Global Interfaith Leaders Fellowship on Climate Change
Faith-Rooted Leadership for Planetary Action – 2026
Faith for Our Planet (FFOP)
In partnership with Duke University Divinity School
Program Location
• Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
• Includes in-person and collaborative program components
The Global Interfaith Leaders Fellowship on Climate Change is a prestigious international leadership program designed for emerging faith-based and interfaith leaders committed to addressing climate change. The fellowship integrates spiritual values, ethical leadership, and climate action, equipping participants to transform faith-rooted principles into practical solutions for planetary well-being. Fellows engage in intensive learning, dialogue, and collaboration to strengthen climate leadership within their communities and beyond.
Eligibility Criteria
• Open to emerging leaders from diverse faith, spiritual, and indigenous traditions
• Applicants must be 25–40 years old at the time of application
• Demonstrated experience in climate action, faith-based initiatives, community organizing, or advocacy
• Strong commitment to interfaith collaboration and environmental justice
• Fluency in English required
• Willingness to design or contribute to a faith-based climate action project
Funding / Fellowship Benefits
Fellowship support includes:
• Fully funded participation in the fellowship program
• Leadership training and academic seminars
• Interfaith dialogue and peer learning
• Climate advocacy and communication skills development
• Access to a global network of faith-based climate leaders
• Lifelong membership in the FFOP alumni community
Program Level
• Emerging leaders
• Faith-based practitioners
• Community organizers
• Climate advocates
• Interfaith leaders and changemakers
Focus Areas / Fields
• Climate change and environmental justice
• Faith-rooted and ethical leadership
• Interfaith collaboration and dialogue
• Community-driven climate solutions
• Advocacy, communication, and planetary stewardship
Priority Regions / Contexts
• Global (open to applicants worldwide)
• Community-based and faith-centered climate action contexts
28 februari 2026