Opportunities

EventChemicals and Waste Youth Platform (CWYP), with UNEP

The Chemicals and Waste Youth Platform, working with UNEP, is selecting young delegates to represent children and youth at the first international conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals in Geneva, preceded by the Global Youth Forum on Chemicals and Waste. Selected delegates from low- and middle-income countries can have travel, accommodation and visa costs covered; a partially funded track and a registration-only track are also open.

Open worldwideWasteFor NGOsvia Opportunity Desk

CompetitionSaudi Water Authority

An international competition from Saudi Arabia's national water authority for innovators, startups, NGOs, research institutes and utilities working on desalination, water reclamation, conservation, digital water management and wastewater solutions. Open worldwide with no entry fee, it rewards standout water innovations with cash prizes and support to pilot and scale them.

Open worldwideWaterFor entrepreneurs and NGOsvia Opportunity Desk

EventInternational Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

A global forum from the International Renewable Energy Agency for young people working on the energy transition, from entrepreneurs and researchers to civil society advocates. Selected participants join panels, workshops and peer exchange with renewable energy leaders and policymakers from around the world.

Open worldwideGreen energyFor entrepreneurs and NGOsvia Opportunity Desk

FundingUS Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Middle East Regional Cooperation Programme

Funding for joint applied research and innovation projects that tackle shared regional challenges and show a clear route to application, commercialisation and wider adoption. Every project must bring together an Israeli organisation and at least one organisation from an eligible Middle East or North African country or territory.

MENA regionGeneralFor entrepreneurs and NGOsvia Grants.gov

EventAlfanar

A two-day regional convening in Amman bringing together social entrepreneurs, NGOs, investors, philanthropists, policymakers and ecosystem builders from across the Arab world. Registration of interest is open now.

MENA regionGeneralFor entrepreneurs and NGOsvia Alfanar

ProgrammeGreen Earth Action Foundation

A six month programme for people leading environmental action in their own communities, run by a Geneva based non profit accredited to the UN Environment Programme. Ambassadors receive one to one mentoring and expert led training, and the local project they design is funded and delivered with the foundation's support.

Open worldwideClimate adaptationFor NGOsvia Opportunity Desk

OpportunityClimateLaunchpad

ClimateLaunchpad, a cleantech business ideas competition running in more than fifty countries, is looking for organisations to host its national programme where it has no lead yet. In this region only Egypt, Morocco and Turkiye are taken, which leaves most of the Arab world open. No money comes with the role, so read what it asks of you.

MENA regionGeneralFor entrepreneurs and NGOsRolling — no fixed datevia ClimateLaunchpad