As part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON), there is an open call for projects that are focused on restoration, protection and establishment of new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), to apply for funding opportunities and support the Mission Ocean objective 1 – Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity. 

Proposals are expected to contribute to the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, including the Marine Action Plan, the Birds, Habitats and Marine Strategy Framework directives and the future Nature Restoration Law as well as relevant international agreements.

Find out more about this call here.