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2027 Environmental Community Organising Fellowship (ECO Fellowship)
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Publish Date 10/9/2026 Application Deadline 10/15/2026 Opportunity Type Fellowships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

ArtPeace: Earth offers the 2027 Environmental Community Organising (ECO) Fellowship to develop participants’ skills in environmental peacebuilding, community engagement, and sustainability. The fellowship targets students, early-career researchers, and emerging practitioners interested in the relationship between the environment, peace, and sustainable justice.

The program combines online sessions, hands-on in-person training in Jakarta, and participation in the international NERPS 2027 Conference. Participants will learn creative facilitation, dialogue, participatory learning, and storytelling techniques, while having opportunities to build professional networks, exchange experiences, and collaborate on future projects.
Details
  • Online Phase: From November 2026 to February 2027, approximately five hours per month. Activities include preparatory sessions, experience sharing, and relationship-building among fellows.
  • In-Person Training: Takes place in Jakarta in March 2027 and includes intensive training in creative facilitation and environmental peacebuilding, using games, storytelling, and the arts for learning and teamwork.
  • Travel Dates: Arrival in Jakarta is scheduled for March 12, 2027, and departure for March 20, 2027.
  • International Conference: Participation in the NERPS 2027 Conference from March 17 to 20, 2027, bringing together researchers and practitioners in peace and sustainability. The conference will take place at the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).
  • Funding: Selected participants will receive coverage for visa costs, round-trip airfare, shared accommodation, meals, training fees, and conference registration. No monthly salary or additional cash grant has been announced.
  • Application Fees: No application fee has been specified.
  • Language Requirements: No mandatory language proficiency level or language certificate has been specified.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants should be students, early-career researchers, or emerging practitioners.
  • Demonstrate a clear interest in environmental peacebuilding, sustainability, and community engagement.
  • Hold a valid passport that allows travel to Indonesia.
  • Be able to obtain the visa required to enter Indonesia, with support from the program during the application process.
  • Commit to attending the in-person training and conference in March 2027.
  • Be available to participate in the online activities during the preparatory phase.
  • Be able to commit to an intensive training schedule that may last up to approximately 12 hours per day, including breaks.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to develop professional skills, collaborate with other participants, and contribute to group activities.
  • Age: No minimum or maximum age limit has been specified.
  • Educational Qualifications: No specific university degree has been established as a requirement.
  • Professional Experience: No mandatory number of years of experience has been specified.
  • Language: No official language certificate or specific proficiency level has been stated as a requirement.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Travel Funding: Coverage of round-trip airfare to Jakarta.
  • Visa Support: Contribution toward visa costs and assistance with the visa application process.
  • Accommodation and Meals: Shared accommodation and meals during the in-person program.
  • Specialized Training: Practical experience in creative facilitation, participatory dialogue, and community-based approaches to environmental peacebuilding.
  • International Conference Participation: Opportunities to engage with researchers, experts, and practitioners working in environmental issues, peacebuilding, and sustainability.
  • Skills Development: Learn how to use the arts, storytelling, and games to facilitate discussions and teamwork.
  • Professional Networking: Build connections with peers and experts from diverse professional and academic backgrounds.
  • Future Collaboration Opportunities: Potential to develop joint ideas and initiatives and maintain professional connections after the program.
  • Publication and Participation Opportunities: The program mentions possibilities for follow-up activities, collaboration, and publication, although publication is not guaranteed for every participant.
  • Career Development: Gain practical experience that may support future work in environmental issues, peacebuilding, and community engagement.