LIFE: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Grants for projects reducing emissions and increasing climate resilience
The Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation sub-programme supports projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing resilience to climate change. It offers action grants for best practice, pilot, and demonstration projects in various sectors.
Mitigation Projects
- Focus on farming, land use, peatland management, renewable energies, and energy efficiency.
- Promote integrated approaches for climate change mitigation strategies at regional or national levels.
Adaptation Projects
- Co-finance projects in urban adaptation, land-use planning, and infrastructure resilience.
- Support sustainable water management, flood and coastal management, and sectoral resilience.
- Aid EU's outermost regions in preparing for extreme weather events.
Governance and Information
- Co-fund projects that support the European Climate Pact and sustainable finance activities.
- Provide grants for information dissemination and awareness-raising on climate issues.
Read more at cinea.ec.europa.eu
How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official website for detailed instructions and submission guidelines. Ensure your project aligns with the sub-programme's objectives before applying.
Eligibility
Eligible projects must contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions or increase resilience to climate change. Projects should align with EU policy and strategy on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Eligible sectors
- Farming
- Land use
- Renewable energies
- Energy efficiency
- Urban adaptation
- Infrastructure
- Water management
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Tourism