Welcome to the submission portal for the Climate Solutions Initiative. This platform allows you to submit your solution or innovation for consideration at the WAITRO Summit 2026.
Submission Process Overview
Step 1: Submit Your Content
Provide all required information, including your detailed description (section 2), showcase content (section 3), and supporting visuals (section 4). This content will be used for evaluation and will form the basis of your poster.
Step 2: Poster Design (after evaluation)
Selected participants will be invited to design their poster using a provided Canva template, based on the content submitted in this form.
If you have any questions during the process, please contact: summit@waitro.org
Section 1: Contact Details & Basic Information
List the lead organization involved in developing or implementing the solution.
Country / Country of Implementation
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Indicate where the solution is currently implemented or where it is intended to be applied.
Title & Subtitle of Solution / Innovation
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Provide a clear, non-technical title that communicates what your solution does. Avoid acronyms (max. 100 characters)
Add a short tagline highlighting the key benefit or innovation. (max. 140 characters)
List the key partners involved in developing or implementing the solution.
Choose the category that best describes your submission (select one).
Select Category 1 if your solution is implemented, tested, or market-ready with demonstrated results.
Select Category 2 if your innovation is in an early stage (concept, prototype, or research phase).
Transformation Area (Thematic Focus)
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Select the thematic area that best fits your solution / innovation. Choose one primary focus area.
Transformation Area (Thematic Focus)
Section 2: Detailed Submission
Full Description (Detailed Submission)
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Guidance
Provide a clear and structured description of your solution or innovation. This content will be used for evaluation, publications, and website features. Write for an international, non-specialist audience. Avoid jargon and explain technical terms where necessary.
Long text (400–600 words)
Section 3: Showcase Content (Poster)
Guidance
This content will be used for your Summit poster, website teaser, and communication materials. Keep it concise, clear, and impactful. Focus on key messages that can be understood quickly by a global audience.
Clearly describe the specific problem you are addressing. Be concrete and, where possible, include context or scale (e.g. affected population, environmental impact).
Short paragraph (max. 40 words)
3.2 Solution / Innovation
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Explain what your solution does and how it works in simple terms. Focus on the core idea and what makes it distinctive.
Short paragraph (max. 60 words)
Highlight why your solution is important. What value does it create? Why should people care?
Short paragraph (max. 40 words)
3.4 Current Stage (Category 1)
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Select the stage that best reflects the current development level of your solution.
3.4 Current Stage (Category 1)
3.4 Current Stage (Category 2)
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Select the stage that best reflects the current development level of your solution.
3.4 Current Stage (Category 2)
3.5 Results / Impact (Category 1)
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Provide concrete, measurable results (e.g. percentages, outputs, users reached, emissions reduced)
Short paragraph (max. 40 words)
3.5 Results / Impact (Category 2)
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Describe the expected impact and potential outcomes based on your concept or early results
Short paragraph (max. 40 words)
3.6 Scalability / Next Steps
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Describe how your solution can grow, scale, or move forward. Focus on concrete next steps or expansion plans.
Short paragraph (max. 40 words)
3.7 Partnerships / Support Needed
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Indicate existing partners and/or the type of support you are seeking (e.g. funding, pilot partners, policy support).
Short paragraph (max. 40 words)
Upload high-resolution logos (PNG or JPG). These will be used for your poster and publications.
Eligibility Confirmation
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Intellectual Property Agreement
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Intellectual Property Agreement
Important Note on Poster Development
Selected participants will be invited to design their poster based on the content submitted in this form.
Permitted revisions: Clarifying wording, improving readability, updating minor data points, aligning tone for a broader audience
Not permitted: Submission of new or substantially revised content, changes to the core concept or scope, addition of new sections.
Refinements are limited to improving clarity and presentation. Substantive changes are not permitted at this stage. WAITRO will provide selected participants with a Canva link for poster design following the evaluation process. WAITRO reserves the right to make final adjustments prior to printing to ensure compliance with content requirements and the overall design framework.
