This feed focuses on innovations happening in the climate change space and identifying articles about potential sources of funding
Innovation
- by CEPRThe conventional account of US space sector transformation credits the post-2005 entry of SpaceX, Blue Origin, and other commercial firms with revitalising a stagnant industry. This column documents, however, how the largest sustained surge in US space-sector patenting occurred in the 1990s, was concentrated among incumbent aerospace firms, and coincided with a wave of government […]
- by Stella PaulAs GEF steps into the starting blocks of its next financial cycle, the interim CEO Claude Gascon reflects on a “moment of transition and delivery".
- by Jan EscosioDy stressed that the Philippines remains among the countries most vulnerable to climate-related disasters…
- by by Stella Paul (samarkand, uzbekistan)SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, June 3 (IPS) – As the Global Environment Facility (GEF) steps into the starting blocks of its next financial cycle, the Interim CEO Claude Gascon reflects on what he termed a “moment of transition and delivery”.
- by @potatoproIn South Africa potatoes are the fourth most consumed staple food after maize, wheat, and rice. They are a valuable source of affordable energy and nutrition and play an important role in feeding households throughout the year.
- by FoodSafetyMagOrganized by UNIDO, the Asia Food Safety Forum will take place June 11–12, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, fostering dialogue, promoting innovation, and strengthening regional cooperation to support safer, more sustainable, and more competitive food systems across the region.
- by hortidaily.comThe horticulture sector is on the brink of immense transformation. During recent sessions for Achmea colleagues and during Let's Connect, a network meeting for the Dutch Food & Flower…
- by European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive AgencyThe largest event on green transformation and sustainable development in Central and Eastern Europe will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 1 to 5 June 2026, under the theme “Europe’s Next Chapter: Competitive, Innovative, and Secure.”
- by adminProps to reporter Madison Lucchesi and The Day for bringing us in-depth reporting on the Somerville-Cambridge tech incubators that just won major state grants for climate change innovation. It’s thrilling! This is how important science gets done. Decades ago the seeds of the biotech revolution were sown in Cambridge, and today we are seeing the fruits […]
- by Emily LeBlancEmily LeBlancThe energy was high and the conversations flowed entirely in French at the first-ever French language Innovation Sprint , a new collaboration between the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre , Nova Scotia Community College , Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ)
- by Spherical InsightsCarbon Capture market size to be worth around USD 8 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to around USD 28 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 13%
- by Climate ActionThe Innovation Fund 2025 Net-Zero Technologies (IF25 NZT) call closed on 23 April 2026, receiving a total of 358 project proposals from 27 countries, confirming strong interest from European industry to innovate and decarbonise.
- by Harriet CloughDRYAD fosters a collaborative framework supporting the design and of nature-based solutions for climate challenges in Mediterranean areas
- by Thomas DavinFrom Libya to Laos, a new generation of climate innovators builds where risk is greatest, and opportunity is real.
- by Online ReporterHerald Reporter ZIMBABWE is set to host its inaugural student-led climate innovation summit next month, with the University of Zimbabwe expected to become a focal point for youth-driven climate policy dialogue, green entrepreneurship and sustainable development initiatives. The Zimbabwe Students Climate Innovation Summit (ZSCIS) 2026 will be held from June 25 to 26 at the […]
Funding Announcements
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- by Farai Shawn MatiashePrecious Mvundura woke up with joint pain, a high fever and a pounding headache on a chilly autumn morning in eastern Zimbabwe. The 37-year-old initially thought it was just the flu. But when the head
- by The Associated PressA portion of one of the most ambitious ocean monitoring networks ever built will go dark this month when scientists board a research vessel and motor off the Oregon coast to pull a research buoy from deep out of the Pacific.
- by IUCNAs the climate and biodiversity crises intensify, the question is no longer whether more finance is needed—but how finance can deliver meaningful, equitable, and lasting outcomes for people and nature.
- by David GoeßmannDisplacement caused by climate change is set to reach “enormous proportions.” Already, 45 million people have been displaced by disasters, primarily in Africa. Yet so far, there has been a lack of support for adaptation and legal protection.
- by Eliana Summer-GalaiHello everyone. The June update for Climate, Agriculture, Food Systems, Energy, and Environment brings 50 new calls across three structural shifts: climate-aligned industrial capital concentrating decisively at SMEs and startups rather than NGOs and academic institutions, locally-led community capital routing through CSOs, cooperatives, and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities rather than international development intermediaries, and […]
- by adminProps to reporter Madison Lucchesi and The Day for bringing us in-depth reporting on the Somerville-Cambridge tech incubators that just won major state grants for climate change innovation. It’s thrilling! This is how important science gets done. Decades ago the seeds of the biotech revolution were sown in Cambridge, and today we are seeing the fruits […]
- by BernewsApplications are now open for the latest round of Darwin Plus, the UK Government’s flagship environment fund supporting biodiversity conservation and climate resilience across the UK Overseas Territories. A Government spokesperson said, “The Darwin Plus scheme provides vital financial support for projects that protect some of the world’s most unique ecosystems, helping to deliver long-term […]
- by Natalie ChiassonThe province is investing more than $6 million in this round of funding, along with launching a new online water data tool, to help communities adapt to
- by Natalie ChiassonNatalie ChiassonThe province is investing more than $6 million in this round of funding, along with launching a new online water data tool, to help communities adapt to
- by The ConversationCanada’s latest climate finance pledge maintains the status quo, leaning heavily on loans and private‑sector mobilization despite mounting evidence the approach isn’t delivering for the Global South.
- by Milan PereraThe Bristol-based organisation, which amplifies South Asian voices, has secured the funding
- by David GoeßmannOxfam estimates that actual aid disbursements are significantly lower than the OECD figures for 2023 and 2024. NGOs say there are too many loans and hardly any money for adaptation. They expect cuts in the coming years.
- by CBCOne of the first motions under former mayor Jyoti Gondek was to declare a climate emergency, joining a global movement of municipalities making the same announcement. On Wednesday, city council voted to rescind the statement, arguing it was symbolic and performative.
- by Scott StrasserCalgary is no longer in a climate emergency, according to city council.