Climaite is based on the climate changes predicted for Denmark in 2075. The idea is to manipulate the CO₂ concentration, the temperature and the precipitation to simulate the climate predicted for Denmark in 70 years time.

CLIMAITE  will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the effects of climatic changes on biological processes and the functioning of natural ecosystems. This research will provide important information relevant to future political decisions and societal actions that may be taken in response to climate change. CLIMAITE also contributes to the education of new researchers and the dissemination of knowledge about climatic effects on biological processes to the general public.

CLIMAITE involves a consortium of 6 research groups from Risø DTU, University of Copenhagen, KU Life and Aarhus University DMU.

CLIMAITE receives primary funding from the VILLUM KANN RASMUSSEN foundation. Air Liquide Danmark A/S and the participating institutes also support the research activities.