Opportunities

Evaluation of the Regional Action Plans Approach for species and habitats conservation

The SPA/RAC is launching a call for consultation to evaluate the approach of the Regional Action Plans for species and habitats adopted under the SPA/DB Protocol, and to identify recommendations for the way forward in the light of the new Global Biodiversity Framework, the Post-2020 SAPBIO and the EcAp/IMAP processes of the Barcelona Convention. Deadline for submission: 30 July 2024.

Call for papers from plan Bleu - Environmentally Friendly Economic Tools and Finances: The Path towards sustainability in the mediterranean

This Call for Papers invites researchers to explore new approaches and insights into the realm of Green Economic Tools and Public Finances, focusing on the Mediterranean region. All papers should present evidence-based analyses and offer pragmatic policy recommendations to enhance sustainability and resilience in the area. This can contribute to better implementing UNEP-MAP’s Barcelona Convention and its protocols and be of key support to its Contracting Parties. Papers with different focuses are welcome. 

Summary and timeline for the call for papers

• July 30th : Deadline for Submission of Draft Concept Notes
• mid-August : Review and Selection Process 
• early September : Announcement of selected Concept Notes, Contractualisation and launching work on the papers
• October/November : Travel arrangements for authors of selected paper (one author per paper) –  Including visas (when applicable)
• December 6th: Submission of first draft of selected papers (15 pages)
• January/February 2025 :  Presentation at the Plan Bleu conference
• early April 2025 : Submission of the final version of papers (maximum 25 pages)
• May 2025 : Completion of the peer-review process 
• September 2025 : Publication in Plan Bleu Edited Volume

Calling young people working for a blue and green transition in the Mediterranean

The CIHEAM Youth Innovation Award rewards innovative solutions, designed and implemented by young people, to accelerate green and blue transition processes towards more sustainable, inclusive and equitable food systems in the Mediterranean. Deadline date: 15 August 2024.

Minimising climate impact on aquaculture: mitigation and adaptation solutions for future climate regimes

Proposals are expected to enhance knowledge of the impacts of climate change on aquaculture production at environmental, social and economic levels. They should identify, forecast and assess the main effects of climate change on different aquaculture production systems and on their ecological carrying capacity. Deadline dates: two stages 22 February 2024 & 17 September 2024, both at 17 PM (Brussels time).

Calls for proposals under the Adaptation to Climate Change and Restore our oceans and water by 20230 Horizon Europe Missions

In line with the Horizon Europe 2023-205 work programme, the European Commission has launched three new calls for proposals under the Adaptation to Climate Change and Restore our oceans and water by 20230 Horizon Europe Missions. Deadlines 18 September 2024.

Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA)

PRIMA has launched new calls that address strategic research and innovation objectives through a comprehensive and interconnected response.The integration of the 'Nexus' approach aims to contribute to the overall security and sustainability of the sector in the Mediterranean region. The thematic areas for 2024 are divided into two sections comprising Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) and Innovation actions (IA):

Section 1 – Water Management in the Nexus 2024 - Sustainability of Mediterranean irrigated agriculture through the implementation of the WEFE Nexus approach (IA): projects should focus on mitigating barriers to the effective implementation of the Nexus WEFE approach for new irrigation technologies;

Section 1 – Farming Systems in the Nexus 2024 - Transformative Adaptation of Mediterranean dry farming systems using water harvesting techniques to address extreme drought in arid and semi-arid environments (IA): the topic aims to address the challenges of dryland agriculture in the arid areas of the Mediterranean by integrating traditional and modern water technologies to create sustainable and resilient agricultural systems;

Section 1 – Food Value-chain in the Nexus 2024 - Developing cost-effective and sustainable technologies adapted to Mediterranean Food Systems to decrease food loss and waste (IA): the topic aims to support the implementation and demonstration of sustainable solutions to reduce food loss and waste, save energy and improve food safety during post-harvest activities, including transport, storage and processing.

Submission deadline:  Section 1 Stage 1, April 2^nd 2024 (pre proposal); Section 1 Stage 2, September 25^th 2024