Provides financial support for the preparation of a proposal for a Strategic Integrated Project (SIP) under the sub-programme for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in order to implement one of the following

- National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP) including Long-Term Strategies (LTS), Regulation on the governance of the energy union and climate action (EU)2018/1999,

- National adaptation strategies and plans pursuant to Article 5 of the Regulation 2021/1119 (‘European Climate Law’), or regional adaptation strategies or action plans,

- Urban or community-based action plans pioneering the transition to a climate neutral and/or climate resilient society, including climate-neutral cities plans and actions, for instance in the context of the EU Mission ‘Climate neutral and smart cities’ and Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, and

- National, regional or industry-/sector-specific greenhouse gas mitigation strategies or low carbon economy roadmaps

In addition, the proposal should

- target a large territorial scale, in particular, regional, multiregional, national, trans-national. A multi-city approach or smaller territorial scale may also be acceptable as long as the project delivers substantial impact.

- with the involvement of all concerned stakeholders and

- include a coordination mechanism for funding supporting complementary measures necessary for the full implementation of the targeted plan or strategy.

Type of Action: LIFE Project Grants