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Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards 2026
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Publish Date 6/16/2026 Application Deadline 7/12/2026 Opportunity Type Competitions Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards is an international initiative organized by the Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) in collaboration with Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF). The awards aim to recognize and showcase innovative initiatives that address climate change while advancing gender equality and women's rights.

The competition targets organizations and community-based initiatives that implement practical and sustainable solutions for climate change mitigation or adaptation while ensuring the meaningful participation of women and marginalized groups in decision-making and implementation processes. The awards also provide an international platform to highlight successful projects, facilitate knowledge exchange, and strengthen opportunities for global collaboration.
Details
  • Organized by the Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) in partnership with Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF).
  • Supported by the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the European Union through the WomenPower2030 Program.
  • The 2026 edition marks the 11th anniversary of the awards.
  • Applications are free of charge.
  • Three winners will be selected, one in each of the following categories:
  • Technical Climate Solutions.
  • Non-Technical Climate Solutions.
  • Transformative Climate Initiatives.
  • The award ceremony will take place during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, in November 2026.
  • Results will be announced in October 2026.
  • Applications must be submitted through the official online application platform.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants must be civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, community-based initiatives, cooperatives, or social enterprises.
  • The project or initiative must have been implemented and operating for at least one year.
  • The project must demonstrate a clear impact in the field of climate action.
  • The initiative must integrate gender equality and women's empowerment into its objectives, activities, and outcomes.
  • The project must contribute to social and environmental justice.
  • Applications may come from women-led or mixed-gender organizations, provided that a clear gender-just approach is demonstrated.
  • National, regional, and local government entities are not eligible to apply.
  • The project must fit within one of the three award categories.
  • The initiative should have the potential for replication, scaling, or adaptation in other communities.
Opportunity Benefits
  • A cash prize of €5,000 for each winning project.
  • Travel costs covered for one representative from each winning project to attend COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.
  • Accommodation expenses related to attending the awards ceremony.
  • An opportunity to present the project to policymakers, experts, and international organizations working on climate issues.
  • Mentorship and guidance from experts within the Women and Gender Constituency network.
  • International recognition and increased global visibility for the winning project.
  • Networking and partnership-building opportunities with international organizations and institutions.
  • Promotion of the winning initiative through the organizers’ international media and communication channels.