Specific objectives:

• to achieve a resource – and water - efficient and climate change resilient economy and society,
• the protection and sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems, and
• a sustainable supply and use of raw materials, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources and eco-systems.

Broad lines of activities:

• Climate Action - Informed decisions for a climate-resilient low-carbon society
• Cultural Heritage - Engaging a new cultural heritage agenda for economic growth
• Earth Observations - Crucial info on climate, energy, natural hazards and other societal challenge
• Nature-Based Solutions - Providing viable solutions of natural ecosystems
• Ensuring and Sustaining Raw Materials
• Systemic Eco-Innovation (Circular Economy)- Generating and sharing economic and environmental benefits

Total budget of the field is 3.1 Billion Euro.