This opportunity funds projects that engage riparian and coastal areas, waterfront cities, and islands to accelerate transitions for climate resilience. Funded activities include improving water quality, pollution remediation, erosion control, biodiversity restoration, flood risk reduction, and enhancing socio-economic benefits. Partnerships with public bodies and local authorities are encouraged to implement and upscale innovative solutions aligned with EU climate and biodiversity strategies.
Eligible applicants must comply with Horizon Europe Work Programme conditions including page limits, eligible countries, and use of Copernicus/Galileo data if applicable. Financial support to third parties is limited to local/regional public authorities in Member States/Associated Countries.