The Green Leaders Fellowship 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded national initiative designed to develop the next generation of sustainability and climate leaders in Nigeria. Convened by The Green Institute, this immersive residency brings together emerging leaders from all 36 states and the FCT for intensive training, collaboration, and action planning to drive real environmental change.
Green Leaders Fellowship Benefits
- Full accommodation during residency
- Meals and refreshments
- Travel costs (transportation support)
- There are no participation fees, making it accessible to talented individuals across Nigeria.
Green Leaders Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
- Environmental advocates and climate activists
- Students and young professionals
- Entrepreneurs and innovators
- Civil society and public sector leaders
- Applicants must demonstrate:
- Commitment to sustainability
- Leadership experience or potential
- Ability to create impact in their community
- Fellowship Impact37 State Sustainability Cabinets created
- Nationwide climate action initiatives
- Strong youth-led environmental movement
- Coordinated national sustainability network
- Advanced sustainability and climate training
- Policy engagement and advocacy sessions
- Strategic collaboration with peers
- Development of a 12-month sustainability action plan
- Creation of State Sustainability Cabinets
Applications for the 2026 Cohort are now open
- Application Deadline: August 26, 2026
- One Fellow will be selected from each of Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT
- Selection is competitive and merit-based
- We strongly encourage early applications
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