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AI for Climate Action Award 2026
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Publish Date 6/28/2026 Application Deadline 7/3/2026 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 AI for Climate Action Award (AICA) 2026 is a global competition launched by the Technology Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The award aims to support, recognize, and promote open-source artificial intelligence solutions that address climate change challenges.

The competition focuses on innovative AI-powered projects that contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation. It targets individuals and teams developing practical solutions in areas such as sustainable agriculture, energy, water management, waste management, transportation, early warning systems, health, and other climate-related fields.

Participants are invited to submit their AI-based solutions and demonstrate how their projects can create positive climate impact, improve resilience, and support sustainable development. Selected finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their solutions to an international audience.
Details
  • Organizer: The UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
  • Duration: The program includes application submission, evaluation, finalist selection, and final presentation stages.
  • Location: Online application through the official competition platform.
  • Funding: No application fee is mentioned.

Application Process:

  • Create an account on the competition platform.
  • Submit a description of the AI-based climate solution.
  • Explain how artificial intelligence is used to address a climate-related challenge.
  • Provide the required project information and supporting materials.

Eligible solution areas include:

  • Low-emission and climate-resilient agriculture.
  • Renewable and sustainable energy.
  • Water management.
  • Waste management.
  • Transportation.
  • Early warning systems.
  • Health-related climate solutions.
  • Other climate-related sectors.
  • Submitted solutions must be open-source and powered by artificial intelligence.
  • The competition is supported by international climate technology organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Open to individuals and teams.
  • Applicants must develop an AI-based solution addressing climate change challenges.
  • The submitted solution must be open-source.
  • Projects must contribute to climate change adaptation or mitigation.
  • Applicants must demonstrate the impact, scalability, and practical application potential of their solutions.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • No specific nationality requirement; the competition is open globally.
  • English proficiency may be required for application materials and communication.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Global recognition for innovative AI-based climate solutions.
  • Opportunity to showcase projects to international climate and technology communities.
  • Access to networking opportunities with experts, organizations, and innovators in climate technology.
  • Increased visibility for winning and selected projects.
  • Opportunity to present solutions to an international judging panel.
  • Potential opportunities for partnerships and collaboration to scale climate solutions.
  • Contribution to global efforts addressing climate change through artificial intelligence.