Earth Champions Program​

Building knowledge and leadership capacity of the future stewards of our society for socio-economic wellbeing, sustainability and equity (WiSE)

The Earth Champions Program (ECP) is the signature youth environmental stewardship program of Bangladesh Youth Environmental Initiative (BYEI) designed to equip aspiring changemakers of Bangladesh with ecological knowledge and leadership capacity to be an agent of change for a just and prosperous Bangladesh.

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WHY ECP?

The struggle and sacrifice of students and ordinary citizens have brought Bangladesh to a crossroads in creating a new future. To create a new Bangladesh 2.0 based on principles of equity, justice, and collective well-being, we need Planetary Stewards who have the courage and capacity to tackle Bangladesh’s deep-rooted social and environmental injustice. 

 

ECP takes young people through the process of becoming Planetary Stewards – citizens who are aware and knowledgeable of the world around us and take action to be its custodians, from their respective fields.

Components

Learn

Selected fellows will undergo a uniquely designed year-long curriculum, training and mentorship on environmental stewardship.

Lead

Fellows will establish an Earth Club or Chapter at their respective institution and exercise leadership

Act

To implement the learnings, fellows will develop and  execute  Environmental Action Projects

Curriculum Focus

The 3 key pillars of the ECP curriculum, namely critical environmental discourse, stewardship and justice, take a multidisciplinary and decolonial approach to nurture and develop the next generation of planetary stewards.

Critical Discourse

Stewardship

Justice

Latest Program

October 2020 - September 2021

October 2022 - September 2023

Eligibility

Students who passed their HSC/A level/Alim or equivalent level in 2022 or later and are currently in their 1st/2nd year of study in any recognised academic institutions in Bangladesh. Also, students who are pursuing diplomas in TVET/Polytechnic Institutes, currently in their 1st or 2nd year of study, and within the age range of 19-22, are eligible for this program. Females, ethnic minorities and people of indigenous background are highly encouraged to apply.

Application Process

The participants will be selected based on the written application and an interview for shortlisted candidates.