Deadline: 25 April 2016
The United Nations Climate Change Secretariat is accepting applications for the 2016 Momentum for Change. If your application is accepted, you will get an opportunity to be recognized and participate in the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Morocco in November.
Momentum for Change shines a light on the most innovative, scalable and replicable examples of what people around the world are doing to tackle climate change.
If you’re leading a results-driven project that is successfully addressing climate change, then you can apply for this opportunity!
If your project is selected as a winning activity, you will receive a wide range of benefits, including fully covered attendance to the 2016 UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech, Morocco; access to policy makers and potential funders during the conference; public recognition by the UN Climate Change secretariat; public relations support and media training; high-quality promotional videos and podcasts; a dedicated page about your project on our website; and graphic assets such as infographics and professional photography.
Three key areas. Applicants must choose one of the following three focus areas where their activity is making a difference.
WOMEN FOR RESULTS
Recognizing the critical leadership and participation of women in addressing climate change.
FINANCING FOR CLIMATE FRIENDLY INVESTMENT
Recognizing successful financial innovations and funding mechanisms that are unlocking climate finance and building capacity.
ICT SOLUTIONS
Recognizing ICT SOLUTIONS across all sectors in society that are reducing energy use, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience to the effects of climate change.
Organizations, communities, cities, businesses, governments and others that are taking concrete action on climate change can apply to have their projects recognized as a 2016 Lighthouse Activity.
For more information, visit Momentum for Change 2016.
