Hosted by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
Part of CPD Climate Week 2025
Conference Dates: 19–20 October 2025
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) invites early career researchers to submit abstracts for the International Conference on Climate Solutions for Vulnerable Countries, scheduled to take place during CPD Climate Week 2025. This event aims to foster the exchange of innovative research and ideas among young scholars who are actively exploring the multifaceted challenges of climate change, particularly as they affect vulnerable countries.
This conference serves as a platform for early career researchers to present cutting-edge work, receive feedback from global experts, and participate in interdisciplinary discussions that shape the future of climate policy, adaptation, and resilience.
Context
Climate change has evolved from a looming concern into an urgent reality, impacting both developed and developing nations. However, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and South Asian nations face heightened vulnerability due to limited adaptive capacities, reliance on climate-sensitive sectors, and rapid urbanization and industrialization. These dynamics call for robust strategies that address both adaptation and mitigation, while ensuring inclusive and sustainable development pathways.
To meet these challenges, there is a pressing need for transformative solutions—ranging from clean energy transitions and sustainable infrastructure development to increased climate finance access and community-based adaptation efforts.
Thematic areas
Researchers are invited to submit abstracts addressing one or more of the following thematic areas:
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies
- Climate finance, policy, and governance
- Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
- Urban heat stress management
- Climate change impacts on agriculture, health, and livelihoods
- Renewable energy and low-carbon transitions
- Climate justice, gender equity, and community resilience
- Modelling climate risks and socio-economic impacts
Submissions are encouraged to be interdisciplinary and policy-relevant, offering innovative perspectives that contribute to real-world climate solutions.
Eligibility
This call is open to early career researchers, including:
- Final-year undergraduate students
- Graduate and post-graduate students
- PhD candidates
- Young professionals aged 30 years or younger
Researchers from all disciplines and geographies are welcome, with a strong encouragement for submissions from participants based in or focusing on vulnerable and developing regions.
Submission guidelines
Interested applicants must:
- Complete the registration form
Email a 300-word abstract to: climateweek@cpd.org.bd
Use the subject line: “CPD Climate Week International Conference – Abstract Submission”
Important dates:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 September 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 21 September 2025
- Final Paper or Presentation Submission: 7 October 2025
Each abstract should clearly outline the research question, methodology, key findings (if available), and relevance to the selected theme(s). Six keywords must be included at the end of the abstract.
Participation modes
Participants can choose to join either:
- On-Site (at the conference venue)
- Online (via digital conferencing platform)
Benefits for participants
- Opportunity to present research before an international panel of academics, policy experts, and practitioners
- Constructive feedback from senior scholars in climate science, policy, and finance
- Engagement with peers and potential collaborators from diverse backgrounds
- Networking opportunities across sectors and regions
- Eligibility for Best Paper Recognition, with selected papers considered for publication
- Certificate of Participation for all presenters
Further logistical and programmatic details will be communicated to selected participants closer to the conference date.
About CPD
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) is a leading think tank based in Bangladesh, committed to advancing sustainable development through research, policy analysis, and dialogue. CPD’s Climate Week is a flagship initiative that brings together experts, practitioners, and scholars to co-create climate solutions aligned with the needs of the most vulnerable populations.
By hosting this conference, CPD reaffirms its commitment to supporting young voices and fostering inclusive dialogue on climate action.
Keywords for abstract submission
Authors must include six keywords, separated by commas, at the end of their abstract to facilitate categorization and review.
Example: climate adaptation, LDCs, urban heat, community resilience, green transition, climate finance
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