Supporting cross-sectoral professionals in Commonwealth Small Island Developing States working in climate adaptation in a bid to catalyse near-immediate practical action.
Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (CW SIDS) are among the most vulnerable countries in the world, facing numerous economic, social and environmental development challenges, all exacerbated by climate change.
Building resilience to the trends and events associated with climate change is critical to addressing these vulnerabilities and requires adaptation. Effective adaptation action is informed by a knowledge of climate change, its impacts and effective solutions, in addition to harnessing collective leadership and capacities for action among various sectors and stakeholders.
The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme - Climate Resilience Fellowships, inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, will provide public sector officials, civil society stakeholders, and private sector professionals working on the frontline of climate adaptation in CW SIDS with a one-year professional development programme focused on climate adaptation practice.
What does the fellowship include?
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A fully funded one-year hybrid course, guided by expert facilitators and mentors via online, project-based learning. Candidates will undertake the course whilst continuing their employment.
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A one-week in person residential opportunity to support networking, collaborative efforts and project development.
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The opportunity to acquire the practical tools needed to respond to and build long-term resilience against the current climate crisis with near immediate effect.
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Access to a virtual Community of Practice for shared-problem solving and information exchange.
Who can apply?
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Mid-career public service professionals, civil society stakeholders and private sector professionals working on the frontline of climate change.
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Mid-career is defined as 5-15 years or equivalent of direct or related experience to climate adaptation practice – not job title.
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Applicants must have a planned commitment to 10-20 years of increasingly responsible roles withing this field.
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Applicants must be employed at an organisation registered in a Commonwealth SIDS with a contract up to at least February 2027.
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Applicants must be citizens or have refugee status of a Commonwealth SIDS.
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Applicants permanent home must be a Commonwealth SIDS.
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The following countries are eligible:
Africa
Mauritius, Seychelles
Asia
The Maldives
Caribbean and Americas
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, The Cayman Islands and Trinidad and Tobago
Pacific
Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu
Applications for a Climate Resilience Fellowship can be completed and submitted using the application form on this page once applications are open on 17 October 2025.
