Category 03 · Impact in Action Awards 2026
Climate Action & Clean Energy
Initiatives advancing climate resilience, clean energy access or emissions reduction.
Purpose
What this category recognises
Recognises initiatives that expand clean energy access, reduce emissions or strengthen the resilience of communities and enterprises to climate impacts.
Eligible nominees
- Energy companies and developers
- Community and civil-society initiatives
- Public-sector or partnership programmes
Eligibility rules
- Initiative implemented and delivering results
- Evidence of energy access, emissions or resilience outcomes
- Measurement method stated
Examples
- Solar mini-grids for rural communities
- Climate-smart agriculture programmes
- Energy-efficiency retrofits
Assessment criteria
How nominations are assessed
01
Impact & outcomes
Evidence of positive change and relevance to category.
02
Innovation
Originality, practicality and effectiveness.
03
Sustainability
Continuity, resilience and long-term value.
04
Inclusion
Reach, accessibility and consideration of underserved groups.
05
Scalability
Potential to expand or be adapted elsewhere.
06
Leadership & governance
Accountability, ethics and quality of execution.
Nominate in this category Deadline: 14 November 2026