Evidence for Climate Action (E4CA) has officially opened its call for proposals ahead of COP31.
If you’re an evaluator, researcher, or climate practitioner sitting on rigorous, published evidence, this is a direct route to putting that work in front of the people shaping global climate policy.
Got peer-reviewed, published research on climate or environmental action? Evidence for Climate Action (E4CA) wants to bring your work directly into COP31’s policy conversations.
Evidence for Climate Action Opens Its Call for COP31: Quick Overview
- Initiative: Evidence for Climate Action (E4CA)
- Tied To: COP31
- Formats: One virtual program, one in-person program in Antalya, Türkiye (in-person evidence pavilion at COP31 still to be confirmed)
- Application Deadline: August 31, 2026, 23:59 (UTC−12)
What Is E4CA Looking For?
E4CA is accepting submissions based on completed, published research, including:
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Evaluation reports
- Formally released studies
In other words, this call is for work that has already gone through a formal publication or release process — not early-stage or unpublished research.
How Does the Review Process Work?
Submissions go through a structured, multi-stage review:
- Initial eligibility screening to confirm submissions meet the basic criteria
- Double-blind peer review for substantive evaluation
Selection prioritizes:
- Scientific rigor
- Policy relevance
- Contribution to climate action
- Clarity of communication
What Happens to Accepted Submissions?
Based on accepted proposals, E4CA will assemble two programs:
- One virtual program
- One in-person program in Antalya, Türkiye (with the evidence pavilion at COP31 itself still to be confirmed)
Rather than presenting submissions in isolation, E4CA plans to pair thematically or methodologically complementary evidence together, creating substantive, comparative panels. Programs will also be designed with explicit attention to gender and geographic balance.
How to Apply
Interested researchers, evaluators, and climate practitioners should submit their proposal ahead of the deadline.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026, 23:59 (UTC−12)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- It’s specifically built for already-published, rigorous research — offering a direct pathway from academic or evaluative work into real policy conversations
- The double-blind peer review process adds a layer of credibility beyond a typical call for conference submissions
- Deliberate attention to gender and geographic balance signals a genuine effort to diversify whose evidence shapes global climate policy
- With both a virtual and in-person track, the call accommodates researchers regardless of their ability to travel to Türkiye
Final Thoughts
For researchers and practitioners with published, peer-reviewed evidence on climate and environmental action, E4CA’s call ahead of COP31 offers a genuinely substantive route to influencing global policy discussions — not just presenting alongside them.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026, 23:59 (UTC−12)
