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Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:most Member States and regions[1] have established the bioeconomy as an important policy field. Effective bioeconomy policies and strategies are developed and implemented with specific impact targets in mind;policies and action plans and roadmaps are coordinated across parts of government (e.g. Ministries) and across the quadruple helix (government, sectors, research & innovation, society) to take into account the cross-sectoral and place-based character of the bioeconomy, and the need for a whole of government approach. Platforms are established to facilitate dialogue, experimentation, learning and coordination;all actors of the quadruple helix (e.g. policy makers, NGOs, economic sectors) are aware of the bioeconomy, as well as of the potential and challenges that are specific for their...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:decision-makers have improved understanding of the impacts of bioeconomy and nature markets on the sustainability of the agricultural sector, food security, climate and biodiversity, as well as on land-use conflicts;society benefits from economic activities that align bioeconomy, climate and biodiversity objectives while safeguarding food security;farmers gain opportunities to diversify their production, their income and improve the environmental performance of agricultural production without compromising food supply;policymakers are better equipped to develop more effective, evidence-based agricultural and environmental policies. Scope:As the bioeconomy and nature markets gain importance, enabling diversification of value streams for farmers, policymakers must ensure that the growing us...

Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:environment and society at large benefit from recyclable food packaging which can be recycled and reused back into food packaging while keeping the quality, value and extending the material lifetime;industrial value chains including primary and secondary raw material producers, polymer suppliers, additives suppliers, converters, brand owners and retailers (SMEs and large companies), agri-food suppliers, waste managers and recyclers introduce sustainable food packaging on the market through enhanced design for recycling and solutions for effective sorting and recycling on an industrial scale, in line with the safe-and-sustainable-by-design principles[1];consumers and civil society are sufficiently informed about appropriate ways of disposal of used food packaging to enable its circularit...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes:the effectiveness of the protection of habitats and species in protected areas is maintained even under intensifying impacts of the drivers of biodiversity loss, including climate change, thanks to an improved understanding of how they affect the conservation status of the protected habitats and species, for the benefit of society;managers of protected areas are able to anticipate the future impacts of drivers of biodiversity loss and can take better informed decisions for the protection of terrestrial, freshwater and/or marine habitats and species. Scope:Protected areas are key to ensure the conservation of species and habitats. However, the intensification of the main drivers of biodiversity loss is raising questions on how their effectiveness will be maintained in the future.This topic i...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:European textiles manufacturers have access to novel technologies for fibre-to-fibre recycling of post-consumer textile waste;local authorities and consumers benefit from resource- and cost-efficient waste management of post-consumer blended textiles;European recyclers are equipped with properly characterised mixed post-consumer textile waste. Scope:The topic aims at improved management of the end-of-life phase of textile products. Textiles are the fourth highest-pressure category for the use of primary raw materials and water and fifth for GHG emissions and a major source of microplastic pollution in production and use phases. They are also a key material and product stream in the circular economy action plan. Proposals are expected to demonstrate and deploy innovative solutions for inc...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:higher and more robust industrial European competitiveness, decarbonisation and strategic autonomy, advancing the lead market for bio-based industry;improved environmental sustainability, with positive impact on climate, pollution and biodiversity, via the standardization of the bio-based sector and products. Scope:Proposals should address the following activities:aiming at overall high sustainability and environmental benefits, and considering the economic feasibility, for high quality of final products, select a bio-based sector/industry[1] to develop or improve knowledge, technology, product, process, service or solution related to Ecodesign applicable to the chosen sector;identify specific gaps in standardization research pipeline, for bio-based products, followed by pre-normative R&...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:local/regional authorities and their operators adopt optimised collection and sorting systems of municipal waste that prioritise textile reuse and repair;social economy entities and society at large benefit from favourable conditions for reuse and repair practices which enable product lifetime prolongation and stimulate second-hand markets;citizens have access to better information, leading to greater awareness and public acceptance, and stimulating behavioural change towards sustainable consumption;innovative circular textile methodologies, practices and solutions are made available to enable large-scale replication and upscaling in European cities and regions;businesses are stimulated to advance repair strategies and circular business models while creating new jobs. Scope:This topic su...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:improved collection, sorting and recycling technologies that enhance significantly the recovery rates of strategic and critical raw materials from waste from electrical and electronic equipment, reducing the dependence on imported secondary and primary materials, and mitigating the climate and environmental impacts associated with their extraction, including biodiversity loss, by reducing the need for primary raw material extraction and minimising waste;strengthened waste market creation through the development of economically viable and environmentally sound recovery and recycling practices and technologies, with a particular emphasis on secondary strategic raw materials of lower costs and sufficiently high quality and/or purity, promoting a circular economy for electrical and electroni...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:advanced socio-economic transformation based on scientific/technological opportunities delivered by the bio-based sectors and bioeconomy. This will result in innovative bio-based products and services, supporting the more sustainable way of living (e.g. new socio-economic models), higher circularity, affordability, resource efficiency, climate neutrality etc);improved public understanding and engagement in bio-based innovation underpinned by scientific advances in life sciences and biotechnology;better living conditions for individuals and communities, benefiting from less polluted ecosystems, via healthier, and environmentally sustainable products and services with a reduced carbon footprint and based on circular and bio-based solutions. Scope:The projects under this topic are relevant...

Expected Outcome:The actions funded under this topic should support communities, land managers, local administrators, policy makers, and researchers to deploy solutions contributing to the goals of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation and the new EU bioeconomy strategy, through techniques aligned to the Strategy for European Life Sciences and the EU Biotech Act.Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:innovative biotechnology and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)[1] are developed and made available to communities, land managers, local administrators and policy makers in Ukraine to progress towards the targets of biodiversity protection and the clean environment and zero-pollution ambition;contribution to the reconstruction, recovery, circularity and upgrading of economy and environment of Ukraine is provided through the remediation of severe ecosyst...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes:advanced knowledge and understanding how ecosystems respond to multiple plausible futures shaped by human-induced pressures, supporting the design of long-term, nature positive and equitable policies;strengthened collaboration across bio-physical, socio-economic and humanities disciplines, resulting in more integrated and robust scenario frameworks that capture interactions, trade-offs and synergies across biodiversity, climate, food, water, air, health, energy and economy;advancement of comprehensive ecosystem prediction models and scenario-based assessments that integrate direct and indirect drivers of biodiversity loss, applicable across terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems;a consistent and transparent framework for model intercomparison and cross-scale scenario building, improv...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:significant advance in the development of innovation in biotechnology, life sciences and/or biomanufacturing concepts, preparing future deployment of bio-based and bio-inspired processes, products and materials, as a basis for sustainable, fair, safe and circular value chains, contributing to decarbonisation, industrial competitiveness and the strategic autonomy of the EU and Associated Countries;improved environmental sustainability of the developed innovative bio-based solutions, with positive and quantifiable impact on climate and biodiversity, and circularity of the European bioeconomy via enhanced resource efficiency, including of biological feedstocks, water and energy, integrating bio-based sector to minimize and remediate waste production. Scope:Actions funded under this topic ar...

Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:land managers, farmers, foresters, agri-businesses (including SMEs), and policy makers gain access to practical knowledge of clear demonstrations of benefits and trade-offs associated with biologically diversifying their agroecosystem;farmers, land managers and foresters are incentivised and rewarded for implementing practices that improve agrobiodiversity, leading to higher incomes and long-term sustainability and resilience of agriculture, greater food security, competitiveness, and healthier ecosystems; enhanced capabilities for farmers to store, process, and market their diverse raw materials and products, derived from greater agrobiodiversity, while improving their market access and strengthening their position within the value chain. Scope:Genetic erosion poses a significant threa...

Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:the knowledge of existing groundwater ecosystems[1] is improved, supporting policymakers and technical experts in assessments of their presence, functions and condition or status, and their role for climate change mitigation;society benefits from enhanced knowledge and awareness of pollution and overexploitation risks to groundwater ecosystems and the ecosystem services provided by them, including of possible implications for other related ecosystems (associated aquatic and dependent terrestrial ecosystems) and for human health as well as for food and water security, disaster risk reduction and resilience building;the EU water polices are supported with new scientific evidence and public authorities are better equipped for setting effective measures for the protection of groundwater bio...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:Member States and Associated Countries contribute to the implementation of area-based management tools, such as protection targets and adaptive management approaches for deep-sea regions under the Treaty on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), for Regional fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and for transitions areas with the EU exclusive economic zone notably by identifying Ecologically and biologically significant marine areas (EBSAS), and informing the next Global Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services;Public Authorities prioritise deep sea areas for inclusion in their 30% protection target while enhancing maritime spatial planning achieved through science-based information, habitat mapping and...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:increased support on green bioprocessing, safe and sustainable blue bio-based products;increased understanding of safety, effectiveness and regulatory bottlenecks of blue bio-based products;increased commitment to biodiversity preservation and conservation ensuring that the biodiscovery of new compounds does not lead to unsustainable harvesting from the wild and promoting sustainable use of genetic diversity. Scope:The European industry must transition to a greener, more sustainable model to enhance its competitiveness against other business models and foster the production of novel high-value sustainable products. Achieving this requires a shift towards a bio-based system, which leverages biological processes to deliver products that contribute to climate change mitigation by reducing e...

Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:researchers better understand the status and population trends of insect species and the drivers of their decline;competent authorities in charge of biodiversity policies at all levels are capable of taking informed decisions, based on better understanding and valuation of socioeconomic benefits and ecological importance of insects, including for climate action;society and relevant land managers are better informed and equipped to tackle the drivers of the decline of insects. Scope:Insects play a vital role contributing to ecosystem functions in addition to pollination, such as decomposition and nutrient cycles, soil formation (including carbon sequestration) and pest control, control functions essential for maintaining ecosystem complexity, and are an indispensable part of the food cha...

Scope:The objective of the European mini-slate development support is to foster the competitiveness of European independent production companies and to increase their economic weight on the market. The aim is also to increase the capacity of audiovisual producers to develop projects with the potential to circulate throughout Europe and beyond, and to facilitate European and international coproduction.The support will also provide an entry point for emerging talent, giving them the opportunity to direct a short film supported by the strong foundation provided by experienced companies.Expected resultsA stronger position on European and international markets for companies selected under European slate development.Increased quality, feasibility, cross-border potential and market value of European works supported. Description of the activities to be fundedSupport will be given to independent...

Buyer: Finanzverwaltung Graubünden | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-17

Buyer: Rijksvastgoedbedrijf | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: comp-dial | Contract: works | Deadline: 2026-09-17

Buyer: Gemeente Gouda | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-17

Buyer: Gemeente Amsterdam, Ingenieursbureau | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-17

Buyer: MESTNA OBČINA CELJE | Notice type: cn-desg | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-17

Buyer: Vätternvatten AB | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-17

Buyer: Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne "Andrée ROSEMON" | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-17