This funding call aims to support the establishment of living labs to develop and widely deploy innovative solutions for the restoration of key ecosystems, such as forests and freshwater systems. The program focuses on co-creation and collaboration across different sectors, leveraging the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the EU Nature Restoration Law as a framework. Participants will co-develop, experiment, and replicate methods for ecosystem restoration while addressing challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and invasive species.

Projects are expected to establish three living labs, each located in different EU Member States or Associated Countries, and cover at least seven experimental sites. The activities include participatory research, the development of tools and methodologies for restoration, and monitoring ecosystem conditions. The program emphasizes practical solutions that can be scaled and adapted across regions while involving stakeholders such as public and private land managers, policymakers, and NGOs. Outputs will be documented and shared to ensure broad dissemination and application.

Opening: 06-05-2025
Deadline(s): 17-09-2025

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This funding opportunity represents a pre-agreed draft that has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission. The final, approved version is expected to be published in the first quarter of 2025. This draft is provided for informational purposes and may be used to preliminarily form consortia and develop project ideas, but it is offered without any guarantees or warranties.