Forestry - European observatory of climate change impacts and demonstration network of climate smart restoration pilots
This Horizon Europe program supports the establishment of a European observatory for climate change impacts on forests and a demonstration network of climate-smart restoration pilots. It aims to significantly enhance knowledge and practical application of adaptive forest management practices to bolster climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts at European and global scales. The initiative promotes a holistic approach, integrating climate objectives with biodiversity and bioeconomy goals through extensive engagement of local communities, forest owners, and industries.
Who is Funded
This program provides funding to entities committed to advancing climate action in forestry across Europe, emphasizing a collaborative approach and broad geographical coverage. The primary goal is to foster a deeper understanding of climate change impacts on forests and to implement effective, climate-smart restoration and management practices.
What is Funded
This program funds research and innovation actions focused on developing and implementing climate-smart forestry solutions. It supports initiatives that deepen our understanding of climate change impacts on forest ecosystems and demonstrate effective restoration and management practices.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program provides financial support in the form of grants under the Horizon Europe framework, specifically targeting research and innovation actions in forestry and climate resilience. A significant portion of the budget is allocated for direct grants to third parties, facilitating widespread implementation and demonstration across Europe.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to general Horizon Europe conditions, including strict admissibility, eligibility, and financial capacity criteria. The program emphasizes collaborative project structures and has specific provisions for distributing funds to third parties, all while ensuring compliance with EU principles like 'Do No Significant Harm'.
Application Procedure
The application process for this call followed a single-stage submission and was evaluated based on criteria and procedures detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Results were communicated to applicants after evaluation.
Legal Basis
The funding program is established and governed by a comprehensive set of EU regulations and work programmes under the Horizon Europe framework, ensuring adherence to the Union's financial and research policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
15,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
15,000,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
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), Other (for international cooperation beyond EU and associated countries).
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Forestry, Agriculture, Land Management, Ecosystems, Water Systems, Bioeconomy
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission, Research Executive Agency (REA)
Additional Partners:
Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, other projects under HORIZON-CL6-2021-CLIMATE-01-09 and HORIZON-CL6-2021-CLIMATE-01-10.
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