Program Overview
Woodwell Climate is one of the world’s leading climate science research institutions. As Woodwell deepens its work with the private sector on climate risk and adaptation, we are launching the Climate Risk Business Fellows program to build sustained relationships with practitioners who sit at the intersection of climate and business.
The program will bring together a selective cohort of 10-15 mid-career professionals working in finance, insurance, industry and consulting. Fellows gain direct access to Woodwell’s science and scientific staff. In return, they provide guidance and engagement on how Woodwell can best serve private sector partners and help extend the reach of our research.
What Fellows Gain
- Private research briefings on climate risk and forecasting ahead of public release
- Direct access to Woodwell scientists conducting frontier research in the space
- Invitations to Woodwell convenings and events, including a kick-off event at New York Climate Week
- Opportunity to collaborate on thought leadership that can be released through Woodwell’s existing platform
- A peer network of practitioners across sectors navigating climate risk from different vantage points
- Recognition in Woodwell’s communications and access to a select group of peers in the space
Who We’re Looking For
Woodwell Climate Research Center has a team of over 50 PhD scientists, including some of the world’s leading experts in climate risk modeling and physical risk assessment. We are looking for private sector professionals whose work puts them on the receiving end of that science: people managing investment portfolios that need to accurately price physical risk, underwriting catastrophe exposure, or running climate resilience within a business.
The ideal Fellow has influence over how their organization thinks about climate risk and is close enough to the work that access to Woodwell’s science would support what they do in practice.
What We’re Asking of Fellows
Fellows commit to a one-year term beginning in late September during New York Climate Week. The ask of fellows is the following level of engagement:
- Feedback on Woodwell’s business development concepts and private sector partnership strategy
- Participation in at least 3 of 6 bi-monthly council sessions
- Bi-annual 1:1s with Woodwell staff to explore areas for collaboration
- Sharing Woodwell’s work and offerings within your professional network
How to Apply
To be considered for the inaugural cohort of Woodwell Climate Risk Business Fellows, please complete the application form below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of July 31.
For questions, please contact Brendan Ng at bng@woodwellclimate.org.
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