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Global Funds for Sustainable Development and Climate Action

Increase Your Resources and Expand the Impact of Your Projects

This section provides a comprehensive list of funds available worldwide for sustainability, environment, carbon emissions, climate change, and related areas. 

 

Each fund may have different application requirements and processes, which should be carefully considered based on the size of your project, local or international relevance, and application deadlines.

Global Funds

International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants

Status: Open

The IKI Medium Grants funding program supports non-profit civil society actors in implementing innovative, bottom-up contributions for implementing the Paris Agreement and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The program focuses on intensifying North-South cooperation on climate action, adaptation to the impacts of climate change, and biodiversity conservation.

Horizon 2020 (H2020)

Status: Open

The European Union's largest research and innovation funding program, supporting a wide range of projects addressing various societal challenges, including climate change, sustainable energy, and environmental conservation.

Green Climate Fund (GCF)

Status: 

Provides financial support to developing countries for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate-resilient infrastructure

LIFE Programme

Status: Open

The European Union's largest research and innovation funding program, supporting a wide range of projects addressing various societal challenges, including climate change, sustainable energy, and environmental conservation.

Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Status:

Supports projects related to biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainable land management, international waters, and chemicals and waste.

European Investment Bank (EIB)

Status: 

Provides financing for sustainable infrastructure projects, climate action initiatives, and renewable energy projects in Europe and other parts of the world.

Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance

Status:

Promotes innovative financing solutions to address climate change challenges and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme

Status: 

Assists developing countries in accessing and effectively utilizing Green Climate Fund resources for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects.

Climate Investment Funds (CIF)

Status: 

Funds projects focusing on climate change mitigation and adaptation, renewable energy, sustainable transport, and forest conservation in developing countries.

Horizon 2020 (H2020)

Status: Open

The European Union's largest research and innovation funding program, supporting a wide range of projects addressing various societal challenges, including climate change, sustainable energy, and environmental conservation.

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