In June 2026, UN Mappers Kenya launched its first ever Youth Climate Mapping Externship ,a seven-week virtual programme designed to put real geospatial tools in the hands of young Kenyans and point them at real climate problems in Nairobi. Nineteen university students answered the call.

A Programme Built by UN Mappers Kenya

The Youth Climate Mapping Externship 2026 is a UN Mappers Kenya initiative , born from the UN Maps chapter initiative and the belief that open geospatial data should be created by the communities it represents, not just for them. From the first session to the graduation ceremony, every element of this programme was designed and delivered under the UN Mappers Kenya banner.

The Journey

The externship ran from 29 June to 17 August 2026 across four progressive phases.

Phase 1 — Learn (Weeks 1 and 2)

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