The 2026 Call for Solutions is Now Open !

The Paris Peace Forum launched on April 3rd its 2026 Call for Solutions, in the run-up to the 9th Edition of the Forum which will take place in Paris on November 11 and 12th, 2026. Applications are open via the dedicated platform until May 25th 2026 at 11:55 pm CEST.

Each year, our annual Call for Solutions invites private and public organizations, governments and civil society actors to submit concrete and innovative projects tackling today’s most pressing global challenges.

40 selected projects will benefit from international visibility, the opportunity to present their work at our annual event, access to a network of key experts and decision-makers, and the possibility to apply for our Scale-up Program.

8 themes reflecting the Forum’s priorities

The eight themes we have selected for the 2026 Call for Solutions reflect both our priorities and those of the French G7 Presidency. These eight themes require urgent multistakeholder cooperation to deliver concrete change at the regional or global scale:

Climate and Environment

• Harnessing Local Solutions for a Fair Energy Transition and Responsible Minerals Supply
• Catalyzing Youth Impact for Urban Climate Adaptation
• Combating Plastic Pollution for Ocean Resilience

Development and Health

• Expanding Smallholder Access to Agricultural Innovation
• Centering Child Wellbeing in Health and Nutrition

Peace and Security

• Safeguarding Information Integrity for Peace and Security
• Sustaining Essential Services and Social Infrastructure in Conflict

New Technologies

• Growing Equitable AI Literacy and Skilling for the Future of Work and Education

Why submit an application?

The 40 selected projects will benefit from numerous advantages:

• International visibility and exposure, with a dedicated area in the Space for Solutions at the 9th edition of the Paris Peace Forum being held this year on November 11th and 12th;
• A speaking opportunity during the event to highlight their expertise and impact;
• Networking with experts, decision-makers, and potential partners;
• Access to our community of nearly 600 innovative projects led by over 2,000 project leaders;
• And last but not least, the exclusive opportunity to apply for the Paris Peace Forum’s Scale-Up Program — a year of tailored support and mentoring, with access to the resources of the Forum Secretariat and its global community to help them strengthen their solution and amplify their impact.

Who can apply, and how ? 

Projects must be submitted by an organization rather than an individual. Eligible applicants include : NGOs, businesses, states or governments, international organizations, think tanks, universities, trade unions, media organizations, etc.

Projects must already be underway or in the start-up phase and must demonstrate a measurable impact. Find the detailed application guidelines below:

• Application deadline: May 25th 2026 at 11:55 pm CEST.
• Accepted languages: English and French
• Information sessions: two online information sessions will be held to assist applicants with the process
  • Register for the session on 29 April 2026 from 2pm to 3pm CEST
  • Register for the session on 19 May 2026 from 2pm to 3pm CEST

Contact: for any additional information or question, please write to projects@parispeaceforum.org