• Government officials, private-sector leaders, and professionals from ASEAN countries are invited to apply for the Green Economic Acceleration: A Japan-ASEAN Strategic Programme for Sustainable Green Finance.
• Participants will develop bankable green economy projects and strengthen regional capacity in sustainable finance.
• The programme will run from July 2026 to March 2027 in three, progressively selective phases, starting with self-paced online learning, continuing with advanced thematic training with expert mentoring and concluding with a Japan-ASEAN Green Investment Summit in Japan.
• Application deadline is 25 June 2026 (11:59 p.m. JST [UTC+9]).

The programme will consist of three, progressively selective phases:

Phase I Online Learning (July to September 2026): Participants will engage in asynchronous, self-paced online learning on sustainable finance, green economy and Japan-ASEAN green economic cooperation. Participants will complete online modules, join webinars with experts, engage with peers through an online community platform and submit an early-stage capstone project idea.

Phase II Advanced Thematic Training and Expert Mentoring (October to December 2026): The 200 top-performing participants from Phase I will be invited to continue to a more advanced and specialized training phase. Participants will be grouped into four thematic areas: energy transition; carbon markets and emission trading; sustainable banking and green fintech; and green transformation policy. This phase will include expert-led sessions, peer learning, mentoring from specialists and further development of participants’ capstone projects

Phase III Japan-ASEAN Green Summit (February 2027): Selected 50 top-performing participants will be invited to Japan to participate in the Japan-ASEAN Green Investment Summit. The Summit will include project presentations, curated networking sessions, engagement with Japanese institutions and private-sector partners, and study visits to enterprises in Japan.

By the end of the programme, participants will gain:

• Capacity to design and finance bankable green economy projects, including advanced financial structures and solutions
• Technical expertise in climate policy, carbon markets and sustainable infrastructure aligned with ASEAN and global frameworks
• Leadership and cross-border collaboration skills to foster strategic partnerships, mobilize investment and advance Japan-ASEAN green economic integration

Participants will be expected to complete the following assignments:

• Phase I: Complete the online learning modules and submit an early-stage individual capstone project draft
• Phase II: Further develop the capstone project through thematic training, peer learning and expert mentoring
• Phase III: Present and pitch the project idea during the Japan-ASEAN Green Investment Summit in front of stakeholders in Japan

This call for applications is open to motivated government officials and private-sector professionals from ASEAN countries who are:

• Government officials from ministries or agencies related to finance, economy, energy, environment, planning, trade or sustainable development
• Private-sector leaders, managers, entrepreneurs or professionals working in finance, banking, fintech, energy, infrastructure, industry, sustainability, investment, technology, consulting, project development or related sectors
• Professionals engaged in sustainable finance, climate policy, green economy, carbon markets, energy transition, green technology, investment or public-private partnership development
• Interested in developing practical and bankable green economy project ideas
• Able to participate in online learning activities, webinars, peer exchange and capstone development
• Proficient in English.
• Computer-literate, with reliable access to the internet
• Committed to completing all programme requirements

Applicants with experience or strong interest in the following thematic areas are especially encouraged to apply:

• Energy transition
• Carbon markets and emission trading
• Sustainable banking and green fintech
• Green transformation policy

Interested professionals can apply online: Learn more and apply to the programme.

Application deadline: 25 June 2026 (11:59 p.m. JST [UTC+9])

For questions or technical difficulties, please contact:

Hiroshima Project Office, UNITAR Division for Prosperity

Email: drr-prosperity@unitar.org

Kindly note that we do not accept applications by email.