Are you part of a collective fighting for environmental and climate justice? Do you organise in communities that are often excluded from the global climate conversation? The Climate Justice Squad Fellowship 2025 is a fully funded opportunity designed for young frontline organisers, aged 18–30, who are building movements, resisting extractive industries, and reimagining a just energy future from the ground up.
Led by and for movement leaders, this 12-month global programme supports activists with the resources, mentorship, and visibility needed to scale impact, sustain resistance, and build community across borders.
Deadline: Rolling Applications
Early Review: 30 August 2025
Programme Duration: 12 Months
Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2026
Who is this for?
We welcome applicants who:
- Are aged 18–30 at the time of application
- Are already organising within climate or social justice movements
- Work as part of a collective, network, or grassroots group (not solo applicants)
- Face systemic barriers to leadership (e.g., race, class, location, colonial legacies)
- No formal education is required. The programme values lived experience, not degrees.
Priority Will Be Given To:
- Indigenous, racialised, and Global South youth
- Organisers based in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific
- Applicants embedded in frontline communities or underfunded movements
What You’ll Gain
- Movement Support
- Monthly global strategy sessions with frontline leaders
- COP31 mobilisation training and logistics support
- Access to bilingual materials (English & Spanish)
Skills & Sustainability
- Training in media, messaging, and campaign design
- Fundraising and coalition-building strategies
- Tools for collective care and burnout prevention
Global Solidarity
- Join a community of 50+ fellows from across 6 continents
- Receive mentorship from seasoned justice organisers
- Collaborate on international campaigns and movement legacies
Financial and Logistical Support
- Monthly stipend (regionally adjusted)
- Travel funding for programme events and gatherings
- Tech, data, and communications allowance
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Programme Timeline
- Phase I (Oct–Dec 2025):
- Fellowship onboarding and care-centred orientation
- Strategic foundations for collective campaigns
- Phase II (Jan–June 2026):
- Regional skill-building intensives
- Pre-COP31 planning and direct action prep
- Phase III (July–Sept 2026):
- Global coordination for joint actions
- Design and execution of legacy projects
How to Apply
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply:
- Submit a written (max 500 words) or video description of your collective’s work
- Share a story of a justice-related victory or challenge
- Apply through the official portal
APPLY FOR THE CLIMATE JUSTICE SQUAD FELLOWSHIP
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