Climate Leadership Innovation Fellowship (CLIF)
The Climate Leadership Innovation Fellowship (CLIF) is an immersive, annual fellowship program designed for out-of-school leavers, young professionals, and green business innovators in Nigeria and across Africa. This cohort-based fellowship aims to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and network necessary to drive impactful climate action and innovation.
CLIF aims to nurture and empower the next generation of climate leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who will drive transformational change and sustainability across Africa and beyond.
We aim to raise the next generation of climate innovation leaders across Africa.
By the end of the fellowship, participants will have developed and proposed innovative solutions to real-world climate challenges in their communities. They will also be introduced to the Climate Innovation School Africa (CISA), further expanding their opportunities for growth and impact.
Key Features
Engagement with Industry Experts and Leaders
Access to Technology, Materials, and Resources
Diverse Climate Innovations
The fellowship covers innovations across health, food systems, waste management, digital applications, fashion, technology, e-mobility, and more.
Use Cases, Data, and Research
Fellows will work with real-world data, use cases, and the latest research to inform their projects and solutions.
Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Climate Advocacy
Training in HCD principles and climate advocacy will empower fellows to create user-centric and impactful solutions.
Biomimicry and Circular Economy Business Models
Explore nature-inspired solutions and sustainable business models for the circular economy.
Networking Opportunities
The fellowship provides ample networking opportunities, fostering connections with peers, mentors, and industry leaders.
Peer-to-Peer Learning and Mentoring
Emphasizing a collaborative learning approach, fellows will engage in peer-to-peer learning and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
Peer-to-Peer Learning and Mentoring
Emphasizing a collaborative learning approach, fellows will engage in peer-to-peer learning and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
Certificates and Awards
Upon completion, participants will receive certificates and recognition for their achievements.
Creative and Engaging Ice-Breakers and Field Trips
Interactive ice-breakers and field trips to key locations, including renewable energy sites, food systems, waste management facilities, the IITA Forest, entrepreneurial spaces, and policy/government centers.
Group Presentations and Tailored Modules
Fellows will work on group presentations and tailored modules such as design thinking for the circular economy.
Climate Action Projects
Fellows will work on group presentations anParticipants will design and present a climate action project, either individually or as a group, addressing a community impact initiative related to climate change.d tailored modules such as design thinking for the circular economy.
