Dear All,   I hope you are doing well. We are pleased to share several exciting opportunities in the climate space that may be of interest to members of our Community of Practice. Please note that the purpose of this communication is solely to inform you of available opportunities and does not come with any funding commitment from us or any guarantee of participation. 8th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security (Agri Vision-2026) The 8th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security (Agri Vision- 2026) is being organised by the Society for Agricultural Research and Management (SARM). The Sessions of Agri Vision will discuss the sustainable agricultural practices designed to protect the environment, eliminate & reduce greenhouse effects, enhance soil quality and fertility to protect crops, and preserve the Earth’s natural resources for future generations and to satisfy future Food security and Nutrition demands.   Location: Odisha, India Conference Dates: January 28-30, 2026 Abstract Submission Deadline: December 25, 2025 Read more and register to attend Weekly Bulletin Issue 44: 7 - 13 December 2025 https://agrivision.in/ International Conference on “Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Development: Innovations and Solutions” The International Conference on “Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Development: Innovations and Solutions” is organized to collect global knowledge on innovations and ideas to reduce Global Warming and develop climate-resilient Agriculture technologies while exploring important genes to address climate change. It aims to foster collaboration and accelerate innovation across all key domains of agriculture, including climate-resilient crop breeding, biotechnology, genetic resource management, agroforestry, soil health, water conservation, precision farming, livestock, and post-harvest technologies.   Location: Varanasi, India Conference Dates: February 5-7, 2026 Abstract Submission Deadline: December 23, 2025 Read more and register to attend International Conference on Sustainable Development Towards A Greener Future (ICSDGF-2026) The International Conference on Sustainable Development towards a Greener Future will provide insights into the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on how emerging technologies can contribute to achieving these goals. This includes addressing global challenges such as poverty, hunger, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work, and climate action.   Location: Raipur, India Conference Dates: March 31 - April 1, 2026 Abstract Submission Deadline: December 30 2025 Read more and register to attend https://iccra2026.eventsdashboard.in/ https://kalingaplus.kalingauniversity.ac.in/international-conference-on-sustainable-development-towards-a-greener-future-icsdgf-2026/ Green Events & Innovations Conference 2026 The 18th edition of the Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI18 is the foremost conference for event sustainability – it sees the brightest minds gather to tackle the most poignant and pressing topics relating to event sustainability, climate change, and social action. A partnership between green event pioneers A Greener Future (AGF) and the world’s leading platform for the live music and entertainment sector, the International Live Music Conference (ILMC), GEI18 is sponsored by the world’s first green energy company Ecotricity, AEG and The O2.   Location: London, England Conference Dates: February 24, 2026 Read more and register to attend Swedish Climate Symposium 2026 The Swedish Climate Symposium 2026 will serve as a vibrant platform for showcasing cutting-edge research and innovative solutions, sharing knowledge and best practices and fostering collaboration towards a climate-resilient society. It will bring together researchers, decision-makers, practitioners, and other relevant stakeholders to exchange research findings, innovative policy developments and solutions, and practical implementation experiences. The main theme of the symposium is Climate Research: Science, Society, Actions.   Location: Lund, Sweden Conference Dates: May 20-22, 2026 Read more and register to attend https://www.citizenticket.com/events/a-greener-future-agf/green-events-and-innovations-conference-gei18/ https://www.citizenticket.com/events/a-greener-future-agf/green-events-and-innovations-conference-gei18/ Call for Proposal: Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative – COMDEKS Phase 4 The UNDP COMDEKS-SGP announces the 2025 "call for proposals" to award small grants of up to US$30,000 under the COMDEKS 4 Program to non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations and community groups. The purpose of the grant is to further expand and ensure the sustainability of sound biodiversity management, governance, and sustainable livelihood activities with local communities in the Afadzato South socio-ecological production landscape in the Volta Region.   Application Deadline: December 15 2025 Award value: Small grants of up to US$30,000 Read more and apply Forest Governance Story Grants 2025 To help bring global attention to issues related to climate change and biodiversity loss, as well as poverty and inequality, EJN is launching its new Forest Governance Media Initiative (FGMI) with a story grant call for journalists who wish to report on forest governance topics locally in Cameroon, Liberia, Ghana, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as journalists in the UK, EU member states, China, India and Japan who wish to report on international forest governance processes.    Application Deadline: January 6, 2026 Award value: 1,500 GBP each Read more and apply https://gulbenkian.pt/en/news/nominations-open-for-gulbenkian-prize-for-humanity-2026/ https://earthjournalism.net/opportunities/forest-governance-story-grants-2025 Call 1 for Applications: FAO Matching Grants Scheme for Agribusinesses in Afghanistan The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is pleased to announce the opening of the first call for applications for Window 1 of the Matching Grant Scheme under the Emergency Food Security Project (EFSP), funded by the World Bank. The grant supports a wide range of value-chain and quality-enhancing investments, including Climate-smart technologies (solar dryers, efficient irrigation).   Application Deadline: December 21, 2025 Award value: Between $5, 000 - $30, 000 Read more and apply MIT Climate & Energy Prize The MIT Climate & Energy Prize competition seeks to move the world closer to net zero carbon emissions by empowering ambitious entrepreneurs to solve the world’s most difficult climate-related challenges. This Competition is open to applicants from all over the world who are working on climatetech related startups tackling the net zero challenge.   Application Deadline: 11 January 2026 Award value: $100,000+ in prize money and have access to mentoring and other resources Read more and apply Funding Fairer Futures – Calls for Proposals https://www.acbar.org/site-rfq/31525 https://cep.mit.edu/competition Funding Fairer Futures is a new initiative dedicated to strengthening the climate movement and transforming it into one that is truly inclusive, enabling everyone, including those in marginalized communities, to participate in and shape climate action actively. The Youth Climate Changemakers Fund – Europe’s largest fund for youth organizations and informal groups – provides financial support and training to build an inclusive climate movement. There is funding available to support both established youth organizations and informal groups located in the 27 EU member states.    Application Deadline: Not specified Award value: Between €1,000 and €38,000 Read more and apply CLIFF-GRADS FELLOWSHIP: Capability Building through Research Stays for Low Emission Agriculture   The Climate, Food and Farming, Global Research Alliance Development Scholarships Program (CLIFF-GRADS) is a joint initiative of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA), CGIAR Climate Action Science Program, and the Global Methane Hub (GMH). Applications from PhD students from developing countries for short-term (4-6 months) scientific training and research on the measurement, modelling quantification and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, or carbon storage in agricultural systems relevant to developing countries (this may be in the context of enhancing food security) are invited.   Application Deadline: January 11, 2026 Read more and submit your applications https://gceurope.org/fundingfairerfutures/ https://globalresearchalliance.org/library/cliff_grads-fellowship/ Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education Are you passionate about climate education and transforming the way the world responds to the climate crisis? UNICEF is selecting up to 12 young climate leaders (ages 10–30) who are strengthening climate education in their schools, communities, and countries in both formal and informal settings. As a Leading Minds Climate Education Fellow, you will join a global cohort elevating youth-led initiatives, conducting research and foresight, shaping policy and helping design strategic convenings. Selected initiatives are eligible to receive grant support of up to $20,000.    Application Deadline: December 31, 2025 Read more and submit your application EDF Climate Corps Fellow- Summer 2026 Are you a graduate student ready to make a real difference in the fight against climate change? The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is looking for graduate students from a wide range of backgrounds who are motivated to join the climate workforce. EDF Climate Corps fellows work with companies, public institutions, and non-profits to identity opportunities to reduce emissions and drive sustainable change across their operations and supply chains.    Application Deadline: December 22, 2025 Read more and apply Research Fellow in AI, Climate, and Society at Hughes Hall https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/leading-minds-fellowship-climate-education https://business.edf.org/climate-corps/fellows/us/ Hughes Hall and the University of Cambridge’s Leverhulme Center for the Future of Intelligence seek to appoint a research fellow to pursue an independent program of research on the economic, societal or climate-related implications of new AI data centers worldwide. This is an eighteen-month position, with an ideal start date in March or April 2026, and is funded by a generous donation from a member of the Hughes Hall community.   Application Deadline: January 12, 2026 Read more and submit your applications   If you have relevant opportunities to share with the Community of Practice, please send them to Gina Edward-Uwadiale at G.edward-uwadiale@cgiar.org for inclusion in future communications. https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/vacancies/ mailto:G.edward-uwadiale@cgiar.org