Call for Research Proposals: CLARE-ASEAN Initiative on Urban Resilience to Climate Change [Deadline: 15 March 2025, 12am]

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The CLARE-ASEAN program, in partnership with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and the ASEAN Secretariat, has launched a Call for Research Proposals to accelerate research for sustainable and inclusive urban resilience solutions in ASEAN. This initiative is funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO-UK) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC-Canada), which supports applied research projects across Africa and Asia.

About the Call

The CLARE-ASEAN program aims to fund 3 to 4 action-oriented research projects, each with a budget of CAD 300,000 to 400,000 over a 15-month period. The program seeks innovative research that addresses urban resilience to climate change and strengthens physical, social, and governance aspects in ASEAN cities.

Key Themes:

  • Comprehensive urban resilience strategies: Addressing governance, policies, finance, integrated infrastructure, and decision-making tools.
  • Resilience against urban heat extremes: Focusing on monitoring, heat management solutions (e.g., infrastructure, technologies, and nature-based solutions), and policy implementation.
  • Solutions for vulnerable communities: Developing short- and long-term sustainable actions for at-risk urban populations.

Research Approach

Selected projects will:

  • Utilize transdisciplinary and place-based approaches to co-develop solutions.
  • Align with the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities.
  • Apply gender equality and inclusion principles.
  • Encourage multi-country collaborations to enhance knowledge-sharing and scalability.

How to Apply

Interested researchers must submit their proposals via email to CLARE-ASEAN@ait.ac.th (CC: shobhakar@ait.ac.th) with the subject line “Submitting Proposal to CLARE-ASEAN Call:”

Deadline: 15 March 2025 (Midnight, Thailand Time)

A Q&A session will be held on 3 March 2025 at 1:00 PM (Thailand Time). Register here: Zoom Registration

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This initiative presents a valuable opportunity for researchers, academic institutions, and think tanks across ASEAN to contribute to building climate resilience and ensuring sustainable urban development. Spread the word and apply today! For more information, please see the attachment below.

Attachment: [CLARE-ASEAN Call for Proposal Document]