Deadline: January 20, 2026.

The AWF-Wall Policy Fellowship aims to train young professionals like yourself in International Environmental Governance, particularly on the Convention on Biological Diversity. The 9 months program is offered by the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

They look forward to learning about you, your passion for environmental governance and your leadership footprints. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

In a nutshell, you are the right fit for this program if you meet the below requirements. 

1. You demonstrate a clear interest and passion for a career in policy issues on international environmental governance like biodiversity and related matters.
2. Nationals of any of the African countries and currently living and working within Africa. 
3. Age: 20-35 years.
4. Work experience in environmental sciences, social sciences, agricultural sciences, indigenous knowledge systems, resource mobilization, international relations, gender studies, bio-technology or any other sector that is relevant in the various Multilateral Environmental Agreements. 
5. If you are francophone, you must have basic English writing and speaking skills. Only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

APPLICATION

1. If using a PC/Mac, click the APPLY button on the right (If using a mobile phone, the APPLY button is on top). Once you click on the APPLY button, you will be prompted to CREATE AN ACCOUNT.
2. Go ahead and Create an Account with your official name and an email address we can reach you on.
3. Once you are in, proceed with your application. You can save your progress and Log back in with your email address and password at any time to continue.

Find more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE