There are many actors and initiatives working internationally in climate change research. Alongside the framework programmes of the European Commission, there are also globally operating funding initiatives such as the Belmont Forum, EIT Climate KIC or Future Earth, which are of high relevance particularly in the area of agenda-setting and with whom substantive exchange and cooperation is essential.
At the European level, exchange and collaboration with other initiatives such as the European Climate Resilience Alliance (ECRA), the Climate Europe Festival or the European Climate Change Adaptation Conference (ECCA Conference) is very relevant in order to ensure coherence within Europe. Not least the European Green Deal, the associated climate law and planned developments such as the European Panel on Climate Change (EPCC) are being closely monitored so that we can respond appropriately in terms of content and set priorities in this area.
International Network of Boundary Organizations on Adaption (INBOA)
The term "Boundary Organisation" was first introduced over 20 years ago to describe the specific organisational efforts to mediate between science and policy. The international network aims to bridge the gap between those who have scientific and technical expertise in the area of climate change and those who make decisions about adaptation plans, strategies and programmes. The member organisations communicate scientific findings on the impacts of climate change, vulnerabilities and adaptation options, as well as the development of adaptation strategies and practices.
The founding of the INBOA network grew out of the exchange between CCCA and FUTURS-ACT (an organisation in France similar to CCCA) and the subsequent involvement of the Canadian organisation OURANOS. The shared ideas led to a global look at boundary organisations and how synergies and mutual learning could be fostered. The big launch will take place at COP29 in Baku.
Expanding the network, particularly in the Global South, is currently a key focus. Funding opportunities are also being screened to enable in-person exchange between partner organisations.
More information about INBOA can be found here.
EIT Climate-KIC
EIT Climate-KIC is Europe's leading climate innovation organisation and supports cities, regions, countries and industries in achieving their climate targets through systems innovation and place-based transformations.
More information about EIT Climate KIC can be found here.
Belmont Forum
Founded in 2009, the Belmont Forum is a partnership of funding organisations, international science councils and regional consortia dedicated to promoting international transdisciplinary science. Together, they aim to generate knowledge to support understanding of the mitigation of and adaptation to global environmental change.
Since its founding, the Forum has successfully carried out 22 Collaborative Research Actions (CRAs, calls for proposals), supporting 181 projects and more than 1,000 scientists and stakeholders from over 90 countries. Topics addressed by the CRAs include, among others, food security and land use change, climate prediction and interregional connections, and biodiversity and ecosystem services.
More information about the Belmont Forum can be found here.
Future Earth
Future Earth is a global network of scientists, researchers and pioneers working together for a more sustainable planet. Future Earth is a strategic partner of the Belmont Forum and has the mandate to plan and co-design joint research programmes.
More information about Future Earth can be found here.
UN Climate Conference (COP)
CCCA is listed as a UNFCCC Observer, which means we're able to enable experts to participate in the UN Climate Conference every year.
More information about the UN Climate Conference can be found here.