Deadline: 30-Nov-22
10 Billion Strong has announced the applications for Green Leaders Academy Program.
The next Green Leaders Academy will run from December 2, 2022-January 27, 2023. It is part of a broader initiative led by 10 Billion Strong which aims to train 1 million green leaders in 36 key countries by 2030.
Eligible Topics
- The following environmental literacy, leadership, and civic engagement topics will be addressed:
- Global Environmental Overview
- Circular Economy
- Conservation
- Climate Change, Climate Adaptation, and Climate Mitigation
- Plastic & Air Pollution
- Leadership Development
- Social Innovation & Transformative Action
- Civic Engagement
- Environmental Movement Building
- Stakeholders and Systems
Priority Countries:
- Africa: Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Tanzania.
- Americas: Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and the United States
- Middle East: Iran and Turkey
- South Asia: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
- Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam
Outcomes
- Participants who join the program will work towards the following outcomes:
- Gain an understanding of the most pressing environmental issues impacting their communities and the planet.
- Develop personal and civic efficacy, as well as key social connections to support environmental actions.
Criteria
- The program will be conducted online in English and is focused on preparing emerging youth leaders to understand key environmental issues, and learn how to use the civic engagement to effectively address environmental challenges.
For more information, visit https://www.tenbillionstrong.org/gla