ABOUT AB FLF4NbS:
The Angat Bayi: Feminist Leaders Fellowship for Nature-based Solutions (AB FLF4NbS) aims to strengthen the capacities of PCP4NbS women grantees and decision-makers to make informed and impactful decisions on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and environmental governance, in the PCP4NbS priority areas and project sites. A collaboration between Forest Foundation Philippines and Bayi, Inc., through the Philippines-Canada Partnership on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Adaptation (PCP4NbS), and with the support of the Government of Canada, the 2026 AB FLF4NbS aims to enhance women’s leadership and cross-cultural and cross-ecosystem learning on gender-responsive NbS, and engender environmental governance.
WHO CAN APPLY?
- Identify as a woman leader based in any of the PCP4NbS project sites (Batanes, Calamianes Islands in Palawan, Camarines Sur, Davao de Oro & Davao Oriental, Maguindanao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, Negros Occidental Negros Oriental, and Sarangani), or as an interested elected woman official from anywhere in the Philippines.
- Be committed to, or willing to learn about, feminist leadership, environment and natural resources governance; and demonstrate interest in and commitment to mainstreaming and institutionalizing gender-responsive NbS.
- Align with the values and principles of Forest Foundation Philippines and Bayi.
We highly encourage young women and second-line leaders to apply for the AB FLF4NbS. Priority consideration will be given to applicants from PCP4NbS project sites, particularly women from people’s organizations and civil society organizations. Full or partial subsidy support will be provided depending on the applicant’s category and location.
Fellowship Period:
The duration of the program will be from May to December 2026, and will consist of the following activities:
- May 2026 – Course 1: Foundational Feminist Leadership
- July 13-17, 2026 – Course 2: Core Concepts, Gender-Responsive NbS Frameworks, and Feminist Governance
- September 2026 – Course 3: Governance, Policy, and Leadership Skills-Building
- October 2026 – International Learning Exchange Program (for select fellows among the cohort)
Send your applications here:
- English: bit.ly/ABFLF4NbS
- Filipino: bit.ly/ABFLF4NbSfil
Deadline of Applications: April 17, 2026 at, 11:59 PM
For questions and clarifications, please email angatbayi@gmail.com.
