Deadline: 05-Nov-2026
The European Commission is inviting applications under Horizon Europe to strengthen Europe’s resilience to climate-related disasters through advanced climate security tools, forecasting systems, and risk-management solutions. The programme supports innovative projects focused on climate adaptation, crisis management, early warning systems, and disaster preparedness across Europe.
About the Programme
The initiative supports climate security and disaster resilience projects that improve:
- Climate risk forecasting
- Crisis management
- Early warning systems
- Disaster preparedness
- Climate adaptation strategies
- Situational awareness during emergencies
Key climate-related risks include:
- Floods
- Wildfires
- Landslides
- Heatwaves
- Cascading and compounding disasters
Funding Details
- Programme: Horizon Europe Innovation Action
- Total Indicative Funding: Around €4.5 million
- Submission Process: Single-stage call
Main Focus Areas
The programme focuses on:
- Climate security scenarios and risk assessment
- Cross-sectoral climate risk analysis
- AI-driven forecasting tools
- Crisis response technologies
- Monitoring and assessment systems
- Weather alerts and early warning solutions
- Operational climate risk-management tools
- Local and regional adaptation planning
Projects should support:
- Real-world disaster preparedness
- Risk mitigation
- Emergency response
- Post-crisis recovery
Priority Themes
The initiative encourages:
- Data-driven climate security solutions
- Integration with Copernicus and Galileo systems
- Use of digital infrastructures and data ecosystems
- Collaboration between public authorities and researchers
- International cooperation and policy alignment
- Protection of vulnerable groups
Special attention is given to:
- Children
- Older persons
- Persons with disabilities
Expected Outcomes
Projects are expected to:
- Improve climate disaster forecasting
- Strengthen emergency response systems
- Enhance operational decision-making
- Increase public awareness and preparedness
- Support evidence-based climate adaptation
- Improve Europe’s resilience to climate risks
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants may include:
- Research institutions
- Universities
- Public authorities
- Technology companies
- Environmental organizations
- Civil protection agencies
- Industry and innovation consortia
Participation must follow Horizon Europe eligibility rules.
How to Apply
Applicants should:
- Develop climate security and disaster resilience proposals
- Include operational testing and validation plans
- Demonstrate stakeholder engagement
- Use advanced data and forecasting approaches
- Align with EU climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction priorities
FAQ
- What is the total funding available?
- The programme has an indicative budget of around €4.5 million.
- What types of disasters are covered?
- Floods, fires, landslides, heatwaves, and other climate-related disasters are included.
- What technologies are encouraged?
- Early warning systems, AI forecasting tools, monitoring systems, and climate risk-management technologies.
- Who can apply?
- Research organizations, public authorities, companies, and other eligible Horizon Europe participants can apply.
- Does the programme support international cooperation?
- Yes, international collaboration and knowledge exchange are strongly encouraged.
- What is the main objective?
- To improve Europe’s preparedness, adaptation, and resilience to climate-related security risks.
Conclusion
The Horizon Europe Climate Security Innovation Call supports advanced technologies and collaborative solutions that strengthen Europe’s ability to forecast, manage, and respond to climate-related disasters while improving long-term resilience and adaptation capacity.
For more information, visit European Commission.