UNFCCC Technology Mechanism AI for Climate Action Award 2026 (Funded to Antalya, Türkiye) – Opportunity Desk
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Publish Date: 2026-06-20 11:40:00
Source Domain: opportunitydesk.org
Deadline: July 3, 2026
Applications are open for the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism AI for Climate Action Award 2026. Launched in 2024, the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism AI for Climate Action (AICA) Award celebrates the power of people and AI in the face of our planet’s greatest challenge.
This global competition elevates open-source, AI-driven solutions that tackle climate change head-on, supporting bold ideas in adaptation and mitigation and empowering them to reach new heights on the world stage. Last year, the Award attracted more than 600 submissions from 110 countries, with the winning solution on AI-powered smart agriculture from Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Benefits
Main Prize: Award Winner
- Present your solution at COP31: The Winner of the AICA Award 2026 will receive travel and accommodation for one person to take part in the UN Climate Change Conference COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, in November 2026, where they will have the opportunity to present their AI-powered climate solution to an international audience.
- Visibility and networking: The winning solution will gain visibility at the world’s key international climate conference. The Winner will have the opportunity to connect with climate technology stakeholders and present their solution to relevant audiences.
- Media exposure through UNFCCC channels: The Winner will receive media exposure through UNFCCC communication channels, helping to increase awareness of their solution and its contribution to climate action.
Benefits for Finalists
- Travel to the AICA Forum 2026: Finalists will receive travel to the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee AI for Climate Action Forum in October 2026. The venue will be confirmed at a later stage.
- Visibility on the AICA Award website: Finalists will be featured on the AICA Award website, giving their solutions visibility among audiences interested in AI, climate technology, and innovation for LDCs and SIDS.
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