To keep our landscapes healthy for current and future generations, we must practice collaborative leadership that values people’s livelihoods and thriving ecosystems. To do this we must facilitate action that goes beyond business as usual.

At the 2025 GLF Landscape Leadership Camp in Africa, you’ll find yourself immersed in  discussions, hands-on activities and field trips all carefully designed to help you navigate complex challenges, bring your landscape visions to life and collaborate across issues of finance, policy and implementation.

Over three days you’ll have the chance to build your expertise and craft strategies to bring back to your communities.

But the camp is not just about learning, it’s also about building lasting connections. At the GLF Landscape Leadership Camp, you’ll connect with fellow participants and leading experts.

This is your chance to  join an Africa-wide network that will support you long after the program ends.

If selected, you will receive the full agenda in due course.

Young people are already championing landscape action and community-based solutions all across Africa.

The 2025 GLF Landscape Leadership Camp in Africa is for you if you are:

• Between the ages of 18 and 35;
• A citizen and current resident of an African country;
• Passionate about thriving communities and landscapes

We especially encourage applications from young women, Indigenous and rural youth, and other individuals from underrepresented groups across Africa.

Please note that AI-generated responses will mean an immediate disqualification of the application

We will have a limited number of places at the camp. To apply, please fill out the application form below by 15 March..

The application will take about five to ten minutes to complete.

You will need to submit a one-minute video answering the question: How can we achieve climate justice for Africa’s communities, landscapes and seascapes?

Please note that all applicants will receive an automatic confirmation email, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted beyond that.

If you have any issues with the application form, please contact the GLF Community & Action Communications Officer, Hyginus Laari.

What language will the camp be held in?

The camp will be held in English. 

How will you select participants?

Applicants will be selected based on their passion and motivation, demonstrated interest in a landscape and climate justice issue, clarity of responses and ability to implement ideas and collaborate.

When will the camp take place? 

Selected participants are expected to attend the camp in person in June 2025, Exact dates will be announced later.

Will funding be available?

We will have a limited number of full and partial travel scholarships available to cover some participants’ travel, accommodation and associated attendance costs to and from Kenya. We will award scholarships based on need and merit. The remaining selected participants are expected to raise their own funds to attend. Our team will be available to assist with fundraising wherever possible.

I am under 18 or over 35, can I still apply?

Unfortunately not. If you are under 18, please contact GLF Youth Program Coordinator Eirini Sakellari to discuss other ways you can get involved.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Eirini Sakellari.