For a decade, the AOSIS Fellowship has been training the next generation of AOSIS leaders and environmental experts. This unique SIDS-designed program brings early career professionals from AOSIS member countries to New York for one year to participate in environmental diplomacy with their country’s delegation at the United Nations Headquarters and at international negotiations. The program provides Fellows with the unique opportunity to gain real-world UN experience while participating in a world-class training program. Since 2018, the Fellowship has been made possible by the support of the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security.
AOSIS Fellowship
Each year, 10 Fellows from AOSIS member states, undertake a year of education and diplomatic training at the United Nations in New York, to prepare them to become leaders in their countries on climate change, sustainable development and oceans.
Announcement
- October 14, 2025
Over the last 10 years, we have had 59 Fellows from 33 small island developing States.
After the Fellowship, 90% of the Fellows return to their Home countries to serve their countries, either within the Government or with public agencies. More than 50% of the alumni of the AOSIS Fellowship continue to participate in the United Nations climate negotiations.
Alumni of the Fellowship have successfully proceeded to take on high-level positions within their Governments including Minister of Environment, Director of Multilateral Affairs of Foreign Affairs and Chief Executive Officer of a public-private Trust Fund.
Previous Fellows
The Fellowship Alumni Network connects all classes of AOSIS Fellows working on climate change sustainable development and ocean issues at the United Nations and around the globe.
Annika Bellot
Dominica (2024)
Bryton Codd
Belize (2024)
Kathleen Coutinho
Cabo Verde (2024)
Abdoul Karim Elarif
Comoros (2024)
Cliance Harris
Nauru (2024)
Malama Iati
Samoa (2024)
Carlon Knight
Antigua & Barbuda (2024)
Broderick Menke
Republic of the Marshall Islands (2024)
Kenley Rudimch-Kenneth
Palau (2024)
Dana-Marie Salina
Trinidad & Tobago (2024)
Social
The 2026 #ITALYAOSISFellowship app deadline is December 5th! Are you a SIDS professional, ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!
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