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Horizon Europe Cluster 6 — Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Scaling Nature-Based Solutions Across Sectors

Funds long-term evidence and decision tools that move nature-based solutions into climate, infrastructure and public policy.

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Nature-based solutions can reduce climate and ecosystem risks, but adoption is constrained by uneven evidence about long-term performance, maintenance, trade-offs and costs. Policymakers and practitioners need results that remain credible under changing climate and economic conditions.

Research must strengthen evidence, projections and impact assessment for nature-based solutions across terrestri

Research must strengthen evidence, projections and impact assessment for nature-based solutions across terrestrial, freshwater, marine and urban ecosystems. It should examine long-term effectiveness under climate scenarios and support systematic integration into policy areas such as energy, buildings, water and transport.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€18M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04-TWO-STAGESource: ec.europa.eu