Boost the sponge function of landscape as a way to improve climate-resilience to water management challenges
This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action aims to significantly enhance climate resilience by improving the landscape's natural 'sponge' function. It supports the development and testing of innovative water management solutions, particularly nature-based approaches, to combat extreme weather events like droughts and intensive rainfall. The program uniquely combines climate adaptation objectives with those of the 'Restore our Ocean and Waters' and 'A Soil Deal for Europe' Missions.
Who is Funded by the Boost the Sponge Function Program?
This section outlines the target beneficiaries of the 'Boost the Sponge Function of Landscape' program, detailing eligible entities, the geographical scope for project implementation, and the overarching objectives aimed at enhancing climate resilience and sustainable water management.
What is Funded by the Sponge Function Program?
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported by the 'Boost the Sponge Function of Landscape' program. It clarifies the scope of eligible costs and the typical developmental stages of projects that qualify for funding, emphasizing nature-based and innovative solutions for climate-resilient water management.
Type and Scope of Funding for Climate Resilience
This section outlines the financial details of the 'Boost the Sponge Function of Landscape' program, including the type of financial support provided and the overall budget allocated to this specific topic.
Conditions and Requirements for Participation
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for participation in the 'Boost the Sponge Function of Landscape' program, covering aspects from application terms to collaboration rules and other key provisions governing projects.
Application Procedure for Climate Resilience Funding
This section provides an overview of the application and selection procedures for the 'Boost the Sponge Function of Landscape' program, detailing how proposals were submitted and the evaluation process.
Legal Basis of the Funding Program
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the 'Boost the Sponge Function of Landscape' funding program, ensuring transparency and providing a framework for its operation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
6,000,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and associated countries, with specific attention to less-developed regions and areas with similar ecosystems.
Sectors:
Water and Waste Management, Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Transportation and Logistics, Tourism
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture, forestry, transport, tourism, leisure, drinking water production
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Market Introduction
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
Mission Implementation Platform (expected)
Additional Partners:
ALDA - ASSOCIATION EUROPEENNE POUR LA DEMOCRATIE LOCALE, Lucidminds BV, Engineering Technology Steyr GmbH, GRANT GARANT SRO, LASER CONSULT MUSZAKI-TUDOMANYOS ES GAZDASAGI TANACSADO KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG, Reversa, SOGRAPE VINHOS SA, VELTHA IVZW, UNIVERSIDAD CARLOS III DE MADRID, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, NORGES MILJO-OG BIOVITENSKAPLIGE UNIVERSITET, TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA, Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA, BEIA CONSULT INTERNATIONAL SRL, MUNICIPALITY OF VLORA, EPC - PROJEKTGESELLSCHAFT FUR KLIMA NACHHALTIGKEIT KOMMUNIKATION MBH GEMEINNUTZIG, LOKALNA ENERGETSKA AGENCIJA GORENJSKE JAVNI ZAVOD, SCIENTIA NOVA Kavadarci, Association for development of education, culture and youth, Academia La Hoz - Carlos Lorenzo de la Hoz, GLOBAL FACTOR INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING SL, EVENOR TECH SL, SpaceGetsChain Intenational Association, WEBLYZARD TECHNOLOGY GMBH, Data4Risk, STICHTING ISOCARP INSTITUTE CENTER OF URBAN EXCELLENCE, C4G - CONSULTING AND TRAINING NETWORK, LDA, UAT Municipiul Roman, BlueArk Entremont, AgriClima Consulting, ACROSSLIMITS LTD, Izmit Belediyesi, PROVINCIE ANTWERPEN, AVELLAN CECILIA, INTERSPREAD GMBH, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), GC GENOMICS GMBH, ORGANIZACION DE PROFESIONALES, AUTONOMOS Y EMPRENDEDORES DE EXTREMADURA, FEDERACION EXTREMENA DE ASOCIACIONES DE MUJERES RURALES, GC GENOMICS ESPANA, SL, CONCEPTTO DESARROLLICO ESTRATEGICO, SL, Grupo Colabora Formacion y Proyectos, SL, IRIS SRL, CE CONSULTING EMPRESARIAL S.L., Fundacion Fernando Nuñez, MAUDE STUDIO, SL, YOUR DATA SRL, GOLEM - GESELLSCHAFT FUR INTEGRIERTE MIKROELEKTRONISCHE KOMPLETTLOESUNGEN GMBH, AM TRANS PROGRES SPOLKA ZOO, CARDET CENTRE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, CITY OF BONN, FiBL France, SOLUTOPUS - RECURSOS E DESENVOLVIMENTO LDA, OPENCOM I.S.S.C.
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