Youth Climate and Nature Panel
We're creating a new Youth Climate and Nature Panel to put the voices of younger people at the heart of climate and nature policies. Find out how you can take part.
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About the panel
The Youth Climate and Nature Panel is a new initiative from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) putting young people’s voices at the heart of climate and nature policy.
We are looking for passionate young people from across the UK who want to help shape the future of climate and nature policy, share their views, and inspire wider action.
The panel will bring together young people aged 16 to 25 from across the UK, representing a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to:
- provide insight and advice to government on climate and nature policies
- support better engagement with young people
- strengthen collaboration between different generations on climate and nature issues
- help amplify youth voices and action across the UK
The panel is part of the UK government’s commitment to work with people and communities across the country to make sure that everyone can benefit from the transition to net zero.
We will select 15 young people to be part of the government’s first Youth Climate and Nature panel, and we’re first calling on young people based across the UK aged 16 to 18 to send in applications for this exciting opportunity.
How to apply
We’ll need some information about you and your circumstances as part of the application. You’ll also be asked to answer two short application questions about what you would bring to the panel and what you hope to gain from taking part.
You’ll need to provide the following information:
- name, email address and phone number
- date of birth (you must be aged between 16 and 25 on 1 July 2026 to be eligible)
- permission from a parent or guardian to apply and participate in panel activities and meetings if you are under 18
- gender, ethnic group or background, and details of any physical or mental health conditions
- address, postcode, and current housing situation
- education or employment status
Application questions:
- what ideas and experiences do you think you could bring to the Youth Climate and Nature Panel (1250 characters)
- what would you hope to gain from being part of the Youth Climate and Nature Panel (1250 characters)
Submit your application (MS Forms)
The deadline for applications is Friday 11 September 2026.
Alongside this we are working with a range of different partner organisations to help find candidates in their organisations and networks with experience through their life or work that could benefit the panel and help provide a diversity of backgrounds and views.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.
Find more information on appropriate and inappropriate use of AI for applications.
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