UNFCCC Capacity Fellowship 2026 ·United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Overview

This fully funded fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for climate professionals from Lusophone Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to strengthen their expertise in climate change adaptation at the UNFCCC in Bonn, Germany.

Eligibility

Applicants must be nationals of and currently working in one of the following Lusophone SIDS or LDCs:

• Angola
• Cabo Verde
• Guinea-Bissau
• Mozambique
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• Timor-Leste

Benefits

• Monthly stipend of EUR 4,500
• Travel expenses to and from Germany fully covered
• Exposure to UN climate negotiations
• Experience working within the UN system
• Hands-on involvement in global climate policy processes
• Networking with international climate experts
• Technical experience in adaptation planning and implementation

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should apply through the official UNFCCC recruitment portal: here.

Deadline

8 June 2026