunities to attend climate forums both within Bangladesh and internationally

• Professional Exposure: Engagement with policymakers and mentorship from industry professionals

• Alumni Network: Connection with past fellows and peer support

• Certification: Official ICCCAD certificate awarded upon successful completion of the programme

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Bangladeshi citizen

• Be aged 18–30 years

• Currently an undergraduate student or recent graduate

• Have basic knowledge of and a strong motivation to work on climate change

• Working experience on climate issues is an advantage

• Possess analytical, writing, and communication skills

• Demonstrate leadership potential

• Show willingness to learn, collaborate, and travel for programme activities

📝 Application Procedure

1. Submit online application via ICCCAD’s official portal by 30 August 2025 

2. The selection committee conducts a screening and shortlists candidates for online interviews

3. Final selection of fellows for the 2026 cohort follows interviews

4. Once selected, fellows join the programme and must:

   • Attend at least 80% of online classes, the residential workshop, and field visit to qualify for certification

   • Submit monthly reports detailing learning, engagement, and project progress

   • Collect certificate at official closing ceremony upon completion

📂 Documents likely required (based on standard fellowship formats and prior ICCCAD cycles):

• CV or resume

• Statement of purpose or motivational letter

• Recent academic transcript or proof of enrollment/completion

• (Optional) Letter of recommendation

• Project concept note or idea (if part of the application)

🔍 Additional Tips

This year-long Fellowship is a transformative opportunity for young leaders from Bangladesh to develop into climate changemakers with real-world experience, peer networks, and visibility in global climate discourse. The programme’s structure and benefits mirror past editions (e.g., 2025), but with a refreshed call and extended deadline of 30 August 2025 .

To strengthen your application:

• Highlight leadership experiences, innovative solution ideas for climate resilience, and community engagement

• Be clear about how the training and funding can help you advance your climate initiative

• Demonstrate a readiness to travel, network, and influence decision-making

🔗 Apply Now

🔗 Official Link

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