The University Of Oxford Global Youth Training Program is a free, fully online capacity-building programme that equips people aged 16-35 with the knowledge and confidence necessary to engage in international climate policy.
This Global Youth Training Program was launched May 2023 to provide greater clarity on the negotiation tracks of the UNFCCC ahead of COP28.
University Of Oxford Global Youth Training Program Description
The Global Youth Climate Training Programme (GYCT) is a free, fully online capacity-building programme that equips people aged 16-35 with the knowledge and confidence necessary to engage in international climate policy.
Young people are increasingly being given a seat at the table in domestic and international climate policy, and therefore require appropriate capacity-building to ensure their interventions are cogent and relevant.
This project is a collaboration between the Global Youth Coalition (GYC), a coalition of climate youth changemakers, and researchers at the University of Oxford (Oxford Net Zero, Oxford Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment).
Last year, the programme was all about demystifying the UNFCCC and its many tracks of negotiation.
Yet, on the margins (and increasingly moving to the heart) of COPs are the actions of non-state actors: corporates announcing pledges for fossil fuel phase out, cities making net zero promises, finance being promised by private entities.
It is crucial that young people are given the tools and the confidence to navigate this landscape and separate the greenwash from the legitimate in real-time. Therefore this year, the programme focuses on understanding the integrity and ambition of non state climate action.
Eligibility Requirements for University Of Oxford Global Youth Training Program 2024
To be considered for the University Of Oxford Global Youth Training Program, Applicant must note the following:
- The program is primarily for applicants who have the ability to attend COP29 but face financial barriers.
- Priority will be given to applicants representing diverse regions and groups most impacted by climate change.
Benefits of University Of Oxford Global Youth Training Program 2024
Through the generous support of the ClimateWorks Foundation, we are delighted that this year we are able to offer 5 bursaries for admitted applicants in our 2024 training to attend COP29.
Successful applicant would get a bursary of up to £3000 is provided to cover the following;
- Flights.
- Accommodation.
- Food.
- Transport.
How to Apply for University Of Oxford Global Youth Training Program (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2024 University Of Oxford Global Youth Training Program, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the program’s webpage
- Apply for the 2024 Global Youth Climate Training Programme (link below)
- Accepted applicants will be directed to a secondary application form to express their interest in receiving a bursary to attend COP29.
- Applications will open during September and applicants will be informed of the success of their application by early October.
For more information and where to apply, please click HERE