Youth Climate LAB: Empowering youth for a sustainable future

Last updated on Wednesday, 06/08/2025

Are you ready to shape the future of climate education? Join the third edition of the Youth Climate LAB – an immersive, peer-led experience where young changemakers will explore how Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) can transform learning communities across Europe.

What is the Youth Climate LAB?

The Youth Climate LAB is a vibrant initiative of the Education for Climate Coalition, designed to empower young citizens aged 16-26 to co-create climate solutions through collaborative learning. This year’s theme focuses on integrating TEK – wisdom rooted in centuries of sustainable practices – into modern educational settings.

What’s in store?

From 15 to 20 September 2025, participants will:

• Engage in five interactive sessions with experts and peers.
• Co-design a learning scenario and five actionable recommendations.
• Receive a certificate of completion for active participation.
• Two standout participants will present the outcomes at Education for Climate Day in Brussels on 23 October 2025.
  Check out the full programme.

Who can join?

If you:

• Are aged 16–26 and passionate about climate and education,
• Reside in a country of the European Education Area,
• Have a working knowledge of English,

…then this LAB is for you!

How to apply?

Submit your application by 31 August 2025 by filling in this form. All candidates will be contacted for a short call, which will serve as an eligibility check.