The Global EbA Fund invites proposals that address systemic barriers to scaling ecosystem-based adaptation and strengthen the enabling environment for its uptake and investment. Projects can unlock private capital and blended finance for EbA, integrate EbA into security frameworks in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, or link biodiversity, land, climate and disaster risk reduction commitments into investable action. Grants are up to US$500,000 for projects of up to 24 months. Projects must be global, thematic or in ODA-eligible countries. NGOs, community and Indigenous organisations, universities, research institutes, private companies and intergovernmental organisations can apply, alone or in consortia. Projects must build on existing work and partner with local institutions, and governments cannot receive funding. Applications are open until 16 November 2026. Global EbA Fund
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Conservation International — International Blue Carbon Institute Fellowship
The International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) at Conservation International awards one fellow US$60,000 to support new or existing blue carbon work on mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses or kelp forests. Funds can cover supplementary research costs, lab travel, equipment, publication fees and field assistants. Fellows may also receive funding to attend the annual International Blue Carbon Scientific Working Group meetings, and join a network with training and lab exchange opportunities. Applications are welcome from all regions. The deadline is 23 November 2026. International Blue Carbon Institute Fellowship
CIRES — Visiting Fellows Program
The CIRES Visiting Fellows Program invites early-career postdocs and senior scientists on sabbatical to engage in interdisciplinary environmental research at the University of Colorado Boulder in collaboration with CIRES and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Postdoctoral fellowships run for up to two years with an annual salary of US$70 thousand in the first year plus a research budget of up to US$8 thousand, relocation stipend, and provided laptop. Eligible applicants must be within four years of completing their PhD, hold a doctorate in a CIRES-relevant field, and have a CIRES researcher sponsor. Applications are due 21 December 2026 CIRES Visiting Fellows Program
KU Leuven — PhD Scholarships for Students from the Global South
KU Leuven is the largest university in Flanders, Belgium. As one part of its cooperation to advance international development, KU Leuven offers PhD scholarships to candidates from developing countries. The university offers sandwich scholarships, which means that 50% of the research takes place at KU Leuven and 50% at the home institution of the scholar, as well as full-time research at KU Leuven. The scholarships are offered to proposals that deal with a development-relevant research topic, preferably linked to the Sustainable Development Goals. Online applications have to be completed before 04 February 2027. PhD Scholarships for Researchers
SEED — Workshop and Support for Eco-Enterprises
The SEED Replicator program offers incubation workshops to identify opportunities for enterprise creation and to guide aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners looking for partnerships to build an eco-inclusive business model. SEED Starter program guides participants from the early stages of ideation to the generation of a viable business plan. SEED Replicator targets entrepreneurs without a business idea as well as early-stage entrepreneurs who are trying to identify partnership opportunities and grow their impact. SEED Catalyser guides enterprises to refine their business models and optimize their impacts. SEED Accelerator develops the investment readiness and operational excellence of established eco-inclusive enterprises looking to scale up. Successful alumni can apply for a SEED Grant which pays for your immediate necessary activities, measures, or machinery required to establish the new enterprise. SEED programs are currently offered in the following countries: Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malawi, Morocco, South Africa, Thailand, Uganda, and Zambia. Click here for more information
Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement — Student Ambassador Program
The Tyler Prize recruits undergraduate and postgraduate students from anywhere in the world to serve as 2027 Student Ambassadors. Ambassadors promote the laureates’ work on social media and in their communities. Ambassadors receive skills training in storytelling, social media and event delivery. Applicants must be proficient in English and interested in themes such as climate, oceans, economics, policy, pollution, food and agriculture, water, health and equality. Applications close 30 October 2026. Tyler Prize Student Ambassador Program
UNDP — Ocean Innovation Challenge
The Ocean Innovation Challenge seeks for implementation-ready solutions to ocean and coastal problems from legally registered private sector organizations. Proposals must fall under at least one of three themes: marine pollution reduction (plastics, ghost fishing gear, wastewater), coastal and marine ecosystem restoration (coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass, wetlands), or sustainable blue economy (sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, eco-tourism, blue biotechnology, circular economy, ocean data). Applicants can be based anywhere, but the innovation must be implemented in at least one of Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam. Up to 10 winners will each receive up to US$100,000 through a deliverable-based contract, plus up to 17 months of incubation, technical mentoring, project management and reporting support. The deadline is 15 November 2026. Ocean Innovation Challenge
ARROW — Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development Youth Forum
The APFSD Youth Forum 2027 invites young people (aged 13–30) from across the Asia-Pacific region to take part, in person or online, in Bangkok on 18–20 February 2027. Centered on scaling up just transitions with young people at the forefront, the Forum will review SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 15 (Life on Land) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), with SDGs 3, 5 and 13 (Climate Action) as cross-cutting themes. Applications are open until 16 November 2026. APFSD Youth Forum
Royal Geographical Society — Grants with Deadlines in November 2026
The Royal Geographical Society funds geographical research, fieldwork and expeditions. Four awards close on 16 November 2026: the Ralph Brown Expedition Award (up to £15,000 for an expedition working in an aquatic environment such as coral reefs, rivers, lakes or shallow seas), the Thesiger-Oman International Fellowships (two awards of £15,000 for fieldwork in arid and semi-arid environments), the Walters Kundert Fellowship (£15,000 for post-PhD field research in Arctic or high mountain environments) and the Gilchrist Fieldwork Award (£15,000 for challenging overseas fieldwork by small teams). The Postgraduate Research Awards (up to £2,500 for PhD fieldwork and data collection) close on 23 November 2026. Grant deadlines
Yale University — Young Global Scholars Program
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) offers two-week academic summer programs for high school students from all around the world. The program offers four interdisciplinary sessions on campus at Yale (USA), including sessions on Innovations in Science & Technology and Solving Global Challenges. YYGS offers the opportunity for students to apply for need-based financial aid. Furthermore, YYGS will waive the application fee if it constitutes a significant financial burden for the student’s family. The application deadline is 15 October 2026. About Yale Young Global Scholars