🌍 Calling All Climate Policy Changemakers!

Introducing the ImpactShip Climate Policy People Directory

A living map of the individuals shaping negotiations, policies, and action across the climate space.
This directory will:
🤝 Connect the right people to the right negotiation track community
📢 Open doors for speaking engagements and collaborations
🌱 Help build a stronger community of climate advocates and practitioners
🌍 Make your work more visible to those who need to see it

If you’re working on adaptation, climate finance, just transition, technology, food systems, or any other UNFCCC thematic track, we want to include you.

Add yourself to the directory today, and make it easier for opportunities, partners, and collaborators to find you.

IMPACTSHIP: Grants. Fellowships. Climate Events. Funding.
All in One Place.

We’ve packed this issue with funding, fellowships, accelerator programs, and major climate events happening in 2025.

🔍 Stop searching- we’ve already done the work for you.
💰 Apply smarter- funding deadlines are closing fast.
📅 Get in the right rooms - climate events where decisions (and deals) happen.

This is just the start. We send updates twice a week with fresh fundings and can’t-miss opportunities. Subscribe now and make sure you never miss out.

THE OPPORTUNITIES DOCK
Your go-to for grants, funding, and investment opportunities- so you don’t waste time searching.

KF Support for Establishment of Professorship 2026
Funding: Up to 70% of salary/benefits for tenure-track OR 50% matching fund for endowed chair | Eligibility: Universities outside Korea creating new professorships in Korean studies or Korean language | Description: KF funds 3–5 year professorships to strengthen Korean studies abroad, supporting tenure-track roles or endowed chairs with long-term institutional commitment | Deadline: 10 September 2025| Link: https://apply.kf.or.kr/selectNoticeAndApplicationView.nkf?notiSeq=&anucNo=A1G0000975&pageIndex=1

ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership (HSP) 2025–2029
Funding: Part of £20.25M FCDO investment | Eligibility: Partners in ASEAN Member States & Timor-Leste | Description: Supports health security and resilience through two funding windows: (1) Country & Multi-Country Grants (EOIs open Sept 1–14, 2025), (2) Peer Exchange Awards (EOIs open Sept 8–28, 2025) | Deadlines: 14 September 2025 (Grants), 28 September 2025 (Peer Exchange Awards) | Link: https://www.fhi360uk.com/asean-uk-health-security-partnership-programme/

KF Support for Employment of Teaching Staff 2026
Funding: Partial salary and benefits for new teaching staff | Eligibility: Universities abroad with existing or planned Korean language/Korean studies programs | Description: Provides 1–3 years of support to hire new teaching staff, strengthening or launching Korean language/studies programs; universities must maintain positions after KF support ends | Deadline: 10 September 2025| Link: https://apply.kf.or.kr/selectNoticeAndApplicationView.nkf?notiSeq=&anucNo=A1G0000974&pageIndex=1

Restoration Returns Grant 2025 – G20 GLI
Funding: USD 17,000 per project | Eligibility: Organizations of all sizes worldwide implementing community-led ecosystem restoration | Description: Supports grassroots restoration initiatives with strong returns for people, land, and livelihoods; part of G20 GLI’s mission to restore 1 billion hectares by 2030 and cut land degradation 50% by 2040 | Deadline: 15 September 2025 | Link: https://g20land.org/call-for-applications-for-the-restoration-returns-grants/

GTIA Tech for Opportunity Grants 2025
Funding: $25,000–$50,000 (part of $600,000 total; larger awards possible) | Eligibility: Registered nonprofits and schools using technology to expand access and opportunity; global focus with priority on under-resourced communities | Description: Supports tech-driven solutions in education, digital access, workforce, and equity initiatives; projects must show measurable, sustainable impact | Deadline: 15 September 2025 | Link: https://gtia.org/giving/grants

Asylum, Migration & Integration Fund (AMIF) 2025 – Transnational Actions Funding: €34M total (€400k–€3M per project) | Eligibility: NGOs, public bodies, international organisations, and non-profits in EU Member States (excl. Denmark) + associated countries | Description: Supports 24–36 month projects on migrant women’s integration, healthcare access, digital skills, refugee education pathways, and protection of migrant children; requires 3–5 transnational partners | Deadline: 16 September 2025| Link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/amif/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_amif-2025-tf2-ag-inte_en.pdf

African-Led Community Fund – Grantmaking 2025
Eligibility: African-led, community-rooted organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa across sectors (education, health, livelihoods, climate, human rights, gender equity, tech) | Description: Open application system offering 3-year unrestricted funding, participatory grantmaking, and bespoke portfolio services to strengthen sustainable, community-driven impact | Deadline: 17 September 2025 | Link: https://www.africancollab.org/grantmaking

A&R Fund – Urban Resilience to Extreme Heat RFPs 2025
Funding: Up to USD 9 million (total) | Eligibility: City governments, civil society, community leaders, and organizations in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa | Description: Two RFPs: (1) innovative finance solutions (resilience bonds, insurance, microfinance) to fund climate adaptation; (2) institutional/civil society capacity to embed heat resilience in planning and policy | Deadline: 19 September 2025 | Link: https://www.climateworks.org/programs/adaptation-and-resilience/fund/#request-for-proposals

Epic MegaGrants 2025 (Cycle 2)
Eligibility: Small teams, solo developers, and innovators using Epic technology for real-time 3D projects | Description: Epic Games supports bold and creative projects in real-time 3D development with funding, visibility, and resources; submissions July 14–Sept 22, reviews through Nov, notices Dec 1–5 | Deadline: 22 September 2025| Link: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/megagrants

27th Call for Proposals – Common Fund for Commodities (CFC)
Eligibility: SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public/private entities with 3+ years operational history in CFC member countries | Description: Supports transformative projects that increase smallholder incomes while regenerating ecosystems, focusing on trade finance, regenerative agriculture, local value addition, agtech, gender-inclusive entrepreneurship, and biodiversity-conscious value chains | Deadline: 29 September 2025 | Link: https://www.common-fund.org/call-for-proposals

Food for Tomorrow Grant 2025 – National Geographic Society
Funding: Up to USD 150,000 | Eligibility: Applicants 18+, non-NatGeo staff; projects must focus on eligible food crops (e.g., corn, wheat, rice, cocoa, soy) with field/community components and farmer collaboration | Description: Supports science-driven, farm-based projects that enhance soil health, climate adaptation, biodiversity, watershed health, and livelihoods; winners become NatGeo Explorers with global networking and training opportunities | Deadline: 30 September 2025 (11:59 PM EDT) | Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/grants-and-investments/rfp-building-resilience-in-agriculture/

Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF) – Call for Proposals 2025
Funding: Small, rapid, match-funded adaptation grants | Eligibility: Local actors in Indonesia (Aceh Timur, Bandung, Bandung Barat, Makassar) and the Philippines (Catanduanes, Rizal) | Description: Part of the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab, CCF funds locally-led, quick-impact projects using risk insights to reduce climate displacement, catalyse co-funding, and build resilience | Deadline: 17 October 2025 | Link: https://environmentalmigration.iom.int/CMIL-AP/CCF

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🌍 Cracking Your First United Nations Role: What Nobody Tells You

Working for the United Nations often feels like a dream reserved for the “chosen few.” No backdoor entries. No insider references. Just an application through the official portal, like thousands of others.
UN jobs and internships can attract 500–1000 applications per role, and the process is long. Multiple screening stages, written tests, panel interviews, reference checks, and then the endless waiting.
This isn’t a universal formula, but rather few tips from our experience of landing positions at UN agencies.

PART 1: The Application Stage

Before you even click “apply,” here are six things you must know:

1. Match the role criteria exactly.
When the job post says “minimum one year of experience”, they mean a full 12 months of verified work. Even if you’re short by a single month, your application won’t move forward. Recruiters manually check and count your experience.

2. Triple-check your application accuracy.
Dates, designations, degrees, job titles, everything should match your official documents. Even minor inconsistencies can be flagged.

3. Know the financial terms.
Most internships are unpaid, but don’t let finances stop you if you can afford to go unpaid, the experience itself is invaluable.

4. Prepare your references.
The UN’s reference check process is long (15–30 minutes of detailed forms). Make sure your referees are aligned, available, and willing to put in that effort.

5. Write a cover letter that tells your story.
Generic, copy-paste applications don’t stand out. Use the cover letter to explain why you, your journey, motivation, and what you hope to contribute and learn.

6. Learn to embrace rejection.
Sometimes roles are filled internally, or candidates with stronger referrals make the cut. Other times, the position disappears altogether. It’s rarely about your competence. Don’t feel disappointed, move on quickly to the next opportunity.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
Decoding complex policy terms into plain English so you can focus on making an impact.

Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator 2025 (timbuktoo/UNDP)
Eligibility: Seed-stage startups across Africa developing tech-enabled solutions in agriculture, mobility, built environment, or energy | Description: An 8-week Nairobi-based accelerator under UNDP’s timbuktoo initiative, supporting bold founders building scalable, sustainability-driven businesses | Deadline: 19 September 2025 | Link: https://www.timbuktoo.africa

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FELLOWSHIPS FOR YOU !
Your go-to for grants, funding, and investment opportunities- so you don’t waste time searching.

AFC Fellowship 2025 – Climate Change Leadership Training
Eligibility: Emerging leaders from the global North and South with a commitment to climate action and cross-cultural collaboration | Description: A remote, fully funded leadership program (by Common Purpose & Africa Finance Corporation) for 40 fellows, focused on climate solutions, “Leading Beyond Authority,” and a real-world carbon markets challenge | Deadline: 21 September 2025 (midnight BST) | Link: https://researchjobshub.com/afc-fellowship-fully-funded-opportunity-remote-climate-change-leadership-training-apply-by-21-sept-2025/

Open Lunar Fellowship 2026
Funding: USD 35/hour (≈8 hrs/week for 5–8 months) | Eligibility: Global applicants from all disciplines passionate about a peaceful, sustainable lunar future; no strict academic requirements | Description: Remote fellowship supporting research on lunar governance, sustainability, and cooperation; fellows receive mentorship, networking, and publish/report outputs with Open Lunar | Deadline: Expressions of Interest open Sept–Nov 2025; cohort begins Jan 2026 | Link: https://www.openlunar.org/blog/open-lunar-fellowship

G20 Global Land Initiative – Restoration Returns Grant 2025
Funding: USD 17,000 | Eligibility: Civil society organizations with annual budgets >USD 25,000; UNCCD-accredited (or applying); priority for developing/least developed countries | Description: Supports community-led land and ecosystem restoration (forests, grasslands, croplands, peatlands, mangroves, etc.), with funds for scaling, new techniques, capacity building, and documentation; preference for ongoing projects | Deadline: 15 September 2025 | Link: https://grih.info/grant-application-form/

World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2026
Eligibility: Mid-level managers or senior analysts in central government agencies; nominated by their organization; stats/quantitative background; English proficiency | Description: 6-month fellowship combining mentorship and virtual sessions with a 2-week in-person course in Washington, D.C. (Jan 27–Feb 6, 2026), helping fellows design and implement government analytics projects | Deadline: 28 September 2025 | Link: https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/95d04ea052c1c058a8a17a04b6c54169-0050012025/original/WB-Government-Analytics-Fellowship-2026.pdf

African Changemakers Fellowship Program 2025 (Cohort 7)
Eligibility: Ages 21–40 from Africa, diaspora, or friends of Africa; English proficiency; internet access | Description: A free online fellowship (Sep 30–Oct 31, 2025) focused on leadership, entrepreneurship, and social impact, requiring 2–3 hrs/week commitment | Deadline: 30 September 2025 | Link: https://africanchangemakers.org/fellowship/

Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2026
Eligibility: Mid-career professionals in arts and culture worldwide | Description: A 6–9 month UK-based fellowship (Sep 2026–May 2027) with residential courses, mentoring, skills workshops, and a secondment at a cultural institution; focuses on adaptive leadership, equity, and sustainability in the cultural sector | Deadline: 7 October 2025| Link: https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/clore/

Growing Justice Fund
Funding: USD 50M over 10 years | Eligibility: Tribal, Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, and immigrant-led organizations in food markets (suppliers, producers, distributors, workers, and community-serving institutions) | Description: Supports marginalized food sector actors to access large-scale purchasing opportunities, strengthen economic viability, and advance equitable food systems; over $8.5M awarded to 56 organizations (2023–2024) | Deadline: 14th October 2025 | Link: https://growingjusticefund.org/apply/

Fellows for Southern Progress 2026–2027 
Eligibility: Individuals committed to grassroots movements and structural change in the U.S. South | Description: A leadership development program building skills and knowledge to strengthen grassroots movements and drive systemic change across the Southern region | Deadline: 24 October 2025 | Link

Princeton in Asia (PiA) Fellowship 2026–2027
Funding: Fellowship support (varies by placement) | Eligibility: Applicants adaptable and committed to grassroots, cultural, and educational exchange across Asia | Description: Multi-stage selection process (Aug 2025–Apr 2026) leading to placements with host organizations in Asia; Fellows receive training, TEFL certification (for teaching posts), orientation in Princeton, and support with visas | Deadline: 1 November 2025| Link: https://www.princetoninasia.org/fellowship-applications

Mental Health Award 2025 – Early Intervention for Youth 
Funding: £200,000 (Foundation Phase, 12 months) + £5M–£8M (Impact Phase, up to 5 years) | Eligibility: Established researchers; co-applicants required; host institutions worldwide (excl. mainland China) | Description: Funds large-scale projects testing real-world effectiveness and implementation of transformative early interventions for anxiety, depression, and psychosis in young people | Deadline: 11 November 2025| Link: https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/mental-health-award-transforming-early-intervention

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THE JARGON DECODER
Decoding complex policy terms into plain English so you can focus on making an impact.

📌 Term: Additionality →

What it actually means:
In climate finance and carbon markets, additionality asks one question: “Would this project have happened without the funding or carbon credits?” If the answer is yes, it’s not additional. For example: building a wind farm that was already profitable without carbon credit revenue = not additional.

Why it matters:
If credits or climate finance go to projects that would’ve happened anyway, they don’t create new climate benefits. That means money is wasted, emissions aren’t actually reduced, and carbon markets risk becoming greenwashing machines.

Quick tip:
When you see a project claiming carbon credits or climate funding, ask:
Is it truly additional, or would it have happened anyway?

What’s the proof?
Spotting additionality (or the lack of it) can tell you if climate finance is real impact—or just paperwork.

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THE CAPTAIN’S QUARTERS
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