Let nature help do the job: Rewilding landscapes for carbon sequestration, climate adaptation and biodiversity support

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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The 'Let nature help do the job: Rewilding landscapes for carbon sequestration, climate adaptation and biodiversity support' program, part of Horizon Europe, addresses the intertwined climate and biodiversity crises by promoting nature-based solutions. It uniquely emphasizes "rewilding" as a passive ecological management approach, fostering interdisciplinary research and driving societal transformation towards climate neutrality and resilience.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of organizations and entities generally eligible for funding, emphasizing the broad and collaborative nature of the initiative. It also specifies the geographic scope and the overarching objectives that successful projects are expected to address.

What is Funded

This section provides details on the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, focusing on how "rewilding" can contribute to carbon sequestration, climate adaptation, and biodiversity. It also addresses the developmental stages of supported projects.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial details of the program, including the type of financial instrument used and the allocated funding amount for this specific topic.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the essential rules and conditions for applicants and beneficiaries, covering application terms, collaboration guidelines, and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the process for submitting applications and explains how proposals are evaluated and selected.

This section identifies the core legal and official documents that underpin and govern the 'Rewilding landscapes for carbon sequestration, climate adaptation and biodiversity support' funding program, clarifying its legal foundation within the broader European framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

17,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

17,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

10.02.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Primarily the European Union and Associated Countries. International collaboration is encouraged, including with non-EU/non-Associated Countries that have specific funding provisions. Project activities can target specific ecosystems and landscapes on land, freshwater, coastal, and marine areas at regional, national, and continental levels within Europe.

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Social Enterprises, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Tourism, Software Development, Financial Technology

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Policy Development, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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