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Research and innovation for climate action

With a target of 35% of its overall budget dedicated to climate objectives for the 2021-2027 period, accounting for €33.4 billion, Horizon Europe supports pioneering research and innovation addressing climate change. Discover results and insights from climate-related actions under the programme.

Key facts and figures

Under Horizon Europe in the 2021-2024 timeframe

  • allocated to tackle climate change
    €17 bn
    allocated to tackle climate change
  • projects contributing to climate action
    9 224
    projects contributing to climate action
  • enterprises benefited
    10 920
    enterprises benefited (private organisations)
  • educational and research institutions involved
    3 374
    educational and research institutions involved

Learn more

Explore how Horizon Europe is pushing EU climate action forward via research and innovation.

Analysis reports

Discover how EU-funded climate research has been allocated across different thematic areas over the years, highlighting key trends in climate research and innovation.

Policy briefs

Learn how EU-funded climate research is making a difference and shaping climate policies.

Case studies

Explore real-world examples of EU research and innovation for climate action.

Climate action news

Latest Horizon Europe climate news