Connect4Climate

Creativity and sustainability collided at the Brillantissim’ Upcycling exhibition in Côte d’Ivoire, focused on upcycling workshops engaging local fashion innovators. @_ethicalfashion tells the story: ethicalfashioninitiative.org/brillantissim-…

Turning textile waste into opportunity in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With support from @efsefund and @IFC_org, Sugar on Top is scaling circular fashion, expanding women’s employment, and showing how sustainable design can drive local growth and resilience. wrld.bg/G6vH50Yw3gs

The Young Forest Champions Initiative from @fao is now accepting applications! 🌳 If you're a young person in Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru, Uganda, or Zambia with a passion for conservation, get the details and apply by the end of this month: wrld.bg/OEZA50YvYys

Are you a young innovator aged 18–30 with an idea for the planet? 🌍 UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme offers public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, and the chance to pitch for financial backing. Take your idea global! Apply by Mar. 31: unep.org/youngchampions…

Women’s economic power drives #jobs, productivity, and opportunity. Across #EastAsiaPacific, @WorldBankGroup support is helping women farmers, vendors, and entrepreneurs grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods. Read more: wrld.bg/F2n650YqQzr #IWD2026 #WomensDay

In the heart of Jamaica, women are key to strengthening early warning systems — helping to protect lives. This #IWD highlights the importance of inclusive leadership in building more resilient communities: wrld.bg/iJyU50YqQxX #IWD2026

NEW BLOG: Thousands of students in Eswatini are gaining STEM skills that translate into jobs. Equipping girls with tech, problem-solving & critical thinking skills ensures they thrive in the workforce of the 21st century. wrld.bg/tGHR50YpJqU #IWD2026

"There's no recipe for [being an activist]. You have just to be really passionate about it, and you have to believe in it." 💚 Join us and Rawe Kefi to see what this young climate negotiator takes with her on her travels to all the big conferences. 🌍

“Only when you're ready to accept failure, you're ready to succeed.” Freediving world record holder Vitomir Maričić shares lessons on performance, pressure & entrepreneurship with @Diop_IFC. Tune in now: wrld.bg/6HMW50YnhHE #CreativeDevelopment

A warm welcome to our new partners at @IAAS_World! 🌍 IAAS is a one-of-a-kind organization empowering agricultural students all over the world to become sustainability-minded leaders in the field. 🌾 Learn more on their website: iaasworld.org

Tomorrow is #WorldWildlifeDay! Don't miss the official @UN celebration, centered around the sustainable use and conservation of medicinal and aromatic plants. 🌺 The #WWD2026 livestream begins at 13:30 CET on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=bcmvUX…

Thank you to all who applied to become a Max Thabiso Edkins Youth Ambassador ✨ We received a record number of submissions! 💚 The application review committee is now carefully assessing each. All applicants will be contacted via email by April 24 regarding their submission.

Interested in joining @PeaceBoat_US for their upcoming (June 15-July 1) ocean conservation-themed voyage through Latin America? Apply by Mar. 1 for their "Youth for the SDGs" Scholarship program: peaceboat-us.org/programs/youth…

How can we reduce systemic waste while organically raising public awareness of environmental impacts? 🌍 Find out in this stimulating discussion between Aliment Nutri Du Benin CEO Marius Bodjrenou and Hassan II University researcher Nadia Sadik!

⌛️Just over 48 hours remain! Heed the encouraging words of Max Thabiso Edkins Youth Ambassador Isabell Steidel and apply for this year's cohort by the Feb. 24 deadline! ✨connect4climate.org/apply-now-max-…✨

Indonesia reduced child stunting from 37% in 2013 to under 20% in 2024 through sustained investments in nutrition and early years. In his new article, @Paschald shows how investment grounded in data and insights can transform human potential everywhere. wrld.bg/SrfA50Yik4z

We're excited to be embarking on a new partnership with @CorpsAfrica, an org. equipping African youth to alleviate poverty, enhance livelihoods, and build local resilience. We can't wait to collab! Learn more about CorpsAfrica at their website: corpsafrica.org

Through April 30, the Australian government is accepting apps for @AustraliaAwards, which are geared toward helping rising leaders in developing countries level up their work combating poverty and promoting stability in their communities. 🌏 Learn more: dfat.gov.au/people-to-peop…

If you're enrolled as a HS, undergrad, or grad student, apply by Mar. 2 for a chance to attend this April's Earthx2026! You'll enjoy free access to experts and innovators across sectors working on solutions for our planet. Get the details + apply here: earthx.org/students/

The @GFAgenda and @Visa are partnering to deliver a brand-new initiative called Visa Young Creators: Recycle the Runway 👗 If your passion is sustainable fashion and you want a shot at grants, mentorship, and more, apply by Feb. 28: globalfashionagenda.org/visa-young-cre…