Council of Europe HEY Environment Course 2026: Fully Funded Online Human Rights and Environmental Education Programme for Young Leaders
The Council of Europe North-South Centre is offering a fully funded online course on human rights and environmental education for young leaders from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Overview
The Council of Europe HEY Environment Course is an intensive 4-week online learning programme organized by the North-South Centre. The initiative equips young leaders, activists, educators, and community advocates with the advocacy tools, legal frameworks, and knowledge required to address the triple planetary crisis—climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution—through a human rights-based approach.
Benefits
- No tuition fees
- Fully online access with an asynchronous learning structure
- International networking opportunities with youth leaders across multiple regions
- Live tutoring support sessions
- Official Certificate of Participation upon successful completion
Eligibility
- Must be 30 years old or younger
- Must demonstrate a strong interest in environmental and human rights issues
- Must be active in civil society, youth work, activism, education, advocacy, media, policymaking, or related fields
- Must possess sufficient English-language communication skills
- Must be willing to participate throughout the entire 4-week course
- Must have the potential to disseminate the knowledge gained
- Open to applicants from the 46 Council of Europe member states, African countries, and countries in the Middle East
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications online before the final deadline. Selection is based on the quality and relevance of the application, with priority given to those active in civil society or youth organizations.
Deadline
Applications close on 18 October 2026 at 23:59 UTC/GMT+1 (Lisbon Time).