Understanding and managing medium and longer-term challenges and opportunities for agriculture stemming from shifting climatic zones and changing agroecological environments
This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action aims to enhance the understanding and management of long-term challenges and opportunities for agriculture arising from shifting climatic zones and changing agroecological environments. It seeks to contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and to the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030, by fostering regionally specific adaptation strategies and equipping agricultural land managers with necessary knowledge and tools.
Who is Funded
This funding program is designed to support a wide range of organizations and individuals involved in agricultural and environmental research across Europe and internationally. The primary goal is to address the impacts of climate change on agriculture, promoting sustainable land use and adaptation strategies. Eligible applicants include various entities from research to private sectors, collaborating to achieve climate resilience.
What is Funded
This program specifically funds research and innovation actions focused on understanding and addressing the agricultural impacts of climate change. It supports projects that develop dynamic models, characterize cropping systems, and provide decision-making tools for sustainable land use. Financial support is provided as lump sum grants, covering eligible costs necessary for these research-intensive activities.
Type and Scope of Funding
The funding is provided as lump sum grants, with a maximum contribution per project of 5,000,000 €. The program aims to support two such grants, totaling 10,000,000 € for the year 2025. This type of financial instrument simplifies cost management for beneficiaries.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to general Horizon Europe conditions and specific requirements of this topic. This includes forming consortia, utilizing specific Earth observation data, contributing social sciences and humanities expertise, and complying with lump sum funding rules for budget management.
Application Procedure
The application process for this call is a single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Applicants must use specific templates and adhere to detailed evaluation criteria and timelines provided in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual. This structured process ensures a fair and transparent selection of projects.
Legal Basis
The funding program operates under a robust legal framework derived from key European Union regulations. Its legitimacy and operational guidelines are established by specific EU acts and further shaped by comprehensive work programmes and financial regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
5,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
10,000,000 €
Deadline:
16.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Europe and international context
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture sector (farmers, land owners/managers)
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
Unknown
Additional Partners:
Joint Research Centre (JRC), other Horizon Europe projects, Agroecology Partnership
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