Towards a comprehensive European strategy to assess and monitor aquatic litter including plastic and microplastic pollution
This Horizon Europe program aims to develop a comprehensive European strategy for assessing and monitoring aquatic litter, including plastic and microplastic pollution. It seeks to harmonize monitoring approaches across EU freshwater and marine environments, improve knowledge and data, and support the implementation of key EU policies for a cleaner, healthier aquatic ecosystem.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the general eligibility for funding, focusing on the types of applicants, the geographical scope, and the strategic objectives of the program, particularly its contribution to a toxic-free environment and cleaner aquatic ecosystems.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, along with information on cost categories and the developmental stages of supported innovations, all contributing to combating aquatic pollution.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides a clear overview of the financial support available, including the type of financial instrument used, the maximum funding amounts allocated per project, and general information on co-financing and project duration.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries, covering application stipulations, collaboration frameworks, financial rules, and other critical provisions to ensure compliance and effective project execution.
Application Procedure
This section provides a guide to the application process, detailing the steps for submission, the evaluation criteria, and how funding decisions are communicated.
Legal Basis
This section details the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the funding program, providing its authorization and outlining the overarching regulations that shape its implementation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
6,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
6,000,000 €
Deadline:
17.09.2025
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance partner countries
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Water and Waste Management, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing
Beneficiaries:
scientific institutions, environmental authorities, bio-based industries, farmers, aquatic biodiversity
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Technical Group on Marine Litter (co-led by JRC), EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters, EUROqCHARM project, JPI Oceans microplastics projects, GEO Blue Planet initiative, Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS), relevant regional seas conventions, International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), European research infrastructures, All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance partner countries, European Space Agency (ESA)
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