HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-01-03

Atlantic and Arctic sea basin lighthouse – Addressing climate change and human activities threats to marine biodiversity

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

Innovation action to address climate change and human threats to marine biodiversity in Atlantic and Arctic sea basins.

This call funds innovation projects targeting marine biodiversity loss in the Atlantic and Arctic sea basins. It focuses on climate change impacts and human activities threatening marine ecosystems. Projects should contribute to sustainable fisheries, ecosystem restoration, and marine conservation.

Likely relevant for

  • Marine conservation organizations
  • Marine biodiversity researchers
  • Climate change adaptation experts
  • Fisheries management bodies
  • Marine ecosystem restoration practitioners
  • Ocean sustainability innovators

Project signals

Focus on Atlantic or Arctic sea basinsAddressing climate change impacts on marine ecosystemsInnovations in sustainable fisheries managementMarine ecosystem restoration and conservationUse of nature-based solutionsContribution to Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030

What it funds

  • Innovation actions addressing threats to marine biodiversity in Atlantic and Arctic sea basins
  • Projects tackling climate change and human activity impacts on marine ecosystems
  • Development of sustainable fisheries and marine conservation tools
  • Restoration of marine ecosystems and nursery habitats
  • Use of nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based approaches
  • Promotion of societal engagement and international cooperation

Expected outcomes

  • Improved marine biodiversity conservation and monitoring
  • Enhanced resilience of marine ecosystems to climate change
  • Sustainable fisheries management practices
  • Restored coastal and deep-sea habitats
  • Strengthened cooperation across Atlantic and Arctic regions
  • Contribution to EU Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030

Who can apply / participate

  • Research organizations
  • Innovation and technology developers
  • Public authorities
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • SMEs
  • International partners
  • Check specific consortium composition rules in call documents
  • Focus on Atlantic and Arctic sea basins including associated and outermost regions
  • International cooperation encouraged
  • Eligibility criteria to be verified in official call documents
  • Exact consortium size and composition
  • Specific funding rates and budget limits

Must check before shortlisting

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

Money

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

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.
  • Check official call documents for detailed application instructions and eligibility conditions

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:54 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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