Horizon 2020 Environment

The European Commission has selected 6 projects that will receive around €17.6 million under Horizon 2020's Societal Challenge "Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials". These projects were selected among 19 proposals which were submitted by the deadline of 19 February 2019.

2020 calls for project proposals under the Horizon 2020 Challenge 5 "Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials" are opening soon – don’t miss them! You can submit your proposals by 13 February 2020. Check our timeline to learn more.

Ecomondo visitors will have the opportunity to meet representatives from EASME and the European Commission during the One-to-EU meetings. These one-to-one talks will enable visitors to get useful insights about the funding opportunities available and their application process.

The registration for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Information Day is now open. A total budget of € 22.5 million is available under the 2019 "Blue Economy Window" call. Come to the Information Day on 25 November in Brussels and learn how to get the funding.

The EU Water Innovation Conference 2019 (EUWIC) will take place on 11-13 December in Zaragoza, Spain. The theme of the conference is "Accelerating action to tackle water pollution and enhance EU preparedness to water-related climate change impacts".

The EU-funded project Circ4Life aims to develop and implement a circular economy approach for products and services which will get consumers more involved in design and production, supports sustainable consumption, increases recycling and reuse, and cuts waste.

The EU funded project PolyCE has launched a new campaign: #ChooseRecycled. It highlights how buying electronic products containing recycled plastics helps to save up to 80% in producing plastics, 75% of CO2 emissions and to save natural resources.

Learn more about the work of the Horizon 2020 funded projects dealing with the changing climate conditions of the Arctic.