Grant opportunity
UK Youth Climate and Nature Panel 2026
The UK government is recruiting 15 young people for a new panel that will advise on climate and nature policy and strengthen youth engagement.
- Funder
- UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Applications close 11 September 2026
- Applications close 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026
- Award
- Two-year youth policy-engagement opportunity; no cash award stated
- Applicant
- Young people aged 16 to 18 based across the United Kingdom for the first open recruitment round; the panel seeks diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- Aug 10, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The panel will place younger people's voices at the centre of climate and nature policymaking, advise government, support engagement and promote collaboration across generations.
Who can apply
The public application route is initially open to UK-based applicants aged 16 to 18. Selection will seek varied geographic, social and lived experience, alongside motivation to contribute constructively to policy and outreach.
What it supports
- Advice on climate and nature policies
- Engagement with young people across the UK
- Intergenerational collaboration and public climate action
Funding and duration
- The official notice describes a participation opportunity rather than a grant.
- Applicants should review the form for meeting, travel or accessibility arrangements.
Applications close 11 September 2026
Applications close 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026
How to apply
Read the panel information and privacy notice, then complete the official Microsoft application form linked from GOV.UK by 11 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Youth Climate and Nature Panel is a new government initiative designed to bring diverse youth insight into climate and nature decisions. Fifteen members will help improve policy engagement, collaboration and the visibility of youth-led action over a two-year programme.
Eligibility
The public application route is initially open to UK-based applicants aged 16 to 18. Selection will seek varied geographic, social and lived experience, alongside motivation to contribute constructively to policy and outreach.
Funding and benefits
The official notice describes a participation opportunity rather than a grant.
Applicants should review the form for meeting, travel or accessibility arrangements.
Themes and supported activities
Advice on climate and nature policies
Engagement with young people across the UK
Intergenerational collaboration and public climate action
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 11 September 2026: Applications close 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Read the panel information and privacy notice, then complete the official Microsoft application form linked from GOV.UK by 11 September 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.