About this opportunity
Rise Young Leaders Summit Japan 2026 is an international climate and sustainability leadership forum by Rise Social that brings together young leaders, innovators and sustainability advocates to collaborate, learn and present climate ideas. Participants join expert-led talks, hands-on leadership workshops, immersive field experiences and cultural exchange activities. The programme includes a virtual pre-summit lecture series for all applicants and an in-person summit in Japan for selected delegates. Two delegates will be selected as fully funded participants and additional applicants may join through partial or self-funded slots.
Benefits & funding
Two fully funded delegate places; additional partial and self-funded slots; access to a virtual pre-summit lecture series; participation in expert-led talks, workshops, field experiences and cultural exchange activities.
Eligibility
Open to university students and early-career professionals actively contributing to impact-driven work; applicants must be 19–35 years old. Nationalities across Southeast Asia and beyond are welcome.
How to apply
Applicants submit a climate, economic & sustainable growth themed essay. selection awards two fully funded delegates and additional partial/self-funded places.
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