Emerging Leaders for Climate Action (ELCA) Fellowship
Organization: Globally
Position: Climate Action Fellow (30 positions across 3 working groups)
Location: Greater Washington, DC Area (DMV)
Application Deadline: October 23, 2026
Program Summit: Spring 2027
About the Fellowship:Emerging Leaders for Climate Action (ELCA) is a 6-month fellowship designed to develop emerging climate leaders across the Greater Washington region. Grounded in the principles of environmental justice, cross-sector collaboration, and community-centered leadership, fellows do not enter communities as external experts. Instead, you will work alongside community members, practitioners, and local organizations as curious, accountable partners to co-design actionable solutions for local climate challenges.
Focus Areas & CommunitiesFellows will join a dedicated focus group addressing a specific climate vulnerability in one of three underserved DMV communities:
• Capitol Heights, MD: Flood resilience
• Ward 8, Washington, DC: Residential energy equity
• Bailey’s Crossroads, VA: Extreme heat preparedness
Key Responsibilities• Community Engagement: Conduct 9+ stakeholder consultations directly within target communities.
• Research & Analysis: Analyze local climate vulnerabilities, data, and policy gaps.
• Policy & Tool Development: Synthesize research to co-design community-informed policy proposals and incorporate climate resilience tools.
• Peer Review & Presentation: Engage in peer review and present final findings and proposals at the ELCA Summit in Spring 2027.
• Regional Dissemination: Disseminate findings and policy materials to regional stakeholders, leaders, and climate advocates.
Who We Are Looking ForWe welcome early-to-mid career emerging leaders from all sectors who demonstrate:
• A strong interest in climate resilience and environmental justice.
• A commitment and willingness to learn alongside local communities.
• The drive to turn local insights into high-impact, actionable solutions.
What You’ll Gain• Direct connection and collaborative experience with community leaders and practitioners.
• Hands-on experience in environmental justice frameworks and community-centered design.
• Amplification and visibility through Globally’s extensive network of 30,000+ emerging leaders and partners across 80 countries.
• Platform and shared credit at the ELCA Summit alongside policy experts and climate advocates.
How to ApplyTo apply for the ELCA Fellowship cohort, submit your application before October 23, 2026 in this link
