Deadline: May 18, 2026
Applications are open for the UNDP Youth4Climate Mentorship Programme 2026. Youth4Climate is launching a global call for mentors to support youth-led climate innovators through one-to-one mentorship, technical assistance, masterclasses and scale-up pathways.
The Youth4Climate Mentorship Programme connects awardees with experienced professionals who can offer practical guidance, technical insight, and real-world perspectives to help strengthen and grow their climate solutions.
The core and mandatory component of the programme is one-to-one mentorship. Selected mentors are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per month, which can be spread flexibly across the month based on mutual availability and the needs of the awardee. Beyond this core commitment, mentors may also choose to contribute in additional ways, depending on their expertise, interest and availability.
Benefits
As a Youth4Climate mentor, you will have the opportunity to:
- Join and connect a global expert network
- Take part in exchange and learning
- Support real climate solutions
- Contribute to explainers, reports or other UNDP knowledge pieces
- Gain visibility and recognition
- Contribute flexibly
Eligibility
They are seeking mid- and senior-level professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, investors, academics, and technical experts with 5+ years of relevant work experience and proven expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Climate finance and fundraising
- Investment readiness and pitching
- Startup scaling and business development
- Storytelling, communications, and advocacy
- Sustainable energy, food systems, nature-based solutions, or digital innovation
- Impact measurement and theory of change
Prior mentoring, advisory, coaching, teaching, or investment support experience is welcome, though not mandatory.
Application
If you have 5+ years of relevant experience and would like to support youth-led climate innovators through practical guidance, technical insight and ecosystem connections, they encourage you to apply. Apply by May 18 (23:59 CEST) to join the Youth4Climate Mentorship Programme 2026!
Click here to apply to be a mentor
For more information, visit UNDP Youth4Climate Mentorship Programme.
