European partnership rescuing biodiversity to safeguard life on Earth
The European partnership "Rescuing biodiversity to safeguard life on Earth" is a cornerstone initiative under the Horizon Europe programme, aligned with the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 and the European Green Deal. Its primary objective is to accelerate biodiversity recovery across Europe by fostering interconnected research and innovation, promoting nature-based solutions, and enabling transformative societal changes. This partnership unites diverse national and regional entities, including research authorities, funding agencies, and environmental bodies, to combine resources and expertise for a collective impact on global biodiversity.
Who is Funded
The European partnership "Rescuing biodiversity to safeguard life on Earth" is designed to fund a broad spectrum of entities and initiatives that contribute to biodiversity recovery and sustainable development across Europe and globally. This program targets research and innovation actors, environmental authorities, and agencies, aiming to leverage their combined efforts to achieve ambitious environmental goals. The overarching objectives focus on halting biodiversity loss, restoring ecosystems, and integrating biodiversity considerations into various societal and economic sectors.
What is Funded
The funding program supports a wide range of activities focused on biodiversity research, innovation, and implementation across various critical sectors. It emphasizes the development of new knowledge, tools, and solutions to address biodiversity loss, promote sustainable practices, and facilitate transformative changes in society. The scope covers all stages from fundamental research to market introduction and policy implementation, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary approaches and nature-based solutions.
Type and Scope of Funding
The "Rescuing biodiversity to safeguard life on Earth" partnership provides substantial financial support through grants, emphasizing a collaborative, co-funded approach. The program has a significant total budget allocated across its duration and sets clear limits for funding provided to individual third parties. The overall timeframe aligns with the Horizon Europe program, promoting long-term, impactful research and innovation projects.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries of the "Rescuing biodiversity to safeguard life on Earth" partnership must adhere to a comprehensive set of conditions and requirements governing application, collaboration, financial management, and ethical considerations. These provisions ensure legal compliance, effective project implementation, and alignment with broader EU policies and international agreements.
Application Procedure
The application process for the "Rescuing biodiversity to safeguard life on Earth" partnership follows standard Horizon Europe procedures, emphasizing online submission and detailed documentation. Evaluation involves a rigorous, multi-stage assessment, with a specific pilot mechanism for applicant feedback. The funding is channeled through a co-funded European partnership model, enabling joint transnational calls.
Legal Basis
The "European partnership rescuing biodiversity to safeguard life on Earth" is firmly rooted in established European Union legal frameworks and policy initiatives. Its legitimacy and operational guidelines are derived from overarching EU regulations, specifically those governing the Horizon Europe program, as well as critical environmental and financial policies. Access to these foundational texts is made available through official EU publication portals and the Funder's Portal.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
7,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
165,000,000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), United Kingdom, Switzerland, and other associated and international countries/regions for joint calls.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Research and innovation sector, environmental agencies, agriculture, forestry & fishing, aquaculture, public sector entities, businesses
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Policy Development, Implementation, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission, national and regional research programmes of EU Member States and associated countries
Additional Partners:
Horizon Missions (Soils; Ocean, seas and waters; Climate Adaptation and Cities), European Partnerships (Agroecology, Urban Transitions, Agriculture of Data, Water, Blue Economy, Circular/Bio-based economy), EC Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity, Science Service project under Horizon Europe, IPBES, UN Convention on Biological Diversity
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