Empower Women with the Gender Climate Award 2026 in Pakistan
Apply now for the Gender Climate Award 2026 — a powerful opportunity to recognize women leading gender‑responsive climate solutions in Pakistan.
The Gender Climate Award 2026 is a landmark initiative that seeks to recognize and celebrate the exceptional contributions of Pakistani women who are driving bold, inclusive, and sustainable climate action. Open across Pakistan, this award amplifies the voices and leadership of women working in diverse spheres — from community resilience and policy to innovation, entrepreneurship, youth activism, and storytelling.
Launched under the joint vision of UNDP Pakistan and partner institutions, the award promotes gender‑responsive climate solutions at local, provincial, and national levels.
Why the Gender Climate Award Matters in Pakistan
The Gender Climate Award 2026 is more than just recognition — it is a powerful platform:
- It reinforces Pakistan’s commitment to gender equality (SDG 5) and climate action, showcasing how women are not just victims of climate change but vital agents of transformation. (Funds for NGOs)
- It aligns with the Climate Change Gender Action Plan (ccGAP) — Pakistan’s cross‑sectoral roadmap to mainstream gender in climate policies. (ADB Knowledge Events)
- By highlighting success stories, the award encourages replication and scaling of effective gender‑responsive solutions across sectors.
- It strengthens women’s leadership in climate governance — a critical step to closing persistent gender gaps in policy and decision-making. (Pakistan Observer)
Award Categories & Eligibility Criteria
The Gender Climate Award 2026 includes five recognition categories, each designed to spotlight different forms of climate leadership:
- Women in Community Climate Action
- Women in Climate Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship
- Women in Climate Policy & Governance
- Youth Climate Champion (Under 30)
- Media & Storytelling for Climate Advocacy
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Be women living and working in Pakistan from all regions. (Funds for NGOs)
- Have at least five years of documented experience, with demonstrable impact in their area of work.
- Be new applicants (previous Gender Climate Award winners are not eligible), and governmental initiatives are excluded.
Selection Criteria & Prize
Applicants will be evaluated by a robust, independent jury based on:
- Impact: How significantly their work contributes to climate resilience
- Inclusion: Ensuring marginalized and underrepresented groups benefit
- Innovation: Demonstrating creative or breakthrough approaches
- Scalability: Potential to expand or replicate
- Sustainability: Long-term viability and effect (Funds for NGOs)
Prize:
Two outstanding winners will each receive PKR 1,000,000 (1 million), plus the opportunity to craft a roadmap for how they will use the funds and provide updates to demonstrate how the prize helps them scale their climate leadership.
How to Apply & Important Details
- Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 30 November 2025. (Funds for NGOs)
- For full application guidelines, templates, and more, interested candidates should visit the UNDP Pakistan website.
- Applicants should prepare documentation that clearly shows their five-year track record, evidence of impact, and a visionary plan for growth.
Connecting to Pakistan’s Gender‑Climate Framework
The Gender Climate Award 2026 strongly supports the implementation of Pakistan’s Climate Change Gender Action Plan (ccGAP). Launched to embed gender considerations in core climate sectors, ccGAP addresses six priority areas: agriculture & food security, forests & biodiversity, water & sanitation, disaster risk reduction, integrated coastal management, and energy & transport. (ADB Knowledge Events)
The Award amplifies this mission by giving a platform to women who are leading gender‑inclusive projects in these very sectors — making their innovations more visible and encouraging policy makers to replicate successful models.
What Past Winners Tell Us
The Gender Climate Award has already built momentum in Pakistan:
- In GCA 2025, a national call for applications drew 275 submissions — 211 in climate action and 64 in journalism. (UNDP)
- The winners were Anusha Fatima, for her work in community climate action, and Aisha Farrukh, for climate journalism. (Dawn)
- Their recognition came with PKR 1.2 million each, underscoring the significance the initiative places on supporting women-led climate work. (Team Anonymous India)
- As noted at the award ceremony, the initiative has become a national platform for visibility, credibility, and change — helping to shift climate governance narratives to be more gender inclusive. (UNDP)
Final Thoughts & Call to Action
The Gender Climate Award 2026 marks a transformative opportunity for Pakistani women climate leaders. It’s not just about honoring inspiring work — it’s about empowering change-makers, boosting gender equity in climate policy, and inspiring wider replication across communities.
If you are a woman in Pakistan who has spent years pushing boundaries, innovating solutions, shaping policy, or amplifying climate stories — this is your moment. Submit your application by 30 November 2025, tell your story, and join a movement of bold, inclusive climate leadership.
For more information and to apply, head to the UNDP Pakistan website. Let your resilience, creativity, and leadership shine — and help build a greener, fairer future for all.
Deadline: 30 November 2025
Apply now: https://forms.gle/AC8oPSa6jbXqCJQV9External Links:
- UNDP Pakistan: For application details and award guidelines. (UNDP)
- Pakistan Climate Change Gender Action Plan (ccGAP) document. (ADB Knowledge Events)
- Overview of UNDP’s Climate Resilience Programme in Pakistan. (UNDP)
