Deadline:20th January 2026
The AWF-Wall Policy Fellowship was created to change that narrative. Run by the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) in partnership with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this fellowship isn’t just about listening to youth—it’s about equipping them to lead.
Designed for young African professionals, the program builds capacity, breaks down stereotypes, and opens doors for young people ready to make an impact in international environmental governance.
This program is for you if you want to:
- Make a tangible difference in international environmental governance
- Amplify Africa’s perspectives and champion its priorities and needs in strategic decision making spaces
As a fellow you get to:
- Join a community of like-minded young professionals who are already shaping policies in their own countries
- Engage with policy experts at various levels
- Understand how to influence policy issues you care about as you investigate how policy is implemented in your country
- Build knowledge and skills to engage in intergovernmental negotiation processes‘‘
Benefits
- Travel and Transport: The program covers your round-trip airfare and ground transport for the in-person workshop in Nairobi and for the policy conference you will be selected to attend.
- Accommodation: Comfortable lodging is provided for in-person workshops and policy conference.
- Connectivity Support: A stipend for data bundles to keep you connected and engaged during virtual sessions.
- Personalised Coaching:Ongoing coaching throughout the program to support you in delivering the policy influencing project.
Eligibility
- African Nationals: Open to candidates from any African country who live and work on the continent.
- Passion for Biodiversity: You’re deeply interested in biodiversity and environmental issues and are ready to drive change.
- Age: Between 20-35 years old.
- Language:You don’t need to be a native English speaker, but you should have basic English writing and speaking skills.
- Experience: At least two years of experience working in conservation, biodiversity management, or policy through your career, activism, or volunteering.
- Interest in Environmental Governance: A strong interest in environmental governance and policy, demonstrated through work experience, academic focus, advocacy, volunteering, or active participation in policy-related spaces at either local, national or
international levels. - Education: At least a first university degree in fields like environmental sciences, social sciences, agricultural sciences, indigenous knowledge systems, international relations, gender studies, or related areas. Don’t worry if you don’t have a degree—if you’ve got relevant experience, that counts too!
- Commitment: This program requires full dedication. You’ll need to:
• Attend all training sessions
• Be available for travel to policy
conferences
• Complete your policy influencing
project
For more information and application