Grant opportunity

NextGen Climate Conference Dar 2026 Call for Abstracts

A Dar es Salaam conference and youth hackathon on youth-led climate action, resilience, digital technologies and participatory research.

ConferenceClimateYouthAfricaTanzania
Funder
Youth Lab, University of Dar es Salaam, Ardhi University and University of Copenhagen
Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026
Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026: Sep 2, 2026
Award
Conference presentation, proceedings and possible journal-development opportunity; no cash award stated
Applicant
Researchers, PhD and postdoctoral scholars, academic experts, youth organisations, community leaders and young innovators submitting papers, posters, exhibitions or climate-hackathon ideas.
Discipline
Climate Change, Youth and Sustainable Development
Region
Tanzania / Africa
Posted
Aug 26, 2026

Call summary

Overview

The 25 September conference is the flagship dissemination event of the Y-ENGAGE project and connects researchers, policymakers, youth and development partners.

Who can apply

Submissions include 300-word English research abstracts, poster proposals, interactive exhibition concepts or hackathon applications aligned with the published themes.

What it supports

  • Youth-led climate solutions
  • Climate resilience and governance
  • Digital climate action
  • Participatory research

Funding and duration

  • Accepted work appears in the conference proceedings
  • Selected authors may be invited to develop journal manuscripts

Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026

Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026: Sep 2, 2026

How to apply

Email the abstract or proposal to the address stated on the official call page before 2 September.

Call details

Source-based overview

The one-day in-person event takes place on 25 September 2026 at Protea Hotel in Dar es Salaam and includes academic presentations, exhibitions and a youth climate hackathon.

Eligibility

Submissions include 300-word English research abstracts, poster proposals, interactive exhibition concepts or hackathon applications aligned with the published themes.

Funding and benefits

Accepted work appears in the conference proceedings

Selected authors may be invited to develop journal manuscripts

Themes and supported activities

Youth-led climate solutions

Climate resilience and governance

Digital climate action

Participatory research

Deadline and timeline

Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026: Abstract and hackathon submissions close 2 September 2026: Sep 2, 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

Email the abstract or proposal to the address stated on the official call page before 2 September.

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.