Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
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Call
Summary
Projects results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:
- Relevant economic sectors affected by climate change are transformed and ready to face the future anticipated climate changes risks;
- An increased and improved range of c limate-resilient business models, value chains, and re-skilling opportunities (including training capabilities) are understood, socially
acceptable and made available to all regions and communities; - An increased capacity of local businesses, social partnerns and industries for sustainable coping with climate change;
- An increased capacity of national, regional and/or local governments, consumers organizations and other social partners, industries and businesses in empowering consumers to make informed choices and play active roles in transition to climate resilience;
- A better understanding of mechanisms that would drive transformation of the economic systems thanks to innovation, intended not only as technical innovation but also
including social and user-driven innovation.
Detailed Call Description
This topic contributes to the three objective of the Mission and correspond to one of the thematic research areas described in the Mission Implementation Plan. It is to support
regions and communities participating in the Mission in all steps of their transformational journey to climate resilience with finding, innovating, and testing solutions that help their economic systems to become sustainable and climate resilient. The applied research and the experimentation with innovative solutions as further outlined below should be at the centre of the project.
Climate change affects macroeconomic outcomes, financial markets and institutions primarily through physical risks (gradual warming and extreme events) and transition risks. Possible channels of impact of climate change on the European economy include, for example, decline in agricultural productivity and yields, lower labour productivity due to extreme heatwaves and lower human capital accumulation due to increased health issues and mortality, new or increased occupational health and safety risks to workers, disruption to transport and production chains, or changes in sectoral composition of labour markets leading to higher structural unemployment.
The transformation of economic systems towards climate resilience will have to find pathways to climate resilience and sustainability for all relevant sectors that are affected by
climate change, including climate-resilient business models, value chains, up-skilling and reskilling dynamics, and always considering at the heart of the debate the acceptance of the innovations to be implemented by the society. These pathways should be aligned with the regions’ smart specialisation strategies and integrated in the overall climate adaptation strategy of regions.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The Commission estimates that an EU contribution of between EUR 5.00 and 6.00 million would allow these outcomes to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of a proposal requesting different amounts.
Thematic Categories
- Environment and Climate Change
Eligibility for Participation
- Associations
- Central Government
- International Organisations
- Large Enterprises
- Legal Entities
- Local Authorities
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Services Providers
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- State-owned Enterprises
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia
P.O.Box 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Phone Number: +357 22205000
Email Address: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/
Contact Person:
Myrto Anastassiadou
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 069
Contact Email: manastassiadou@research.org.cy