About this opportunity
The Green Earth Action Foundation has opened applications for the 2027 cohort of the GEAF Ambassador Programme, a six month global initiative for people already working on environmental and climate challenges inside their own communities. Ambassadors design and lead a local project while the foundation supplies training, mentoring and grant support.
Projects fall under five themes: waste reduction and pollution prevention, marine and water protection, environmental education and community empowerment, climate smart agriculture, and forest and biodiversity protection. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, fluent in French or English, and able to give five to ten hours a week for the full programme.
Selected ambassadors join the GEAF Ambassador Cohort and learn from experts who have previously included representatives from UNEP, UNDP, the International Labour Organization, WIPO, the International Institute for Sustainable Development, the Climate Change Centre and the South African Institute of International Affairs. Each ambassador then plans, runs and documents a community initiative that reaches its moment on 29 April 2027, when the network acts together on 4.29 Green Earth Action Day.
The 2027 round closes on 31 October 2026 and the foundation publishes no cut off time, so treat the closing date itself as the limit and submit through the GEAF portal. The call is open worldwide, and the existing network already holds 40 ambassadors from 24 countries across five continents, including featured ambassadors from Ghana.
What you receive
- Expert led training sessions on climate governance, sustainable development, environmental communication, advocacy, fundraising and innovation planning.
- Personalised guidance and project development support across the six months.
- Grants to carry out your local project activities.
- Communication and advocacy assistance for your initiative.
- A place in the GEAF Ambassador Network with peer learning and mentorship that continues after graduation.
- A global showcase for your project during 4.29 Green Earth Action Day.
Who can apply
- Open to individuals worldwide, including applicants in Nigeria and across Africa.
- At least 18 years old at the time of application.
- Fluent in French or English.
- Passion for sustainability and environmental justice, with working knowledge of environmental and climate issues.
- Experience in community outreach or local initiatives.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills.
- Available for the full six month programme at roughly five to ten hours a week.
Who should not apply
- Applicants under 18 at the time of applying cannot take part.
- Anyone who cannot give five to ten hours a week for six months will struggle to complete the programme.
- The foundation names applications without a clear environmental focus, without community engagement experience and with incomplete information as common reasons for rejection.
Documents to prepare
- Your profile and background, showing your community outreach or initiative experience.
- A clear description of the environmental or climate issue you want to address.
- An explanation of the impact your project would create in your community.
- A practical plan for how the project would run during the six months.
How to apply
- Open the GEAF Ambassador Programme application portal on the Green Earth Action Foundation site.
- Complete the form with your profile, the environmental issue you want to work on and the community it affects.
- Highlight previous sustainability or community work and set out a practical implementation plan.
- Submit before 31 October 2026, the published closing date for the 2027 cohort.
Selection process
- Application through the GEAF portal.
- Initial screening.
- First interview.
- Project proposal refinement.
- Second interview and final selection, with the 2027 cohort confirmed in winter 2026 and the programme launching in early 2027.
Sources and verification
- Official source , Discovered by the opportunity automation module.
Questions applicants ask
Do ambassadors receive funding?
Yes. The foundation lists grants for local project activities among the benefits, but publishes no fixed amount, so the size of each grant is set by the programme.
Can a Nigerian or African applicant apply?
Yes. The foundation describes the programme as a global initiative, and its current network holds 40 ambassadors from 24 countries across five continents, including featured ambassadors from Ghana.
How much time does it take?
Roughly five to ten hours a week across six months, covering training, project planning, community activities, reporting and communication with programme coordinators.
What topics can a project cover?
Waste reduction and pollution prevention, marine and water protection, environmental education and community empowerment, climate smart agriculture, and forest and biodiversity protection.
When does the programme run?
The 2027 cohort is confirmed in winter 2026, launches in early 2027, runs for six months and closes with 4.29 Green Earth Action Day on 29 April 2027.
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