HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01-two-stage

This topic intends to support citizens willing to take directly part in nature protection and restoration. It is expected to contribute to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and in particular to its target 21. A wide range of ecosystem types (in terrestrial environment, in fresh and/or marine water) can be considered. Successful proposals are expected to: • explore innovation approaches that could apply to nature conservation and restoration activities; • develop and test new ways to restore and conserve nature that can be directly implemented by citizens at small scale. Activities are expected to go beyond monitoring, without totally excluding monitoring activities if they are needed to support innovations. Social innovation can be considered; • engage with local communities and/or indigenous people and assess how social inclusion can be ensured;