V20 Climate Prosperity Fellowship Program 2025-2026

📖 About the Program

The Climate Prosperity Fellowship Program was launched by the V20 Finance Ministers on October 13, 2023, during the 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Marrakech, Morocco. This fellowship is a partnership between:

• Boston University Global Development Policy Center
• Centre for Sustainable Finance at SOAS University of London

The program aims to advance cooperation and engagement of officials from V20 Member Countries to support development-positive climate action through Climate Prosperity Plans (CPPs) and address challenges posed by outdated global financial architecture.

🎁 Benefits

The fellowship provides:

• Access to the latest research and analytics to accelerate the development, implementation, and financing of Climate Prosperity Plans (CPPs).
• Opportunities for collaboration on vital climate finance and sustainable development solutions.
• Training to equip fellows with tools to address debt sustainability analyses and macroeconomic challenges.
• Networking opportunities with other fellows to advance common priorities and mutual learning.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Citizen of a V20 member country.
• Mid to senior-level experience (5–10 years) in international affairs, public policy development, and climate/environmental/sustainable development.
• Fundamental understanding of macroeconomic concepts.
• Commitment to attend weekly virtual sessions and complete assignments.
• Availability for international travel for in-person training sessions during the fellowship period.
• Interest in intensive training in debt sustainability analyses.
• Determination to work with their national government and stakeholders post-fellowship.
• Enthusiasm for joining a growing network of fellows for mutual learning.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in English.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline:

August 15, 2025 (Friday) at 5:00 PM GMT.

Required Documents:

1. Letter of Interest:

   • Highlighting work experience in international affairs, public policy development, and climate/environmental/sustainable development.
   • Addressed to:

     Sara Jane Ahmed  
     Managing Director and V20 Finance Advisor  
     CVF-V20 Secretariat  
     

2. Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae:

   • Include qualifications and relevant experience.

Submission Guidelines:

• All documents must be submitted in PDF format.
• Complete the Application Form before the deadline.

📌 Key Dates

• Date Published: July 26, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 15, 2025

🌐 Learn More and Apply

• View details of the program on the official website.
• Apply directly via the Google Form.

This fellowship is sponsored by the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF).

• Advance cooperation and engagement of officials from V20 Member Countries towards supporting development-positive climate action through Climate Prosperity Plans (CPPs).
• Address challenges posed by out-of-date global financial architecture.
• Equip fellows with the latest research and analytics needed to accelerate the development, implementation, and financing of CPPs in their respective countries.
• Foster collaboration on vital climate finance and sustainable development solutions.