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...

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...

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

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!

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/

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: info@alignedforsustainability.org

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/

🌍 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...

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...

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...

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.

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/

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.

🌐 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...

🌍 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...

🌱 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/

🌍 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

🏠🌡️ 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/

🌍 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!

🌍 Attending the UNESCO IDSSD Conference in Paris? Join the Belmont Forum on: 📅 16 Jul – South-South Scientific Collaborations 📅 17 Jul – Indigenous Knowledge Systems & Equitable Funding Learn more about the conference at: www.unesco.org/en/articles/... See you there!

🌍 Meet the ALP Fellows 2026 — Pair 3 of 13 🌿 Breathe Bangkok focuses on fostering participatory approaches to improve air quality, strengthen climate action, and support healthier, more resilient communities. ➡️ Meet all 13 pairs: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...

📍 Bangkok | Day 3 of Belmont Forum Plenary Meeting 2026 💬 Communications & Member Profile co-design. 🌍 Multilateral partnerships. 🚀 Foundation, FAST Forum & membership updates. The Plenary closed by recognizing our hosts and Plenary Chair for their support.

📍 Bangkok | Day 2 of the Belmont Forum Plenary Meeting 2026 🤝 Updates on current and upcoming CRAs. 🌍 Discussions on funding opportunities, partnerships, and the CRA review process. 💡 Progress shared on Open Data and the DEIA Implementation Plan. Driving global collaboration for impact.

📍 Bangkok | Day 1 of the Belmont Forum Plenary Meeting 2026 A week of collaboration, strategic discussions, and the Belmont Forum TD Game, strengthening global partnerships for transdisciplinary research. Thank you to TSRI for hosting us and for the warm hospitality.

A day of collaboration at the Belmont Forum Side Event Sessions in Bangkok! 🌏 Thank you to everyone who joined us!

🌎❄️ Join the Arctic 3 Scoping Workshop & Antarctic Research Dialogue! 📅 25 June 2026 📍 Stellenbosch University, South Africa 💻 Hybrid participation Help shape future polar research priorities and the Belmont Forum’s Arctic 3 funding call. Interested? Contact: info@belmontforum.org

🌍 The Belmont Forum DEIA Task & Finish Group is bringing together the community to co-develop a DEIA Implementation Plan that strengthens inclusive practices across Forum activities. Special thanks to Anastasia Aldelina Lijadi for facilitating the group's discussions and collaboration.

This is the final call to submit your photo for the 2026 Belmont Forum Transdisciplinary Photo Competition. Deadline is Thursday, June 18, 2026. Visit belmontforum.org/tdphotocompe... and submit now. #BelmontForum #PhotoCompetition #TransdisciplinaryResearch

🌏 Strengthening collaboration in Asia! The Belmont Forum CRAs Spring Meeting 2026 brought together researchers, policymakers, and emerging leaders in Chinese Taipei to share CRA experiences and advance transdisciplinary sustainability research.