Call for Applications: Climate Champions Fellowship 2026 (Cohort 2)

The BudgIT Climate Champions Fellowship – Cohort 2 is now open for applications. This fellowship is designed to convene bold, solution-driven individuals committed to transforming innovative climate ideas into measurable, real-world impact.

 Application Window: February 12 – February 20, 2026
Apply here: https://forms.gle/wUmQ4h5puoNge1Vt6

About the Fellowship

The Climate Champions Fellowship is a capacity-building and impact-driven programme focused on equipping emerging climate leaders with:

• Practical tools for climate advocacy and implementation
• Strategic mentorship and expert guidance
• Opportunities to refine and scale climate-focused initiatives
• Exposure to policy, governance, and accountability frameworks

The programme emphasizes actionable solutions, evidence-based strategies, and measurable community outcomes.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Young climate advocates and sustainability leaders
• Innovators working on environmental or climate-related projects
• Policy enthusiasts interested in climate governance and accountability
• Individuals ready to commit fully to an intensive fellowship experience

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A strong interest in climate action
• A viable idea or ongoing initiative with impact potential
• Leadership capacity and willingness to collaborate

Why Apply?

Selected fellows will:

• Gain structured mentorship and climate policy insight
• Strengthen project design and execution capacity
• Join a network of climate-focused changemakers
• Enhance visibility and credibility within the climate ecosystem