- Grant Amount – €12 million–€20 million
- Deadline – February 17, 2026
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
The International Climate Initiative (IKI) is a cornerstone of Germany’s international efforts to address climate change, support adaptation measures, and conserve biodiversity in developing and emerging countries.
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Its primary goal is to help limit global warming to 1.5°C and halt biodiversity loss by promoting transformations toward greenhouse gas-neutral and biodiversity-friendly societies. Recognizing that industrialized nations play a critical role in this process, the IKI provides targeted support to help developing and emerging countries transform their social, economic, and political systems into sustainable, low-emission, and biodiversity-conscious frameworks.
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At the heart of the IKI’s approach is the support for the implementation and advancement of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). Projects funded by the IKI are designed to accelerate these transformations by mobilizing and catalyzing financial resources from both public and private sectors to ensure a more rapid transition toward sustainable development goals.
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Through the IKI Large Grants funding instrument, the initiative supports large-scale projects aimed at fostering biodiversity-friendly, low-emission, and sustainable economic structures. The overarching goals include strengthening legal and regulatory frameworks at national and sub-national levels, encouraging governments to increase ambition in climate and biodiversity contributions, and achieving measurable direct and indirect emission reductions. Additionally, the projects aim to support communities affected by climate change, enhance conservation practices for ecosystems including coasts and marine areas, and leverage invested funds to attract further climate and biodiversity financing.
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Funding for these projects ranges from EUR 12 million to EUR 20 million per project, allowing for substantial and impactful interventions.
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Eligibility:
- Eligible organizations include non-governmental organizations, universities and research institutions, international intergovernmental organizations and development banks, UN programs and agencies, as well as private companies and trade associations.
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