Help shape a global community for climate action
Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time, affecting communities, cultures and ecosystems across the world. While its impacts are global, meaningful responses are often rooted in local knowledge, collective action and the creativity of communities themselves.
The Climate Action Community of Practice brings together a diverse network of UK Alumni committed to driving climate action through cultural, creative and community-based approaches. We are seeking passionate leaders to join the Steering Group and help shape this growing global network.
About the Community of Practice
The Community of Practice (CoP) is a global network of UK Alumni engaged in climate action that is cultural, creative and community based.
We will be opening the community of practice for Alumni UK members to join later this year.
Our purpose
- Strengthen the impact of climate action by Alumni UK members.
- Build connections with climate activists worldwide.
- Share knowledge and good practice.
- Build capacity across the network.
We support climate action that:
- Is grounded in local knowledge and practice.
- Strengthens communities.
- Uses arts, storytelling and heritage to inspire change.
Join the Steering Group
We are recruiting a committed group of Alumni to help lead the development of this new Community. The Steering Group will shape its direction, activities and communications, and play a key role in building an active and engaged global network.
What you will do
- Set goals and guide the development of the CoP.
- Organise events and initiatives.
- Design and lead activities aligned with CoP aims.
- Engage and support members.
- Contribute to communications and outreach.
- Represent the CoP with external stakeholders.
This is an opportunity to take a leading role in a vibrant international community. You will build connections with like-minded individuals and organisations and contribute to strengthening a collective voice on climate action.
Commitment
- 12–14 Steering Group members.
- Up to 2-year term.
- Around 2 hours per week.
- Monthly Steering Group meetings.
- Bi-monthly CoP gatherings.
- Occasional additional events.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking UK Alumni who have:
- Experience in cultural, creative and community-based climate action.
- Experience leading climate initiatives and/or advocacy.
- Skills in facilitation or network engagement (including online, multicultural contexts).
- Relevant expertise (e.g. community leadership, research, policy, communications)
We are committed to building a diverse and representative Steering Group.
Apply
To apply, please complete the application form and email your CV to Alumni UK inbox at alumniuk.team@britishcouncil.org with the subject 'FULL NAME - CV for Climate Action CoP Steering Group' by 24 July 2026. Please mention your full name in the email subject as indicated on the application form.
Applicants must be UK Alumni to be eligible.
If shortlisted, you will be asked to provide evidence of study at a UK higher education institution and to sign a consent form for the processing and use of your personal data in relation to this application and participation in the Community of Practice.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact: alumniuk.team@britishcouncil.org
(Subject: Climate Action CoP Steering Group)