Young Climate Leaders – Ideas Lab 2026

The call invites young climate leaders to participate in the Ideas Lab, the annual flagship event of the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) in Brussels. The event brings together policymakers, researchers, business leaders and civil society to discuss climate action and EU policymaking, with the 2026 edition scheduled for 2–3 March 2026. Selected participants receive travel, accommodation, meals and visas covered, but do not receive remuneration for participating in the programme.

Costs covered for travel, accommodation, meals and visas; opportunity to engage with policymakers, researchers and leaders in Europe.

Open to young people aged 20-35 with nationality of countries listed in the application form, fluent in English, passionate about climate action, available to travel to Brussels 1–4 March 2026, and not having participated in Ideas Lab previously.

Complete the online application form by the stated deadline; questions can be directed to the contact provided on the CEPS page.