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Re-Earth Climate Policy Fellowship for Indigenous Youth
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Publish Date 3/12/2026 Application Deadline 3/16/2026 Opportunity Type Fellowships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Re-Earth Initiative launches a Climate Policy Fellowship for Indigenous Youth, a capacity-building and policy engagement program designed to support meaningful participation of Indigenous youth in international climate negotiations under the UNFCCC. The fellowship addresses the access gap faced by Indigenous youth due to the technical nature of negotiations, participation costs, and limited access to specialized policy training. The program includes high-level training through partner-led modules, peer learning spaces, and policy work such as preparing briefs, policy analyses, and media contributions, while tracking specific negotiation streams throughout the fellowship period.
Details
  • Duration: 10 months (March to December 2026).
  • Number of positions: 4 Indigenous youth fellows (inaugural cohort).
  • Format: Regular virtual training sessions and coordination meetings, with engagement in international conferences (online or in-person).
  • Key events: Participation in SB 64 in June 2026 (Bonn) and COP 31 in November 2026 (Antalya).
  • Note: In-person participation is not guaranteed and depends on engagement level and fundraising efforts.
  • Negotiation tracks (each fellow is assigned one): Mitigation - Article 6 and False Solutions - Adaptation and Loss and Damage - Climate Finance.
  • Application period: March 2 to March 16, 2026 (rolling review basis).
  • Application method: Online application form.
  • Application fees: None.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants must be Indigenous youth aged 18-30 at the time of application.
  • Demonstrate connection and accountability to their Indigenous people/nation/community.
  • Indigenous identity is based on self-identification and community belonging; no official documentation required.
  • Share experience or interest in climate justice, Indigenous rights, land defense, or related work.
  • Select a preferred negotiation track and link it to their work or territory.
  • Commit to regular virtual training sessions and participation in SB 64 and COP 31 during 2026.
  • A reference letter from a community/movement/organization (up to 2 pages PDF) sent by email by March 21, 2026.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Stipend: $1,500 USD, disbursed quarterly in line with program responsibilities.
  • High-level training through partner-led modules and peer learning spaces.
  • Logistical and coordination support before, during, and after conference engagement.
  • Hands-on learning and production of policy outputs such as briefs and policy analyses.
  • Opportunity to engage in major UNFCCC negotiation events (SB 64 and COP 31), noting that in-person attendance is not guaranteed.