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Youth Climate and Nature Panel (closed to applications)

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.

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published:
14 July 2026
Last updated:
11 September 2026 — See all updates

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Youth Climate and Nature Panel: privacy notice

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/youth-climate-and-nature-panel-privacy-notice/youth-climate-and-nature-panel-privacy-notice

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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

Applications for the Youth Climate and Nature Panel are now closed.   

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the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.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.

Updates to this page

Published 14 July 2026
Last updated 11 September 2026 Show all updates

  1. Applications for the Youth Climate and Nature Panel are now closed.

  2. Added further detail on what information you'll need to provide as part of your application, and guidance on using AI.

  3. First published.

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