The British Council has announced the Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants 2025, a funding programme designed to promote green entrepreneurship and climate-related skills training for young people aged 18–30.
This initiative strengthens international partnerships between UK institutions and global organisations to design and deliver innovative training programmes that prepare youth for a sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient future.
Funding Details
Selected partnerships will receive up to £85,000 to support collaborative projects lasting approximately nine and a half months.
The funding can be used for:
Curriculum development on green and climate-smart skills.
Youth training programmes focused on sustainable entrepreneurship.
Innovation exchanges between the UK and global partners.
Pilot or scalable models of climate education.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include:
UK higher education or TVET institutions.
Partner organisations from eligible countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Partnerships must demonstrate:
Strong institutional commitment to sustainability.
Inclusion of gender and social equity principles.
Clear strategies for measurable youth impact in green and climate resilience sectors.
As the world transitions toward a low-carbon economy, equipping young people with climate-relevant skills has never been more critical. The Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants offer a unique chance for African institutions to co-create with UK partners and shape the future of green innovation and entrepreneurship.
Institutions and organisations ready to empower young people through green innovation should apply before November 17, 2025.
Let’s work together to build the skills and collaborations that power a sustainable tomorrow.
