Application period: 11 June – 10 July 2026
- Presentation
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) invites members of the GLFx chapter network to apply for travel support to attend upcoming Rio Conventions COPs (UNFCCC, UNCCD, and CBD), where the GLF and the Landscape Alliance (CIFOR-ICRAF in action) will be actively engaged through its knowledge, partnerships and community-driven programming.
These global convenings are critical moments to elevate landscape, youth and local perspectives within international policy processes on climate change, land degradation and biodiversity. This call aims to support the GLFx community in ensuring that local voices, experiences and solutions are meaningfully represented in these spaces, strengthen GLF-related engagement at COPs and facilitate the flow of knowledge back to chapters and their landscapes. The overarching goal is to advance inclusive and effective global action.
- What the opportunity is about
Through this call, the GLF will provide four travel grants of EUR 3,000 each to selected GLFx chapter representatives, to be distributed as follows: 2 grants for Africa, 1 grant for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and 1 grant for Asia-Pacific (APAC).
Applicants must, at the time of application, either hold accreditation to a Rio Convention COP or demonstrate a strong likelihood of obtaining such accreditation.
Each grant will be transferred directly to the selected representative, who will be responsible for independently arranging their travel and related logistics, to cover eligible costs including travel (flights or other transportation), accommodation, visa-related costs and daily expenses.
Selected participants will join Rio Conventions COPs and fulfill the following:
- Contribute to and support GLF-led, CIFOR-ICRAF-led or affiliated events and initiatives taking place at the COPs.
- Amplify landscape-based practices, solutions and community perspectives within global discussions and policy spaces.
- Develop a knowledge product or organize a local dissemination event after the event to ensure that insights and learnings are shared within their landscapes and communities.
- Build and strengthen relationships with partners and stakeholders across the Rio Conventions.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the role and visibility of GLFx chapters within global policy and action processes.
- Translate COP insights into accessible, locally relevant knowledge for chapter members and communities.
- Contribute to GLFx communication efforts, including stories, articles, social media content or community-facing events.
- Eligibility criteria
A. Chapter organization
To be eligible, the GLFx chapter must:
- Demonstrate active engagement in landscape restoration, climate action or biodiversity-related work.
- Be actively participating and involved in GLFx network activities and initiatives.
- Provide an endorsement confirming the applicant’s active role and commitment.
B. Individual applicant criteria
Applicants must:
- Be accredited or have a high likelihood of obtaining accreditation to a Rio Conventions COP.
- Be an active member of a GLFx chapter.
- Demonstrate engagement in landscape restoration, climate action or biodiversity-related work.
- Demonstrate motivation and readiness to engage in international policy spaces.
- Commit to contributing to GLF-related activities and post-COP knowledge sharing.
- Additional consideration: prior experience in promoting or engaging with policy processes at the landscape or national level will be considered a strong asset.
- Application process
To apply, candidates must complete the application form no later than July 10, 2026 (23:59 your time zone)
Prepare proof of accreditation or justification of a high likelihood of obtaining COP accreditation, a chapter endorsement letter and required written responses to explain your motivation.
- Contribution and intended impact (max. 150 words): Clearly articulate your intended contribution at the COP, your dissemination plan and how you will support your GLFx chapter’s work and landscape-level impact.
- Policy experience (max. 150 words): Describe any prior experience in engaging with or promoting policy processes at the landscape or national level.
⚠️ Important: Applications that appear to be generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools will not be considered.
- Timeline
- 11 June 2026: Call opens
- 10 July 2026: Application deadline
- 31 July 2026: Notification of selected applicants*
*For those applying to attend UNCCD in August, notifications will be shared as soon as possible in advance of the event.
- Contact
For inquiries, please contact Hyginus Laari, Community & Action Global Engagement officer H.Laari@landscapealliance.org. Please also copy your regional focal point (Pedro Magalhaes, Gervais Muderhwa & Leitoro Adrian, or Anggrita Cahyaningtyas)
