HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-01-02

Danube river basin lighthouse – Demonstration of effective and sustainable management of sediments in the Danube river-Black sea system

Status
open for submission
Programme
Horizon Europe (HORIZON)
Action type
HORIZON Innovation Actions
Opens
17 Jan 2023
Deadline
20 Sep 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

Support sustainable sediment management in the Danube river-Black Sea system to restore ocean and water ecosystems by 2030.

This call funds projects demonstrating effective and sustainable sediment management in the Danube river basin and Black Sea system. It aims to restore water and ocean ecosystems by 2030. Activities should focus on ecosystem-based approaches and societal engagement.

Likely relevant for

  • Environmental NGOs
  • Water management authorities
  • Research institutions in ecology and hydrology
  • Regional development agencies
  • Organizations focused on ecosystem restoration
  • Stakeholders in the Danube river basin

Project signals

Focus on sediment management and river basin restorationUse of nature-based solutionsAddressing flood management and water policyContribution to Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters

What it funds

  • Demonstration of sustainable sediment management in the Danube river basin and Black Sea system
  • Ecosystem-based approaches to water and ocean restoration
  • Societal engagement in water and sediment management
  • Nature-based solutions for flood and ecosystem management
  • International cooperation in associated regions

Expected outcomes

  • Improved sediment management practices
  • Restored freshwater and brackish water ecosystems
  • Enhanced ecosystem services from catchment areas
  • Strengthened cooperation across the Danube river basin
  • Progress towards Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030

Who can apply / participate

  • Research organizations
  • Public authorities
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Private companies
  • International cooperation bodies
  • Check if single applicants or consortia are required
  • Verify minimum number of participants and eligible countries
  • Focus on Danube river basin and Black Sea system
  • Involvement of associated regions encouraged
  • Must align with Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters objectives
  • Applicants should demonstrate capacity for ecosystem-based management
  • Exact consortium composition rules
  • Specific eligibility conditions for participant types

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rate details
  • Exact scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the official call documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model. Check official call for detailed application steps and required documents.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:53 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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