Improving capabilities of law enforcement to counter climate-related challenges - European Commission
Funds research to equip European law enforcement with new tools and knowledge to address security risks and crime linked to climate change.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 5, 2026 (Full application, single-stage)
Funding Amounts: ~€4,000,000 per project | 2 grants expected | Lump sum model
Summary: Funds research to strengthen law enforcement capabilities in addressing climate change-related security risks and emerging criminal activities in Europe.
Key Information: Consortia must include at least 2 Police Authorities from 2 different EU or Associated Countries.
Description
This grant, under the Horizon Europe "Civil Security for Society" call, supports research and innovation to enhance the ability of European law enforcement agencies to address the security risks and criminal activities associated with climate change. The focus is on equipping police authorities with specialized skills, technologies, and strategies to counter illegal activities driven by climate-related phenomena such as resource scarcity, migration, biodiversity loss, and new criminal opportunities. Projects are encouraged to balance technological and societal approaches, involve social sciences and humanities, and collaborate closely with relevant security practitioners. The aim is to generate actionable insights, develop effective policies, and facilitate the uptake of innovations by the law enforcement community.
