Deadline: July 31

Eligibility: Global (18+)

Description:

Overview:

The AI for Climate Action Award aims to identify and promote impactful solutions that use the power of AI for effective adaptation and mitigation action in LDCs and SIDS.

What solutions are we looking for?

Anyone above the age of 18 years is welcome to submit an open-source AI-powered solution that contributes to climate change adaptation and/or mitigation action in least developed countries (LDCs) or small island developing States (SIDS). This could be a solution for low-emission and/or climate-resilient development in agriculture, energy, water, waste, transport, early warning systems, health or other areas. Submissions should demonstrate how AI is being used to address climate-related challenges in innovative, impactful, and context-specific ways.

Prizes

Winner

• Travel to the UN Climate Change Conference COP 30 in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025 to receive the AI for Climate Action Award 2025

• Visibility and networking opportunities at COP 30

• Media exposure via UNFCCC communciation channels

Finalists

• Visibility on the AI for Climate Action Award page

• Media exposure via UNFCCC communication channels

• Coaching for the live pitch session

Semifinalists

• Visibility on the AI for Climate Action Award page

• Media exposure via UNFCCC communication channels

• Coaching for the video production

Learn more: Apply here