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Mainstreaming Climate and Environmental Objectives in EU Funding Programmes in the Post-2027 Period

Cover page of a report titled “Mainstreaming Climate and Environmental Objectives in EU Funding Programmes in the Post-2027 Period.” The title appears in white text on a blue background at the top. Below, three stylized floating blocks of earth are shown; one has a wind turbine on it. At the bottom of the image are logos of Ramboll, CE Delft, Ecologic Institute, and I4CE.

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Mainstreaming Climate and Environmental Objectives in EU Funding Programmes in the Post-2027 Period

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European Commission: Directorate-General for Climate Action, CE Delft, Ecologic Institute, I4CE – Institute for Climate Economics and Ramboll Management Consulting, Mainstreaming climate and environmental objectives in EU funding programmes in the post-2027 period – Final report, Publications Office of the European Union, 2025, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2834/5817834

This study explores how climate and environmental objectives can be more effectively integrated into the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). It assesses the effectiveness of current mainstreaming tools such as climate and biodiversity spending targets, the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle, expenditure tracking systems, and funding exclusions.

Based on this analysis, the study provides evidence-based recommendations to improve the coherence, impact, and efficiency of green funding in the EU's next budget cycle. It identifies priority areas for climate and environment-related spending and suggests enhancements to mainstreaming mechanisms to better align EU funding with long-term sustainability goals.

Complementing the policy guidance, an illustrated brochure showcases diverse examples of nature-based solutions (NbS).

This publication was developed as part of the European Commission's study on "Mainstreaming climate and environmental objectives in EU funding programmes in the post-2027 period", led by Ramboll with Ecologic Institute's contributions coordinated by Benjamin Kupilas.

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978-92-68-28055-3
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climate change, climate change policy, EU budget, EU environmental policy, EU programme, fund (EU), green economy, sustainable development
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