Climate Change Adaptation

The main goal of this opportunity is to help build a climate-resilient society by 2050, fully prepared for the unavoidable impacts of climate change. It focuses on strengthening the ability to adapt, improving resilience, and reducing vulnerability to climate risks. Key areas include climate adaptation policies, advanced risk assessment tools, nature-based solutions, climate-proofing infrastructure, solutions for agriculture and forestry, water management, health adaptation, preparedness for multiple risks, and innovative financial instruments. The program aligns with international climate commitments and aims to support practical solutions for a safer future.

• Projects must support the goal of a climate-resilient society by 2050.
• They should reinforce adaptive capacity and strengthen resilience to climate change.
• Projects must reduce vulnerability to climate risks.
• They should align with the objectives of the EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change.
• Proposals must follow specific page limits and layout requirements.

Examples:

• A project developing new water management systems to reduce drought risk in rural areas.
• An initiative to adapt urban infrastructure using nature-based solutions, such as green roofs, to manage heatwaves.
• A program supporting farmers with climate-smart techniques to improve crop resilience.

• Personnel costs
• Subcontracting
• Travel and subsistence
• Equipment (depreciation or rental)
• Consumables and materials
• Dissemination and communication
• Access to research infrastructure
• IPR and certification
• Audit costs
• Indirect costs (25% flat rate)
• Internally invoiced services

• Budget for this Call: 28,000,000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 12
• Maximum value per project: 5,000,000€
• Minimum value per project: 1,000,000€

• Public or private legal entities established in EU Member States, EU overseas territories, EEA, or other LIFE-associated countries. The coordinator must be based in an eligible country 

• Consortium: Can be single entities or partnerships; no transnational requirement, though cross-border cooperation is encouraged .

• Project locations: Activities must take place within eligible LIFE Programme countries