Applications Open: Become a Green Champion 2026
The Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE) at SIMAD University is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Green Champions Cohort 2026.
Green Champions is more than a volunteer programme. It is a competitive leadership and capacity-building initiative that equips passionate university students with the knowledge, practical skills, mentorship, and professional networks needed to become leaders in environmental sustainability and climate action.
Climate change is no longer a distant challenge. It is already affecting Somalia through prolonged droughts, floods, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, food insecurity, and displacement. Addressing these challenges requires a new generation of young leaders who are informed, innovative, and committed to building resilient communities.
That is why ICE established Green Champions—to identify and nurture students with the passion and potential to become changemakers on campus, in their communities, and across Somalia.
What is Green Champions?
Green Champions is ICE Institute’s flagship student leadership programme that brings together outstanding students from different faculties to learn, collaborate, and take action on climate and environmental issues.
Participants become part of a vibrant network of young leaders committed to advancing sustainability through research, advocacy, awareness campaigns, community engagement, innovation, and practical environmental action.
Since its launch, Green Champions has helped cultivate a growing community of students who continue to contribute to climate conversations, environmental initiatives, research, and public engagement within and beyond SIMAD University.
What You Will Gain
As a Green Champion, you will have the opportunity to:
A. Develop practical leadership and project management skills.
B. Learn from climate experts, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.
C. Build a strong understanding of climate change, sustainability, and environmental governance.
D. Participate in workshops, seminars, campaigns, and community outreach activities.
E. Expand your professional network with like-minded young leaders.
F. Contribute to real climate initiatives led by ICE Institute.
G. Strengthen your CV through meaningful leadership experience.
H. Receive recognition upon successful completion of the programme.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for students who are:
1. Passionate about climate action and environmental sustainability.
2. Curious, innovative, and eager to learn.
3. Committed to creating positive change in their communities.
4. Ready to dedicate their time, energy, and creativity to meaningful environmental action.
5. Interested in becoming future leaders in sustainability, policy, research, entrepreneurship, or community development.
Students from all faculties and academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Climate action requires diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Join a Growing Movement
At ICE Institute, we believe young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow—they are the leaders of today. Green Champions provides a platform to transform passion into action, ideas into impact, and learning into lasting change. Together, we can build a greener, more resilient, and sustainable Somalia.
Application Deadline
Apply here. Applications close on 7 August 2026.
Successful applicants will join an exciting journey of learning, leadership, collaboration, and action alongside fellow students committed to shaping Somalia’s environmental future.
