The Climate Prosperity Fellowship Program was launched by the V20 Finance Ministers in partnership with the Boston University Global Development Policy Center at the sidelines of the 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Marrakech, Morocco. This strategic initiative supports the V20’s mission to mobilize global climate finance and accelerate climate-resilient economic transformation in climate-vulnerable nations.
The fellowship aims to strengthen the capacities of finance officials and policy leaders from V20 countries by empowering them to design and implement their respective Climate Prosperity Plans (CPPs). These plans represent a new paradigm of development—one that shifts away from survival-based climate responses toward pathways that enable long-term prosperity through low-carbon, climate-resilient growth.
The program offers an intensive curriculum that enhances participants’ understanding of international financial architecture, with a focus on reforms vital for CPP success. It also develops skills in policy negotiations, advocacy, and financial strategy—tools necessary for unlocking domestic resources and accessing international climate finance. Through engagement with debt reform mechanisms, carbon financing instruments, and financial flow realignment, fellows are equipped to tackle critical barriers in climate plan implementation.
Benefits
Benefits:
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Fully funded program covering travel, accommodation, meals, and training expenses
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Specialized training in climate finance, economic policy, and international financial reform
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Engagement with top institutions like Boston University and SOAS University of London
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Networking with policymakers, climate finance experts, and global institutions
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Capacity building for developing and implementing Climate Prosperity Plans (CPPs)
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Skill development in negotiation, advocacy, and risk management
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Alignment with high-level global agendas such as the CVF-V20 Leaders’ Declaration
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Opportunity to influence climate finance policy at national and international levels
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Enhanced visibility and credibility in the field of climate policy and economics
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Career advancement and access to a growing network of climate policy professionals
Eligibilities
Eligibilities:
- Citizen of a V20 member country.
- Mid to senior-level experience (five to 10 years’ experience) in international affairs, public policy development, and climate/ environmental/ sustainable development.
- Fundamental understanding of macroeconomic concepts.
- Diligence in attending weekly virtual sessions and complying with assignments.
- Availability to travel abroad for in-person training sessions organized throughout the fellowship period.
- Interest in undertaking intensive training in debt sustainability analyses.
- Determination to work and share information with their national government and national stakeholders after completing the fellowship.
- Enthusiasm joining the growing network of fellows to advance common priorities and mutual learning.
- Familiarity in using Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in English.
