Innovation challenges
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) will also feature prominently the role of technological innovation. A collaborative spirit will be the cornerstone of the event, bringing together entrepreneurs, developers, user communities, and financiers. During the event, participants will engage in the exchange of disruptive ideas, business opportunities, impact analyses, and investment plans. These efforts will center on technological solutions that address the underlying causes and ramifications of climate change.
In this regard, COP30 endorses "innovation challenges," which are designed to acknowledge the originality and prospective impact of concepts and effective solutions for addressing global warming. The challenges, which are coordinated by COP30 partner institutions, encompass a broad spectrum of purposes, industrial segments, and technological modalities. We hereby extend an invitation to entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators to partake in this endeavor.
AI for Climate Action Innovation Factory
Organizer: International Communications Union (ITU)
The Innovation Factory seeks to identify and scale AI-driven solutions from start-ups that address critical environmental challenges such as carbon reduction, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and inclusive environmental action. It aims to support global climate goals with the finale taking place at COP30 in Brazil.
AI for Climate Action Award 2025
Organizer: UNFCCC Technology Mechanism
The UNFCCC Technology Mechanism AI for Climate Action Award 2025 is a global open-source AI competition that promotes AI-driven solutions for climate action in least developed countries and small island developing States.