Introduction

The RISK Award 2025 is a funding opportunity for projects focused on "Children and youths as agents of change for DRR". This award aligns with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The award aims to support non-profit projects that address the increasing risks posed by population growth, environmental change, and climate change.

Scope of Work

The RISK Award seeks project proposals focusing on children and youth as agents of change for disaster risk reduction (DRR). The projects should address risks related to climate change and natural hazards, emphasizing people-centred and community-based approaches.

Eligibility

• The project must be non-profit and address the annual RISK Award topic.

• The project must include an implementation component, not solely research-based.

• The risks must be related to climate change and natural hazards, excluding social turmoil, war, chemical disasters, and political crises.

• The project should involve at-risk people and combine bottom-up approaches with top-down frameworks.

• Multi-stakeholder partnerships are encouraged, involving different sectors, sizes, and organizational backgrounds.

Budget and Duration

The RISK Award offers a maximum of €100,000 per project. Applicants can specify the overall project volume and sources of other required financial resources.

Additional Information

The RISK Award prioritizes projects with the potential for impact, equity, scalability, viability, sustainability, and strong institutional capacity.

Key Dates

The application deadline is October 13, 2024.

Selection Process

Proposals will be evaluated based on five indicators: potential for impact, equity, scalability, viability and sustainability, and institutional capacity.

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