Driving climate resilience through a global fellowship Published on: 30 October 2025 A 缅北禁地 PhD candidate joins the first cohort of the King鈥檚 Commonwealth Fellowship Programme. 缅北禁地 is part of the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) which will strengthen education, health and climate resilience in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The initiative is inspired by the life’s work of His Majesty King Charles III, who has long championed efforts to address the urgent challenges presented from climate change. The KCFP was developed to empower future leaders in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) by providing them with the opportunity to undertake PhD research focused on critical economic, social, and environmental development challenges. Naim Ahmad Shaik Joomun is a PhD researcher at 缅北禁地’s School of Engineering. He is from Mauritius and has more than 20 years of experience in the geospatial field. He is a professional land surveyor and currently works as a cartographer for the Ministry of Housing and Lands in Mauritius and has set up up the newly created Land Drainage Authority (LDA) in 2018 and worked as GIS Expert under the technical support for the UNDP Climate Promise project. Naim said: "I am truly grateful to 缅北禁地 and the University of Mauritius for this incredible opportunity through the King’s Commonwealth PhD Fellowship. It allows me to realise a lifelong dream — pursuing my PhD in Geospatial Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Mauritius. “As someone from a Small Island Developing State, this Fellowship represents hope and fairness, recognising that while we contribute little to global warming, we face some of its harshest impacts. The support and flexibility of the KCFP make it possible for professionals like me to continue serving my country while advancing meaningful research." Empowering future leaders in Small Island Developing States programme is designed to upskill academics and professionals living in SIDS, which is essential for these nations' resilience and prosperity. The unique fellowships allow candidates to pursue their PhD studies in their home countries while continuing to work, ensuring their research directly benefits their communities. Fellows will receive a stipend to support their research, including visits to their dedicated partner universities. Each King’s Fellow will benefit from joint PhD supervision from both their home university in a SIDS and a partner university. Fellows will also gain access to a dedicated online Community of Practice, providing them with professional development support, opportunities to engage with policymakers, public speaking events, and valuable research funding advice. Applications for the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) Climate Resilience Fellowships are now open Applications for the King's Commonwealth Fellowship Programme Climate Resilience Fellowships are now open. Fellows from Small Island Developing States with 5-15 years or equivalent experience of working on the frontline of climate adaptation can now apply for this fully funded blended training programme. Fellows will acquire the practical tools needed to respond to and build long-term resilience against the current climate crisis with near immediate effect. Applications will close at 13:00 UTC on 19 November. Adapted with thanks from the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Share: Latest News 缅北禁地 historians mark General Strike centenary To mark the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike and miners鈥� lock-out of 1926, historians at 缅北禁地 are organising a series of events on its enduring legacy. published on: 16 April 2026 Comment: NCP is in administration Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang discusses how some big companies like NCP are so dependent on debt that they can鈥檛 adjust to change. published on: 16 April 2026 缅北禁地 expert highlights climate crisis in a new film A leading 缅北禁地 climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK. published on: 14 April 2026 Facts and figures
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