Demonstrating solutions to help hotspots in coastal regions to adapt to climate change
HORIZON-MISS-2025-01-CLIMA-03
Funding Amount
Amount not specified
Deadline
24/09/2025
Eligible Organization Types
Non-profit, Public Institution, Research Institution
Trusted by
What is the Demonstrating solutions to help hotspots in coastal regions to adapt to climate change Call?
Grant Description
Supports demonstration of innovative climate adaptation solutions to increase resilience in coastal hotspot regions. Addresses pressures from sea level rise, coastal floods, erosion, saltwater intrusion and ecosystem changes. Focuses on nature-based, blue-green, governance and digital solutions co-designed with regional and local authorities, with built-in stakeholder and citizen engagement. Projects will demonstrate solutions at multiple sites, ensure equity and inclusivity, avoid maladaptation...
Required Results for Successful Funding
Expected Outcomes
• Demonstration and large-scale upscaling of climate resilience solutions protecting citizens and activities in coastal regions, spanning social, governance, nature-based and digital approaches.
• Enhanced climate resilience and adaptive preparedness of coastal regions, cities and local authorities (both within projects and beyond).
• Creation and mobilisation of co-designed, equitable and inclusive adaptation pathways, with systemic socio-economic and environmental benefits.
• Strengthened knowledge exchange and replication capacity via identified replicating authorities and operational links with the Mission Implementation Platform and other EU platforms.
• Contribution to the objectives of the European Green Deal, EU Adaptation Strategy and EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, including feeding data into the Mission’s monitoring frameworks.
• Enhanced climate resilience and adaptive preparedness of coastal regions, cities and local authorities (both within projects and beyond).
• Creation and mobilisation of co-designed, equitable and inclusive adaptation pathways, with systemic socio-economic and environmental benefits.
• Strengthened knowledge exchange and replication capacity via identified replicating authorities and operational links with the Mission Implementation Platform and other EU platforms.
• Contribution to the objectives of the European Green Deal, EU Adaptation Strategy and EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, including feeding data into the Mission’s monitoring frameworks.
Funded areas
Scope Requirements
• Demonstration activities in at least three different coastal regional or local authorities from three different Member States or Associated Countries, with active involvement of those authorities (as beneficiaries or associated partners).
• At least one demonstration site located in an EUCRA-defined hotspot (Southern Europe, low-lying coastal zone or EU outermost region).
• Identification of at least three additional ‘replicating’ coastal authorities (from different MS/AC) to prepare theoretical frameworks for solution uptake and explore future funding models.
• Co-design of solutions with stakeholders, addressing pressures such as sea-level rise, coastal flooding/erosion, saltwater intrusion, invasive species and water chemistry changes.
• Priority on nature-based and ecosystem-based adaptation, favouring multipurpose blue-green infrastructure ‘no-regret’ solutions.
• Systemic socio-economic impact assessment, including vulnerable groups, equity, inclusivity, trade-offs and co-benefits, supported by SSH expertise.
• Consideration of long-term impacts (up to 2100 and beyond) and avoidance of maladaptation.
• Exploration of digital adaptation solutions, including integration with early-warning systems for extreme weather events.
• Compatibility with and building upon existing projects, data and frameworks (Horizon 2020/Europe, Copernicus Marine Service, CLIMAAX, etc.).
• At least one demonstration site located in an EUCRA-defined hotspot (Southern Europe, low-lying coastal zone or EU outermost region).
• Identification of at least three additional ‘replicating’ coastal authorities (from different MS/AC) to prepare theoretical frameworks for solution uptake and explore future funding models.
• Co-design of solutions with stakeholders, addressing pressures such as sea-level rise, coastal flooding/erosion, saltwater intrusion, invasive species and water chemistry changes.
• Priority on nature-based and ecosystem-based adaptation, favouring multipurpose blue-green infrastructure ‘no-regret’ solutions.
• Systemic socio-economic impact assessment, including vulnerable groups, equity, inclusivity, trade-offs and co-benefits, supported by SSH expertise.
• Consideration of long-term impacts (up to 2100 and beyond) and avoidance of maladaptation.
• Exploration of digital adaptation solutions, including integration with early-warning systems for extreme weather events.
• Compatibility with and building upon existing projects, data and frameworks (Horizon 2020/Europe, Copernicus Marine Service, CLIMAAX, etc.).
Additional Conditions for Applicants
Special Conditions
• Admissibility: Proposals must meet page-limit, formatting and layout requirements (Annexes A, E and Part B of the Application Form).
• Eligibility: Participants from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries; specific provisions for certain non-associated countries as per Programme Guide.
• Demonstration condition: Activities must occur in three distinct coastal authorities (different MS/AC), with one site in an EUCRA hotspot; replication sites prepare frameworks only (no on-ground activities).
• Budget consideration: Include dedicated resources for engagement with the Mission Implementation Platform, Community of Practice, Climate-ADAPT and for aligning monitoring with HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-03.
• Compliance with legal, financial and operational capacity requirements (Annexes B, C, G; Model Grant Agreement).
• Evaluation criteria, scoring and thresholds as per Annex D; submission and evaluation procedures per Annex F and Online Manual.
• Applicants must acknowledge and plan for contributions to the Mission’s monitoring and visualisation efforts under the leadership of the Mission Implementation Platform.
• Eligibility: Participants from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries; specific provisions for certain non-associated countries as per Programme Guide.
• Demonstration condition: Activities must occur in three distinct coastal authorities (different MS/AC), with one site in an EUCRA hotspot; replication sites prepare frameworks only (no on-ground activities).
• Budget consideration: Include dedicated resources for engagement with the Mission Implementation Platform, Community of Practice, Climate-ADAPT and for aligning monitoring with HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-03.
• Compliance with legal, financial and operational capacity requirements (Annexes B, C, G; Model Grant Agreement).
• Evaluation criteria, scoring and thresholds as per Annex D; submission and evaluation procedures per Annex F and Online Manual.
• Applicants must acknowledge and plan for contributions to the Mission’s monitoring and visualisation efforts under the leadership of the Mission Implementation Platform.
Important dates
Open from: 06/05/2025
Deadline:24/09/2025
Application period has ended
Win your grant with Cogrant
How cogrant works
Smart Funding Fit Check
Instantly know if your project fits call criteria. Our system highlights strengths, gaps, and risks, so you only apply when your chances are real.
Intelligent Research Engine
Our research engine digs deeper than any founder could alone. It pulls data about your company, your market, and even your competitors - giving your proposal an edge backed by facts, not fluff.
Full Proposal Development
Our system builds your entire proposal from start to finish, ensuring every section is complete, coherent, and crafted to the highest quality. You focus on your vision — we deliver the winning document.
Expert Review
Our experts run a complete review before delivery, ensuring your draft proposal is accurate, well-structured, and polished. You’ll receive a high-quality draft that’s ready for your final touches before submission.
Our Numbers
Results that speak for themselves
70+
proposals prepared
€36.7M
total funding secured for clients
65%
win rate in highly competitive calls