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.

About the Fellowship Programme

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.

This initiative aims to catalyse near-immediate practical action by equipping professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to build climate resilience in their communities and nations.

What Does the Fellowship Include?

• 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
• One-week in-person residential opportunity – To support networking, collaborative efforts and project development
• Practical tools and skills – 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
• Virtual Community of Practice – Access to ongoing shared problem-solving and information exchange networks

Eligibility Criteria

Professional Background:

• Mid-career public service professionals, civil society stakeholders and private sector professionals working on the frontline of climate change
• Mid-career is defined as 5-15 years or equivalent of direct or related experience to climate adaptation practice – not job title
• Applicants must have a planned commitment to 10-20 years of increasingly responsible roles within this field

Geographic and Legal Requirements:

• Must be employed at an organisation registered in a Commonwealth SIDS with a contract up to at least February 2027
• Must be citizens or have refugee status of a Commonwealth SIDS
• Permanent home must be a Commonwealth SIDS

Eligible Countries

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

How to Apply

Applications for a Climate Resilience Fellowship can be completed and submitted using the application form once applications open on 17 October 2025.

This fellowship represents a unique opportunity for climate professionals in Commonwealth Small Island Developing States to enhance their capacity for climate adaptation while contributing to the urgent global effort to build resilience against climate change impacts.

Contact Information: Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HF, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7380 6700

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