Apply Now for the Climate Policy Innovators Youth Camp 2026: A Funded Youth Climate Leadership Programme in Bangkok
Closing Date: 21 January 2026
Apply Now for the Climate Policy Innovators Youth Camp 2026: A Funded Youth Climate Leadership Programme in Bangkok
The Climate Policy Innovators Youth Camp 2026 is now open for applications — an exciting, fully supported capacity-building programme designed to empower young climate leaders to influence policy and decision-making at local, national, and global levels. Organized by the UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RCC Asia-Pacific) in partnership with the Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP), Youth4Capacity, UNDP Asia-Pacific, and UNICEF East Asia and Pacific, this Youth Camp will take place in Bangkok, Thailand in March 2026 and focuses on equipping participants with practical climate policy skills and leadership competencies.
What Is the Climate Policy Innovators Youth Camp?
The Climate Policy Innovators Youth Camp(often referred to as Climate Policy Innovators Youth Camp 2.0) is a regional youth training and leadership initiative aimed at strengthening youth engagement in climate governance, policy discussions, and implementation processes. It is a follow-up to the first event held in 2025, enhanced with deeper content and structured modules to support meaningful youth participation in climate policy formulation and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).
The programme brings together young people from the Asia-Pacific region with diverse backgrounds who have either engaged in or are passionate about climate action and policy. Selected participants gain technical knowledge, policy insights, and hands-on experience that prepares them to contribute to policy dialogues and climate action planning in their home countries.
What the Funded Youth Climate Leadership Programme Covers
The 2026 edition of the Climate Policy Innovators Youth Camp features strengthened, practical learning modules that combine technical and policy elements with applied, results-oriented sessions:
1. Global and Regional Contexts of Climate Change
Insight into how climate systems and international frameworks shape policy responses.
2. Youth in Climate Governance and Policies
Focus on the roles and responsibilities of young leaders in shaping climate policy at national and regional levels.
3. Youth in Climate Action
Exploration of climate action entry points, innovation pathways, and scaling community-driven solutions. (
4. Futures Thinking for Climate Resilience
Training in foresight and strategic planning for low-emission, climate-resilient development.
5. Youth Engagement in International Climate Negotiations
Practical, hands-on workshops on climate diplomacy, negotiation strategies, and engagement with UNFCCC processes.
Who Can Apply? (Target Audience)
The Climate Policy Innovators Youth Camp is open to young people aged 18 and above, typically within nationally defined youth age ranges, from the Asia-Pacific region. Applicants should demonstrate ongoing or previous engagement in climate policy processes, community initiatives, or climate action work. Leadership potential and a commitment to inclusive climate engagement are key selection considerations.
Funding and Support
The Climate Policy Innovators Youth Camp offers funding support for selected participants, helping cover travel, accommodation, and participation costs. Specific funding details are generally communicated directly to successful applicants after selection.
Why This Opportunity Matters
Climate change policy is increasingly shaped by intergovernmental processes that determine national climate targets, adaptation priorities, and implementation strategies across sectors. Young people equipped with policy insights, leadership skills, and practical experience can bridge the gap between climate science, governance, and community impact — making programmes like the Climate Policy Innovators Youth Camp crucial for future climate leadership and sustainability.
How to Prepare Your Application
While specific application forms vary each year, prospective applicants are typically required to:
- Complete the online application form before the deadline.
- Submit a personal statement explaining your engagement with climate policy or action.
- Provide evidence of prior climate work or learning, where applicable.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to inclusion.
The Climate Policy Innovators Youth Camp 2026 represents a powerful opportunity for young leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to deepen their understanding of climate governance, influence policy spaces, and build collaborative solutions for a sustainable, equitable future. With funding support, practical learning modules, and global networks, the camp equips participants to become influential voices in climate policy and action.
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