Supporting regions and local authorities in assessing climate risks

The main goal of this opportunity is to accelerate climate adaptation efforts by supporting regional and local authorities in Europe. It aims to strengthen scientific knowledge and the use of climate risk assessments, helping authorities design effective adaptation plans. The initiative focuses on testing innovative adaptation solutions, especially in regions most affected by climate risks, and encourages collaboration between citizens, researchers, industry, and communities. It also seeks to unlock private investment and demonstrate large-scale transformations towards climate resilience. The opportunity covers regional and local authorities in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, with a strong emphasis on participatory and inclusive approaches.

• Projects must involve regional and local authorities in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries, or entities acting on their behalf, not previously funded under the CLIMAAX project and not covering territories already included in CLIMAAX.
• Proposals must provide financial support to at least 50 regional or local authorities for comprehensive climate risk assessments, with at least 60% of the requested EU contribution allocated to this support.
• Projects must include sufficient resources and budget to work with relevant EU platforms and programs, such as the Mission Implementation Platform and Climate-ADAPT.
• Proposals must follow a page limit of 70 pages and adhere to the required format.
• Applicants must address geographical balance and inclusivity in the selection and support of third parties.
• Collaborations with national hubs and relevant EU projects are required.

Examples:

• A city in southern Europe partners with experts to assess flood risks and design adaptation strategies, receiving a grant as part of the project.
• A regional authority in eastern Europe conducts a comprehensive climate risk assessment, focusing on heatwaves and drought, with financial support provided by the project.
• A consortium coordinates grants to multiple local governments across different countries to ensure balanced geographic coverage and inclusivity.

• Costs for collecting and analyzing climate risk data
• Expert and consultant fees for climate risk assessments
• Labor costs for staff involved in adaptation planning
• Stakeholder engagement and participatory activities
• Workshops, meetings, and public consultations
• Communication and dissemination of results
• Development of adaptation plans and strategies
• Travel and logistics for project activities
• Costs for collaboration with EU platforms and relevant projects

At least 60% of the total EU requested contribution must go to financial support for third parties. Expenses must directly support comprehensive climate risk assessments and related activities.

• Budget for this Call: 17,650,000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 1
• Budget per grant: 17,650,000€

• Applicants must be regional or local authorities in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries, or entities acting on their behalf.
• Applicants must not have received financial support under the CLIMAAX project, and their territories must not already be covered by CLIMAAX.
• Proposals must include a plan for providing financial support to at least 50 regional or local authorities.
• At least 60% of the requested EU contribution must be allocated for financial support to third parties.
• Applicants must ensure geographical balance and inclusivity in the selection of supported authorities.
• Collaboration with the Mission National Hubs, Climate-ADAPT platform, and other relevant EU programs is required.
• Proposals must follow the required format and page limits.
• Projects should adopt participatory approaches and involve local communities and stakeholders.