Maximising the impact and synergy of European climate change research and innovation
The "Maximising the impact and synergy of European climate change research and innovation" program, part of Horizon Europe, aimed to enhance Europe's response to the climate crisis. This initiative sought to bridge the gap between climate science and policy/civil society, fostering collaboration across research, innovation, and technology to accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral and resilient society. While now closed, its objectives remain crucial for the ongoing European Green Deal.
Who is Funded
This program broadly supports a range of entities focused on advancing climate science and facilitating a societal transition to climate neutrality and resilience across Europe and globally. It defines clear objectives for enhancing knowledge, policy impact, and stakeholder engagement.
What is Funded
The program funded various project types and thematic areas centered on climate change research, designed to maximize impact and foster synergy. It emphasized activities that translate scientific knowledge into policy and societal action, with a significant budget allocation towards communication and dissemination.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program offered grant funding within the Horizon Europe framework, with a substantial total budget for the specified topic in 2021. The nature of the financial support was specifically for Coordination and Support Actions, emphasizing collaborative efforts.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants were required to adhere to specific conditions for submission, consortium formation, budget allocation, and other provisions, as outlined in the comprehensive Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Application Procedure
The application process for this program followed a single-stage submission, now closed. Proposals were evaluated based on established criteria, with communication of results occurring after the deadline.
Legal Basis
The program's legal foundation is rooted in the Horizon Europe framework, supported by several key EU regulations and work programmes.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
9,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, and other countries through international collaboration
Sectors:
Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Energy Production and Supply, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Information and Communication Technology, Service Sector
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Policy Development, Awareness Campaigns, Capacity Building, Evaluation, Implementation, Service Delivery, Prototyping, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Joint Programming Initiatives, EIT Climate-KIC, Copernicus, IPCC, Global Carbon Project, Global Covenant of Mayors, and various scientific communities, funding bodies, universities, businesses, and other research and innovation actors across Europe.
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