NDC Youth Ambassador @Care About Climate

Young climate advocates from more than 50 countries now have an opportunity to contribute to global climate policy discussions as Care About Climate (CAC) officially opens applications for its NDC Youth Ambassador Summer 2026 Cohort. The initiative seeks to empower young people to analyze their countries’ climate commitments through an intergenerational and gender-responsive lens while amplifying youth voices in national and international climate action spaces.

Applications for the program will remain open until July 10, 2026, with successful candidates participating in activities scheduled from August 7 to September 13, 2026.

Supporting Youth Engagement in Climate Policy

Care About Climate is a non-profit organization dedicated to removing barriers and creating pathways for young people to participate meaningfully in climate policy processes. Through its NDC Youth Ambassador program, the organization aims to strengthen youth involvement in evaluating climate commitments made under the Paris Agreement.

Under the Paris Agreement, countries are required to submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which outline national plans and commitments to mitigate climate change, adapt to climate impacts, and mobilize climate finance. While NDCs are often reviewed by governments, researchers, and policy organizations, analyses from youth and feminist perspectives remain limited.

The NDC Youth Ambassador initiative seeks to address this gap by engaging young leaders in assessing how climate commitments incorporate gender equality, intergenerational equity, and youth inclusion.

What NDC Ambassadors Will Do

Selected ambassadors will spend approximately five weeks reviewing and analyzing their country’s NDC document. Participants will only be permitted to review the NDC of their own country to ensure that local youth perspectives are accurately represented.

To support participants throughout the program, Care About Climate will provide:

• A stipend of USD 100
• Training on NDC analysis methodologies
• Guidance on reviewing climate commitments through gender and intergenerational lenses
• Opportunities to contribute to broader climate policy discussions

The organization emphasizes that prior experience in climate policy is beneficial but not mandatory.

Eligible Countries for the Summer 2026 Cohort

Care About Climate is currently accepting applications from young people living in or originating from the following countries:

• Angola
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bahamas
• Bangladesh
• Belize
• Bolivia
• Burkina Faso
• Burundi
• Cabo Verde
• Cambodia
• Côte d’Ivoire
• El Salvador
• Ethiopia
• Fiji
• Guinea
• Honduras
• India
• Jamaica
• Kazakhstan
• Kenya
• Kyrgyzstan
• Lebanon
• Maldives
• Marshall Islands
• Mauritania
• Mongolia
• Nigeria
• Norway
• Pakistan
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Rwanda
• Saint Lucia
• Saudi Arabia
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• Somalia
• South Africa
• Sri Lanka
• Suriname
• Switzerland
• Thailand
• Tonga
• Tuvalu
• Ukraine
• United Arab Emirates
• Vanuatu
• Venezuela

Applicants must be from or currently residing in the country they wish to analyze.

Program Timeline and Requirements

The Summer 2026 cohort will run from August 7 through September 13, 2026. Successful applicants will be expected to attend required training sessions and complete their assigned NDC analysis within the designated timeframe.

Prospective ambassadors should be prepared to dedicate approximately:

• 2–4 hours per week, or
• 5–7 hours per week

depending on their availability and workload.

Important Application Guidelines

Care About Climate has stated that the use of artificial intelligence in applications is strictly prohibited. Any submission found to contain AI-generated content will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

The organization notes that this policy is intended to ensure authentic youth engagement and to accurately reflect applicants’ perspectives, experiences, and analytical abilities.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted and accepted candidates will be contacted.

Advancing Youth Leadership in Climate Action

As countries continue implementing climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, initiatives such as the NDC Youth Ambassador Program provide valuable opportunities for young people to participate in shaping climate accountability and policy evaluation. By incorporating youth perspectives and gender-responsive analysis, the program aims to strengthen climate governance while ensuring that future generations have a voice in decisions that directly affect their lives.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the July 10 deadline and explore additional information about climate equity and NDC analysis through the NDC Equity Tracker platform.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering this opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.