When will the application close?

The application deadline was February 29th, 2024. Applications are no longer being accepted at this time.

When will I know if I was accepted?

By April 30, you will receive a communication stating your acceptance status.

Which Caribbean countries and territories are eligible?

Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bonaire British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Curacao Dominica Dominican Republic French Guiana Grenada Guadeloupe Guyana Haiti Jamaica Martinique Montserrat Puerto Rico Saba San Andrés and Providencia Saint Barthélemy Saint Lucia Saint Martin Sint Maarten Sint Eustatius St Kitts and Nevis St Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands U.S. Virgin Islands

Who can apply for the program?

Anyone meeting the above-mentioned requirements is eligible to apply.

How long will the program last?

The program will start in May 2024 and last until January 2025. However, training sessions will be conducted throughout the period of time between the launch of the program, and the preparation to attend COP29 in November of 2024. Participants will the remaining time to create their Execution Plan, from October until January.

Is there a cost associated with the program?

No! The Program is completely funded by our partner, the Open Society Foundations.

How long will the sessions be?

The training sessions will each be between 60 – 90 minutes long and happen every week at the same day & time.

In which language will they be?

All sessions and the full Academy experience will be in English. Although there is no certification requirement, a good command of the language (both oral and written) will be needed to make the most out of the experience.

What is expected from participants?

Attendance at or viewing all sessions, completion of the on-the-spot assignments, active participation, and engagement.

What happens if I cannot attend a session?

All content and recordings will be available, and participants may participate asynchronously to balance work and life.

Will the training sessions and courses be recorded?

Yes, all sessions will be recorded and shared within the online platform together with additional resources.

Will I receive a certification at the end of the program?

Yes, upon completion of the program, you will receive a certificate of completion that will recognise your training and knowledge acquired. Participants will need to complete all assignments and watch all the sessions to acquire the certifications.