Grant opportunity
Wedu Women Rising for Climate Resilience Programme 2026
Wedu's Women Rising for Climate Resilience supports emerging women leaders across South and Southeast Asia with climate justice frameworks, systems thinking and practical leadership tools.
- Funder
- Wedu
- Programme page updated July 2026; join/apply through the official Wedu form while the 2026 call is open
- Programme page updated July 2026; join/apply through the official Wedu form while the 2026 call is open: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Eight-week online leadership programme, mentorship, alumni network access, CAWLA connections and possible seed funding where resources allow
- Applicant
- Emerging women climate leaders across South and Southeast Asia who are developing climate action, resilience, justice or community-based solutions.
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- South and Southeast Asia
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Women Rising for Climate Resilience is part of Wedu's climate leadership work and offers structured online learning for emerging women climate leaders across South and Southeast Asia.
Who can apply
The official page describes the programme as serving emerging women leaders across South and Southeast Asia, especially those working on climate resilience, climate justice and community-led solutions.
What it supports
- Eight weeks of structured online learning
- Climate justice frameworks, systems thinking and practical leadership tools
- Mentorship after the course to support implementation of a Climate Solution Concept Note
- Connection to Wedu's alumni network and Climate Alliance for Women Leaders in Asia
Funding and duration
- Graduates receive mentorship support and, where resources allow, access to seed funding for pilot initiatives.
Programme page updated July 2026; join/apply through the official Wedu form while the 2026 call is open
Programme page updated July 2026; join/apply through the official Wedu form while the 2026 call is open: Jul 31, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Wedu join/application form linked from the Women’s Climate Leadership page while the 2026 programme intake is open.
Call details
Source-based overview
Wedu states that women across South and Southeast Asia are already leading climate action but remain underrepresented in climate decision-making. Women Rising for Climate Resilience is designed to strengthen the capabilities, networks and opportunities of emerging women climate leaders through online learning, mentorship, peer networks and practical support for climate solution concepts.
Eligibility
The official page describes the programme as serving emerging women leaders across South and Southeast Asia, especially those working on climate resilience, climate justice and community-led solutions.
Funding and benefits
Graduates receive mentorship support and, where resources allow, access to seed funding for pilot initiatives.
Themes and supported activities
Eight weeks of structured online learning
Climate justice frameworks, systems thinking and practical leadership tools
Mentorship after the course to support implementation of a Climate Solution Concept Note
Connection to Wedu's alumni network and Climate Alliance for Women Leaders in Asia
Deadline and timeline
Programme page updated July 2026; join/apply through the official Wedu form while the 2026 call is open: Programme page updated July 2026; join/apply through the official Wedu form while the 2026 call is open: Jul 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Wedu join/application form linked from the Women’s Climate Leadership page while the 2026 programme intake is open.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.