- Organiser: The Evidence for Climate Action (E4CA) Programme, a platform associated with the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS/DEval).
- Target Audience: Researchers, evaluators, policymakers, climate practitioners, universities, research institutes, government institutions, international organisations, think tanks, non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations, independent researchers, and development partners.
- Accepted Research: The research must already be completed and published.
- Examples of Accepted Publications: Peer-reviewed academic articles, published research reports, officially published evaluations, published analytical studies, and completed evidence-based reports.
- Number of Publications: Each submission must be based on one research publication, and the lessons and conclusions must be directly linked to its methodology and analytical framework.
- Topics: Adaptation and resilience, loss and damage, biodiversity and forests, climate finance, climate justice, cities, infrastructure and water, evaluation and evidence, agriculture and food security, green industry and transport, health and climate, Indigenous peoples and local communities, mitigation and carbon markets, oceans and coasts, clean energy, technology and data, youth and education, and the circular economy and zero waste.
- Language: English only. Submissions in other languages will not be accepted.
- Location: Sessions may be held virtually or in person in Türkiye as part of COP31 activities, depending on the selected submission.
- Duration: There is no specified programme duration for participants. Accepted presenters must submit their final presentation one week before their assigned session.
- Funding: No financial funding for participants is specified in the announcement.
- Fees: No application fee is specified.
- How to Apply: Complete the official application form and provide the research title, abstract, extended abstract, and preferred thematic track, then submit the application before the deadline.
- Evaluation Process: The process begins with an eligibility screening. Eligible proposals then undergo double-blind scientific review, after which selected research is organised into integrated thematic sessions.
- Evaluation Criteria: Scientific rigour, policy relevance, quality of evidence, contribution to climate action, methodological strength, clarity of presentation, publication status of the findings, and analytical coherence.
Publish Date
8/10/2026
Application Deadline
8/31/2026
Opportunity Type
Conferences
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 Evidence for Climate Action (E4CA) Programme is a global platform that aims to connect scientific evidence and credible research findings with international climate policymaking. The programme invites completed and published research addressing climate change, environmental sustainability, resilience, climate justice, and other related areas.
The programme focuses on translating evidence and research findings into practical lessons and recommendations that can help policymakers and practitioners make more effective climate-related decisions. Submissions will be assessed, and selected research may contribute to virtual and in-person sessions associated with COP31 in Türkiye.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must have a completed and published research study.
- The research must address climate change, environmental sustainability, resilience, climate justice, or one of the programme's thematic areas.
- Applicants may be independent researchers or representatives of universities, research institutions, government bodies, international organisations, civil society organisations, research centres, evaluation bodies, non-governmental organisations, or development partners.
- The research must be based on a documented methodology, evidence, data, and published findings.
- Each submission must be based on one research publication.
- The lessons and conclusions presented must be directly connected to the research methodology and analytical framework.
- Unpublished working papers are not accepted.
- Opinion-only articles are not accepted.
- Editorial articles are not accepted.
- Conceptual papers without published findings are not accepted.
- Proposals for research that has not yet been conducted are not accepted.
- Theoretical articles without published evidence are not accepted.
- Unconnected compilations of findings from multiple reports are not accepted.
- Research lacking a documented methodology or verifiable evidence is not accepted.
- The submission must be in English only.
- The announcement does not specify any age, nationality, or academic qualification requirement.
Opportunity Benefits
- An opportunity to showcase research through an international platform connected to global climate discussions.
- An opportunity to present research to policymakers, researchers, and climate practitioners.
- Contributing to international discussions on climate policy.
- Increasing the visibility and potential impact of published research.
- Networking with researchers, evaluators, practitioners, and policymakers from around the world.
- Opportunities to collaborate with international experts and participants.
- Contributing to evidence-based climate policymaking.
- The possibility of participating virtually or in person in Türkiye, depending on the arrangements for the selected session.
- Selected research may be included in thematic sessions bringing together complementary studies for comparison and discussion.
- The announcement does not state that salaries, financial grants, travel tickets, or free accommodation will be provided.