"Horizon Europe: Food, bio-economy, natural resources, agriculture and environment" Newsletter Issues

Cluster 6 2023 calls for proposals are open! (07/02/2023)

There is EUR 890 million available to fund innovations that support biodiversity, sustainable food systems, the circular economy, the protection of land, oceans and waters, environmental observations and social inclusion in rural areas. The deadlines to submit proposals are 23, 28 March and 12 April. Watch the Info Day recordings before you apply.

2023 Mission Soil calls for proposals are open (07/02/2023)

Three calls for proposals are open with EUR 157 million available to fund innovations tackling challenges in soil, the climate, waters and oceans. Two of the calls for proposals are jointly open under the EU Mission Soil, Mission Ocean and Mission Climate. The joint calls are meant to ensure integrated approaches between the EU Missions. Watch the recordings from the Mission Soil Info Day to learn more about the topics open for submission and submit your proposals by 23 September.

How to implement EU-Funding? The FAQs for Horizon Europe projects are now available! (07/02/2023)

The Cluster 6 Coordinators' Day FAQs are now available for consultation. You will find a comprehensive information on topics such as support for communication, clustering activities, and policy making. Additionally, you will learn about the process for monitoring the exploitation of results, the implementation of open access, and the reporting of project costs.

The first Green Deal Projects support office newsletter is out (07/02/2023)

The first issue introduces the Green Deal Support Office. The European Commission has set up the Green Deal Projects Support Office to help facilitate collaboration, share best practices and increase the impact of the 73 projects (40 managed by REA) funded under the EUR 1 billion European Green Deal Call. Subscribe to the newsletter to follow their work and successes in contributing to achieve the ambitious Green Deal objectives.

Have your say! Public consultation on Horizon Europe R&I priorities (07/02/2023)

Share your views on the performance of Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe and help us shape the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan for 2025-2027. The consultation is open until 22 February 2023. Questions are accessible in English, German and French. Participants can reply in all EU languages.

Shifting the water paradigm: managing water through nature (07/02/2023)

Looking to tackle water challenges with nature-based solutions? Whether you're a practitioner, infrastructure planner, developer, engineer, or policymaker, have a look into these factsheets produced by EU-funded project Network Nature, managed by REA. Learn about different case studies with ideas to tackle water-related challenges in non-conventional ways.

The research of EU-funded ConnectingNBS receives recognition for its real-world impact (07/02/2023)

ConnectingNBS team was “highly commended” by the jury of the Financial Times’ Responsible Business Education Award for their research on nature-based enterprises. ConnectingNBS brings together 30 partners within 16 European countries, with hubs in Brazil, China, Korea & The Caucasus (Georgia and Armenia) to carry out the implementation of nature–based solution projects in urban settings.

EU-funded projects fighting plastics-pollution in soil and freshwater (07/02/2023)

Microplastics are a global problem affecting soil, freshwater, and oceans. The TRAMPAS project is exploring their biological, chemical and physical impacts on soils. The LimnoPlast project is testing a removal method that uses electric energy to isolate microplastic particles in wastewater. Both are funded by the Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions, a bottom-up programme managed by REA.

Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How does it work? How to write a proposal? (09/02/2023)

Are you interested in learning more about Lump Sum funding in Horizon Europe? On 9 February, the webinar about Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe will take place. This edition will cover aspects such as how to write a Lump Sum proposal, including practical examples and a Q&A session. Participants can now find the full program available online.

2023 Cluster 6’s calls for proposals are opening soon! (21/12/2022)

Applicants must apply by 23 March or 12 April. Over €890 million is available to fund innovative solutions that support biodiversity, healthy food, sustainable food systems, circular business models, the protection of land, forests, oceans and waters, as well as solutions to address pollution and to guarantee clean and healthy soils, air, fresh and marine water.

17 consortium selected to receive funding from the Horizon Europe Mission Soil (21/12/2022)

The evaluations of the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ 2022 call for proposals for funding are completed. 17 consortium have been informed that their proposals have been successful and will receive EU funding. Now they have to start preparing their grant agreement signatures. The projects are expected to start their research as of June 2023. They'll be sharing €95 million funding to contribute to restore and protect soils in the EU.

Nine new projects to prepare the ground for the transition towards healthy soils by 2030 (21/12/2022)

Nine multinational projects, funded under the 2021 Mission Soil call for proposals for funding, will receive over €63 million in funding from Horizon Europe. They have recently signed their grant agreements with the Commission and some are already starting their research. Discover how the projects are expected to contribute to the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’.

Largest public consultation on EU research policy launched (21/12/2022)

A public consultation has been launched on the past, present and future of the EU’s research programmes. Stakeholders can provide input on the performance of Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, and identify priorities for the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027. The survey is available in English, French, and German; answers can be provided in any EU language. Fill it out below!

COP15: historic global deal for nature and people (21/12/2022)

On December 19, at the UN Biodiversity conference COP15 in Montréal, Canada, the EU and 195 countries reached the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Agreement. The Agreement aims to restore 30% of degraded ecosystems, protect 30% of the Earth’s land and sea, prevent/halt the extinction of species, and more.

Towards an integrated and convergent EuroGEO – The presentations are available! (21/12/2022)

The 16th edition of the EuroGEO workshop was a success. More than 250 participants gathered in Athens and had lively discussions on how to improve their contributions to an integrated and convergent EuroGEO and the post-2025 evolution of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO). Thematic sessions were dedicated to health, polar observations, oceans, agriculture, climate and biodiversity, just to name a few. The presentations are now available.

Make the most out of the Holiday Season with EU-funded research projects (21/12/2022)

The European Research Executive Agency is bringing you a selection of projects that are spreading what Christmas is all about: solidarity, sustainability, peace, and cheer. REA wishes to highlight these special Christmas values by showcasing them in various Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe R&I projects. We wish you a more sustainable festive season and a greener New Year!

Register for the EU Missions Info Days (17/01/2023)

The 2023 calls for proposals on the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ are expected to open on 17 January, as well as other EU Missions calls for proposals. Potential applicants are invited to attend a virtual Info Day on 17-18 January dedicated to the five EU Missions to learn about the topics under the next calls for proposals open for funding, and how to prepare a quality proposal to request EU funding.

Cluster 6 Info Days & Brokerage Event: Registration is open! (24/11/2022)

The next calls for proposals under Horizon Europe ‘Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment’ cluster will open soon. An Info Day will take place on 13-14 December to explain to potential applicants how to prepare a quality project proposal. If you wish to meet potential cooperation partners to submit your proposal, you can attend the Brokerage event on 19 December. Register now.

Mission Soil 2022 call for proposal closed: Evaluations are ongoing (24/11/2022)

The Commission received 78 proposals under a €95 million Horizon Europe Mission Soil call. Evaluations of eligible proposals are ongoing, and applicants will know if their proposals have been selected in the coming weeks.

Promising EU-funded innovations projects futured at ECOMONDO (24/11/2022)

On 8-11 November, REA took part in ECOMONDO, the world conference on circular economy and technological innovation. REA colleagues answered questions about Horizon Europe and held a session on how funded projects are contributing to the EU Plastic Strategy. At the fair, 16 projects managed by REA showed their innovations in the fields of material recovery, energy and sustainable development. One of them, the CIMPA project, explains in an article why participating in ECOMONDO was a positive experience.

EU PROJECT awards innovations for freshwater ecosystems (24/11/2022)

The EU-funded project MERLIN has launched their Innovation Awards 2023, a prize that recognizes new and market-ready applicable solutions for restoring or enabling financial benefits for freshwater ecosystems. There are two different categories open: Product of the Year and Service of the Year. All companies that are taking part and are confirmed as eligible, will be able to place their product/service free of charge for 2 years in the MERLIN Marketplace (which will be launched during 2023). Submit your proposal by 22 December 2022.

Fighting Deadly Air Pollution in Cities with Sensors and Satellites (24/11/2022)

Urban smog is a major threat to human health. Discover how the EU-funded projects MappingAir and e-shape are developing affordable air quality mapping platforms to measure and reduce urban air pollution.

Horizon projects supporting the zero-pollution action plan (24/11/2022)

Taking good care of our water, soil and air in a rapidly changing world is a serious challenge. Although much progress has been made, the European Union’s fight against pollution needs to be more efficient and make better use of innovative solutions. In this report, the European Commission shows the contribution of six selected Horizon 2020 projects to achieve zero pollution.

EuroGEO workshop: Towards an integrated and convergent EuroGEO (07/12/2022)

Registrations for the event are now closed. This year, the event will take place on 7-9 December, in Athens (Greece). Participants can find out now the full program available online. This edition will bring national governments, organizations and the European Commission to prepare and strengthen the next journey for EuroGEO post-2025.

The 2022 Agricultural Outlook Confererence (08/12/2022)

Are you interested in how to achieve sustainable agri-food systems? The EU Agricultural Outlook conference is the flagship annual event for broad exchanges among stakeholders on market prospects in agriculture. This includes discussion of the political framework and uncertainties surrounding market developments in the next 10 years. Registration is open now. This event will be streamed online as well.

Book the date to get ready to apply to the next calls for proposals (12/10/2022)

The 2023 calls on Cluster 6 ‘Food, bio-economy, natural resources, agriculture and environment’ are expected to open before the end of the year. Potential applicants are invited to attend an Info Day on 13-14 December to learn how to prepare a quality project proposal to request funding under Horizon Europe. They will also be able to meet potential partners in a Brokerage event on 19 December.

162 new projects set to get underway (12/10/2022)

The projects have just signed their grant agreements with the European Commission and will share €959 million of funding. They are starting their research on advancing organic farming, sustainable food chains and circular economy methods, while protecting ecosystems and the environment.

How to successfully implement your EU-funded project? (12/10/2022)

On 22 September, the European Research Executive Agency (REA) gathered more than 730 participants online representing the new funded projects. The Coordinators’ Day was a unique opportunity to learn about key aspects to keep in mind in order to successfully implement their EU-funded research projects. Check them out!

Film featuring EU Hyperion project is a finalist at the Earth Future Fest 2022 (12/10/2022)

Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in Rhodes explains how images from Sentinel-2, part of the Copernicus satellite programme, allows the monitoring of land deformations to identify structures such as monuments that need urgent action. For instance, following the monitoring of the land deformation in Rhodes, the project was able to recommend ways to preserve the Rodini Bridge.

A precursor EU-project from Mission Soil presents key results useful for future funded projects (12/10/2022)

On 27 September, the Soil Mission Support project presented its final results to support the Mission, the EU Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The results included interactive maps for soil living labs and lighthouses to be able to promote the transition towards healthy soils, and a research and innovation roadmap on soil related societal challenges.

EU Research & Innovation in Bio-economy: tangible impacts and promising results (12/10/2022)

Research and innovation (R&I) act as a key driver in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable and circular bio-economy. In a fact sheet, the European Commission presents a snapshot of R&I funding in bio-economy and bio-economy-related fields since 2008, and showcases research projects with tangible impacts and promising results managed by REA.

REA at the European Regions and Cities Week (10/10/2022)

On 13 October, the European Commission is launching the Urban Green Platform with crucial guidance to support cities in developing and implementing their Urban Greening Plans (UGPs). On the same day, a session is also dedicated to answer questions on EU-funding opportunities.

EuroGEO workshop: Towards an integrated and convergent EuroGEO (12/10/2022)

This edition aims to contribute to reinforce EuroGEO and to optimise Earth observations technologies and stewardship in order to respond and adapt to global challenges. The workshop this year will take place in Athens, Greece. Participants can contribute to present their developed tools or applications serving EuroGEO’s objectives as a poster and through active engagement in the sessions, including the EuroGEO Action Groups. Deadline for posters is 28 October.

Mission Soil call for proposals: deadline closes soon (08/09/2022)

€95 million in funding is available for innovative solutions to improve soil health with food processing residues, decontamination methods, bio waste and reuse of land in urban and rural areas. REA is also looking for projects on soil education. Check the 10 topics open for funding, and submit your proposals by 27 September.

The European Biodiversity Partnership launches a new research call for proposals (08/09/2022)

The European Biodiversity Partnership Biodiversa+, co-funded by the European Union, has just launched a call for research proposals on “Improved transnational monitoring of biodiversity and ecosystem change for science and society”. The projects funded by this call should help to better characterize, understand and report on the state and trends of biodiversity. A two-step process will apply to this call, with a mandatory submission of pre-proposals at the first step; Deadline 9 November.

The members of the EU Missions Boards are appointed (08/09/2022)

15 members compose the EU Mission Soil Board: seven women and eight men. Their main goal will be to advise the European Commission on how to promote the Mission, raise awareness across the EU on its importance, and inspire citizens and professionals to get involved in the restoration and protection of soil and land.

A REA project receives recognition for addressing one of the biggest challenges of our times (08/09/2022)

EU-funded project LandSupport has received one of the German Falling Labs awards for its free smart geospatial decision support system. The project processes data about soil degradation, resilience to climate change and crop productivity. The remote sensing data tool can help farmers to make the right choices.

REA projects contributing to the proposed EU Nature Restoration Targets (08/09/2022)

EU funded research and innovation strives to reverse biodiversity loss and contribute to nature restoration. Find out more about the projects SUPERB, MERLIN, WaterLANDS and REST-COAST.

Call for tenders open for the implementation of the EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe (08/09/2022)

REA is looking for a contractor to assist in the successful implementation of the Mission Soil by providing support for the coordination, monitoring and assessment of various Mission's activities. The deadline to apply is 14 September.

The EU-funded projects helping to fight forest fires (08/09/2022)

This summer has seen a record number of devastating forest fires all over Europe. EU-funded Research & Innovation projects are exploring new measures to safeguard Europeans, even building on experiences from “Down under”. Learn what REA projects GEO-SAFE, SAFERS and FIRE-RES are doing.

Water in a loop: how to combat water scarcity on remote islands (08/09/2022)

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce around the world. EU-funded project Hydrousa develops and integrates different technologies to collect, treat, recycle and reuse water in small and remote areas. It has six pilot sites on three Greek islands.

Nature: a key ally for cooler, sustainable and resilient cities (08/09/2022)

The EU accelerates sustainable urban transformation. It is committed to creating 100 climate neutral and smart cities by 2030. Learn more about the fascinating EU-funded projects working to achieve this goal.

Research and Innovation Days: all you need to know about the EU Missions (28/09/2022)

Last year, over 21 000 participants from over 100 different countries took part in the Research and Innovation Days policy dialogue and research Exhibition. This year, the two-day event dedicates part of the agenda to the EU Missions. Register and join the conversations on climate change adaptation, sustainable cities, healthy soil, and ocean & waters restoration.

The European Research Executive Agency offers sessions dedicated to the Green Transition at the European Regions and Cities Week (12/10/2022)

In one session, the European Commission’s Urban Green Platform will be launched which includes crucial guidance, as well as a toolkit to support cities in developing and implementing their Urban Greening Plans (UGPs). In another session, participants will learn about the role that historic districts play in addressing the climate crisis, as well as innovative solutions needed to transmit their values to future generations.

EU Soil Mission: €95 million call opens (31/05/2022)

The European Commission is looking for strategies for land decontamination and reuse, and innovative ideas on how to implement carbon-farming practices. The deadline to apply is 27 September 2022.

How to submit a quality proposal? Watch the Mission Soil Info Day! (31/05/2022)

An Info Day on the Mission Soil’s currently open call for proposals took place on 18 May. Potential applicants were able to learn about the kind of projects the European Commission would like to support with Horizon Europe funding. If you missed the session, watch the recordings!

“Wake up!” EU-funded project calls on young citizens to engage in co-creating sustainable and greener cities (31/05/2022)

With EU Green Week taking place from 30 May to 5 June, and in an exclusive video interview with REA, EU-funded project URBiNAT talks about the importance of social participation for co-creating cities worth living in where solutions are inspired by nature.

The EU-funded projects helping to protect bees across Europe (31/05/2022)

On World Bee Day, it is essential to pay homage to a variety of pollinating insects crucial for our food security. A number of EU projects, managed by REA, such as PoshBee and B-Good contribute to their sustained survival.

Swansea University awards AMBER’s international impact! (31/05/2022)

The EU-funded AMBER project has received the Outstanding International Impact of Research & Innovation award by the Swansea University for its work on how to fix Europe's broken rivers. The project created a Pan-European Atlas of In-Stream Barriers for fragmenting rivers. It also helped identify 25 000 km of rivers made to be free-flowing, a key component of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.

On the path to stress-tolerant potatoes (31/05/2022)

Whether boiled, roasted or baked, potatoes are delicious. Climate change however is threatening the EU’s potato supply! The EU-funded project ADAPT researches potato resilience to environmental stressors, like heat, drought and waterlogging.

A new microalgae strain raises hopes for less fishy-tasting vegan products (31/05/2022)

A new high-protein microalgae strain developed by researchers has now been scaled up by Portuguese microalgae producer Allmicroalgae Natural Products as part of the EU-funded ProFuture project. The new Chlorella strain could be used to make vegan food products that not only are more nutritional but also taste better.

EU Green Week: EU Green Deal, Make it Real! (30/05/2022)

More than 10 EU-funded projects managed by REA are offering events on soil biodiversity, data analytics for a climate-resilient agriculture, forests restoration, urban bio-waste, sustainable food systems, and circular water management.

MSCA Cluster event on Mission Ocean and Waters (07/06/2022)

The event will bring together excellent projects and researchers mainly funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) to discuss how research and innovation could help restore and protect our oceans and waters. John Murray Roberts, coordinator of the EU-funded project iAtlantic, will speak in the panel about how to protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity. If interested, you can still attend.

New European Bauhaus: Discover the 29 projects managed by REA taking part! (09/06/2022)

Meet virtually or in Brussels for EU-funded projects advancing on urban regeneration, circular water and food systems, pesticides reduction, and more! In total, 29 research and innovation projects managed by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) are participating at the Fair section of the Festival. You can now discover in a visual the 29 projects living up to the ideals of the New European Bauhaus: beautiful, sustainable, together.

Save the date for the next Mission Soil Info Day on 18 May! (29/04/2022)

Applicants to the upcoming Soil Mission call for proposals will learn about the kind of projects the European Commission would like to support with Horizon Europe funding. The agenda is already available.

40 projects willing to advance the restoration of soil health in Europe (29/04/2022)

40 was the total number of projects submitted to the 2021 Soil Mission call with a deadline of 24 March. Over 30 experts are evaluating the proposals. Successful projects will be informed in June.

159 proposals submitted for the 2022 calls on innovative governance in support of the EU Green Deal (29/04/2022)

Total amount of applications exceeded five times more than the available budget. Evaluations are ongoing, and the successful projects will be communicated in June/July 2022.

505 proposals submitted for the 2022 calls on healthy food, climate action and resilient communities (29/04/2022)

Evaluations are ongoing. The successful consortia will be informed in June 2022. Successful proposals of the two-stage calls will be invited to submit a full proposal by 6 September 2022.

From idea to action - be part of the journey. Become an evaluator of EU research projects! (29/04/2022)

Ready to help shape a greener, digital, and more innovative Europe? The European Commission is looking for experts to help select the best proposals for EU research and innovation funding. Check what specialists we need, and join a team of experts in evaluating proposals and reviewing pioneering projects.

Towards a circular waste water treatment (29/04/2022)

Plant nutrients from food, sewage and brine waste water could be recovered from EU soils through innovative treatment technologies. In a video, EU-funded project Walnut presents how it intends to shift from a linear to a circular model for a sustainable agriculture and fertilizer industry.

Reducing food and plastic waste through the right packaging (29/04/2022)

Effective packaging preserves food, reducing the amount we have to throw away and all the use of natural resources that it represents. EU-funded MyPack has produced an online tool to guide packaging providers to use the packaging that best suit a product.

What’s in store for Europe’s tree species? (29/04/2022)

Scientists supported by the EU-funded FORGENIUS project have presented a new data set showing current and potential future distributions of European tree species. Called EU-Trees4F, the data set provides a detailed model on how the ranges of 67 tree species will change between now and 2095. It will help to improve data currently available for the conservation of genetic diversity of tree species in Europe’s forests.

Applying viruses to limit crop disease (29/04/2022)

Turning viruses into biocontrol agents to combat the bacteria, fungi and insects that attack crops could reduce our dependence on chemicals and open the door to next generation pesticides. Check out how EU-funded project ViroPLANT proposes to reduce our dependence on chemicals.

Europe Open Doors 2022 – Meet REA project URBiNAT! (07/05/2022)

Our project URBiNAT will be present at the Green Deal village offering games and other activities to participants. For instance, it will invite visitors to imagine and draw or write what would be the neighborhood of their dreams. Participants will learn why nature-based solutions are key for sustainable human and natural environment. If you are not in Brussels, you can still learn more about the project visiting their website.

Beautiful, sustainable and inclusive: Take part in the New European Bauhaus Festival! (24/02/2022)

Do you have an innovative idea, or story relating to beauty, sustainability and inclusiveness? Don’t keep it for yourself; share it and inspire others by applying to the New European Bauhaus taking place on the 9th to the 12th of June 2022. Deadline to apply is 7 March.

Last days to apply to the calls on Mission Soil and environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the EU Green Deal (24/02/2022)

The European Commission is looking for innovative ideas on 15 areas including water governance and water use, consumer-focused labelling options for bio-based products, and understanding the emergence and tackling the spread of new infectious diseases affecting humans, animals and plants. The deadline to apply is the 10th of March. Proposals for the restoration of soils should be submitted by the 24th of March.

Would you like to know how to secure EU funding to protect soils? (24/02/2022)

Check out this exclusive discussion featuring two colleagues from the European Commission’s Directorate General for Agriculture and REA. Learn what you should pay attention to when applying for Horizon Europe funding that supports the Soil Mission.

311 proposals submitted for the 2022 calls on ‘biodiversity, circular economy and zero pollution (24/02/2022)

Applicants originated from 27 EU countries and from 60 non-EU countries. Evaluations have already started and the successful projects will be made public in May 2022.

Horizon Impact Award 2022 contest open: deadline extended to 6 April (24/02/2022)

This award is the European Commission's initiative to recognise and celebrate outstanding projects that have used their results to provide value for society. These projects must have been funded by FP7 and/or Horizon 2020 funding programmes and they must be closed by the time they apply.

EU Organic awards: applications open! (24/02/2022)

The EU organic awards scheme comprises 7 categories and 8 awards. They acknowledge different actors along the organic value chain that developed an excellent, innovative, sustainable and inspiring project producing real added value for organic production and consumption. Winners will receive a greater public visibility for their project. If interested, read the criteria and apply by the 24th of March.

Follow us on LinkedIn (24/02/2022)

Launched only last May, the European Research Executive Agency (REA) has reached 10,000 followers! Thank you! If you are not one of them, follow us and stay up-to-date with the latest news on EU funding opportunities, project results, EU policy, and events.

EU-funded projects are getting rid of marine litter and contributing to Mission Ocean (24/02/2022)

According to some studies, by weight, there will be more plastics than fish in the seas by 2050. To prevent this, the EU Mission Ocean aims to cut plastic litter by up to 50% by 2030. Check out what Horizon 2020-funded projects In-No-Plastic and MAELSTROM propose to help achieve this goal.

Restore Our Oceans and Waters Info Pack is out! (24/02/2022)

Horizon 2020 projects FutureMares, MaCoBios, CLAIM, GoJelly, MAELSTROM, ODYSSEA, iAtlantic, BANOS, Blue Cloud, and Black Sea CONNECT, all managed by REA, are included in this new info pack. In total, 34 EU-funded research projects are featured. Check out how they are turning the tide on ocean degradation and the pollution of our waters.

Learn about how to build a powerful story about your research (22/03/2022)

EU-funded project Arctic PASSION offers two online seminars during the internal Polar Week: Storytelling in Science, on the 22nd of Marchand How to Produce Media in the Field on the 24th of March. Both seminars are free, independent and open to Arctic and indigenous youth, early career scientists and other interested audiences. Registration is now open. If you’re interested in science communication, don’t miss them!

There is still time to apply to the Soil Mission Board (03/02/2022)

Top experts in the areas of Soil restoration and protection with experience in different areas are encouraged to apply by 7 February 12:00 CET to join the Soil Mission Board. For a period of 3 years, the members of the board will advise the European Commission on how the objectives of the EU Mission: ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ can be achieved. Their work will be remunerated.

Last days to apply to the calls on food, bio-economy, natural resources, agriculture and environment! (03/02/2022)

There are six upcoming call closures this February. Proposals for biodiversity, circular economy and clean environment calls should be submitted before 15 February. Others calls including on food systems, rural communities and climate action are closing on 23 February.

EU Soil Mission: call for proposals is open (03/02/2022)

The European Commission is looking for the best innovative ideas to advance the protection and restoration of soils in Europe and beyond. The deadline to apply for EU funding is 24 March.

Soil Mission Info Day: watch the recordings (03/02/2022)

Potential applicants to the 2021-2022 Soil Mission calls for proposal could attend an information session last 19 January to learn about how to submit a quality proposal. Recordings are now available.

Help us to select the best Soil Mission proposals for EU funding (03/02/2022)

We are looking for specialists in soil-related fields to evaluate and select the best proposals for EU research funding to restore and protect soil in Europe and beyond. Check out how to become an expert for the European Commission. If you are already in our database, do not forget to update your profile.

591 proposals submitted for the 2021 calls on food, bio-economy, natural resources, agriculture and environment (03/02/2022)

The calls for proposals closed last October with applicants to the seven calls requesting over three times more the total budget available. Evaluations are now complete and successful applicants will be informed soon.

European Biodiversity Partnership to spearhead protection of earth’s biodiversity (03/02/2022)

The new European Biodiversity Partnership Biodiversa+, co-funded by the European Union with an overall budget of €800 million brings together 74 research programmes and funders and environmental policy actors from Europe and beyond to help put nature back on a path of recovery. Biodiversa+ will open six calls for proposals in the coming years.

Down to Earth: EU-funded projects that will help save our soil (03/02/2022)

The new EU Soil Strategy for 2030 was adopted in November last year. At the European Research Executive Agency, we showcase several recently funded Horizon 2020 projects that will help to improve soil health and foster more sustainable soil management practices.

73 solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis (03/02/2022)

Research and innovation projects are turning green challenges into opportunities to support Europe’s recovery from the coronavirus crisis. To learn how, read about the EU-funded projects managed by REA: Merlin, SchoolFood4Change and FIRE-RES.

Six groundbreaking REA projects to feature at the European Industry Days 2022 (08/02/2022)

The REA projects REFLOW, PAPERCHAIN, DWC, ReCiPSS, FiberEUse and GO-GRASS will feature at the Exhibition space of the event. Each project will showcase their results that support the green and digital transitions and present innovative business models related to biodiversity, the circular economy, and the environment. Register to attend the Industry Days and follow the Exhibition.

591 proposals submitted for the 2021 calls on food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment (18/10/2021)

Applicants to the seven calls have requested over three times more the total budget available. Evaluations start this week, and the successful projects will be communicated before March 2022.

Virtual Info Days and brokerage event, on 25-27 October (18/10/2021)

The Horizon Europe 2022 calls for proposals open on 28 October. Potential applicants are invited to attend this event to learn how to prepare a quality project proposal, and to meet potential cooperation partners. Full programme is available and registration is open.

Mission Soil call for proposals closes tomorrow (18/10/2021)

Restoring soil health is one of the priorities of the EU. We are looking for projects making society understand that clean water, healthy food & biodiversity depends on healthy soil. Submit your proposal for Horizon Europe funding by 20 September.

Seven new-funded projects showcased at the EU Farm to Fork conference (18/10/2021)

On 15 October, seven Horizon 2020-funded projects, managed by REA, were showcased at the Farm to Fork session dedicated to research. They are funded under the Horizon 2020 EU Green Deal call to tackle some of the food systems challenges as part of the EU Farm to Fork strategy.

Did you miss the EuroGEO 2021 workshop on 20-23 September? The event’s material is available (18/10/2021)

This year, the workshop focused on Environmental Observations-based solutions to support the European Green Deal in the areas of agriculture, biodiversity, climate, disasters prevention, forests protection, and water management. The recordings and presentations are now published.

A REA project ‘wins’ one of the New European Bauhaus awards (18/10/2021)

An old cement factory transformed into ‘La Fábrika de toda la vida’, an inclusive & participatory cultural space in Badajoz, wins the New European Bauhaus Award. The winner is an Observatory Case supported by Horizon 2020 project Open Heritage, which is managed by REA.

Horizon 2020 project Hydrousa sums two prizes this year (18/10/2021)

The project Hydrousa has received the Prima WEFE Nexus award. The prize rewards research teams successfully implementing combined management practices of water, food, energy and ecosystems resources in the Mediterranean. Earlier this year, Hydrousa’s circular business models in water scarce areas received the Mediterranean Climate Change Adaptation Awards, in the category of ecosystems preservation & nature-based solutions.

Horizon 2020 project wins the UN Digital Excellence in Agriculture award (18/10/2021)

Organic Farm Knowledge is the winner of the UN Digital Excellence in Agriculture title, in category 2: Capacity development and empowerment. The Organic Farm knowledge is an online platform promoting knowledge exchange among organic farmers and advisor, offering scientifically validated and accessible agricultural knowledge.

REA projects at the IUCN World Conservation Congress (18/10/2021)

Nine projects, representing more than 20 Horizon 2020-funded projects managed by REA, showcased the impact of their research on nature-based solutions at the IUCN World Conservation Congress on 3-11 September. Learn more about their impact and participation in the Congress.

How to advance on plant health? (18/10/2021)

Last month, new Horizon 2020 projects met associations, think-tanks and policy-makers to cooperate in emerging risk, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and alternatives to pesticides. Would you like to learn what previous EU-funded projects have achieved in these fields?

Ecomondo 2021: REA projects to showcase solutions in the water sector (26/10/2021)

Several Horizon 2020 projects managed by REA will be exhibited at this trade fair. These schemes will showcase innovative case studies and solutions in the water sector for regions and cities.