UNESCO Launches Call for Expressions of Interest: Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034)
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Maria Grigoratou
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UNESCO has opened a call for expressions of interest to support the establishment of the governing and delivery structures of the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034).
This call invites interested experts and stakeholders to contribute to the implementation framework of the Decade, including participation in:
- Working Groups
- The Alliance for the Cryosphere
- The Cryosphere Finance Dialogue
These structures will play a key role in coordinating scientific collaboration, strengthening partnerships, and mobilising resources to advance global action on cryospheric research and policy.
Who Should Apply?
UNESCO welcomes expressions of interest from qualified individuals and representatives of relevant organisations with expertise in cryospheric sciences, climate research, policy development, finance, and related fields. Stakeholders from academia, research institutions, international organisations, financial institutions, and policy bodies are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
The call is open until 6 March 2026.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their expression of interest via the official online form available on UNESCO’s website:
Please note that applicants wishing to apply for more than one group must submit a separate application for each group.
Supporting Documents
The Terms of Reference and the synthesis document of the 2025 consultations are available on the webpage for reference and provide detailed guidance on the scope, roles, and expectations for each structure.