The European Union (EU) has funded a 5 year project aimed at Strengthening Climate Resilient Health Systems in the Caribbean. The project is being implemented by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and is bringing together 5 main sub-regional partners (including the UWI) working across 16 countries. The Project is aimed at improving climate and health systems, as well as human capacities, in the Caribbean.
For more information on the project please see the link PAHO Factsheet.pdf
As part of the project, the UWI will be running a Climate Change and Health Leaders Fellowship Programme.
Key facts about the fellowship:
- The fellowship is a part-time, 12 months, blended learning, curriculum-directed program which includes the following:
- A 4-day introductory kick-off workshop (face to face or online TBD).
- Weekly themed online sessions – 1.5 hours / week
- A 4-day summative face-face workshop at the end of the fellowship.
- The fellows will be expected to develop, implement and report on a national project, which addresses a Climate Change and Health issue in their home country
- The fellows will be expected to lead a workshop/symposium in their home country.
- The fellows will be given the opportunity to spend a week in a CARICOM Climate Change regional agency (for example, CARPHA, CIMH, CCCCC, PAHO, CARICOM)
2. The fellowship’s purpose is to:
- Create a cohort of inter-sectorial, multidisciplinary leaders with the necessary skills to turn plans and policy into action
- Develop strong, effective Climate Change leadership among government officials, civil society, communities, and private sector, championing and implementing the One Health Approach
- Furnish the fellows with the knowledge and skills to enable them to support national Caribbean governments in the inclusion of health elements in the national adaptation plans (NAPs) for Climate Change and will be able to lead in the development and implementation of these plans
- Prepare the fellows to be able to return to their country with the skills and knowledge to support the process of implementing the change, empower communities and support youth engagement
3. 16 countries are eligible to participate in the Fellowship: Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago
4. Seeking applications from:
- Caribbean nationals from the 16 countries stated above who are highly motivated and have great leadership potential of becoming a change agent in areas of Climate Change and Health.
- Young to mid-career professionals, preferably aged between 25 to 45, who are currently employed in the public health, health care, agricultural health sectors with interest and some experience in issues relating to climate change and health.
5. A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred.
6. As the fellowship will be conducted in English without translation, applicants must be proficient in English.
7. Applicants need to have good internet connectivity, as much of the training will be carried out online.
8. The application process includes submission of:
- An application form
- An updated CV
- 4 essays
- Two letters of recommendation
9. On successful completion of the fellowship, fellows will gain a certificate of completion.
10. All activities related to the fellowship will be fully compensated.
