Youth Climate LAB 2026

The Youth Climate LAB 2026 is a one-week online training for young people to explore eco-anxiety and resilience in education, with an optional in-person travel opportunity for two participants to present an action package in Brussels. It provides structured evening sessions and a final co-creation hackathon to develop practical recommendations for educators and students. The programme is organized by the Education for Climate Coalition in collaboration with the European Commission, and participants receive an official certificate of completion.

Official certificate of completion; potential travel opportunity to Brussels for two participants to present the final action package.

Young people aged 18 to 26 (27-year-olds placed on a reserve list), citizens of a European Education Area country, with sufficient English proficiency.

Participants are selected via lottery from eligible applicants, following a short eligibility call.