Closing soon: applications close on 31 October 2026.
Do you have an idea to tackle a local environmental problem — plastic waste, polluted rivers, deforestation or climate-hit farms? The Green Earth Action Foundation (GEAF) is selecting its 2027 Ambassador cohort: a six-month, mainly virtual leadership programme in which every ambassador designs and leads a fully funded community environmental project with mentorship from GEAF and international experts.
The network already includes 40 ambassadors from 24 countries, including Ghana. The programme is open worldwide.
Key Details
- Organiser: Green Earth Action Foundation (international non-profit)
- Duration: six months (early to summer 2027)
- Format: weekly virtual sessions + a local project in your community
- Funding: your community project is fully funded by GEAF
- Highlight: 4.29 Green Earth Action Day, 29 April 2027
- Deadline: 31 October 2026
Benefits
- a fully funded local environmental project that you design and lead
- six months of mentorship and weekly leadership sessions
- training from experts — past sessions included speakers from the ILO, IISD, UNEP, UNDP, WIPO and SAIIA
- practical experience planning, managing and reporting on a sustainability project
- membership of a global network of young environmental leaders
- formal recognition at graduation in summer 2027
Five Project Areas
- waste reduction and pollution prevention
- marine and water protection
- environmental education and community empowerment
- climate-smart agriculture
- forest and biodiversity protection
Eligibility
GEAF welcomes applicants from any country who are passionate about environmental action, such as youth leaders, students, community organisers, educators and early-career sustainability professionals. Strong applicants show:
- commitment to environmental sustainability
- leadership in their community
- a practical idea for a specific local environmental problem
- willingness to take part actively for the full six months
GEAF has not published age limits or formal qualifications on its programme page. Check the details in the application form.
Programme Timeline
- Autumn 2026: applications, screening and interviews
- Winter 2026: final selection of the 2027 cohort
- Early 2027: orientation and weekly learning and mentoring
- 29 April 2027: 4.29 Green Earth Action Day — synchronised ambassador-led actions worldwide
- Spring 2027: final sessions and reporting
- Summer 2027: graduation
Selection Process
- online application through the GEAF portal
- initial screening
- first interview
- project proposal refinement with guidance
- second interview and final selection
How to Apply
- Read about the programme on the official GEAF Ambassador Programme page (you can also watch the recorded information session there).
- Pick one of the five project areas and define one clear local problem.
- Draft your project idea: the problem, your solution, who will take part and the impact you expect.
- Complete the 10-step GEAF application form.
- Submit before 31 October 2026.
Tips
- Keep the project small and realistic — a school recycling scheme or tree-planting with farmers beats a vague national plan.
- Show who in your community is already on board: schools, youth groups, local leaders.
- Give measurable targets: kilograms of waste collected, trees planted, people trained.
- Mention any previous volunteering or environmental work.
Related Opportunities
- IWA-Grundfos Youth Action for SDG 6 Fellowship 2027–2028
- How to Apply for YECO 2026/2027
- Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program 2027
Deadline: 31 October 2026.
