Environmental crime — from illegal wildlife trade to unsustainable exploitation — continues to devastate ecosystems and communities worldwide. Yet effective interventions require stronger evidence and deeper understanding of the challenges at hand. This funding call supports projects that generate critical data and insights to design smarter, more impactful solutions. Proposals may focus on reducing demand […]
Environment
Community Voices for Sustainable Cities
Cities thrive when communities are at the heart of change. This consultancy opportunity invites organizations to design and deliver inclusive engagement processes that ensure merchants, vendors, and residents are meaningfully involved in shaping a sustainable mobility pilot. The work will focus on participatory workshops, dialogue circles, and transparent communication strategies that amplify local voices and […]
Sharing Success in Food Systems Transformation
From hunger and malnutrition to climate pressures and fragile livelihoods, food systems everywhere are under strain. Yet across the world, communities, governments, and organizations are pioneering solutions that deliver healthier diets, stronger resilience, and more sustainable production. This initiative is gathering those stories to inspire change and accelerate progress. Contributors are invited to share achievements, […]
Accelerating Ecosystem-Based Adaptation
Around the world, communities face mounting climate risks — from floods and droughts to biodiversity loss and fragile livelihoods. Ecosystem‑based adaptation (EbA) offers powerful solutions, but systemic barriers often prevent these approaches from scaling. This opportunity is designed to catalyze innovative initiatives that strengthen institutions, generate evidence, foster learning networks, and build investment readiness for […]
Funding for Systemic Changemakers
This unique incubation journey is designed for edge‑walkers — visionaries whose initiatives go beyond surface fixes to challenge root causes of environmental and societal crises. The program seeks bold ideas that question commodification, anthropocentrism, and coloniality, while deepening connections with the more‑than‑human world through regenerative and imaginative approaches. Selected participants will receive direct funding alongside […]
Unlocking Capital for Climate Solutions
The world urgently needs new ways to finance climate action. From clean energy and sustainable agriculture to resilient cities and opportunities for youth and women, innovative financial structures can unlock billions in private capital to accelerate mitigation and adaptation. This global call is seeking bold investment mechanisms — from funds and guarantees to results‑based financing […]
Strengthening Global Impact Communities
Around the world, organizations are working to maximize positive impact — but strong infrastructure is essential to connect talent, capital, and knowledge. This opportunity supports initiatives that grow global communities of impact, recruit and empower changemakers, and advance research and advocacy that prioritize the world’s most pressing challenges. Projects may focus on expanding exposure to […]
Protecting France’s Marine Ecosystems
Our oceans are under immense pressure — from pollution at the source to biodiversity loss and the impacts of climate change. Fragile marine ecosystems need urgent action, and this opportunity is designed to support applied research projects that deliver real solutions to safeguard life below water. Selected initiatives may focus on tackling marine pollution, restoring […]
Empowering Informal Waste Workers in Monrovia
Informal waste workers are the backbone of Monrovia’s waste system, yet they often lack recognition and safe working conditions. This consultancy opportunity, led by C40 Cities in partnership with Monrovia City Corporation, seeks to integrate these workers into the city’s official waste management strategy, improving both livelihoods and environmental outcomes. The consultant will design low‑literacy‑friendly […]
Research Funding for Black Carbon Reduction
Black carbon — a dangerous pollutant from incomplete combustion — accelerates glacier melt, worsens air quality, and harms marginalized populations in cryosphere regions. This funding call supports real‑world research studies that evaluate reductions in black carbon emissions through cleaner technologies and interventions in space heating and industry. Priority will be given to projects advancing zero‑emission […]
