Horizon Europe climate change will play a pivotal role in European funding in the following years as it will absorb a significant part of the Horizon Europe 2021-2027 EU budget. Climate change is a critical issue as, every year, we are dealing with an increasing number of challenges caused by it.
Particularly, climate change causes disruptions and endangers human lives everywhere, while it comes in many faces. From drought causing world temperatures to the melting of polar ice caps and the sea-level rise. But, there needs to be a collective effort for dealing with these issues, as it has also been identified by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals on Climate Action. The European Union endorses this responsibility and is a strong proponent of building a climate-neutral and resilient Europe.
Horizon Europe Climate Change
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges that society is facing. To have a chance to fight this problem, we need to limit global warming to 1.5°C in the following decades. Through Horizon Europe, the EU wants to be a leading force in developing tools and solutions to reverse climate change.
The EU focuses its research and innovation activities towards:
- Climate Science
- Polar and ocean Research
- Climate resilience and adaptation to climate change
- Knowledge for climate neutrality
- Forest fires and extreme weather events
- Nature-based solutions
- Education on Climate change
- Citizen engagement and behavior change
The activities described above and the 2030 targets will be guided and encapsulated through the mission for climate action. The proposed mission for climate change is during a preparatory phase that began in November 2020 and is expected to last 12 months.
Opportunities for Funding and Networking
As we are still waiting for the new EU calls for proposals based on the new multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027, you should leverage the benefits that EUcalls provides to its members.
During this waiting period, you should be proactive and start engaging with other organizations and forming your winning consortium. By becoming a member of EUcalls, you can have access to thousands of other relevant organizations to your niche. Make use of the direct communication feature and establish a strong relationship with them.
Alternatively, if you have an idea on Horizon Europe climate change and you want to share it with others, you can use the innovative IdeaPad. Through IdeaPad, you can publicly share your idea and look for partners or explore the inspiring ideas of others.
