Call for Applications: Young Climate Leaders – Ideas Lab 2026 – YOA

Deadline: December 10, 2025

The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), with the assist of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union | Global Dialogue, is happy to launch an open name for younger local weather leaders to affix them for their annual flagship occasion, Ideas Lab, on 2 and three March 2026. They are wanting for younger folks from international locations which are situated within the ‘Global South’ who’ve a ardour for local weather motion.

Ideas Lab gives a singular OPPORTUNITY to look behind the scenes of EU policymaking, make new contacts from throughout Europe and find out how one of many largest occasions of its form in Brussels is put collectively.

About Ideas Lab

Now in its second decade, Ideas Lab continues to be one of the vital influential public coverage occasions in Brussels, bringing collectively policymakers, researchers, enterprise leaders and civil society to debate the key challenges and alternatives dealing with Europe. The discussion board is extensively appreciated for its open, ahead-wanting, and interdisciplinary exchanges.

In 2025, Ideas Lab attracted almost 800 members and greater than 200 audio system, together with a number of European Commissioners, Members of the European Parliament, ambassadors, distinguished lecturers, and leaders of trade from Europe and past.

Costs

• Selected members can have their journey, lodging, meals and visas lined however is not going to be remunerated for their participation within the programme.

Eligibility

They are wanting for younger individuals who:

• are aged 20-35;
• maintain nationality of one of many international locations listed within the application kind;
• have an excellent command of English;
• are enthusiastic about local weather motion;
• can be found to journey to Brussels between 1 and 4 March 2026;
• haven’t participated in Ideas Lab previously.

Application

Complete the application kind by 10 December 2025, 23:59 CET. Only functions submitted by this kind will likely be accepted. If you’ve got any questions in regards to the application course of or the programme, contact Laura Nicolás at [email protected]. You will likely be notified in regards to the standing of your application by 16 January 2026.

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For extra data, go to Young Climate Leaders – Ideas Lab.