Caribbean Climate Leaders Fellowship 2026 (Fully-funded)

The Caribbean Climate Leaders Fellowship offers two young professionals a fully funded chance to join the CCCCC delegation at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.

What it offers

• Fully funded return economy airfare from your home country to Antalya, Türkiye
• Hotel accommodation throughout the conference period
• Daily allowance covering meals and incidental expenses
• Official observer accreditation through the CCCCC delegation (Blue Zone access)
• Mentorship from experienced CCCCC delegation members before, during and after COP31
• Pre-COP preparation, role definition and post-conference knowledge-sharing activities
• First-hand exposure to the UNFCCC process from inside the Blue Zone

Who can apply

• Caribbean nationals aged 18–30
• Affiliated with or working with a Caribbean-based organisation
• Currently enrolled in tertiary education, employed, or actively involved in a relevant organisation (youth, NGO, community-based, private-sector, public-sector, or other climate/development/public engagement organisation)
• Not currently serving as an official Party negotiator

What you'll do

• Support planning and delivery of CARICOM Pavilion sessions and CCCCC side events
• Assist with logistics, coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Produce social media content, talking points, short-form multimedia and live coverage of Caribbean activities
• Develop accessible climate-literacy content for Caribbean audiences
• Observe plenaries and open negotiation sessions (where permitted)
• Prepare concise briefing notes on key discussions and outcomes
• Support note-taking and other negotiation-related activities (where required and permitted)
• Engage with CARICOM delegations, partners, donors and visitors to the CARICOM Pavilion

How to apply

• Submit a current curriculum vitae outlining education, professional experience, volunteer involvement, climate-related work and relevant skills
• Submit a written application of 1,200–1,500 words addressing:
  • Professional development
  • Institutional impact
  • Caribbean climate literacy
• A short supporting statement from your institution or organisation is encouraged

Good to know

• Deadline: 21 August 2026
• Selected fellows will receive Blue Zone observer accreditation through the CCCCC’s quota
• National delegation accreditation decisions rest solely with governments and cannot be guaranteed
• Fellows without national delegation accreditation will still have Blue Zone observer access