Applications are currently being accepted for the COP31 Evidence for Climate Action (E4CA) Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About COP31 Evidence for Climate Action Program
The COP31 Evidence for Climate Action Program is a global call for high-quality, published research that can inform international climate policy and decision-making.The program aims to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and policymaking by showcasing research that offers practical insights, measurable outcomes, and evidence-based recommendations. Selected submissions will contribute to discussions on climate mitigation, adaptation, resilience, environmental sustainability, and global development.Unlike traditional research funding opportunities, this program focuses on sharing completed and published evidence rather than supporting new research projects.
Benefits of COP31 Evidence for Climate Action Program
- Global Visibility: Present your research at COP31, one of the most influential climate conferences worldwide.
- Policy Impact: Your evidence can directly inform climate policy, programs, and international decision-making.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with researchers, policymakers, and practitioners across diverse climate-related fields.
- Diverse Tracks: Opportunity to showcase work in areas ranging from clean energy and food systems to climate justice and health.
- Balanced Representation: The program emphasizes geographic, gender, and thematic diversity, ensuring inclusive participation.
- Professional Recognition: Accepted submissions undergo peer review, adding credibility and recognition to your work.
- Flexible Participation: Presentations can be delivered virtually or in-person in Türkiye, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- Contribution to Action: Share lessons learned and evidence that can accelerate climate solutions globally.
COP31 Evidence for Climate Action Program Requirements
The opportunity is open to professionals working in climate and environmental research.
Eligible applicants include:
- Researchers
- Evaluators
- Climate practitioners
- Environmental specialists
- Policy researchers
- Academic institutions
- Research organizations
- Evaluation professionals
Applicants must submit work that has already been formally published.
Application Date and Process
- All submissions go through a structured review process, including an initial eligibility screening followed by double-blind peer review.
- E4CA will assemble virtual and in-person programs, pairing authors whose evidence is thematically or methodologically complementary to create substantive, comparative sessions.
- Authors of accepted submissions will be notified and asked to confirm participation, either virtual or in-person in Türkiye. Panels will also be composed with attention to geographic and gender balance.
- Final presentations are due one week before the relevant event.
Application Deadline
31 August, 2026
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