The Tribune

THE Office of the Prime Minister has opened applications for the 2025–2026 Bahamas Climate Change Youth Ambassadors Programme, a national initiative aimed at empowering young Bahamians to advocate for climate action and represent the country on the global stage.

Organised by the Climate Change & Environmental Advisory Unit (CCEAU), the programme will select two ambassadors — one male and one female — between the ages of 18 and 25. The ambassadors will serve as youth representatives in climate policy discussions, community outreach initiatives, and international forums such as COP30 in Brazil next November.

“The role of a Climate Change Youth Ambassador is dynamic and impactful,” the CCEAU said in a statement. Ambassadors will work alongside policymakers, experts, and local leaders to strengthen climate resilience and raise public awareness about the environmental challenges facing The Bahamas and other small island developing states.

Jervon Sands, a 2024–2025 ambassador, described his term as transformative. “Through those experiences, I connected and engaged with young people both at home and abroad who are committed to this work,” he said. “The role has also allowed me to gain critical knowledge and skills while representing The Bahamas internationally at crucial conferences for the future of our nation, such as SIDS4 (Antigua and Barbuda) and COP29 (Azerbaijan).”

Climate Advisor N Charles Hamilton emphasised that no specific degree is required to apply. “Climate change is a multidisciplinary field,” he said. “Ambassadors simply need to be passionate, hardworking, willing to learn, and able to collaborate as a team member.”

Selected applicants will gain leadership training, build professional networks, and help shape The Bahamas’ response to the global climate crisis.

The application deadline is April 22, 2025, at 1pm. Interested candidates can find details on eligibility and responsibilities by visiting the CCEAU’s social media pages @CCEAUBahamas (Instagram) and @C2EAU (Facebook) or apply directly at rb.gy/lxzj9b.

For additional information, email youthclimatecompetition@bahamas.gov.bs or call the CCEAU at 702-5500.