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Eligible Participants

The Green Flame Climate Innovation Awards are now open to the public, widely soliciting climate innovation projects. We warmly welcome submissions from the following two categories of applicants:

Commercial Entities

We encourage innovative projects operated by enterprises, which may involve climate technology, sustainable systems, carbon tech, smart grids, energy storage, battery technology, transportation, artificial intelligence (AI), and other fields, aiming to address climate issues through innovation.

Non-Commercial Entities

Social organizations and civil non-profit entities also play a pivotal role in advancing climate action. We look forward to receiving public-benefit projects proposed by these groups to tackle climate challenges, such as innovative environmental education initiatives or community-driven sustainability programs.

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Timeline

>>>Project Submission Phase (February 18, 2025 - July 20, 2025)

During this phase, we will accept innovative project submissions from all parties. Please ensure that your project proposal is detailed and innovative, demonstrating a profound understanding and unique perspective on climate change issues.

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>>>Preliminary Screening by the Organizing Committee (March 15, 2025 - September 25, 2025)

Each application will be reviewed by the organizing committee during the preliminary screening phase. This step confirms eligibility by checking whether each submission meets the Climate Innovation Award standards, criteria, and submission guidelines. Projects that successfully meet the criteria will advance to the formal evaluation stage.

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>>>Expert Evaluation Phase (September 25, 2025 - November 5, 2025)
The judging panel will conduct a thorough assessment and selection of all submitted projects. Evaluations will be based on multiple dimensions, including innovation, performance, usability, functionality, value, and impact.
Evaluation Criteria:
Eligibility: Ensure the product or technology aligns with the industry categories and fields of climate innovation.
Completeness: Confirm that all required materials have been submitted.

Compliance: Verify that the entry complies with all regulations.

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>>>Announcement of Shortlisted Projects (November 7, 2025)

Each application will be reviewed by the organizing committee during the preliminary screening phase. This step confirms eligibility by checking whether each submission meets the Climate Innovation Award standards, criteria, and submission guidelines. Projects that successfully meet the criteria will advance to the formal evaluation stage.

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>>>Award Ceremony (November 11, 2025)

Each application will be reviewed by the organizing committee during the preliminary screening phase. This step confirms eligibility by checking whether each submission meets the Climate Innovation Award standards, criteria, and submission guidelines. Projects that successfully meet the criteria will advance to the formal evaluation stage.

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Criteria

The Green Flame Climate Innovation Awards evaluate each entry based on critical factors such as project innovation, practical applicability, climate impact, and growth potential to recognize outstanding achievements. During the evaluation process, all submitted projects will be assessed against the following core criteria:

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Innovation (25%)
◆Technological/Model Breakthrough: 

Does the project propose a new technological approach, business model, or methodology? Does its innovation show significant differentiation and breakthrough compared to existing solutions?

◆Cross-Domain Integration: 

Does it creatively apply achievements from other fields (e.g., artificial intelligence, biotechnology) to the climate sector? Does it achieve synergistic innovation through cross-boundary collaboration?

◆Intellectual Property and Barriers: 

Does the project possess independent intellectual property (e.g., patents, core technologies)? Can its innovation establish future technological or market barriers to prevent rapid replication? 

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Project Practicality (25%)
◆Feasibility of Implementation: 

Does the project's technological maturity and resource requirements (e.g., funding, manpower, infrastructure) align with current market or community conditions? Is it operable?

◆Scalability Validation:

Are there pilot or real-world application cases? Has the project demonstrated its effectiveness in addressing climate issues and gained acceptance from users/communities during pilot phases?

◆Cost-Benefit Ratio:

Compared to traditional solutions, are the implementation costs reasonable? Can it achieve a balance between economic returns and environmental benefits within a reasonable timeframe?

Climate Impact (25%)

◆Quantifiable Emission Reduction:

Does the project clearly quantify greenhouse gas reduction, carbon sequestration enhancement, or other climate benefits (e.g., emission reduction per unit time, population impacted)?

◆Systemic Influence:

Does it drive improvements in industry standards or policies? Can it catalyze low-carbon transformation across the supply chain (e.g., influencing supplier or consumer behavior)?

◆Resilience Enhancement: 

Does it strengthen the climate adaptability of communities/ecosystems (e.g., disaster resilience, resource recycling, biodiversity protection)? Does it have the potential for long-term positive impact?

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Growth Potential (25%)
◆Scalability: 

Can the project be rapidly replicated in other regions, industries, or scenarios? Is it designed with modular, standardized pathways for expansion?

◆Business Model Sustainability:

Does it have a clear profit model or stable financial support (e.g., carbon trading, green finance)? Can it operate independently without subsidies?

◆Ecosystem Collaboration:

Has it established a collaborative network with governments, businesses, research institutions, etc.? Does it have the potential to attract investment, policy support, or public participation through resource integration?

The expert judges will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of each application, meticulously reviewing all materials provided in the submission package. This process is entirely independent and confidential to ensure fairness and impartiality.

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Awards and Opportunities

In each category, three finalists will be selected, with one ultimate winner chosen. The winners will receive the invaluable opportunity to showcase their projects at the upcoming 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held in Belém, Brazil. This not only recognizes the innovative achievements of the winners but also provides an international platform to highlight China's wisdom and contributions in addressing climate change.

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​Even more exciting is that the winners will have the opportunity to attend the COP30 venue in person, engaging in face-to-face exchanges with global climate leaders, experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs. This will be a rare chance to share experiences and broaden horizons, offering an invaluable opportunity for learning and growth.

​COP30 activity

​​During COP30, we will also host a series of exciting events, including climate innovation-themed conferences, exhibitions, and more, aimed at gathering global wisdom on climate innovation and collectively exploring solutions to climate change. Additionally, in the Blue Zone, we have specially set up a dedicated exhibition area to provide participants with a platform to showcase their initiatives to the world.