Observing and mapping biodiversity and ecosystems, with particular focus on coastal and marine ecosystems

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe program addresses the urgent need for enhanced biodiversity and ecosystem observation and mapping, particularly for coastal and marine environments. It aims to develop next-generation tools and approaches to better understand biodiversity decline and support effective ecosystem-based management. This initiative plays a crucial role in implementing the European Green Deal and the biodiversity strategy.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligible entities, the geographical focus, and the core objectives of the program, which include understanding biodiversity decline and developing advanced observation and mapping tools for marine, coastal, and terrestrial ecosystems.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas supported by the program, emphasizing research and innovation in biodiversity observation and mapping for marine, coastal, and terrestrial ecosystems. It also highlights the developmental stages of projects that are typically funded.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides information on the financial aspects of the program, including the type of funding instrument, the maximum available funding amount for this specific topic, and general information about project duration.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific criteria that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to. It covers various conditions from application submission to project implementation.

Application Procedure

This section details the formal steps for submitting an application, how proposals are selected, and how applicants are informed about funding decisions.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that govern this funding program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

14,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

14,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

15.02.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Multi-Country (EU and Associated Countries, international cooperation is strongly encouraged)

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Environmental conservation, Research institutions, Public bodies, Industry, Civil society organizations, Academia

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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