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Open call: BioProtect calls for Associated regions to support the protection and restoration of biodiversity

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Published on: 27/11/2024

BioProtect,a project funded under Mission Ocean, is seeking 5 regions to receive grants of up to 100.000 EUR each and technical support to implement and enhance Area-Based Management tools developed by the BioProtect project and tested in the demonstration sites. The deadline for applications is January 1 and all applications must include a local/regional authority.

The initiative aims to improve biodiversity conservation tools, gather regional feedback, and enhance solution adaptability. Participants gain access to advanced decision-support tools, such as the BioProtect PPGIS Analyser, CO2 Calculator, and Marine Planner, alongside training and resources to fill skills gaps. The selected regions will receive a grant of EUR 100.000 each and technical assistance to develop roadmaps for ecosystem restoration and socio-economic transitions.

Commitments include providing feedback on tools, collaborating to refine solutions, and engaging stakeholders in evaluating outcomes. This program offers resources to balance conservation and economic activities, advancing Marine Spatial Planning and Nature Restoration Law goals.

Who Can Apply:

Local/regional authorities, local and/or regional organisations from EU Member States, and associated countries to the Horizon Europe Programme.
Local and/or regional authorities from associated regions from EU Member States, and associated countries to the Horizon Europe Programme, other than those that are part of the project consortium.
Any other type of third parties according to the Horizon Europe conditions like private for-profit organisations, higher education organisations or NGOs are not eligible.
In addition, it must be ensured that participating facilities are registered at the Funding & Tenders portal and have a 9-digit Participant Identification Code (PIC).
Entities subjected to EU restrictive measures under Article 29 of the treaty on the European Union (TEU) and Article 215 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (TFEU) are not eligible to participate as recipients of FSTP.
Application must include a local/regional authority.

The deadline for applications is January 1 2025.

For more information and to apply, see BioProtect's website.