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HORIZON-CL5-2026-07-D1-04

Fighting disinformation and effectively communicating on climate change

RIA Cluster 5 €15,000,000 15 Apr 2026
Topic CodeHORIZON-CL5-2026-07-D1-04F&T Portal
Call IdentifierHORIZON-CL5-2026-07Call 07 — single stage (2026)
InstrumentHORIZON-RIAResearch and Innovation Action
Budget ModelLump SumHORIZON-AG-LS
Funding Rate100%Annex G — RIA = 100%
Page Limit (Part B)45 pagesRIA + lump sum (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10Standard — no override
Expected Projects3(WP stated)
DestinationClimate sciences and responses for the transformation towards climate neutralityWP Part 8
Cluster / PillarCluster 5 / Pillar IIClimate, Energy and Mobility
China EligibilityExcluded ▵D1 destination excludes RIA and IA
Special ConditionsCopernicus/GalileoSatellite data requirement — section 3
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China: entities excluded. Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in both Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) and Innovation Actions (IAs) falling under this destination. MIIT-linked universities are excluded regardless of instrument. Source: WP Part 8, Destination 1.
Copernicus/Galileo: If the project uses satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation and/or related timing data and services, beneficiaries must make use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS (other data and services may additionally be used).

Expected Outcomes

  1. Advanced knowledge and understanding on the dynamics of disinformation affecting climate policy and climate policy backlash from a communication perspective;
  2. Tools and products are developed for public authorities, media and civil society to detect and combat the influence and spread of climate change-related disinformation at scale;
  3. Tailored, innovative and effective communication techniques, tools and materials are developed, tested and disseminated, to better communicate with and engage citizens on climate change, climate action and climate policies;
  4. Acceptance of climate action is increased, democratic processes and societal resilience are strengthened and sustained behavioural change is progressed, through higher trust in climate science and improved climate literacy, supporting the objectives of the Preparedness Union Strategy.

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