Future Leaders Network
Apply to Become an FLN Delegate in 2026
Leadership matters – help us make positive change!
Are you passionate about making change? Are you keen to learn more about how international negotiations work? Are you determined to ensure that young people are included in the process of climate policy- and decision-making?
The Future Leaders Network is seeking passionate young people to represent us as part of our delegations to the Y7, Y20 and COP.
What delegations can I apply for?
At FLN, we organise delegations to the yearly Y7, Y20 and COP events. Applicants can choose to apply for either one, two or three of these programs when completing the form.
When and where do the Y7, Y20 and COP events take place?
The 2026 delegations will be attending their respective events in the following locations:
- Y7: France
- Y20: United States
- COP: TBD
As the dates of these events are often first announced only a few months prior, we are unable to communicate exact timings at this point. However, they usually take place in the following months:
- Y7: June
- Y20: November
- COP: November
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from young people from all parts of the U.K., and from all backgrounds. We want the U.K.’s delegates to the Y7 to be representative of the full diversity of U.K. youth.
The only eligibility criteria you must satisfy are:
- You must be aged 18 – 30 by 14 January 2026;
- You must be a U.K. citizen OR have lived in the United Kingdom for 5 years; and
- You must be able to fully commit to the full term and time commitment of the opportunity.
We gather diversity data for equality monitoring purposes only – we DO NOT use it to determine the outcome of your application. Your diversity data will be treated in the strictest confidence, in accordance with our Privacy Notice, and will not affect the outcome of your application in any way.
How will my application be assessed?
Throughout the application process we will be assessing you against the Essential Criteria as set out in the Role Descriptions above. You should feel free to bring evidence from all parts of your life – personal, professional, voluntary etc. There is no ‘right answer’ – all we’re looking for is evidence against each of the Essential Criteria, which can come from any sector or any experience you have had.
You are encouraged to adopt the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format to give specific examples when you have demonstrated the Essential Criteria. Remember to be specific about what actions you took, and the impact you had.
What do I need to include in the application?
To apply, please complete the application form at the top and bottom of this page. In the application form you will be directed to answer the following questions.
Q1 – This question has two parts.
a. Tell us about why you would like to become a Y7/ Y20/ COP delegate and how would it progress your personal and professional ambitions.
b. What skills have you gained from your experiences to date that would make you a great Y7/ Y20/ COP delegate.
You have 500 words in which to answer both parts of the question. You can choose how many words you would like to use to answer each part but the two parts together must be 500 words or less.
Q2 – Tell us about a time you have made a positive change in the world. What was the problem, how did you resolve it and what was the impact?
You have 500 words to answer this question.
To find our more about what the role involves, please click here
Deadline: Friday 28th November 2025