Libra Philanthropies 2027 Rising Global Leaders Changemakers Climate Cohort: 9-Month Leadership Programme for Emerging Climate Leaders

<p dir="auto" data-start="138" data-end="412">The <strong data-start="142" data-end="227">Libra Philanthropies 2027 Rising Global Leaders (RGL) Changemakers Climate Cohort</strong> is now accepting applications from emerging leaders who are already working to advance climate action through community-based initiatives, organizations, or other climate-focused work.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="414" data-end="789">The programme is a <strong data-start="433" data-end="507">nine-month leadership development and experiential learning initiative</strong> designed to help rising climate leaders strengthen their leadership capabilities, expand their networks, understand the systems shaping climate decisions, and build their ability to create meaningful change within their communities and beyond.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="791" data-end="1134">Applications opened on <strong data-start="814" data-end="836">September 22, 2026</strong>, and will close on <strong data-start="856" data-end="876">October 23, 2026</strong>. The programme will run from <strong data-start="906" data-end="935">January to September 2027</strong> and will combine in-person convenings, online sessions, peer learning, strategic workshops, experiential learning, and individualized capacity-building support.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="3flkbw" data-start="1136" data-end="1206">What Is the 2027 Rising Global Leaders Changemakers Climate Cohort?</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="1208" data-end="1471">The Climate Cohort is part of Libra Philanthropies&#8217; <strong data-start="1260" data-end="1285">Rising Global Leaders</strong> programme, which supports emerging and community-based leaders through leadership development, mentorship, immersive learning, peer exchange, and international networking opportunities.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="1473" data-end="1811">Within the Rising Global Leaders programme, the <strong data-start="1521" data-end="1537">Changemakers</strong> pathway is designed for leaders who already have a clear focus area and are actively creating impact within their communities. The Climate Cohort applies this approach specifically to climate action and community-grounded climate work.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="1813" data-end="1940">The 2027 cohort recognizes that climate change affects much more than the environment. Climate-related decisions can influence:</p> <ul data-start="1942" data-end="2188"> <li data-section-id="14wvr30" data-start="1942" data-end="1965">Where people can live</li> <li data-section-id="1fbxaz0" data-start="1966" data-end="1991">How communities develop</li> <li data-section-id="1w6ln81" data-start="1992" data-end="2025">Economic growth and livelihoods</li> <li data-section-id="176z7h0" data-start="2026" data-end="2051">Population displacement</li> <li data-section-id="icr5d8" data-start="2052" data-end="2077">Wildlife and ecosystems</li> <li data-section-id="w5gn7g" data-start="2078" data-end="2094">Energy systems</li> <li data-section-id="xrshbg" data-start="2095" data-end="2105">Land use</li> <li data-section-id="28vmev" data-start="2106" data-end="2125">Financial systems</li> <li data-section-id="1icibnt" data-start="2126" data-end="2141">Public policy</li> <li data-section-id="e3bdq" data-start="2142" data-end="2164">Community resilience</li> <li data-section-id="1ogkqsy" data-start="2165" data-end="2188">Long-term development</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="2190" data-end="2435">Libra Philanthropies&#8217; programme is therefore intended to help emerging leaders better understand the systems, institutions, funding structures, and decision-making environments that influence climate action.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1qttxnt" data-start="2437" data-end="2474">Why the Climate Cohort Was Created</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="2476" data-end="2671">One of the central ideas behind the programme is the gap between <strong data-start="2541" data-end="2670">those who experience climate impacts most directly and those who participate in decisions about climate policy and investment</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="2673" data-end="2951">Climate decisions made today can have consequences that extend across generations. Yet emerging leaders who are closest to climate-related challenges may not always have access to the institutions, networks, resources, or decision-making spaces where priorities are established.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="2953" data-end="3034">The Climate Cohort seeks to help address this gap by providing participants with:</p> <ul data-start="3036" data-end="3254"> <li data-section-id="gwwopm" data-start="3036" data-end="3047">Knowledge</li> <li data-section-id="10ons5v" data-start="3048" data-end="3067">Leadership skills</li> <li data-section-id="1fo8a4l" data-start="3068" data-end="3078">Networks</li> <li data-section-id="rmel1o" data-start="3079" data-end="3091">Confidence</li> <li data-section-id="1ognju2" data-start="3092" data-end="3117">Organizational capacity</li> <li data-section-id="1fozizb" data-start="3118" data-end="3163">Exposure to climate decision-making systems</li> <li data-section-id="1i58psq" data-start="3164" data-end="3197">Opportunities for peer learning</li> <li data-section-id="1nl6elw" data-start="3198" data-end="3221">Experiential learning</li> <li data-section-id="kksxb7" data-start="3222" data-end="3254">Connections with other leaders</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="3256" data-end="3466">The official programme describes the goal as helping emerging climate leaders navigate the systems influencing climate action and strengthen their ability to create change.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1uuj7rr" data-start="3468" data-end="3510">Who Is the Climate Cohort Designed For?</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="3512" data-end="3694">The programme is intended for <strong data-start="3542" data-end="3591">climate leaders between the ages of 20 and 35</strong> who are already leading or playing a significant role in a climate-focused initiative or organization.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="3696" data-end="3734">The initiative or organization should:</p> <ul data-start="3736" data-end="3950"> <li data-section-id="id1ydl" data-start="3736" data-end="3779">Have been operating for at least one year</li> <li data-section-id="dyym02" data-start="3780" data-end="3796">Be nonpartisan</li> <li data-section-id="nry0lb" data-start="3797" data-end="3850">Preferably have an annual budget below <strong data-start="3838" data-end="3850">$500,000</strong></li> <li data-section-id="11oqif5" data-start="3851" data-end="3950">Address climate change in ways grounded in the needs and experiences of the communities it serves</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="3952" data-end="4158">Applicants should also be willing to collaborate, share their experiences, participate in collective learning, and contribute to a broader community of climate leaders.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="4160" data-end="4384">Importantly, the programme is intended for people who are <strong data-start="4218" data-end="4243">already taking action</strong>, rather than individuals who are simply interested in climate change but have no existing climate-focused initiative or organizational role.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="olbamh" data-start="4386" data-end="4417">What Participants Will Learn</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="4419" data-end="4490">The 2027 Climate Cohort is organized around <strong data-start="4463" data-end="4489">three thematic pillars</strong>.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="18iw06y" data-start="4492" data-end="4531">1. Understanding the Climate System</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="4533" data-end="4606">Participants will explore how different systems influence climate action.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="4608" data-end="4632">This includes examining:</p> <ul data-start="4634" data-end="4782"> <li data-section-id="1h2h3pt" data-start="4634" data-end="4643">Funding</li> <li data-section-id="1753qlz" data-start="4644" data-end="4651">Power</li> <li data-section-id="137hddb" data-start="4652" data-end="4666">Institutions</li> <li data-section-id="tujhn" data-start="4667" data-end="4683">Accountability</li> <li data-section-id="91d483" data-start="4684" data-end="4705">Climate commitments</li> <li data-section-id="1pem30y" data-start="4706" data-end="4723">Decision-making</li> <li data-section-id="i126sc" data-start="4724" data-end="4782">The relationship between resources and climate solutions</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="4784" data-end="5034">The goal is to help participants understand not only what climate challenges exist, but also <strong data-start="4877" data-end="4995">how decisions about climate solutions are made and which factors determine whether those solutions receive support</strong>.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="dvw67r" data-start="5036" data-end="5084">2. Local Adaptation and Community Resilience</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="5086" data-end="5183">The second pillar focuses on the relationship between climate change and people&#8217;s everyday lives.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="5185" data-end="5211">Participants will examine:</p> <ul data-start="5213" data-end="5391"> <li data-section-id="18igbo0" data-start="5213" data-end="5253">How climate change affects communities</li> <li data-section-id="wvz3sr" data-start="5254" data-end="5297">Community responses to climate challenges</li> <li data-section-id="144ideo" data-start="5298" data-end="5322">Locally led adaptation</li> <li data-section-id="howmvq" data-start="5323" data-end="5344">Resilience-building</li> <li data-section-id="1yan29l" data-start="5345" data-end="5391">Community-based approaches to climate action</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="5393" data-end="5561">This emphasis reflects the programme&#8217;s focus on climate initiatives that are grounded in the needs and experiences of communities.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="10ek4f4" data-start="5563" data-end="5627">3. Moving From Participation to Climate Action and Influence</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="5629" data-end="5727">The third pillar focuses on helping participants translate participation into sustained influence.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="5729" data-end="5929">Participants will develop relationships, strategies, tools, and credibility that can help them advance climate solutions and participate more effectively in spaces where climate priorities are shaped.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="5931" data-end="6127">This includes developing the ability to move from simply participating in climate conversations toward <strong data-start="6034" data-end="6088">building meaningful influence and sustained action</strong>.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="cg6jrn" data-start="6129" data-end="6171">What Does the 9-Month Programme Include?</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="6173" data-end="6266">The Climate Cohort combines several different learning and leadership-development approaches.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="bihnfa" data-start="6268" data-end="6291">In-Person Convenings</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="6293" data-end="6372">Participants will come together in person <strong data-start="6335" data-end="6371">three times during the programme</strong>.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="fp7v5o" data-start="6374" data-end="6401">Kickoff — February 2027</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="6403" data-end="6505">The programme begins with an in-person kickoff focused on exploring the foundations of climate action.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="6507" data-end="6564">The location is currently listed as <strong data-start="6543" data-end="6563">to be determined</strong>.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="5olwoz" data-start="6566" data-end="6607">Experiential Learning Trip — May 2027</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="6609" data-end="6745">Participants will take part in an experiential learning trip designed to connect the cohort&#8217;s learning with real-world climate contexts.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="6747" data-end="6812">The destination is also currently listed as <strong data-start="6791" data-end="6811">to be determined</strong>.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="w8f9lu" data-start="6814" data-end="6866">Concordia Summit and Graduation — September 2027</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="6868" data-end="7142">The programme concludes in <strong data-start="6895" data-end="6912">New York City</strong>, where participants will attend the <strong data-start="6949" data-end="6981">2027 Concordia Annual Summit</strong>, reflect on their development, graduate from the Climate Cohort, and become part of a broader global leadership community.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="l3ywrf" data-start="7144" data-end="7166">Strategic Workshops</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="7168" data-end="7273">Participants will take part in expert-led workshops that provide both theoretical and practical learning.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="7275" data-end="7307">These workshops are designed to:</p> <ul data-start="7309" data-end="7566"> <li data-section-id="ik05fg" data-start="7309" data-end="7364">Deepen participants&#8217; understanding of climate systems</li> <li data-section-id="1ryzaqm" data-start="7365" data-end="7397">Challenge existing assumptions</li> <li data-section-id="1d1b3ex" data-start="7398" data-end="7425">Introduce practical tools</li> <li data-section-id="x17b4z" data-start="7426" data-end="7453">Develop analytical skills</li> <li data-section-id="12jiyug" data-start="7454" data-end="7501">Connect climate concepts with real-world work</li> <li data-section-id="1ehle9n" data-start="7502" data-end="7566">Help participants apply learning directly to their initiatives</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="7568" data-end="7682">The workshops will be connected to the programme&#8217;s three thematic pillars.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="6pbuqo" data-start="7684" data-end="7717">Personalized Capacity-Building</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="7719" data-end="7780">A major component of the programme is individualized support.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="7782" data-end="7877">Participants will receive capacity-building tailored to the needs of the cohort and their work.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="7879" data-end="7897">Areas may include:</p> <ul data-start="7899" data-end="8004"> <li data-section-id="1ecbjv7" data-start="7899" data-end="7909">Strategy</li> <li data-section-id="12sqtie" data-start="7910" data-end="7922">Governance</li> <li data-section-id="1c9mnyz" data-start="7923" data-end="7939">Communications</li> <li data-section-id="xj9c4y" data-start="7940" data-end="7962">Partnership building</li> <li data-section-id="1l0q11t" data-start="7963" data-end="7975">Leadership</li> <li data-section-id="zu2etp" data-start="7976" data-end="8004">Organizational development</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="8006" data-end="8234">This means participants will not only learn together as a group but will also have opportunities to strengthen skills relevant to their individual leadership and organizational challenges.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="rp70by" data-start="8236" data-end="8264">Cohort Reflection Circles</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="8266" data-end="8329">The Climate Cohort also includes <strong data-start="8299" data-end="8328">Cohort Reflection Circles</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="8331" data-end="8383">These sessions provide participants with a space to:</p> <ul data-start="8385" data-end="8587"> <li data-section-id="c672iw" data-start="8385" data-end="8404">Share experiences</li> <li data-section-id="ijtouo" data-start="8405" data-end="8425">Discuss challenges</li> <li data-section-id="5rjah" data-start="8426" data-end="8442">Exchange ideas</li> <li data-section-id="1rco1k5" data-start="8443" data-end="8466">Reflect on their work</li> <li data-section-id="1h4mmaq" data-start="8467" data-end="8498">Learn from other participants</li> <li data-section-id="1x33143" data-start="8499" data-end="8537">Explore possible strategies together</li> <li data-section-id="b5p4bn" data-start="8538" data-end="8587">Build relationships with fellow climate leaders</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="8589" data-end="8726">The emphasis is on peer-to-peer learning and honest exchange rather than only formal instruction.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1fmseg0" data-start="8728" data-end="8753">RGL Engagement Circles</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="8755" data-end="8892">Participants will also have the opportunity to share their knowledge with younger members of the broader Rising Global Leaders community.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="8894" data-end="9094">Through <strong data-start="8902" data-end="8928">RGL Engagement Circles</strong>, Climate Cohort participants, referred to as Changemakers, can lead discussions and workshops for individuals who are at earlier stages of their leadership journeys.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="9096" data-end="9290">This creates an additional opportunity for participants to reflect on their own experiences and contribute to the development of younger emerging leaders.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="f9esmi" data-start="9292" data-end="9336">Mentorship, Networking and Global Exposure</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="9338" data-end="9439">The Climate Cohort is designed not only as an educational programme but also as a leadership network.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="9441" data-end="9482">The programme provides opportunities for:</p> <ul data-start="9484" data-end="9676"> <li data-section-id="gsqdxh" data-start="9484" data-end="9496">Mentorship</li> <li data-section-id="102x3v5" data-start="9497" data-end="9512">Peer exchange</li> <li data-section-id="xzt8h8" data-start="9513" data-end="9539">International networking</li> <li data-section-id="1nl6elw" data-start="9540" data-end="9563">Experiential learning</li> <li data-section-id="un7s33" data-start="9564" data-end="9609">Engagement with other social-impact leaders</li> <li data-section-id="1rqha59" data-start="9610" data-end="9676">Connections across different climate initiatives and communities</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="9678" data-end="9900">Libra Philanthropies describes Rising Global Leaders as a broader programme intended to connect emerging leaders through mentorship, immersive experiences, and peer-to-peer exchange.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="9902" data-end="10052">The Climate Cohort therefore provides participants with the opportunity to develop relationships beyond their immediate organizations and communities.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="1jguglo" data-start="10054" data-end="10081">Programme Time Commitment</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="10083" data-end="10202">Participants should expect approximately <strong data-start="10124" data-end="10165">100–110 hours of active participation</strong> throughout the nine-month programme.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="10204" data-end="10218">This includes:</p> <ul data-start="10220" data-end="10331"> <li data-section-id="176d6dd" data-start="10220" data-end="10241">In-person workshops</li> <li data-section-id="91ku10" data-start="10242" data-end="10260">Virtual sessions</li> <li data-section-id="1847xke" data-start="10261" data-end="10281">Reflection circles</li> <li data-section-id="101aa85" data-start="10282" data-end="10306">Independent activities</li> <li data-section-id="3hir33" data-start="10307" data-end="10331">Additional engagements</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="10333" data-end="10421">The most intensive periods are expected to coincide with the three in-person gatherings:</p> <ul data-start="10423" data-end="10658"> <li data-section-id="1tvmd03" data-start="10423" data-end="10471"><strong data-start="10425" data-end="10438">February:</strong> Kickoff, approximately four days</li> <li data-section-id="1npnlci" data-start="10472" data-end="10535"><strong data-start="10474" data-end="10482">May:</strong> Experiential/Immersion Trip, approximately four days</li> <li data-section-id="1w3cw6b" data-start="10536" data-end="10658"><strong data-start="10538" data-end="10552">September:</strong> New York City trip and Concordia Summit, approximately three days</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="10660" data-end="10762">Participants are expected to attend scheduled sessions in order to fully participate in the programme.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="1pdpz8e" data-start="10764" data-end="10801">Is the Climate Cohort Fully Funded?</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="10803" data-end="11000">Yes. According to the official Libra Philanthropies programme page, <strong data-start="10871" data-end="10959">all travel and programme-related costs will be fully covered by Libra Philanthropies</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="11002" data-end="11196">This is particularly relevant because the programme includes international or multi-location in-person components, including the experiential learning trip and the final New York City gathering.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="11198" data-end="11402">The programme information does not state a separate personal stipend or salary for participants, so applicants should distinguish between <strong data-start="11336" data-end="11370">covered programme/travel costs</strong> and a personal financial award.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="11198" data-end="11402">Apply <a href="http://Libra Philanthropies Announces the 2027 Rising Global Leaders Changemakers Climate Cohort News Provided By Libra Philanthropies September 22, 2026, 11:59 GMT Share This Article All you need to know about the 2027 Climate Cohort by Libra Philanthropies Applications are open to emerging leaders driving community grounded climate initiatives NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Libra Philanthropies, established in 2023 by the Logothetis family as an independent 501(c)(3) foundation to perpetuate and scale the decade-long legacy of social responsibility initiatives carried out by Libra Group, today announced the launch of the 2027 Rising Global Leaders (RGL) Changemakers Climate Cohort, a new 9-month leadership development and experiential learning program for rising leaders involved in climate-related initiatives. Following the success of this year's 2026 RGL Changemakers Democracy Cohort, Libra Philanthropies expanded its Changemakers pathway to the long-term thinking and pressing challenges of leadership in the climate space. To help bridge this divide, Libra Philanthropies is opening applications for a select group of emerging climate leaders who meet the following criteria: applicants must be between the ages of 20–35 and leading or playing a significant role in a climate-focused initiative or organization. Applicants should be part of an initiative or organization with at least one year of operating history that is nonpartisan and has an annual budget under $500,000. Applications close on October 23rd, 2026. The initiative was born out of one of the main challenges of climate-focused policy and work: decisions made today will shape generations to come. The consequences of these decisions are drastic, as climate is not a standalone issue. It influences where people can live, how economies grow, population and community displacement, wildlife and natural ecosystems, energy policy and financial systems. Libra Philanthropies recognizes that despite how pressing these issues are, those making the decisions on behalf of the climate likely won’t see their consequences. At the same time, young leaders that will be closest to the climate impacts are too often the furthest from the spaces where those decisions get made. The 2027 RGL Changemakers Climate Cohort aims to address this gap by supporting emerging climate leaders. It aims to equip emerging climate leaders with the networks, confidence and knowledge to navigate the systems that influence climate action and strengthen their ability to create meaningful change within their communities and beyond. The program will be 9-months long, and will run on a hybrid schedule, combining in-person learning, virtual sessions and peer exchange. The Changemakers will convene in several locations across the world, where they will explore the foundations of climate action. They will be taken on an Experiential Learning Trip to [location TBA], and finish their program with an invitation to the 2027 Concordia Annual Summit in New York, where they will reflect on their growth, graduate from the program, and join a global community of leaders. Between their in-person meetings, the Cohort will have access to individually-tailored capacity-building sessions, where they will build leadership and organizational skills in areas such as strategy, governance and communications. These skills will be honed and shared during Cohort Reflection Circles, where the participants will be given a forum for honest exchange, sharing their experiences and insights with each other and exploring strategies together. Finally, they will be given the opportunity to impart their knowledge on Libra Philanthropies’ younger Rising Global Leaders members through the RGL Engagements. Here, the Changemakers will provide their real world experiences to those at the very early stages of their leadership journey. &quot;This cohort reflects our deepening commitment to investing in leaders who are tackling the most urgent challenges of our time. Climate is one of the clearest examples of a problem where those closest to its impact are too often left out of the decisions shaping their future — and this program is our way of helping change that.&quot; — Gina Crivelli, Director of Programs &amp; Impact, Libra Philanthropies Libra Philanthropies invites emerging climate leaders to apply to the 2027 Rising Global Leaders Changemakers Climate Cohort. To learn more about the program and submit an application visit: https://www.libraphilanthropies.org/our-initiatives/2027-climate-cohort/ Eva Soulia Libra Philanthropies +30 694 255 7501 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="1b8qq3y" data-start="11404" data-end="11445">How Many Participants Will Be Selected?</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="11447" data-end="11515">The 2027 Climate Cohort is expected to include <strong data-start="11494" data-end="11514">6–8 participants</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="11517" data-end="11721">The small cohort is intended to allow participants to develop deeper relationships, collaborate closely, and receive more tailored support throughout the programme.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="11723" data-end="11876">This makes the application process selective, particularly because the programme is intended for leaders who are already engaged in climate-focused work.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="8vko7r" data-start="11878" data-end="11899">Application Process</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="11901" data-end="11952">The application process consists of several stages.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="8cxth5" data-start="11954" data-end="11996">Step 1: Complete the Online Application</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="11998" data-end="12130">Applicants must complete the written application, which takes approximately <strong data-start="12074" data-end="12088">30 minutes</strong> according to the official programme page.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="12132" data-end="12281">Applicants must also submit a <strong data-start="12162" data-end="12240">short recorded video introducing themselves and their climate-related work</strong>.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1e7yjnj" data-start="12283" data-end="12312">Step 2: Application Review</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="12314" data-end="12429">Libra Philanthropies will review submitted applications against the programme&#8217;s eligibility and selection criteria.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="12431" data-end="12547">The organization uses a rolling review process as applications are received.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="ohrhxg" data-start="12549" data-end="12570">Step 3: Interviews</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="12572" data-end="12662">Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with members of the programme team.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="qo2i5x" data-start="12664" data-end="12690">Step 4: Final Selection</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="12692" data-end="12784">Selected participants will be notified before the 2027 Climate Cohort is publicly announced.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="12786" data-end="12814">The official timeline lists:</p> <ul data-start="12816" data-end="13062"> <li data-section-id="jeogmi" data-start="12816" data-end="12859">Applications open: <strong data-start="12837" data-end="12859">September 22, 2026</strong></li> <li data-section-id="5c2jdw" data-start="12860" data-end="12902">Applications close: <strong data-start="12882" data-end="12902">October 23, 2026</strong></li> <li data-section-id="6k6b91" data-start="12903" data-end="12931">Rolling application review</li> <li data-section-id="1rwcgc5" data-start="12932" data-end="12975">Shortlisted interviews: <strong data-start="12958" data-end="12975">November 2026</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1r5rcly" data-start="12976" data-end="13062">Final cohort announcement: <strong data-start="13005" data-end="13022">December 2026</strong></li> </ul> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="py1wsq" data-start="13064" data-end="13084">Important Deadline</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="13086" data-end="13181">The application deadline for the <strong data-start="13119" data-end="13177">2027 Rising Global Leaders Changemakers Climate Cohort</strong> is:</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="13183" data-end="13204"><strong data-start="13183" data-end="13204">October 23, 2026.</strong></p> <p dir="auto" data-start="13206" data-end="13347">Applicants should complete the written application and recorded video submission before the deadline.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="1euf5c1" data-start="13349" data-end="13389">What Kind of Climate Work Is Relevant?</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="13391" data-end="13466">The programme does not limit applicants to one specific climate discipline.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="13468" data-end="13594">The official eligibility language focuses on climate-focused initiatives or organizations and community-grounded climate work.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="13596" data-end="13666">This can potentially include initiatives working around areas such as:</p> <ul data-start="13668" data-end="13915"> <li data-section-id="dq120e" data-start="13668" data-end="13688">Climate adaptation</li> <li data-section-id="e3bdq" data-start="13689" data-end="13711">Community resilience</li> <li data-section-id="1y7o2ph" data-start="13712" data-end="13742">Environmental sustainability</li> <li data-section-id="8egveb" data-start="13743" data-end="13759">Climate policy</li> <li data-section-id="c7x21" data-start="13760" data-end="13779">Climate education</li> <li data-section-id="1ym02p6" data-start="13780" data-end="13788">Energy</li> <li data-section-id="1a2spqk" data-start="13789" data-end="13817">Land and natural resources</li> <li data-section-id="dn5alk" data-start="13818" data-end="13841">Community development</li> <li data-section-id="uh9rwb" data-start="13842" data-end="13859">Climate finance</li> <li data-section-id="1mr86p3" data-start="13860" data-end="13883">Environmental justice</li> <li data-section-id="179vkjw" data-start="13884" data-end="13915">Locally led climate solutions</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="13917" data-end="14109">However, applicants should ensure that their actual initiative demonstrates a clear connection to <strong data-start="14015" data-end="14033">climate change</strong> and is grounded in the needs and experiences of the communities they serve.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="1fz9njs" data-start="14111" data-end="14151">What Makes This Opportunity Different?</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="14153" data-end="14286">The Climate Cohort is structured around the idea that climate leadership requires more than technical knowledge about climate change.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="14288" data-end="14388">Participants are expected to develop an understanding of the <strong data-start="14349" data-end="14387">systems surrounding climate action</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="14390" data-end="14418">This includes understanding:</p> <ul data-start="14420" data-end="14767"> <li data-section-id="n3bo4x" data-start="14420" data-end="14449">Who makes climate decisions</li> <li data-section-id="9euw73" data-start="14450" data-end="14490">How climate priorities are established</li> <li data-section-id="1duzh1y" data-start="14491" data-end="14533">How funding influences climate solutions</li> <li data-section-id="1b66qi6" data-start="14534" data-end="14565">How institutions shape action</li> <li data-section-id="ef9qj1" data-start="14566" data-end="14610">How communities respond to climate impacts</li> <li data-section-id="cr0dvj" data-start="14611" data-end="14644">How leaders can build influence</li> <li data-section-id="1ltvilp" data-start="14645" data-end="14696">How organizations can strengthen their strategies</li> <li data-section-id="10etuyt" data-start="14697" data-end="14767">How different leaders can collaborate across communities and borders</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="14769" data-end="14963">The programme therefore combines <strong data-start="14802" data-end="14922">leadership development, organizational capacity-building, experiential learning and climate-focused systems thinking</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="14769" data-end="14963">Learn more <a href="https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/944229867/libra-philanthropies-announces-the-2027-rising-global-leaders-changemakers-climate-cohort" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="i6imq3" data-start="14965" data-end="15008">Why Community-Grounded Leadership Matters</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="15010" data-end="15122">A defining feature of the Climate Cohort is its focus on leaders whose climate work is connected to communities.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="15124" data-end="15331">Rather than focusing exclusively on large institutions or established organizations, the programme seeks leaders who are already working within or alongside communities to address climate-related challenges.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="15333" data-end="15626">This reflects the broader philosophy of Libra Philanthropies&#8217; Rising Global Leaders programme, which describes Changemakers as community-based leaders who understand local challenges firsthand and are already taking action, often with limited resources.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="1woahc3" data-start="15628" data-end="15656">About Libra Philanthropies</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="15658" data-end="15947">Libra Philanthropies was established in <strong data-start="15698" data-end="15731">2023 by the Logothetis family</strong> as an independent 501(c)(3) foundation. Its work focuses on developing partnerships, creating programmes, supporting changemakers, and addressing social needs internationally.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="15949" data-end="16115">The organization describes its broader Rising Global Leaders programme as a platform for supporting emerging leaders at different stages of their leadership journeys.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="16117" data-end="16166">The programme has two broad participant pathways:</p> <ul data-start="16168" data-end="16373"> <li data-section-id="ooeodz" data-start="16168" data-end="16246"><strong data-start="16170" data-end="16190">Emerging Leaders</strong>, supporting individuals at earlier stages of leadership</li> <li data-section-id="n67utz" data-start="16247" data-end="16373"><strong data-start="16249" data-end="16265">Changemakers</strong>, supporting community-based leaders who are already creating impact</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="16375" data-end="16437">The 2027 Climate Cohort falls within the Changemakers pathway.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="15v5750" data-start="16439" data-end="16476">How to Prepare a Strong Application</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="16478" data-end="16675">Applicants can strengthen their preparation by making sure their application clearly communicates the connection between <strong data-start="16599" data-end="16674">their leadership, their initiative, their community, and climate action</strong>.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="k2s39g" data-start="16677" data-end="16723">1. Clearly explain your climate initiative</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="16725" data-end="16824">Do not simply state that you care about climate change. Explain what your initiative actually does.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="xscifi" data-start="16826" data-end="16865">2. Demonstrate your leadership role</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="16867" data-end="16974">The programme is designed for people already leading or playing a significant role in climate-focused work.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="16976" data-end="17023">Explain your responsibilities and contribution.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="5z1sto" data-start="17025" data-end="17062">3. Show your community connection</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="17064" data-end="17156">The initiative should be grounded in the needs and experiences of the communities it serves.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="17158" data-end="17245">Explain how you understand those needs and how the community is connected to your work.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="msf4fl" data-start="17247" data-end="17284">4. Explain what you want to learn</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="17286" data-end="17432">Think about the leadership, organizational, strategic, governance, communications, or partnership skills that would help you strengthen your work.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="zzs3lv" data-start="17434" data-end="17469">5. Prepare your video carefully</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="17471" data-end="17655">The recorded video is part of the application. Use it as an opportunity to communicate who you are, what you work on, and why the Climate Cohort is relevant to your leadership journey.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="1vz42wq" data-start="17657" data-end="17702">6. Demonstrate willingness to collaborate</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="17704" data-end="17876">The programme includes peer learning, reflection circles and shared engagements, so applicants should be prepared to learn from and contribute to a cohort of other leaders.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="fsb6xx" data-start="17878" data-end="17890">Conclusion</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="17892" data-end="18171">The <strong data-start="17896" data-end="17978">2027 Rising Global Leaders Changemakers Climate Cohort by Libra Philanthropies</strong> is a nine-month leadership development and experiential learning programme for emerging climate leaders aged 20–35 who are already working through climate-focused initiatives or organizations.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="18173" data-end="18580">The programme combines <strong data-start="18196" data-end="18398">strategic workshops, personalized capacity-building, peer reflection, mentorship and networking, experiential learning, in-person convenings and opportunities to engage with younger emerging leaders</strong>. Participants will also attend an experiential learning trip and conclude the programme at the 2027 Concordia Annual Summit in New York City.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="18582" data-end="18780">The programme is designed around three central themes: <strong data-start="18637" data-end="18779">understanding the climate system; local adaptation and community resilience; and moving from participation to climate action and influence</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="18782" data-end="18964">The cohort will consist of approximately <strong data-start="18823" data-end="18843">6–8 participants</strong>, and all programme-related and travel costs are covered by Libra Philanthropies.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="18966" data-end="19265">Applications opened on <strong data-start="18989" data-end="19011">September 22, 2026</strong>, and close on <strong data-start="19026" data-end="19046">October 23, 2026</strong>. Applicants should be between 20 and 35, already leading or significantly contributing to a climate-focused initiative or organization, and working on climate action that is grounded in community needs and experiences.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="18966" data-end="19265">for more opportunities click <a href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/2026/09/24/libra-philanthropies-2027-rising-global-leaders-changemakers-climate-cohort-9-month-leadership-programme-for-emerging-climate-leaders/">Libra Philanthropies 2027 Rising Global Leaders Changemakers Climate Cohort: 9-Month Leadership Programme for Emerging Climate Leaders</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org">Opportunities for Youth</a>.</p>