The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) hosts a five-day virtual workshop for communicators in India reporting on business, industry, energy and environment. Applications are open to communicators working in any medium (online, print, television, radio) from all types of organizations from anywhere in India. Participants who attend all five days of the workshop will also be eligible to apply for a story fellowship following the workshop. Applications have to be submitted by 13 November 2025. Link
Category: Energy, Climate Change
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) offers Climate Resilience Fellowships for mid-career professionals working in climate adaptation across the public, private, or civil society sectors in Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The fellowship combines an 18-week online course, a five-day in-person residency in Fiji, and a five-month workplace project, providing expert mentoring, peer networking, and access to a global community of practice. All costs—tuition, travel, accommodation, and materials—are fully covered by the fellowship. Eligible applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of an eligible SIDS country. The application deadline is 19 November 2025. Climate Resilience Fellowships
Swiss Climate Research invites early-stage scientists to join climate researchers in southern Switzerland for keynote lectures, workshops, and poster sessions. The 24th International Swiss Climate Summer School focuses on the theme “Climate Variability across Space and Time”. This summer school addresses early-stage researchers from climate and earth system sciences to biodiversity, energy, social, political, and economic sciences. The application deadline is 15 January 2026. Climate Summer School
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TheGlobal LEAP Awards Solar Generator Competition aims to identify and promote the highest-performing solar-powered generator kits for use in energy-constrained settings, with a total prize pool of US$100 thousand. Eligible products must be commercially available, include solar PV input, battery, inverter and provide AC output. The nomination deadline is 29 October 2025. Solar Generator Competition
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) invites media outlets based in Thailand or Indonesia to apply for seed grants of up to €8,000 to launch new reporting programs focused on how business and the private sector are engaging with climate change. Applicants can be newspapers, online media, radio, television, multimedia platforms or social-media channels; proposals must commit to producing at least five stories or episodes and aim for sustained integration into existing media programming. Applications are due by 10 November 2025. Seed Grants for Media Outlets
The Early Career Climate Fellowship Program offers young people from developing countries an opportunity to start their career at the interface between international climate policy development and research. Fellowships will last for one year, with the possibility of an extension of one further year. Applicants must originate from a developing country and be 32 years or younger at the time of application. Applications for a fellowship placement will be accepted until 31 October 2025. Early Career Climate Fellowship
The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance invites innovative solutions that address barriers to climate investment in emerging markets and support the transition to a net-zero economy. The call for ideas covers four programs, each with distinct priorities. In 2026, the Lab will develop at least eight ideas. Selected ideas will receive guidance and support from experts and investors, as well as analytical and communications support. The application deadline is 09 November 2025. More about the Lab
The Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants supports joint projects that design and deliver training in green entrepreneurship and climate-related skills for young people aged 18–30. Each selected partnership will receive up to £85 thousand, shared between the UK and partner institutions, to implement projects running for about nine and a half months. Applications close on 14 November 2025. Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants
The Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) is a six-month, practice-oriented training and support program. Participants will develop a project to implement a climate-focused participatory program that addresses the needs and voices of local communities. Selected applicants will have access to a US$10 thousand implementation grant. The program is open to applicants from all over the world. The application deadline is 30 November 2025. Climate Democracy Accelerator
he Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge (YDC) is a project-based learning experience for middle and high school teams. Participants are asked to design bio-inspired ideas that can provide solutions to the climate crisis. The Youth Design Challenge follows an academic calendar which means that teachers can teach the biomimicry project at any time. The challenge is open to schools from all around the world (US equivalent grades 6th-12th). Schools have to register teams that consist of up to eight student team members and an official teacher coach. Each team has the chance to win multiple prizes. The registration deadline for student teams is 31 January 2026. Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge
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