We’re sharing the latest youth climate opportunities from our friends at other organisations!
If you have an opportunity that you’d like us to share in future round-ups, email: roberta@theresilienceproject.org.uk
Creative Opportunities
Bloomberg Green Docs Film Competition
Working on a short documentary about climate change? This is your chance to win $25,000 for a film under 10 minutes, addressing the urgency of climate change. The winner will be announced at the Bloomberg Green Docs Film Festival on 22 September in New York City. The top five documentaries will be shown at the festival.
Submissions are being accepted now through 14 August 2026
Open Call for Digital Artists
Fine Acts are looking for digital illustrations that help shift the conversation around climate change. 20 illustrations will be featured in their new collection on climate resilience and action. Each selected artist will receive a €200 licensing fee. This open call is for digital artists from or based in Creative EU countries.
Submit your illustration by 20 July
Awards & Competitions
Young Planet Leader of the Month
If you know someone up to age 22 doing real work for the planet, nominate them (or yourself) to receive; a $1,000 donation from to push their work further, their story shared across social platforms and a place in the Young Planet Leader’s alumni network.
No stated deadline – apply ASAP
Events
Force of Nature Community Call
Force of Nature host their July community call, celebrating the first half of the year and discussing our upcoming plans.
26 July, 2pm – 3pm BST, Online via Zoom
Inner Climate Response Alliance Community Call
Are you UK based and interested in inner work, climate resilience and/or community adaptation? These sessions are a chance to connect, share your ideas and explore together what a new community of practice could look like.
23 July, 1pm – 2:15pm BST, Online
UNESCO Global Youth Hackathon
UNESCO invites young people (age 18-30) from across the world to participate in the annual Youth Hackathon, under this year’s theme “Play Your Part: Youth Designing the Future of Media and Information Literacy”.
Closes 16 August
Resilience Rucksack Workshop
Join The Resilience Project for this free online workshop, exploring themes of climate anxiety, wellbeing and resilience. Learn how to face eco anxiety head-on and leave with tools that will help you to stay grounded, avoid burnout, and keep showing up for the planet.
21 July, 12pm – 1pm BST, Online
It’s Not Just You: An Evening with Tori Tsui
Join The Resilience Project for a special online conversation with climate justice campaigner and author Tori Tsui. This free event will explore the themes of Tori’s acclaimed debut book It’s Not Just You, a powerful reflection on climate anxiety, burnout, activism and collective care.
21 July, 7pm – 8:30pm BST, Online
Training Opportunities
Climate Action Leadership Programme
Apply to participate in the 3rd year of 2050 Climate Group’s award-winning Climate Action Leadership Programme. You must be aged between 18 and 35 years old, based in Scotland (but you do not need to be a permanent resident to take part) and h ave a passion for climate action. No experience required, just an interest.
Apply before midnight, 12 August
2026 CPA Climate Resilience Weekender
If you’re aged 18-30 and feeling overwhelmed, or emotionally affected by the climate and wider meta-crisis, this is a funded residential opportunity to rest, recuperate and reconnect with nature – taking place in Derbyshire from 16-18 October.
Apply before 31 July
Advisory Groups
Youth Climate & Nature Panel
The UK Gov has just opened applications for young people (aged 16-25) to sit on their new climate and nature panel! Successful applicants with help: provide insight and advice to government on climate and nature policies, support better engagement with young people and amplify youth voices and action across the UK.
Apply before 11 September
Funding
The JWH Initiative
Powered by Both Ends, The JWH Initiative welcomes applications from young people (under 35) showing potential and ambition to become a leader in their field of work, and dedication to sustainable development, gender equality, and climate justice.
Open to select countries, apply before 31 August
Resources
A Guide to Understanding Burnout
If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained, lost motivation for work you once loved, or felt like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders… you’re not alone. That’s why we’ve created a free guide to understanding burnout; what it is, what it can feel like and how to respond with compassion for yourself and others.
