Under Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation funding programme, 81 projects received funding through the “Restore our Ocean and Waters” mission calls launched between 2021 and 2024.
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Thematic areas
Explore the different thematic areas of the Horizon Europe project portfolio dedicated to restoring and protecting our ocean and waters.
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Results (81)
- ongoing
A-AAGORA demonstrates how technological, social, logistical and economic innovations reduce coastal pressures through ecosystem-based management and nature-based solutions, strengthening climate resilience.
- Start and end date
- 1 Δεκέμβριος 2022 - 31 Μάιος 2026
- EU Contribution
- € 8 362 816,93
- Thematic area
- Marine Conservation and Biodiversity
- Lighthouse
- Atlantic and Arctic basin
- Objectives and Enablers
- Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
- Year of the call
- 2021
- CORDIS link
- ongoing
AlgaeProBANOS brings together 26 expert partners, start-ups and SMEs to accelerate the development of sustainable algae products.
- Start and end date
- 1 Απρίλιος 2023 - 31 Μάρτιος 2027
- EU Contribution
- € 10 939 104,65
- Thematic area
- Blue Economy
- Lighthouse
- Baltic and North Sea basin
- Objectives and Enablers
- Make the sustainable blue economy carbon-neutral and circular
- Year of the call
- 2022
- CORDIS link
- ongoing
BioProtect co-develops & demonstrates innovative and scalable ecosystem-based solutions to protect and restore ecosystem biodiversity in the Atlantic and Arctic basin.
- Start and end date
- 1 Μάιος 2024 - 30 Απρίλιος 2028
- EU Contribution
- € 8 021 357,00
- Thematic area
- Marine Conservation and Biodiversity
- Lighthouse
- Atlantic and Arctic basin
- Objectives and Enablers
- Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
- Year of the call
- 2023
- CORDIS link
- ongoing
BLUE CONNECT co-develops a science-based, systematic approach to marine conservation, focusing on strict protection, restoration, and connectivity.
- Start and end date
- 1 Σεπτέμβριος 2024 - 1 Μάρτιος 2028
- EU Contribution
- € 8 375 060,00
- Thematic area
- Marine Conservation and Biodiversity
- Lighthouse
- Atlantic and Arctic basin
- Baltic and North Sea basin
- Mediterranean Sea basin
- Danube River and Black Sea basin
- Objectives and Enablers
- Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
- Year of the call
- 2023
- CORDIS link
- ongoing
Blue4ALL develops science-based tools for achieving Marine Protected Areas that meet conservation and restoration objectives while addressing the needs and concerns of all stakeholders.
- Start and end date
- 1 Ιανουάριος 2023 - 31 Δεκέμβριος 2026
- EU Contribution
- € 8 018 806,00
- Thematic area
- Marine Conservation and Biodiversity
- Lighthouse
- Mediterranean Sea basin
- Baltic and North Sea basin
- Atlantic and Arctic basin
- Objectives and Enablers
- Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
- Year of the call
- 2021
- CORDIS link
- ongoing
BlueActionAA empowers communities across the Atlantic and Arctic to lead restoration efforts through funding, technical support, and capacity-building.
- Start and end date
- 1 Σεπτέμβριος 2025 - 31 Αύγουστος 2029
- EU Contribution
- € 12 499 786,25
- Thematic area
- Governance
- Lighthouse
- Atlantic and Arctic basin
- Objectives and Enablers
- Public mobilisation and engagement
- Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
- Make the sustainable blue economy carbon-neutral and circular
- Prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters
- Year of the call
- 2024
- CORDIS link
- ongoing
BlueActionBANOS helps communities scale up marine innovations to protect ecosystems and build a resilient blue economy aligned with the European Green Deal.
- Start and end date
- 1 Σεπτέμβριος 2025 - 31 Αύγουστος 2029
- EU Contribution
- € 12 499 806,25
- Thematic area
- Governance
- Lighthouse
- Baltic and North Sea basin
- Objectives and Enablers
- Public mobilisation and engagement
- Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
- Prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters
- Make the sustainable blue economy carbon-neutral and circular
- Year of the call
- 2024
- CORDIS link
- ongoing
BlueLightS advances blue education in Europe by supporting school projects, building a Community of Practice, and adapting education systems to highlight rivers and seas.
- Start and end date
- 1 Ιανουάριος 2024 - 30 Ιούνιος 2027
- EU Contribution
- € 2 999 806,25
- Thematic area
- Public Engagement
- Lighthouse
- Atlantic and Arctic basin
- Baltic and North Sea basin
- Mediterranean Sea basin
- Danube River and Black Sea basin
- Objectives and Enablers
- Public mobilisation and engagement
- Year of the call
- 2022
- CORDIS link
- completed
BlueMissionAA is the coordination hub that supports the implementation of the Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters in the Atlantic and Arctic basins.
- Start and end date
- 1 Νοέμβριος 2022 - 31 Οκτώβριος 2025
- EU Contribution
- € 2 997 776,75
- Thematic area
- Governance
- Lighthouse
- Atlantic and Arctic basin
- Objectives and Enablers
- Public mobilisation and engagement
- Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
- Year of the call
- 2021
- CORDIS link
- completed
BlueMissionBANOS supports a carbon-neutral, circular blue economy in the Baltic and North Seas by connecting policy, industry, science, and society through collaborative governance and innovation.
- Start and end date
- 1 Δεκέμβριος 2022 - 30 Νοέμβριος 2025
- EU Contribution
- € 2 999 993,50
- Thematic area
- Governance
- Lighthouse
- Baltic and North Sea basin
- Objectives and Enablers
- Public mobilisation and engagement
- Make the sustainable blue economy carbon-neutral and circular
- Year of the call
- 2021
- CORDIS link







