The programme is open to motivated people of any gender living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are:
- An adult of 18 years or older
- Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction
- Passionate about climate change and disaster risk reduction, including its impact on communities
- Keen to succeed and make a positive impact on their communities
- Proficient in English
- Computer-literate, with access to the internet
- Committed to completing the programme
Nationals from the following countries are encouraged to participate:
Pacific Island countries: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu
Asia: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam
Applicants from other countries are also welcome.
Learn more and apply to the programme .
Application deadline is 21 August 2026 (11:59 p.m. JST [UTC+9]).
