Atlantic and Arctic basin lighthouse - restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems and increased climate resilience
This Horizon Europe program, 'Atlantic and Arctic basin lighthouse - restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems and increased climate resilience,' focuses on large-scale restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems across the Atlantic and Arctic regions. It aims to develop and demonstrate innovative nature-based solutions and systemic approaches to enhance climate resilience and restore biodiversity. The program uniquely emphasizes strong local community engagement and basin-scale cooperation to ensure sustainable and replicable outcomes.
Who is Funded: Eligible Participants and Program Objectives
This program targets a diverse range of organizations and entities with the aim of fostering collaborative, large-scale restoration efforts. Projects must involve consortia from specific geographic areas and actively engage local communities and authorities to ensure impactful and sustainable results.
What is Funded: Project Types and Focus Areas
This program supports innovative demonstration activities focused on large-scale marine and coastal ecosystem restoration, emphasizing nature-based solutions and climate resilience in the Atlantic and Arctic regions.
Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Details
The program provides grants for Innovation Actions under Horizon Europe, specifically including financial support to third parties to foster broader impact and replication of solutions.
Conditions and Requirements: Eligibility and Compliance
Participation in this program is subject to several conditions, including consortium composition, demonstration activities, engagement with 'associated regions', and adherence to general Horizon Europe rules.
Application Procedure: Submission and Evaluation
The application process is a single-stage submission, with evaluation procedures and timelines detailed in supplementary documents.
Legal Basis: Foundational Documents and Regulations
The program is founded upon the comprehensive framework of Horizon Europe and its specific regulations, ensuring legal legitimacy and operational guidelines.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
100,000 € (for Financial Support to Third Parties per associated region)
Allocated Budget:
Annual Budget (2021): 17,000,000 € (for this topic)
Deadline:
12.04.2022
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Atlantic and Arctic basin, with demonstration activities required in at least three different countries within this basin. Associated regions for financial support to third parties must be in Member States/Associated Countries other than those in the project consortium.
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Marine and coastal ecosystems, biodiversity, coastal communities
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Joint Research Centre (JRC) as a potential consortium member. Projects should engage at least 5 'associated regions' (local and/or regional authorities) for replication and scaling up, which can receive financial support to third parties.
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