Evidence for Climate Action (E4CA) is inviting researchers, evaluators, and climate practitioners to submit proposals for session participation at COP31 @COP31

Evidence for Climate Action Opportunity Summary

Job Title: Call for Proposals – Evidence for Climate Action (E4CA) at COP31
Job Location: International (Virtual and in Türkiye)
Closing Date: August 31, 2026, 23:59 UTC−12
Contract: N/A

Overview

Evidence for Climate Action (E4CA) is now accepting proposals ahead of COP31 Türkiye.

This initiative invites researchers, evaluators, and climate practitioners with rigorous, published evidence on climate or environmental action to share their work on a global policy stage.

The program aims to inform international climate dialogue through evidence-based sessions at COP31.

About the Call for Proposals

Evidence for Climate Action (E4CA) is a platform dedicated to showcasing high-quality, published research related to climate and environmental action.

Submissions should be grounded in completed, peer-reviewed research, reports, or evaluations that contribute to policy-relevant climate solutions across various thematic areas.

Submission Details

• Deadline: August 31, 2026, 23:59 (UTC−12)
• Language: English
• Application Process: Complete the submission form with title, abstract, extended abstract, and thematic preferences.
• How to Submit: Submit your proposal here

Thematic Areas for Submission

E4CA welcomes evidence in the following thematic tracks:

• Adaptation, Resilience & Loss and Damage
• Biodiversity, Forests & Rio Synergies
• Climate Finance, Institutions & Implementation

• Climate Justice, Equity & Poverty
• Climate-Resilient Cities, Infrastructure & Water
• Evaluation, Evidence & Climate Action

• Food Systems, Agriculture & Food Security
• Green Industrialization, Transport & Economic Transformation
• Health Systems & Climate
• Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities
• Mitigation, NDCs & Carbon Markets

• Oceans, Seas & Coastal Systems
• Powering Climate Action, Electrification & Clean Energy Transition
• Technology, Data & Geospatial Evidence
• Youth & Education
• Zero Waste & Circular Economy

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be based on documented data, methods, and findings
• No conceptual pieces, opinion articles, or unpublished work
• Single publication with lessons explicitly linked to its analytical framework
• Focus on scientific rigor, policy relevance, clarity, and contribution to climate action

Review and Selection Process

Submissions will undergo eligibility screening and double-blind peer review.

Selected authors will be invited to participate in virtual or in-person sessions in Türkiye, with a focus on geographic and gender balance.

Presentations are due one week prior to the event.

Benefits and Opportunities

Participate in a high-impact program designed to foster global dialogue, showcase evidence-based climate solutions, and build connections across regions and disciplines.

Selected authors will have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse and influential climate policy platform.

Contact and Further Information

For questions, contact us at e4ca[at]deval.org

Stay informed and submit your proposal by the deadline to contribute to shaping international climate action at COP31.