Alp Cohort 2026

New Program

Advancing Leadership Program

Ready to join a community driven by courage, resilience, and curiosity? Apply now!

Meet the Advancing Leadership Program Fellows 2026

Adivasi Colab

BioEco Builders

Breathe Bangkok

Clean Air and Water for All

Frontier Evidence for Sustainability

Intergenerational Sustainability Communication

Ngen-Mawida

Sustainable Food

T.A.I.T.A (Team of Adaptation in Tropical Andes)

TCAN

The Drought Response Co-Lab

The Eco-Health Governance Duo

The Forest Stewards

Thailand

Intergenerational Sustainability Communication: Advancing inclusive, science-informed energy transitions in Thailand by bridging technical analysis with intergenerational dialogue and public trust around low-carbon technologies.
Clean Air & Water for All: Protecting public health, ecosystems, and regional stability in ASEAN by addressing heavy metal contamination through integrated science, community engagement, and policy-driven solutions.
The Forest Stewards: Building long-term flood and landslide resilience through participatory watershed management that integrates Nature-based Solutions, local knowledge, and scientific analysis.
Breathe Bangkok: Advancing sustainable clean air in Bangkok by bridging policy, science, and civil society through participatory, transdisciplinary engagement.

Mexico

Frontier Evidence for Sustainability:
Transforming research systems through co-produced approaches that align frontier science with societal sustainability priorities in Mexico and the Global South.

Argentina

Ngen-mawida: Linking scientific research, local fire knowledge, and community engagement to enhance forest restoration, wildfire resilience, and ecosystem stewardship in Patagonia.

Ethiopia

The Drought Response Co-Lab: Strengthening drought resilience and equitable water management in Mertule Maryam, Ethiopia, by integrating data-driven science with local governance and community engagement.

Ecuador

T.A.I.T.A (Team of Adaptation in Tropical Andes): Enhancing climate resilience and water security in the Tropical Andes through community-managed micro-reservoirs that integrate scientific knowledge with local governance and livelihoods.

Brazil

BioEco Builders: Building cross-cultural, community-driven solutions for water security and climate resilience through biotechnology, education, and local engagement.

Afghanistan

BioEco Builders: Building cross-cultural, community-driven solutions for water security and climate resilience through biotechnology, education, and local engagement.

Colombia

The Eco-Health Governance Duo: Enhancing climate and health resilience in the Colombian Amazon by integrating scientific research with Indigenous knowledge through community-engaged, intercultural education and leadership.

Germany

Sustainable Food: Transforming food systems in Germany to be resilient, equitable, and sustainable by integrating ecological, social, and economic approaches through transdisciplinary co-production.

USA

Adivasi CoLab: Co-creating ethical, community-led research and design frameworks with Indigenous (Adivasi) communities in Jharkhand to protect knowledge sovereignty while addressing sustainability, climate resilience, and food security.

India

Adivasi CoLab: Co-creating ethical, community-led research and design frameworks with Indigenous (Adivasi) communities in Jharkhand to protect knowledge sovereignty while addressing sustainability, climate resilience, and food security.

Chinese Taipei

TCAN:
Advancing socially informed climate leadership in Chinese Taipei by linking climate risk adaptation with renewable energy and just transition through research, policy engagement, and coalition-building.

Global Environmental Change (GEC) Focus

Funding Support

Collaborators

Voices from the ALP Community

Perspectives from our Partners, Facilitators & Fellows

Hear from those who have supported, funded, facilitated and experienced the Advancing Leadership Program.

PROGRAM PARTNER

PMU-B is pleased to support the ALP as a platform that connects emerging leaders, researchers, and partners from institutions across borders around shared global challenges. The program demonstrates how leadership development, transdisciplinary thinking, and international partnership can come together to create new networks and opportunities for future collaboration. We hope ALP will continue to expand its community and serve as a bridge for long-term research, innovation, and talent partnerships.

Dr. Nirawat Thammajak

Executive Director
PMU-B, Thailand

FACILITATION PARTNER

It was a privilege to have a hand in designing the Belmont Forum’s Advancing Leadership Program curriculum, and to facilitate the inaugural kick-off workshop, which brought together researchers and social actors in the most authentic way we ever have.

Never before was the balance between researchers and social actors so even, and the richness of the discussions that came from that balance was genuinely inspiring.

Maggie Dugan

Founder
Inclusive Innovation

ALP FELLOW

We got to know the other TD pairs and their projects. We were equipped with many methods to make further progress from a systemic perspective.

I really enjoyed the trip to the food rescue station at the wholesale market and to the neighborhood kitchen. It is also important for me to build trust in others and in myself, and to remember the energy that was present in the room.

Sandra Schmidt

Lobin e.V.
Germany

ALP FELLOW

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet people from different contexts, exchange experiences, and build connections around shared interests. I would encourage future applicants to come with a clear idea of the project or collaboration they would like to develop during the fellowship. Having a well-defined project in mind can help make the most of the discussions, feedback, and networking opportunities throughout the program.

Natalia Niño Machado

Universidad de los Andes
Colombia

ALP FELLOW

This program is a fantastic opportunity that gave me the confidence to step out of my comfort zone, embrace diverse experiences, and prepare to become a leader who drives meaningful change in the future. Just have the courage to take that first step—this is a safe space where everyone is ready to support and encourage you all the way.

Urintha Chaloemchuang

Mae Fah Luang Foundation
Thailand

ALP FELLOW

Come with an open mind and heart, and simply embrace the experience.

Sandra Schmidt

Lobin e.V.
Germany

ALP FELLOW

…remain open to discomfort when doing transdisciplinary work: the discomfort is what pushes you to learn, unlearn and relearn.

Udita Sanga

Tufts University
USA/India

ALP FELLOW

The opportunity to connect face-to-face with an international cohort of fellows, mentors, and sustainability experts in Bangkok. This diverse environment allowed for a rich exchange of cross-cultural perspectives on climate resilience.

Emiliano José Avalos Alverca

Universidad de las Américas
Ecuador

ALP FELLOW

I really enjoyed interacting with other fellows and learning about their experiences. I also consider the workshop provided interesting tools such as the activity on how to navigate power.

Natalia Niño Machado

Universidad de los Andes
Colombia

ALP FELLOW

This world needs more human contact. Having the opportunity to meet people and see how they talk with passion about the themes they’re concerned about becomes a space to reflect and valorate the importance of exchanges of ideas, purposes, and also the accompaniment and support.

Incorporate tools and guidelines to gradually improve our skills into solving problems and navigating processes. It’s always important, but in-person attendance just incorporates the human aspect in a tangible way and transforms the learning experience.

Pablo José Alcorta Briganti

Servicio de Prevención y Lucha contra Incendios Forestales SPLIF
Argentina

ALP FELLOW

The most valuable aspect [of the ALP Kick-Off Workshop] was the opportunity to exchange knowledge and learn from everyone. Having a safe space truly empowered me to open up and share deeper insights, especially during the small group discussions.

Urintha Chaloemchuang

Mae Fah Luang Foundation
Thailand