The Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) published the new calls of the LIFE Programme, the only one specifically dedicated to the environment and climate action.

The sub-programme «Climate change mitigation and adaptation» aims to develop and disseminate innovative solutions to support EU climate policies, contributing to the European objectives of climate neutrality by 2050, reducing emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and setting the 2040 target, and promoting climate resilience and adaptation.

The call for proposals includes the following topics:

• Climate Change Mitigation: finances projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote low-carbon solutions in key sectors.
• Climate Change AdaptationIt supports interventions that increase resilience to climate change and reduce the risks associated with extreme events or long-term impacts.
• Climate Change Governance and InformationIt promotes initiatives that strengthen climate governance, public participation and the dissemination of knowledge and good practices.

Proposals must cover only one of these topics. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one topic must submit a separate proposal for each one.

The total budget is 60 000 000.

The deadline for the call is 22 September 2026, 17:00 (Brussels).