Deadline:10th August, 2023.
Are you ready to step into the world of landscape leadership? Do you have a demonstrated commitment to advancing justice for Africa’s peoples, landscapes, and seascapes? Do you want to be part of a global community of friends working to bring positive change to the world through the landscape approach?
Then the 2023 Landscape Leadership Workshop is tailor-made for you.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to connect with a vibrant community of like-minded individuals from diverse cultures and sectors across Africa. The workshop is co-designed by the Global Landscapes Forum, the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL), and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN). This two-day workshop will take place in person in Nairobi on the road to GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference: A New Vision for Earth.
Benefits
CDKN, in partnership with the GLF and YIL, is launching a grant coupled with peer learning, mentoring and training opportunities to support the participation of underrepresented youth voices into global conversations and understanding of climate justice.
As part of the application for the Landscape Leadership Workshop, you can also apply to be considered for this grant.
If selected, you will receive $2,000 to work towards realising your vision of a just climate future.
In addition, you will form part of a cohort of young artivists, activists, community-minded individuals and change makers from the majority world (predominantly Africa and including fellows from Indonesia and Brazil).
Grantees will be encouraged to participate in a number of events, peer-learning, and training opportunities over a six-month period to grow and share their existing knowledge, expertise and learning amongst the cohort and more widely.
Eligibility
- A student, young professional, expert or visionaire (18–35 years old);
- And a citizen of an African country;
- And a passionate advocate for thriving peoples and landscapes;
How to apply
There will be limited places at the workshop. To apply, please fill out the application form here by 10 August 2023.
Some tips for your application:
- The application will take about seven (7) minutes to complete.
- You will need to submit a 1-minute video for the application answering the question: How can we achieve climate justice for Africa’s communities, landscapes and seascapes?
- If you would like to be considered for the CDKN grant opportunity, don’t forget to complete the grant section of the application form. You will be required to submit a budget breakdown to a maximum of $2,000.
For more information and application.