📍 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: [email protected]

🌍 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.

🌍 Meet the ALP Fellows 2026 — Pair 2 of 13 💧BioEco Builders project connects biotechnology, education, and local knowledge to support water security and climate resilience in vulnerable communities. 🤝 Part of the inaugural Advancing Leadership Program (ALP). ➡️ belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...

BioARC: A #CEH2 Project Strengthening biodiversity conservation and public health across the Americas through biorepositories, and One Health approaches. 🌎 USA | Belize | Brazil | Ecuador | Guatemala | Honduras | Uruguay 🔗 Learn more about CRA CEH2: belmontforum.org/news/

🌎 Co-designing the future Arctic 3 CRA! Join the global scoping dialogue shaping Arctic research priorities. Researchers, Indigenous knowledge holders, funders, policymakers, and societal partners are welcome. 🔗 Learn more at belmontforum.org/archives/-fu...

The 2026 BF TD Photo Competition is open! Share imagery that captures the real societal engagements and impact of transdisciplinary research. Projects from Belmont Forum CRAs, GDN, EPIC-N, and other relevant research can submit entries until June 18, 2026, at belmontforum.org/tdphotocompe...

🌍 In Thailand, from 18–22 May, the BF contributed to the conversation on strengthening South-South research collaborations during the South Day event at the Global Research Council 2026. The 14th Annual Meeting focused on Open Science & Research for Sustainable Communities.

🌍 Meet the ALP Fellows 2026 — Pair 1 of 13 🤝 Through the Advancing Leadership Program, Adivasi CoLab advances community-led research on climate, food systems, and Indigenous knowledge in Jharkhand, India. Meet all 13 pairs: belmontforum.org/alp-cohort-2...

🌍 BF at EGU General Assembly 2026 in Vienna! Highlights included: 🤝 Meetings with FWF & IIASA 🎤 Science-policy sessions 🌐 Engagement with global partners & policy experts BF was represented by Nicole Arbour in discussions on strengthening the science–policy interface and collaborative research.

🌱 Biodiversity 3 is going global! The Belmont Forum will engage the community through key events: BioMonWeek, World Biodiversity Forum, SRI Africa & Global Conference of the IDSSD Helping shape the #Biodiversity3 call 🌍 🔗 belmontforum.org/news

Join us at SRI2026, the global event for sustainability research and innovation. 🤝 The Executive Director of the Belmont Forum will be part of the Webinar Series, offering insights on enhancing transdisciplinary collaboration for sustainability. 🎟️ For more details, visit: sricongress.org/

❄️ Arctic 3 CRA is coming! Proposed by the Research Council of Norway, Arctic 3 will address: 🌦️ Weather extremes beyond the Arctic 🌲 Ecosystem & permafrost changes 🏛️ Governance and global implications 👥 Indigenous & community engagement Learn more at belmontforum.org/archives/new

Proposed by Agence Nationale de Recherche pour l’Environnement (FERPA), Biodiversity 3 will promote: 🔬 Long-term biodiversity monitoring 🤝 Transdisciplinary collaboration 📊 Open & FAIR data infrastructures 🌍 Science–policy–society connections Find out more at belmontforum.org/archives/new

Final days to apply! Be part of transdisciplinary research tackling global ocean challenges 🌊 Looking to strengthen your proposal? Take advantage of the free online course: “A Transdisciplinary Approach to the Future of the Oceans” Register now at belmontforum.org/archives/new

This week the BBF team is at the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2026! Join us for insightful discussions and collaborative opportunities in Arctic research. Learn more about the Arctic 3 CRA: belmontforum.org/archives/-fu... #ArcticScience #ASSW2026 #Arctic3 #CRAs #BelmontForum

✨Advancing Leadership Program (ALP) News We are excited to announce the inaugural 2026 ALP Fellowship Cohort. Following an international review process, 13 Transdisciplinary Pairs have been selected. 📢 We will soon introduce the Fellows. Learn more at belmontforum.org/

Great news for ocean research! Four Brazilian institutions have submitted their annexes to participate in the Ocean 2 CRA. These funding agencies have opened opportunities for researchers and societal partners to collaborate in international research: belmontforum.org/

Meet the BEDMAC project! A global research initiative exploring how decision-making in the built environment can become a powerful public health intervention for malaria control in a changing climate. 🔗 Learn more about CRA CEH2 initiative at belmontforum.org/ #BelmontFunded #CEH2

Happy International Women's Day! #IntenationaWomenDay #BelmontForum #WomenInScience #TransdisciplinaryResearch

The Urbanising in Place project explores how urbanisation can be rethought by placing food systems, soil health, and land stewardship at the core of urban policy. See more details: urbanisinginplace.org agroecologicalurbanism.org DOI: 10.18552/CAWR/2024/0001

Deadline extended! The Ocean 2 CRA pre-proposal submission deadline has been extended to 30 April. Don’t miss out — register now: belmontforum.org/open-opportu... #Ocean2CRA #OceanSustainability #CoastalSustainability #OceanDecade

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #BelmontForum #WomenInScience #GirlsInScience #TransdisciplinaryResearcj

Join the Ocean 2 CRA Office Hours for proposal development and consortium building. 🔗 Register: l1nq.com/U2Rby ---- Participez aux du CRA Ocean 2 pour en savoir plus sur l’appel et recevoir des orientations. 🔗 Inscription: sl1nk.com/yqrZE

Join the Ocean 2 CRA free virtual networking space on the Future Earth platform and connect with researchers, policymakers, civil society organizations, and other social actors to co-create impactful, transdisciplinary partnerships. Get started here: belmontforum.org/archives/new...

The AWARE project aims to enhance early warning systems for diarrheal disease in parts of Africa and Asia by integrating machine learning and using over-the-counter medication data. Learn more about the project and the CEH 2 CRA: belmontforum.org/archives/pre... #BelmontFunded #CEH2

We were recently strengthening relationships at the IDRC Partner Meeting on Inclusive Science, the PILAR meeting (Proyectos de Investigación Latinoamericana en Red), and the Americas GRC Meeting in Montevideo. Visit our website for updates and to get involved: www.belmontforum.org

Maximize your project's influence! Join the #BelmontForum Case Study Workshop to learn effective methods for reporting real-world research impact using our Case Study Template. Date: Dec 10, 2025 | Time: 9:00 am (Panama) / 2:00 pm (UTC+0) Register now: belmontforum.org/archives/new...

The #BelmontForum continues its webinar series on the essential #OceanAccounts framework for #Ocean2CRA applicants and the BF community. Upcoming sessions cover the core components: Environment (Dec 10), Economic (Jan 21), and Social (Feb 26). Registration: belmontforum.org/archives/new...

Charles Chiu (BF Program Office - Chinese Taipei) represented the #BelmontForum at #iVCEES2025 in Quy Nhon, Vietnam! Connecting on Earth & #EnvironmentalSciences, networking, and fostering new collaborations in the region. #TransdisciplinaryResearch #EarthScience

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The deadline for the Advancing Leadership Program has been extended to December 8, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application. Don't miss out! Apply now: belmontforum.org/advancing-le... #ALP #AdvancingLeadershipProgram #Leadership #BelmontForum

Applications are OPEN for the #BelmontForum's Advancing Leadership Program (#ALP)! Apply as a #Transdisciplinary Pair (1 researcher + 1 societal actor) to develop the #leadership skills needed to tackle global environmental challenges. Apply now: belmontforum.org/advancing-leadership-program-call/

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), and Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) have joined the Ocean 2 Collaborative Research Action (CRA). Visit our website for details: belmontforum.org/open-opportu... #FundingOpportunity #OceanScience

#SBSTTA-27 Our side event highlighted integrating biodiversity, animal welfare, & One Health within the KMGBF & GAPBH. Great insights from IAI, Born Free Foundation, World Federation for Animals, Smithsonian, & IUCN on moving from guidance to action. Learn more: belmontforum.org/archives/new...

The #BelmontForum is hosting a webinar for #Ocean2CRA applicants and the BF community. Dr. Phil James (Global Ocean Accounts Partnership - GOAP) will cover this essential framework for sustainable ocean development. Register here: belmontforum.org/archives/new... #OceanAccounts #BlueEconomy

The Belmont Forum was at the GRC Regional Meeting in Cairo, contributing to discussions on equity-based science, open science, and sustainable communities. Get the full story on our website! belmontforum.org/archives/new... #BelmontForum #GRCMeeting #OpenScience

Big news! The Mountain Research Institute (MRI) has officially joined the Resilience Collaborative Research Action (CRA). This opens up new funding opportunities for research on global environmental challenges. There is still time to apply: belmontforum.org/open-opportunities

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The deadline for the Resilience CRA has been extended to 7 November 2025. We look forward to receiving your project application. Don't miss out! Register now: belmontforum.org/open-opportu... #ResilienceCRA #Sustainability #FundingOpportunity #BelmontForum

We're happy to announce the awarded projects for the #AfricaRegionalCall (ARC) Collaborative Research Action. Nineteen organizations joined NRF South Africa in supporting this initiative. More details: belmontforum.org/archives/previous-opportunity/africa-regional-call-arc

Hilario Espinosa, BF Open Science Officer, participated as a moderator at the APANAC, promoting community and networking among social actors. Our ongoing commitment is to cultivate partnerships and drive solutions for global environmental challenges. #APANAC #GlobalSustainability

Big news for Argentinian researchers! CONICET has officially joined the #Ocean2CRA. This opens up important new funding opportunities for Argentinian researchers to lead consortia focused on ocean science. There is still time to apply: belmontforum.org/open-opportunities

Join Anne Toomey, author of "Science with Impact," for a webinar on October 2nd at 16:00 (UTC+0)! Learn how research can drive societal change. Registration required: belmontforum.org/archives/new... Missed our other activities? Watch the recordings on YouTube!

Improve your science communication skills with the Belmont Forum's "Sci Comms Game" Workshop, designed to help you effectively communicate your science to diverse audiences. Register here: belmontforum.org/archives/new... Don't miss this opportunity! #Workshop

The TD Game is designed to improve your TD practice by promoting a shared understanding of the TD approach, identifying common challenges and opportunities, and developing effective collaboration strategies. You can now watch the recording: belmontforum.org/archives/new...