European natural lakes: demonstration of integrated approaches for protection and restoration of natural lake ecosystems and their biodiversity

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The European Natural Lakes program, under Horizon Europe, supports innovative projects demonstrating integrated approaches to protect and restore European natural lake ecosystems and their biodiversity. It aims to significantly improve the ecological and chemical status of lakes, contributing to the European Green Deal and the Mission 'Restore our ocean and waters by 2030'. The program emphasizes nature-based solutions, collaborative efforts, and scalability across Europe.

Who is Funded

This section provides comprehensive details on the eligibility criteria for organizations and individuals seeking funding, specifying the geographical scope of the program and its overarching strategic objectives concerning the restoration of European natural lakes.

What is Funded

This section details the specific types of projects and activities eligible for funding, outlining the thematic areas and developmental stages targeted by the program. It also clarifies what expenses are covered, ensuring a clear understanding of the scope of funded work.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides essential information on the financial aspects of the program, including the type of financial support offered, the total budget allocated to this topic, the maximum funding available per project, and the expected timeframe for project implementation.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the critical rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering aspects from application terms and collaboration requirements to financial stipulations and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the process for submitting applications, the evaluation and selection criteria used, and where applicants can find support and official documentation.

This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that provide the authority and framework for the European Natural Lakes funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to European Union regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

4,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

12,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

20.09.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States and Associated Countries. Demonstration activities in at least 3 different countries. 'Associated regions' must be located in Member States/Associated countries other than those in the project consortium.

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Water and Waste Management, Research and Development, Green Technology, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Environmental Conservation, Water Management, Fresh water ecosystems, Fresh water biodiversity

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Market Introduction, Scaling

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Other Mission activities, European Blue Parks, Mission implementation monitoring system, lighthouse support facilities, Blue Parks technical support platform, Ocean and Water Knowledge System. Collaboration with other Horizon Europe projects such as MERCES, EULAKES, Espon, Nord-Balt-Ecosafe, MERLIN, ECOSTAT, EuropaBON, and HORIZON-INFRA-2022-EOSC-01-03.

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