User-oriented solutions building on environmental observation to monitor critical ecosystems and biodiversity loss and vulnerability in the European Union

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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The 'User-oriented solutions building on environmental observation to monitor critical ecosystems and biodiversity loss and vulnerability in the European Union' program (HORIZON-CL6-2021-GOVERNANCE-01-14) is a European Union initiative under Horizon Europe. It aimed to support the European Green Deal and biodiversity strategy by developing innovative, user-oriented solutions leveraging environmental observation data to monitor and address critical ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss across the EU.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives

This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for participating in the funding program, detailing the types of organizations that can apply, the geographical areas where projects should have an impact, and the overarching objectives the program seeks to achieve.

What is Funded: Project Scope and Focus

This section provides detailed information on the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, specifying the thematic areas, general cost considerations, and the developmental stage of the supported innovations.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial aspects of the program, including the type of funding instrument used and the indicative funding amounts available per project and for the overall call.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the essential rules and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, collaboration requirements, and other important provisions that shape project implementation.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the procedural steps for applying to the program, including details on the submission process, timelines, and the evaluation and selection mechanisms.

This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that underpin and govern the funding program, providing the framework for its operation and legitimacy.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total Budget: 223,00 million EUR (for the call HORIZON-CL6-2021-GOVERNANCE-01); Topic Budget: 20,00 million EUR (for HORIZON-CL6-2021-GOVERNANCE-01-14)

Deadline

Deadline:

06.10.2021

Open Until

Open Until:

Closed

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (with global contributions to Earth Observation initiatives)

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Information and Communication Technology, Water and Waste Management

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Research and technological development organisations, Higher or Secondary Education Establishments, Businesses, NonProfit, Public Sector Entities, citizens, end-users, stakeholders, policy-makers, primary producers, consumers

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Research Executive Agency

Additional Partners:

GEO, EuroGEO, European research infrastructures, European Ocean Observing Systems, EMODnet, Copernicus, ESA Earth Observation programmes, EGNSS, EC Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity, GEOBON, 'Rescuing biodiversity to safeguard live on Earth' partnership, Horizon 2020 projects (e.g., ECOPOTENTIAL), EuropaBON, LIFE programmes

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