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Roots has launched a project to provide funding to support youth-led projects, initiatives, research, or campaigns that advocate for climate justice through an intersectional lens, have strategies rooted in radical systemic change; and reach new, persuadable audiences, and create intergenerational ties.

Grant recipients will also have access to a range of resources and support networks, including Roots trainings and workshops, Climate Justice Camps, and opportunities to take on leadership roles within these programs. They will also be provided with media and digital support.

The Roots micro-grants project provides funding of up to $10,000 USD per group to help support youth-led projects, initiatives, research, or campaigns that advocate for climate justice through an intersectional lens. The grants are accompanied by ongoing mentorship.

Application Deadline: April 14 2025

Learn more and apply:
https://poweredbyroots.org/resourcing-campaigns

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The Iris Prize 2025 is open!

Are you aged 14-24? Do you have an idea or an established project protecting or restoring nature in your local community?

The Iris Project is specifically looking out for projects that are:

● Youth and locally-led initiatives operating in areas identified as significant by their local communities.

● Eligibility for consideration includes ideas, small-scale projects, or existing initiatives with growth potential and replicability.

● They prioritise initiatives in the Global South, where their support can have a more significant impact.

● Shown to have a Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Application Deadline: April 15 2025

Learn more and apply here:
https://theirisproject.org/how-to-apply

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The IPCC is accepting applications for an IPCC Scholarship Award from PhD students that have been enrolled for at least a year or are undertaking post-doctoral research. Applicants should be citizens of a developing country with priority given to students from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) who are not studying in their country of origin.

Each scholarship award is for a maximum amount of 15,000 Euros per year for up to two years during the period 2025-2027.

Research proposals focusing on climate change and related issues are encouraged, as well as other topics such as: Living soils, biodiversity, regenerative viticulture, agroforestry, water management, Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and terrestrial carbon cycle.

Application Deadline: April 18 2025

Learn more and apply here: https://apps.ipcc.ch/scholarship/

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Apply for the World Trade Organization's Young Trade Leaders Programme!!!

The Young Trade Leaders Programme aims to foster a better understanding of the WTO's work and international trade among young people by creating a network of "Young Trade Leaders" around the world. People between the ages of 18 and 28 who have a strong interest in international trade are encouraged to apply.

WTO Young Trade Leaders are exceptional young people who have a clear understanding of how trade can be of benefit to people and planet. They bring new perspectives and ideas about the role of trade and the WTO while also having the opportunity to learn about the organization's work and play a role in advancing its mission.

Benefits
Selected Young Trade Leaders will have the opportunity to:

● gain a greater understanding of the workings of the WTO and international trade
● publish articles, blogs, podcasts and social media content on trade-related topics
● attend an in-person one-day training programme at the WTO in Geneva
● coordinate a session during the WTO's annual Public Forum
benefit from existing WTO training programmes
● benefit from WTO Secretariat advice and mentoring
receive support when organizing WTO-related activities in their home countries.

How to apply
WTO Young Trade Leaders are selected for one year. For more details on the 2025 programme and information on how to apply, consult the information note.

The deadline for applications for the 2025 Programme is 2 May 2025 (23.59 CET).

Apply here: https://www.wto.org/english/fo....rums_e/young_trade_l

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The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), under the sponsorship of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is pleased to announce application for its International Master’s Programme in Energy and Green Hydrogen (IMP-EGH) in all fifteen (15) ECOWAS countries namely: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.

WASCAL is a wholly West African international organization with focus on academic and transdisciplinary research, building graduate-level scientific capacity and serving policy makers in West Africa with science-based advice on adaptation to Climate Change impacts and land use management. It cooperates with many agencies and universities in the region, providing a knowledge platform of excellence for its partners. WASCAL is funded by BMBF, multilateral and bilateral partners and its West African member countries.

Deadline to Apply:
Unstated

Learn more and apply: https://wascal.org/renewable-energies/

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