Welcome to the Eco Fashion Week Africa Climate Opportunities Hub
Looking for ways to take action in the climate space? This section is dedicated to making climate-related opportunities—grants, jobs, fellowships, volunteer roles, and networking events—accessible to all. We believe in the power of collaboration and want to help individuals and organizations across Africa (and beyond) find the right resources to drive impact. Please note that we are only sharing these opportunities and do not have any influence over the selection process, nor can we fast-track applications or provide endorsements.
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Energy Talent Development 2025
Deadline: January 24, 2025 || Funding Amount: $8 million || Focus: Energy projects in West Africa || Details: This USAID grant supports energy development initiatives in West Africa
Innovative Climate Program 2025
Deadline: February 13, 2025 || Funding Amount: Up to €1.5 million || Focus: Projects aimed at biodiversity and climate solutions || Details: Supports innovative approaches to tackle climate change and promote biodiversity
Positive Solutions Climate and Health Awards 2025
Deadline: February 18, 2025 || Funding Amount: Up to £2 million || Focus: Advanced climate solutions that also address health issues || Details: Recognizes projects demonstrating positive impacts on both climate and health ||
Climate Mobility Fellowship (CMF) 2025–2026
Deadline: March 15, 2025 || Duration: 12 months (June 2025 – May 2026) || Focus: Empowering youth leaders from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands || Details: Fellows will design and implement a Climate Mobility Impact Project addressing local or regional climate mobility challenges
Discovery Awards
Deadline: Deadline: April 8, 2025 || Funding Amount: Up to £3.5 million || Focus: Bold research ideas leading to significant advancements in various fields || Details: Supports groundbreaking research projects
CLENT Africa Volunteer Opportunities
Application Deadline: Ongoing || Focus: Climate education, renewable energy projects, environmental conservation, gender equality advocacy, technology and innovation, educational programs, marketing and communications, fundraising and partnerships, project management, volunteer coordination || Details: Remote volunteer roles with flexible schedules, contributing to sustainable development across Africa.
International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) Africa Volunteer Programs
Application Deadline: Varies by program || Focus: Environmental conservation, community development, childcare, teaching, wildlife conservation || Details: Offers a range of volunteer programs across multiple African countries with flexible durations.
African Impact Environmental Sustainability Volunteer Projects
Deadline: Deadline: April 8, 2025 || Funding Amount: Up to £3.5 million || Focus: Bold research ideas leading to significant advancements in various fields || Details: Engage in hands-on projects promoting sustainability and combating climate change.
Africa's Green Economy Summit 2025
Date: 19-21 February 2025 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Description: Connects high-impact climate and sustainable development projects.
2025 EcoSciGen Climate Research Workshop
Date: February 19, 2025 || Description: A fully funded six-month training program for young African scholars interested in climate research. ||
Climate Resilience and Food Security in Africa Fellowship (2025)
Description: Empowers entrepreneurs across Africa to address climate resilience and food security.
The African Climate Foundation
Description: Supports development opportunities in climate action through grants, research, and technical assistance.