Large-scale demonstration of protection, restoration and management of blue forest ecosystems in European sea basins
In short
This is an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €15.9 million for about 4 grants of €3.5 million to €3.98 million each. Submission opens on 9 February 2027. Deadline: 21 September 2027.
What the call wants to achieve
- Increased area and improved condition of marine and coastal vegetated habitats within EU waters through effective on-site conservation, restoration and management of activities to help deliver on the objectives of the Nature Restoration Regulation
- Maintained and enhanced capacity of blue carbon ecosystems to naturally store carbon, supporting EU climate mitigation goals
- Enhanced capacity of marine vegetated habitats/blue carbon ecosystems to support biodiversity and fisheries
- Established novel financing and incentive mechanisms that support conservation, restoration and management of blue forest ecosystems projects
Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, © European Union, CC BY 4.0, summarised. The official call text and its annexes decide eligibility, budget and deadlines.
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