Atlantic and Arctic sea basin lighthouse – Addressing climate change and human activities threats to marine biodiversity
The Atlantic and Arctic Sea Basin Lighthouse program, under the EU Mission 'Restore our ocean and waters by 2030', focuses on urgent actions to combat marine biodiversity loss and threats from climate change and human activities. It seeks to develop and deploy innovative, ecosystem-based solutions to restore and protect marine and freshwater ecosystems, prevent pollution, and foster a sustainable, carbon-neutral blue economy across the Atlantic and Arctic regions.
Who is Funded: Atlantic & Arctic Marine Biodiversity Initiatives
This program targets a broad range of entities and individuals dedicated to marine and freshwater ecosystem restoration and biodiversity protection within the Atlantic and Arctic sea basin. The primary objective is to develop and deploy innovative, ecosystem-based solutions to counteract marine biodiversity loss and address the threats posed by climate change and human activities.
What is Funded: Project Types & Thematic Areas
This program supports innovative actions aimed at addressing climate change and human impacts on marine biodiversity. It covers a range of activities from sustainable resource management to pollution reduction and ecosystem preservation, focusing on the piloting and scaling of solutions.
Type & Scope of Funding: Grants for Ocean Health
This program provides grant funding with a significant financial envelope for projects focused on marine biodiversity and climate action. While no specific project duration is defined, activities are aligned with the Mission's phased implementation.
Conditions & Requirements for Marine Biodiversity Projects
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions regarding consortium composition, financial support to third parties, and open science practices, alongside general Horizon Europe requirements. Notably, there are specific provisions concerning Hungarian public interest trusts.
Application Procedure: Past Call Details
The application process for this call is now closed. It involved a single-stage submission using standard Horizon Europe forms, with evaluation results having been communicated in December 2023.
Legal Basis: EU Framework for Ocean Restoration
This funding program is fundamentally rooted in the European Union's comprehensive legislative framework for research and innovation, specifically under the Horizon Europe program and its strategic missions for ocean restoration.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
8,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
16,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Atlantic and Arctic sea basin, specifically requiring demonstration activities in at least 3 different countries within this basin. Activities also encourage engagement with EU Outermost Regions and 'associated regions' located in Member States/Associated countries outside the project consortium.
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Service Sector, Transportation and Logistics
Beneficiaries:
Marine Environment, Marine Ecosystems, Coastal Communities, Fishing Communities, Shipping Industry
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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