Who can apply?

• The Call invites submissions from both, private and public sector
• Non-governmental multipliers (economy, science, civil society)
• Applicants and implementing organisations must have a South African base and need to contribute financially or by in kind contribution/staff

General remarks:

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Projects may be supported with a budget between 10,000 € and 30,000 €.

Activities may include conferences, workshops, panel discussions, webinars, side-events, risk analysis, training courses, networking of think tanks.

Projects will have to be completed within the year 2026.

Proposals should be submitted via e-mail by 28 January 2026 to: climatefund@pret.diplo.de

In response to climate change, societies need to transform their whole economies towards climate neutrality overcoming the strong dependence on fossil fuels. This transformation creates significant opportunities and potential for innovation and business development in various sectors.

It is thereby crucial to recognise and invest in opportunities that catalyse investments in the green economy. At the same time, fighting as well as adapting to irreversible effects of climate change are closely interrelated with (food) security and peace, looking for example at climate related migration, energy security or water supply.

The German Foreign Office’s Climate Fund supports projects in the areas of economic opportunities presented by the ecological transformation and/or the climate change, peace and security nexus; specifically, which will:

• Present innovative ideas and proposals in the context of economic opportunities of an ecological transformation, including for example circular economy, fighting plastic pollution and reduction of the use of plastic, adaptation to climate change, biodiversity protection and others; OR
• Contribute to awareness raising, transfer of information, create action-oriented strategies or policy making related with the climate change, peace and security nexus.
  This could include for example proposals related to a growing population and potential climate migration, climate and sustainable food production, or access to water, healthy food and renewable energy with the goal to keep peace in the region, or related projects.

Projects that exclusively focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency are excluded in this call.

Applicants are expected to

• define clear goals and deliverables that allow for monitoring and evaluation
• provide a detailed financial plan
• provide clear information on planned outreach activities and media coverage
• keep the German Embassy informed throughout the entire period about the progress of the project including photo material

Please submit the following documents

• Application form: signed by two responsible employees of the submitting institution or designated persons in charge of the project
• Detailed description of the planned project, including clearly specified goals and objectives, target group(s), deliverables
• If applicable: information on cooperation with other partners

The Embassy will do an initial screening and, if the above criteria are met, submit your proposal to the German Federal Foreign Office’s headquarters, where the selection process will be completed.