What: British Council in partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI, has launched the International Climate Champions Programme.

Who can apply:

Applications are now open for young people between 18 to 21  who are passionate about the environment and climate change issues.

Important date:

The last date for applications is 15th January 2009.

Method of selection and training programme:

There will be 60 Climate Champions selected across India with four of the best among them becoming International Climate Champions.

British Council along with TERI will design, implement, manage and monitor the programme. Training and awareness building workshops will be jointly conducted by TERI's Environment Education and Awareness (EEA) Area, supported by the Institute's office establishments across India, and the British Council offices.

The International Climate Champions is part of the British Council's international programme conducted in the G8+5 countries (Brazil [Images], Canada [Images], China, France [Images], Germany [Images], India, Italy [Images], Japan [Images], Mexico, Russia [Images], South Africa [Images], UK and USA). Last year, 20 Indian Climate Champions were selected through a rigorous country-wide competition. Three of these young champions were later chosen as International Climate Champions 2008, and represented India at the London [Images] meets and G8+5 summit in Kobe, Japan.

For further information contact:

Kirti Manian,
Tel: (0) 2222 790111 (Ext. 150), Fax: 22852024,
E-mail: kirti.manian@in.britishcouncil.org