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To qualify for the Climate Democracy Accelerator, applicants must represent governmental institutions, civil society organizations, or non-governmental organizations. The program is open to applicants from across the globe, with space for 15 participants per cohort. The Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) is a six-month, hands-on training and support initiative designed to equip members with the skills to plan and execute an inclusive and participatory process for a fair climate transition. Participants will craft a project aimed at implementing a climate-focused participatory program that addresses the concerns and perspectives of local communities.
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Benefits
Selected applicants will gain access to a dedicated mentor to assist in program development, along with:- Step-by-step resources like the Participation Playbook, an interactive online tool for designing participatory programs.
- Practical live sessions and online courses.
- A $10,000 implementation grant.
- The chance to compete for an additional $20,000 award for the best project developed by program participants.
Eligibility Criteria
Government officials, staff members, and policymakers are interested in launching a participatory program for making equitable climate-related decisions. Note: Government institutions applying must partner with a civil society organization/non-governmental organization, as the grant recipient must be a non-governmental entity.Register to attend the CN Business Mixer
Civil society organization staff members and/or climate advocates looking to implement a participatory program focused on climate in collaboration with a government institution. Note: Civil society organizations applying must collaborate with a government institution, as they are responsible for following through with the action plan implementation. Applications will be accepted until June 27, 2024. Apply HERE.
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