COP31 Evidence for Climate Action Call for Proposals
E4CA is inviting published evidence for a COP31 programme that will connect rigorous climate research and evaluation with global policy dialogue.
- Host
- Evidence for Climate Action (E4CA) / German Institute for Development Evaluation (DEval)
- Session proposals close 31 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC-12
- Session proposals close 31 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC-12: Aug 31, 2026
- Support
- Selected authors join virtual or in-person COP31 Evidence for Climate Action sessions; no cash award is stated
- Location
- See official call page
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- Global / Turkiye / Online
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme accepts evidence across adaptation, biodiversity, finance, climate justice, cities, food systems, health, Indigenous communities, mitigation, oceans, energy, technology, youth and circular economy.
Who can apply
Each submission must centre on a single completed publication with documented data, methods and findings. Conceptual pieces, opinion articles and unpublished working papers are ineligible; submissions are accepted in English.
What it supports
- Published climate and environmental research and evaluation.
- Policy-relevant findings organised across seventeen thematic tracks.
- Comparative virtual and in-person sessions connected to COP31 in Turkiye.
Fees, funding, or support
- Accepted contributors may participate virtually or in person.
- The official call does not promise travel funding or a cash award.
Session proposals close 31 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC-12
Session proposals close 31 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC-12: Aug 31, 2026
How to apply
Submit the publication title, abstract, extended abstract and preferred tracks through the official submission form by 31 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
Evidence for Climate Action seeks rigorous, policy-relevant work that can strengthen climate decision-making at COP31. Submissions undergo eligibility screening and double-blind peer review, with the programme designed to reflect diverse regions, institutions and perspectives.
Eligibility
Each submission must centre on a single completed publication with documented data, methods and findings. Conceptual pieces, opinion articles and unpublished working papers are ineligible; submissions are accepted in English.
Fees, funding or participation support
Accepted contributors may participate virtually or in person.
The official call does not promise travel funding or a cash award.
Themes and supported activities
Published climate and environmental research and evaluation.
Policy-relevant findings organised across seventeen thematic tracks.
Comparative virtual and in-person sessions connected to COP31 in Turkiye.
Deadline and timeline
Session proposals close 31 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC-12: Session proposals close 31 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC-12: Aug 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit the publication title, abstract, extended abstract and preferred tracks through the official submission form by 31 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.