AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus
The AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus program supports collaborative research and innovation to address critical interdependencies between water, energy, and food security, particularly in African contexts. This initiative uniquely fosters scientific modeling and policy-making based on robust evidence, strengthening the vital AU-EU High Level Policy Dialog Partnership. By boosting clean energy and local expertise, it aims to drive sustainable resource management and climate resilience across continents.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria, geographical focus, and strategic objectives of the AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus program. It details which entities can apply, where projects must be implemented, and the overarching goals the program seeks to achieve, particularly in supporting sustainable development and climate resilience in Africa.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects and thematic areas supported by the AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus program. It clarifies the scope of activities, including the development of critical models and innovative solutions for sustainable resource management, and identifies the typical development stages of funded projects.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section clarifies the financial mechanisms and parameters of the AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus program, detailing the type of financial support provided and the budget allocated for this specific topic.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for participation in the AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus program, encompassing administrative, financial, and collaborative stipulations.
Application Procedure
This section describes the procedural aspects of applying for the AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus program, including the submission process and the method by which applications are assessed and awards are made.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the core legal and official documents that underpin the AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus funding program, establishing its authority and outlining the regulatory framework for its implementation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
The total allocated budget for this specific topic (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D3-03-01) for the year 2021 was 9,000,000 €.
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
The program primarily focuses on an AU-EU partnership, covering European Union Member States, Associated Countries to Horizon Europe, and African countries. Projects are specifically designed to implement energy infrastructures and supply within existing African water basins.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
African countries, decision makers, planners, societal stakeholders, research and innovation communities
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Multi-Country
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
AU-EU High Level Policy Dialog (HLPD) Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (CCSE) Partnership, societal stakeholders
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