Research ethics for environmental and climate technologies

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The 'Research ethics for environmental and climate technologies' program, part of Horizon Europe, aimed to integrate robust ethical considerations into the advancement of green and digital transitions. It sought to foster a responsible approach to research and innovation, ensuring that environmental protection aligns with ethical principles and societal well-being. This initiative provided a framework for developing practical guidelines and training to address the complex ethical dilemmas arising from new environmental and climate technologies.

Who is Funded

The program targeted a broad range of legal entities, primarily through consortia, to foster ethical research in environmental and climate technologies across Europe and key international partners. Its core objective was to promote a responsible green transition by developing robust ethical frameworks and enhancing awareness in this critical field.

What is Funded

The program focused on research ethics within environmental and climate technologies, supporting analytical work and the creation of practical guidelines and training materials. It addressed various project stages from applied research to capacity building, ensuring a comprehensive approach to integrating ethics into the green transition.

Type and Scope of Funding

This program provided grant funding, with a maximum contribution of 3,000,000 EUR per project. It operated under a single-stage submission model, and proposals were expected to adhere to specific legal and financial frameworks governing Horizon Europe grants.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries were subject to general and specific conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the specific topic description. Key requirements included consortium formation, adherence to ethical principles, and specific dissemination obligations.

Application Procedure

The application process for this call has concluded, with proposals submitted through a single-stage procedure. Evaluation results were anticipated in July 2023, and detailed guidelines for submission and evaluation were available in the relevant Horizon Europe documentation.

The program is fundamentally governed by the Horizon Europe framework, rooted in specific EU regulations and decisions. Comprehensive documentation, including various annexes, guides, and legal texts, provides the foundational rules for its implementation and administration.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

3,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

09.03.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Japan, China, Republic of Korea, African countries not-associated to Horizon Europe

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Energy Production and Supply, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Research and innovation organizations, ethics experts, policy-makers, citizens, civil society organizations

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Policy Development, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Unknown

Additional Partners:

e-platform Embassy of Good Science (structured cooperation and output material availability required), research management offices, ethics officers in Research Performing Organisations (recommended cooperation), National Contact Points (provision of materials), ENRIO, European networks of (early) career researchers and educators in research ethics and integrity (involvement in activities).

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