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Help shape the future of peer review
The BF supports PCI Sustainability, a free, transparent and non-commercial peer-review platform for sustainability research. Join the seminar on 15 October. Scan the QR code to register
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The BF supports PCI Sustainability, a free, transparent and non-commercial peer-review platform for sustainability research. Join the seminar on 15 October. Scan the QR code to register
@cnrsecologie.bsky.social IAI @ird-fr.bsky.social @futureearth.bsky.social
October 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Help shape the future of peer review
The BF supports PCI Sustainability, a free, transparent and non-commercial peer-review platform for sustainability research. Join the seminar on 15 October. Scan the QR code to register
@cnrsecologie.bsky.social IAI @ird-fr.bsky.social @futureearth.bsky.social
The BF supports PCI Sustainability, a free, transparent and non-commercial peer-review platform for sustainability research. Join the seminar on 15 October. Scan the QR code to register
@cnrsecologie.bsky.social IAI @ird-fr.bsky.social @futureearth.bsky.social
Meet the ALP Fellows 2026 — Pair 6 of 13
Intergenerational Sustainability Communication focuses on bridging science and society through intergenerational dialogue, public trust, and inclusive approaches to low-carbon technologies.
Meet all pairs at: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...
Intergenerational Sustainability Communication focuses on bridging science and society through intergenerational dialogue, public trust, and inclusive approaches to low-carbon technologies.
Meet all pairs at: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...
October 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Meet the ALP Fellows 2026 — Pair 6 of 13
Intergenerational Sustainability Communication focuses on bridging science and society through intergenerational dialogue, public trust, and inclusive approaches to low-carbon technologies.
Meet all pairs at: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...
Intergenerational Sustainability Communication focuses on bridging science and society through intergenerational dialogue, public trust, and inclusive approaches to low-carbon technologies.
Meet all pairs at: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...
From Arctic 3 to Polar
Following scoping discussions with local communities and scientists, the upcoming Arctic 3 CRA is expanding to include Antarctica and is now the Polar CRA. NSERC joins RCN as co-lead, supporting the next steps for the CRA.
Learn more: belmontforum.org/archives/-fu...
Following scoping discussions with local communities and scientists, the upcoming Arctic 3 CRA is expanding to include Antarctica and is now the Polar CRA. NSERC joins RCN as co-lead, supporting the next steps for the CRA.
Learn more: belmontforum.org/archives/-fu...
October 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
From Arctic 3 to Polar
Following scoping discussions with local communities and scientists, the upcoming Arctic 3 CRA is expanding to include Antarctica and is now the Polar CRA. NSERC joins RCN as co-lead, supporting the next steps for the CRA.
Learn more: belmontforum.org/archives/-fu...
Following scoping discussions with local communities and scientists, the upcoming Arctic 3 CRA is expanding to include Antarctica and is now the Polar CRA. NSERC joins RCN as co-lead, supporting the next steps for the CRA.
Learn more: belmontforum.org/archives/-fu...
Welcome to the Belmont Forum, WAITRO!
We welcome WAITRO as our new Associate, following approval at the BF Plenary in Bangkok. WAITRO brings global expertise in research, innovation, and technology transfer to strengthen international collaboration for sustainable development.
We welcome WAITRO as our new Associate, following approval at the BF Plenary in Bangkok. WAITRO brings global expertise in research, innovation, and technology transfer to strengthen international collaboration for sustainable development.
September 30, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Welcome to the Belmont Forum, WAITRO!
We welcome WAITRO as our new Associate, following approval at the BF Plenary in Bangkok. WAITRO brings global expertise in research, innovation, and technology transfer to strengthen international collaboration for sustainable development.
We welcome WAITRO as our new Associate, following approval at the BF Plenary in Bangkok. WAITRO brings global expertise in research, innovation, and technology transfer to strengthen international collaboration for sustainable development.
ICWE-SD Congo: an ARC 2024 Project
The project brings together interdisciplinary climate, hydrological, agricultural, health and policy research to better understand climate-driven dynamics and develop context-specific, scalable solutions for the Congo Basin.
Find out more: belmontforum.org/news
The project brings together interdisciplinary climate, hydrological, agricultural, health and policy research to better understand climate-driven dynamics and develop context-specific, scalable solutions for the Congo Basin.
Find out more: belmontforum.org/news
September 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
ICWE-SD Congo: an ARC 2024 Project
The project brings together interdisciplinary climate, hydrological, agricultural, health and policy research to better understand climate-driven dynamics and develop context-specific, scalable solutions for the Congo Basin.
Find out more: belmontforum.org/news
The project brings together interdisciplinary climate, hydrological, agricultural, health and policy research to better understand climate-driven dynamics and develop context-specific, scalable solutions for the Congo Basin.
Find out more: belmontforum.org/news
Belmont Forum 2025 Annual Report is out!
Highlights:
• Ocean 2 & Resilience CRAs
• Advancing Leadership Program
• Belmont Forum Foundation
• New partnerships & global engagement
Discover the report: belmontforum.org/archives/new...
Highlights:
• Ocean 2 & Resilience CRAs
• Advancing Leadership Program
• Belmont Forum Foundation
• New partnerships & global engagement
Discover the report: belmontforum.org/archives/new...
September 21, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Belmont Forum 2025 Annual Report is out!
Highlights:
• Ocean 2 & Resilience CRAs
• Advancing Leadership Program
• Belmont Forum Foundation
• New partnerships & global engagement
Discover the report: belmontforum.org/archives/new...
Highlights:
• Ocean 2 & Resilience CRAs
• Advancing Leadership Program
• Belmont Forum Foundation
• New partnerships & global engagement
Discover the report: belmontforum.org/archives/new...
A Belmont Forum discussion paper, developed in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), explores the mechanisms, challenges and opportunities for strengthening South-South collaboration in research funding.
Read: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
Read: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
September 19, 2026 at 4:29 PM
A Belmont Forum discussion paper, developed in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), explores the mechanisms, challenges and opportunities for strengthening South-South collaboration in research funding.
Read: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
Read: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
Join our webinar!
A dialogue on Indigenous knowledge, epistemic justice, consent & equitable funding.
🇪🇸 ¡Acompáñanos!
Un diálogo sobre los conocimientos indígenas, la justicia epistémica, el consentimiento y la financiación equitativa.
More info sl1nk.com/gfvbibi
A dialogue on Indigenous knowledge, epistemic justice, consent & equitable funding.
🇪🇸 ¡Acompáñanos!
Un diálogo sobre los conocimientos indígenas, la justicia epistémica, el consentimiento y la financiación equitativa.
More info sl1nk.com/gfvbibi
September 18, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Join our webinar!
A dialogue on Indigenous knowledge, epistemic justice, consent & equitable funding.
🇪🇸 ¡Acompáñanos!
Un diálogo sobre los conocimientos indígenas, la justicia epistémica, el consentimiento y la financiación equitativa.
More info sl1nk.com/gfvbibi
A dialogue on Indigenous knowledge, epistemic justice, consent & equitable funding.
🇪🇸 ¡Acompáñanos!
Un diálogo sobre los conocimientos indígenas, la justicia epistémica, el consentimiento y la financiación equitativa.
More info sl1nk.com/gfvbibi
Arctic 3: shaping the next CRA
At SCAR 2026 in Oslo, the Belmont Forum joined the Polar Funders Dialogue for a scoping activity for Arctic 3. Bringing together 50+ polar research and funding experts to shape priorities for resilient polar regions.
Stay tuned for the next steps!
At SCAR 2026 in Oslo, the Belmont Forum joined the Polar Funders Dialogue for a scoping activity for Arctic 3. Bringing together 50+ polar research and funding experts to shape priorities for resilient polar regions.
Stay tuned for the next steps!
September 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Arctic 3: shaping the next CRA
At SCAR 2026 in Oslo, the Belmont Forum joined the Polar Funders Dialogue for a scoping activity for Arctic 3. Bringing together 50+ polar research and funding experts to shape priorities for resilient polar regions.
Stay tuned for the next steps!
At SCAR 2026 in Oslo, the Belmont Forum joined the Polar Funders Dialogue for a scoping activity for Arctic 3. Bringing together 50+ polar research and funding experts to shape priorities for resilient polar regions.
Stay tuned for the next steps!
Shape the future of Biodiversity 3!
Join the Belmont Forum’s Biodiversity 3 Scoping Workshop at CBC2026 in Leipzig.
📅 24 September | 🕚 11:00 CEST - Hall 2
Help shape priorities for the upcoming call on transdisciplinary biodiversity monitoring.
🔗 cbc-conference.org/
Join the Belmont Forum’s Biodiversity 3 Scoping Workshop at CBC2026 in Leipzig.
📅 24 September | 🕚 11:00 CEST - Hall 2
Help shape priorities for the upcoming call on transdisciplinary biodiversity monitoring.
🔗 cbc-conference.org/
September 11, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Shape the future of Biodiversity 3!
Join the Belmont Forum’s Biodiversity 3 Scoping Workshop at CBC2026 in Leipzig.
📅 24 September | 🕚 11:00 CEST - Hall 2
Help shape priorities for the upcoming call on transdisciplinary biodiversity monitoring.
🔗 cbc-conference.org/
Join the Belmont Forum’s Biodiversity 3 Scoping Workshop at CBC2026 in Leipzig.
📅 24 September | 🕚 11:00 CEST - Hall 2
Help shape priorities for the upcoming call on transdisciplinary biodiversity monitoring.
🔗 cbc-conference.org/
FAST Forum at New York Climate Week
The FAST Forum brings together public, philanthropic and private funders to explore how greater alignment can accelerate sustainability solutions.
Invite-only for funders. For more information: [email protected]
The FAST Forum brings together public, philanthropic and private funders to explore how greater alignment can accelerate sustainability solutions.
Invite-only for funders. For more information: [email protected]
September 8, 2026 at 7:11 PM
FAST Forum at New York Climate Week
The FAST Forum brings together public, philanthropic and private funders to explore how greater alignment can accelerate sustainability solutions.
Invite-only for funders. For more information: [email protected]
The FAST Forum brings together public, philanthropic and private funders to explore how greater alignment can accelerate sustainability solutions.
Invite-only for funders. For more information: [email protected]
Introducing COPE: a #CEH2 Project
COPE develops Early Warning and Decision-Support Systems for heat and air pollution risks in India, combining climate, health, hospital, and community data.
India | Norway | USA | UK | Australia | Netherlands
Learn more belmontforum.org/
COPE develops Early Warning and Decision-Support Systems for heat and air pollution risks in India, combining climate, health, hospital, and community data.
India | Norway | USA | UK | Australia | Netherlands
Learn more belmontforum.org/
September 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Introducing COPE: a #CEH2 Project
COPE develops Early Warning and Decision-Support Systems for heat and air pollution risks in India, combining climate, health, hospital, and community data.
India | Norway | USA | UK | Australia | Netherlands
Learn more belmontforum.org/
COPE develops Early Warning and Decision-Support Systems for heat and air pollution risks in India, combining climate, health, hospital, and community data.
India | Norway | USA | UK | Australia | Netherlands
Learn more belmontforum.org/
🌍 Meet the ALP Fellows 2026 — Pair 5 of 13
🔬 Frontier Evidence for Sustainability is advancing co-produced approaches that strengthen research governance, evidence-informed policy, accountability, and the public value of research.
➡️ Meet all 13 pairs at: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...
🔬 Frontier Evidence for Sustainability is advancing co-produced approaches that strengthen research governance, evidence-informed policy, accountability, and the public value of research.
➡️ Meet all 13 pairs at: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...
September 2, 2026 at 9:49 PM
🌍 Meet the ALP Fellows 2026 — Pair 5 of 13
🔬 Frontier Evidence for Sustainability is advancing co-produced approaches that strengthen research governance, evidence-informed policy, accountability, and the public value of research.
➡️ Meet all 13 pairs at: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...
🔬 Frontier Evidence for Sustainability is advancing co-produced approaches that strengthen research governance, evidence-informed policy, accountability, and the public value of research.
➡️ Meet all 13 pairs at: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...
BF’s Arctic 3 CRA scoping continues
Join us at upcoming international events as we engage researchers, Indigenous Peoples and knowledge holders, policymakers, societal partners and funders to shape the future of Arctic research collaboration.
belmontforum.org/archives/-fu...
Join us at upcoming international events as we engage researchers, Indigenous Peoples and knowledge holders, policymakers, societal partners and funders to shape the future of Arctic research collaboration.
belmontforum.org/archives/-fu...
September 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM
BF’s Arctic 3 CRA scoping continues
Join us at upcoming international events as we engage researchers, Indigenous Peoples and knowledge holders, policymakers, societal partners and funders to shape the future of Arctic research collaboration.
belmontforum.org/archives/-fu...
Join us at upcoming international events as we engage researchers, Indigenous Peoples and knowledge holders, policymakers, societal partners and funders to shape the future of Arctic research collaboration.
belmontforum.org/archives/-fu...
Last day to submit your Full Proposal!
Today, 27 August 2026 23:59 UTC, is the final deadline to submit Full Proposals for the Belmont Forum OCEAN 2 Collaborative Research Action (CRA).
Information on how to submit: belmontforum.org/archives/ope...
Today, 27 August 2026 23:59 UTC, is the final deadline to submit Full Proposals for the Belmont Forum OCEAN 2 Collaborative Research Action (CRA).
Information on how to submit: belmontforum.org/archives/ope...
August 27, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Last day to submit your Full Proposal!
Today, 27 August 2026 23:59 UTC, is the final deadline to submit Full Proposals for the Belmont Forum OCEAN 2 Collaborative Research Action (CRA).
Information on how to submit: belmontforum.org/archives/ope...
Today, 27 August 2026 23:59 UTC, is the final deadline to submit Full Proposals for the Belmont Forum OCEAN 2 Collaborative Research Action (CRA).
Information on how to submit: belmontforum.org/archives/ope...
Belmont Forum at the CBD meetings in Nairobi
From 27 July–14 August, Belmont Forum contributed to discussions on biodiversity science, implementation, monitoring, financing and inclusive participation.
Building connections towards #COP17.
From 27 July–14 August, Belmont Forum contributed to discussions on biodiversity science, implementation, monitoring, financing and inclusive participation.
Building connections towards #COP17.
August 27, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Belmont Forum at the CBD meetings in Nairobi
From 27 July–14 August, Belmont Forum contributed to discussions on biodiversity science, implementation, monitoring, financing and inclusive participation.
Building connections towards #COP17.
From 27 July–14 August, Belmont Forum contributed to discussions on biodiversity science, implementation, monitoring, financing and inclusive participation.
Building connections towards #COP17.
We’re proud to share this year’s winning photographs, highlighting the human stories behind global change research.
Ying-Chen Lin — SSCP 2022 | Chinese Taipei
Pablo Alcorta Briganti — ALP 2026 | Argentina
Itani Given Madiba — CEH 2019 | South Africa
Explore the stories: belmontforum.org/news/
Ying-Chen Lin — SSCP 2022 | Chinese Taipei
Pablo Alcorta Briganti — ALP 2026 | Argentina
Itani Given Madiba — CEH 2019 | South Africa
Explore the stories: belmontforum.org/news/
August 20, 2026 at 12:22 PM
We’re proud to share this year’s winning photographs, highlighting the human stories behind global change research.
Ying-Chen Lin — SSCP 2022 | Chinese Taipei
Pablo Alcorta Briganti — ALP 2026 | Argentina
Itani Given Madiba — CEH 2019 | South Africa
Explore the stories: belmontforum.org/news/
Ying-Chen Lin — SSCP 2022 | Chinese Taipei
Pablo Alcorta Briganti — ALP 2026 | Argentina
Itani Given Madiba — CEH 2019 | South Africa
Explore the stories: belmontforum.org/news/
Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Science Workshop
From 29 June to 1 July, Indigenous leaders gathered in Bangkok alongside the BF Plenary to explore how research funding needs to evolve to better enable Indigenous leadership and equitable participation in scientific knowledge co-creation.
From 29 June to 1 July, Indigenous leaders gathered in Bangkok alongside the BF Plenary to explore how research funding needs to evolve to better enable Indigenous leadership and equitable participation in scientific knowledge co-creation.
August 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Science Workshop
From 29 June to 1 July, Indigenous leaders gathered in Bangkok alongside the BF Plenary to explore how research funding needs to evolve to better enable Indigenous leadership and equitable participation in scientific knowledge co-creation.
From 29 June to 1 July, Indigenous leaders gathered in Bangkok alongside the BF Plenary to explore how research funding needs to evolve to better enable Indigenous leadership and equitable participation in scientific knowledge co-creation.
🌐 Arctic 3 Scoping at SCAR 2026
Join the next scoping session for the Belmont Forum Arctic 3 CRA!
📍 Hyde Park C, Clarion Hotel The Hub
🤝 Open meeting. Explore international cooperation for IPY-5 and learn about the Arctic 3 scoping process
🔗 Learn more: belmontforum.org/future_oppor...
Join the next scoping session for the Belmont Forum Arctic 3 CRA!
📍 Hyde Park C, Clarion Hotel The Hub
🤝 Open meeting. Explore international cooperation for IPY-5 and learn about the Arctic 3 scoping process
🔗 Learn more: belmontforum.org/future_oppor...
August 13, 2026 at 1:31 PM
🌐 Arctic 3 Scoping at SCAR 2026
Join the next scoping session for the Belmont Forum Arctic 3 CRA!
📍 Hyde Park C, Clarion Hotel The Hub
🤝 Open meeting. Explore international cooperation for IPY-5 and learn about the Arctic 3 scoping process
🔗 Learn more: belmontforum.org/future_oppor...
Join the next scoping session for the Belmont Forum Arctic 3 CRA!
📍 Hyde Park C, Clarion Hotel The Hub
🤝 Open meeting. Explore international cooperation for IPY-5 and learn about the Arctic 3 scoping process
🔗 Learn more: belmontforum.org/future_oppor...
🌍 Meet the ALP Fellows 2026 — Pair 4 of 13
💧 Clean Air & Water for All is addressing heavy metal contamination to protect public health, ecosystems, and regional stability
➡️ Meet all 13 pairs at: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...
💧 Clean Air & Water for All is addressing heavy metal contamination to protect public health, ecosystems, and regional stability
➡️ Meet all 13 pairs at: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...
August 6, 2026 at 11:54 AM
🌍 Meet the ALP Fellows 2026 — Pair 4 of 13
💧 Clean Air & Water for All is addressing heavy metal contamination to protect public health, ecosystems, and regional stability
➡️ Meet all 13 pairs at: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...
💧 Clean Air & Water for All is addressing heavy metal contamination to protect public health, ecosystems, and regional stability
➡️ Meet all 13 pairs at: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...
🌱 ACCENTS-4CO2: an ARC Project
ACCENTS-4CO2 converts CO₂ into green carbonates for applications across agriculture, water, energy and health. Advancing innovation, scientist training and South-South & North-South collaboration.
🔗 Learn more about the ARC CRA at belmontforum.org/
ACCENTS-4CO2 converts CO₂ into green carbonates for applications across agriculture, water, energy and health. Advancing innovation, scientist training and South-South & North-South collaboration.
🔗 Learn more about the ARC CRA at belmontforum.org/
August 5, 2026 at 2:10 AM
🌱 ACCENTS-4CO2: an ARC Project
ACCENTS-4CO2 converts CO₂ into green carbonates for applications across agriculture, water, energy and health. Advancing innovation, scientist training and South-South & North-South collaboration.
🔗 Learn more about the ARC CRA at belmontforum.org/
ACCENTS-4CO2 converts CO₂ into green carbonates for applications across agriculture, water, energy and health. Advancing innovation, scientist training and South-South & North-South collaboration.
🔗 Learn more about the ARC CRA at belmontforum.org/
🌍 We're glad to welcome Global Council for Science and the Environment (GCSE) as one of the BF's newest Associates, approved during the Plenary in Bangkok. Together, we'll advance collaboration, knowledge exchange, and science-informed solutions for sustainability.
July 31, 2026 at 11:38 PM
🌍 We're glad to welcome Global Council for Science and the Environment (GCSE) as one of the BF's newest Associates, approved during the Plenary in Bangkok. Together, we'll advance collaboration, knowledge exchange, and science-informed solutions for sustainability.
At the UNESCO Global Conference, the BF highlighted a simple message: global challenges demand collaboration across disciplines, knowledge systems and borders. We advanced discussions on biodiversity, Arctic change, Indigenous Knowledge, funding alignment, and South–South collaboration
July 29, 2026 at 12:48 PM
At the UNESCO Global Conference, the BF highlighted a simple message: global challenges demand collaboration across disciplines, knowledge systems and borders. We advanced discussions on biodiversity, Arctic change, Indigenous Knowledge, funding alignment, and South–South collaboration
🏠🌡️ Introducing ComDisp: a #CEH2 Project
ComDisp advances community-centered research to address housing-related health disparities linked to climate-related hazards.
🌍 USA | UK | Norway | Vietnam | Ecuador | Turkey
🔗 Learn more about the CEH2 CRA at belmontforum.org/
ComDisp advances community-centered research to address housing-related health disparities linked to climate-related hazards.
🌍 USA | UK | Norway | Vietnam | Ecuador | Turkey
🔗 Learn more about the CEH2 CRA at belmontforum.org/
July 28, 2026 at 2:24 AM
🏠🌡️ Introducing ComDisp: a #CEH2 Project
ComDisp advances community-centered research to address housing-related health disparities linked to climate-related hazards.
🌍 USA | UK | Norway | Vietnam | Ecuador | Turkey
🔗 Learn more about the CEH2 CRA at belmontforum.org/
ComDisp advances community-centered research to address housing-related health disparities linked to climate-related hazards.
🌍 USA | UK | Norway | Vietnam | Ecuador | Turkey
🔗 Learn more about the CEH2 CRA at belmontforum.org/
🌍 Don’t miss another BF highlight at UNESCO’s IDSSD Conference 2026
🔎 Co-developing Transdisciplinary Research on Biodiversity and Arctic Change for Science-Policy Impact
Bringing together researchers, funders & societal partners.
📢 Join us in Paris and be part of the dialogue.
See you there!
🔎 Co-developing Transdisciplinary Research on Biodiversity and Arctic Change for Science-Policy Impact
Bringing together researchers, funders & societal partners.
📢 Join us in Paris and be part of the dialogue.
See you there!
July 15, 2026 at 2:35 PM
🌍 Don’t miss another BF highlight at UNESCO’s IDSSD Conference 2026
🔎 Co-developing Transdisciplinary Research on Biodiversity and Arctic Change for Science-Policy Impact
Bringing together researchers, funders & societal partners.
📢 Join us in Paris and be part of the dialogue.
See you there!
🔎 Co-developing Transdisciplinary Research on Biodiversity and Arctic Change for Science-Policy Impact
Bringing together researchers, funders & societal partners.
📢 Join us in Paris and be part of the dialogue.
See you there!