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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-05

Ensuring continuous effectiveness of protected areas in conserving habitats and species while facing intensifying drivers of biodiversity loss

RIA Cluster 6 €13,000,000 10 Mar 2026
Topic Code HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-05 F&T Portal
Call Identifier HORIZON-CL6-2026-01 Call 01 — single stage (2026)
Instrument HORIZON-RIA Research and Innovation Action
Budget Model Lump Sum HORIZON-AG-LS
Funding Rate 100% Annex G — RIA = 100%
Page Limit (Part B) 45 pages RIA + lump sum (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds 3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10 Standard — no override
Expected Projects 2 Around €6.50M each (WP stated)
Destination Biodiversity and ecosystem services WP Part 9
Cluster / Pillar Cluster 6 / Pillar II Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources
China Eligibility Eligible ✓ No CL6 destination exclusion
Special Conditions Portfolio: Area A / B ▵ Must indicate area on application
Verify: Open this topic on the F&T Portal →  ·  Sources: General Annexes 2026-2027, WP Part 9
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Portfolio balancing applies. Proposals should address Area A: terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems or Area B: aquatic (including marine) biodiversity and ecosystems. The area (A or B) should be clearly indicated on the application.
SSH integration required. This topic requires the effective contribution of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines and the involvement of SSH experts.

Expected Outcomes

  1. The effectiveness of the protection of habitats and species in protected areas is maintained even under intensifying impacts of drivers of biodiversity loss including climate change, thanks to improved understanding of how drivers of biodiversity loss affect the good conservation status of the protected habitats and species in protected areas.
  2. The decision-making process for the protection of terrestrial, freshwater and/or marine habitats and species is better informed.

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