Climate Change Adaptation
The Climate Change Adaptation (LIFE-2021-SAP-CLIMA-CCA) program is an EU action grant designed to advance the European Union's ambitious goal of becoming a climate-resilient society by 2050. This initiative supports projects that bolster adaptive capacity, enhance resilience, and diminish vulnerability to the inevitable impacts of climate change, aligning with the Paris Agreement and proposed European Climate Law. It offers targeted funding for innovative solutions and strategic interventions across various sectors.
Who is Funded by LIFE Climate Adaptation Grants
The Climate Change Adaptation program is designed to fund a diverse range of applicants across the European Union, focusing on strategic objectives to build a climate-resilient society. It targets specific geographic areas within the EU and aims to achieve long-term adaptation goals.
What Climate Adaptation Projects are Funded
This program supports a variety of climate change adaptation projects and activities, targeting specific sectors and stages of development to foster innovative solutions and practical implementation. While eligible costs are defined, comprehensive details are provided in the official call documents.
Type and Scope of LIFE Climate Adaptation Funding
The Climate Change Adaptation program primarily offers financial support in the form of grants. A substantial budget is allocated to this topic, although specific funding amounts per project and typical project durations are defined in the detailed call for proposals.
Conditions and Requirements for Climate Adaptation Grants
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions and requirements throughout the application and project implementation phases. These include legal, administrative, operational, and financial stipulations, which are thoroughly detailed in the official call documents.
Application Procedure for LIFE Climate Adaptation
The application process for LIFE Climate Change Adaptation grants involves a structured submission and evaluation flow. Applicants are guided through various stages, from proposal preparation to notification of award decisions, with all procedural details and timelines outlined in the official documents.
Legal Basis of LIFE Climate Adaptation Funding
The Climate Change Adaptation funding program is underpinned by a robust legal framework, drawing its authority from key EU regulations and work programmes. These foundational documents govern its operation, financial management, and objectives, ensuring transparency and adherence to EU policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
30,500,000 €
Deadline:
30.11.2021
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Water and Waste Management, Research and Development, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Service Sector, Other
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Policy Development, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (under the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action - LIFE)
Managed By:
European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)
Additional Partners:
The program encourages applications from diverse organizations across the EU, with various entities from different countries expressing interest in forming consortia or offering expertise, including companies like Prométhée (France), Absolicon Solar Collector AB (Sweden), Notitia Ltd (Croatia), INTERSPREAD GMBH (Austria), Fasttrack Action LDA (Portugal), Toscana Innova s.r.l. (Italy), DBM International SRL (Italy), public bodies such as DIPUTACION PROVINCIAL DE GRANADA (Spain), HAIFA MUNICIPALITY (Israel), BUDAPEST FOVAROS IX KERULET FERENCVAROS ONKORMANYZATA (Hungary), COMUNE DI POMARICO (Italy), and non-profit/research entities like FUNDACIO DEL BIOMIMETIC SCIENCES INSTITUTE (Spain), Norway Innovation Network (Norway), Kyoto Club (Italy), and UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA (Spain).
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