من نحن

The CAPaBLE Programme (Capacity Development Programme) supports the co-design and implementation of scientific capacity development initiatives that address regional priorities related to global environmental change and sustainability across the Asia-Pacific region. The programme aims to strengthen capacities at individual, institutional, network, governance, and societal levels while promoting collaboration among researchers, academics, and practitioners. Proposed projects must contribute to the priority themes identified for one or more APN subregions, including the Pacific, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Temperate East Asia. Key thematic areas include climate resilience and adaptation, ecosystem restoration, climate and health, digital technologies and artificial intelligence for Earth observation, and addressing governance and implementation gaps, alongside additional subregional priorities. Projects should deliver capacity-building outcomes through collaborative and codesigned activities that enhance scientific knowledge, skills, partnerships, and institutional capabilities. The programme is focused on APN member and approved countries within the Asia-Pacific region. Grant amounts are not specified under the call, and project activities may include scientific capacity development, knowledge exchange, stakeholder engagement, training, networking, and other initiatives aligned with APN sustainability objectives. Please note that funding cannot be used for institutional overheads, taxes, administrative costs, salaries already covered through full-time employment arrangements, consultant salaries, maintenance of long-term monitoring systems, or the purchase of general-purpose equipment such as computers and office infrastructure.

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Eligible applicants are researchers, academics, and practitioners affiliated with institutions located in APN member countries and other APN-approved countries. Applications must present a codesigned project that addresses at least one APN subregional priority and aligns with the programme’s scientific capacity development objectives. Proposals will be assessed based on their relevance to regional sustainability challenges, potential to strengthen capacity at multiple levels, and alignment with identified thematic priorities. The programme particularly encourages submissions from early-career professionals, and special consideration will be given to eligible proposals led by early-career applicants or those where the majority of the project team consists of early-career professionals.

Post Date: November 3, 2026