The IKI Thematic Calls address current challenges in climate action, adaptation and biodiversity conservation on an annual basis.

Funding Organization: International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Government.

Scope

The thematic priorities each fall within the area of responsibility of one of the three federal ministries responsible for the IKI: the BMWK, the BMUV, or the AA.

The following thematic priorities are available:

• Promotion of cooperative approaches to the implementation of Art: Removal activities and mobilisation of private capital (BMWK)
• Building energy efficiency: Business models for scaling energy efficiency measures (BMWK)
• Climate-friendly transport: Support of partner countries in the creation of foundations, strategies and specific approaches for climate action and the energy transition in transport (BMWK)
• Scaling innovative financing solutions for the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries (BMWK)
• Development and implementation of innovative financing models and programmes for the sustainable conservation of primary forests and the restoration of semi-natural forests (BMUV)
• Conservation, sustainable management and restoration of critical wetlands for biodiversity and climate action (BMUV)
• From Blue Carbon to Blue Value – locally-led approaches for coastal marine ecosystem services (BMUV). Building climate resilience through protecting vulnerable watersheds in South America (BMUV)
• Enhancing climate resilience to prevent conflict and sustain peace (Federal Foreign Office)

Eligibility

The following organisations are welcome to apply:

• Non-governmental organisations
• Universities and research institutions
• International intergovernmental organisations and institutions (such as development banks)
• Organisations and programmes of the UN
• Private companies as well as economic sector and trade associations

Maximum Award: The funding volume provided by the IKI is EUR 5 million to a maximum of EUR 20 million per project.

Application Process: Project outlines can be submitted until 4:00 pm (CET) on 18 February 2025 via the IKI online platform (https://ideas.international-climate-initiative.com/?) and in English.

Application Deadline: 5 February 2025

Further information: https://www.international-climate-initiative.com/en/find-funding/thematic-call/thematic-call-2024/