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A Dominican and Barbadian Selected for Caribbean Climate Leaders Fellowship
From our correspondent
Roseau, Dominica – October 19 2026 — Christianna Paul of Dominica and Tristan Ward of Barbados have been selected by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) as fellows of the Caribbean Climate Leaders Fellowship, a fully funded professional development programme supported by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The two young professionals will join the CCCCC delegation at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026.
Their selection followed a regional application process held from August 10 to 21, 2026, which invited nationals of CARICOM Member States between the ages of 18 and 30 to apply. The CCCCC reported receiving a strong pool of applications, highlighting the growing interest and expertise among young Caribbean professionals working in climate change and sustainable development. Through training, mentorship, knowledge sharing and practical engagement, the fellowship is intended to strengthen participants’ understanding of climate change and its effects on the Caribbean, while developing their leadership, communication and advocacy skills.
Dr. Mark Bynoe, the CCCCC’s Director of Business Strategy and Regional Coordination, welcomed the quality of applications received from across the region, noting that they demonstrated the depth of emerging talent ready to address issues affecting the Caribbean’s future. He said the centre looked forward to supporting Paul and Ward as they gain firsthand exposure to the COP process and bring the knowledge acquired back to their communities and the wider region. The fellowship will also provide opportunities for participants to establish connections with climate experts, policymakers and other stakeholders at both regional and international levels.
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