{"id":39486,"date":"2026-09-17T06:42:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T04:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.co2news.sk\/?p=39486"},"modified":"2026-09-17T06:48:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T04:48:25","slug":"biodiversa-announces-a-new-research-call-biodivfuture-for-research-into-new-ecosystems-with-a-budget-of-40-million-euros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.co2news.sk\/en\/2026\/09\/17\/biodiversa-announces-a-new-research-call-biodivfuture-for-research-into-new-ecosystems-with-a-budget-of-40-million-euros\/","title":{"rendered":"Biodiversa+ announces new research call BiodivFuture for research into new ecosystems with a budget of 40 million euros"},"content":{"rendered":"

European co-financed partnership for biodiversity Biodiversity+<\/strong> officially announced a new joint research challenge<\/span><\/a> with the name BiodivFuture<\/strong>. The notice was published by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation on 9 September 2026. This The research grant program is aimed at supporting innovative research in the field of biodiversity, socio-ecological consequences and future trajectories of the so-called new ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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What are new ecosystems?<\/h5>\n

Concept new ecosystems<\/strong> (novel ecosystems<\/em>) refers to ecosystems that are fundamentally different from the ecosystems that historically existed in a given location, most often as a result of human influence. They are also systems that are unlikely to return to their original state, with or without human intervention.<\/p>\n

Exploring these specific environments is key to understanding how nature adapts to global change and what new challenges or opportunities this presents for human society.<\/p>\n

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Challenge objectives and links to EU and UN strategies<\/h5>\n

Supported research projects aim to generate practically applicable knowledge<\/strong> (actionable knowledge<\/em>) that will drive transformative change for nature and help reverse the adverse decline in biodiversity. The knowledge gained should contribute to maintaining resilient and ecologically fully functional ecosystems.<\/p>\n

Challenge objectives BiodivFuture<\/strong> directly linked to key strategic frameworks:<\/p>\n

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  • The EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Global Biodiversity Framework from Kunming and Montreal<\/strong> (Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Financial allocation and three main research topics<\/h5>\n

    The total allocation of funds for the BiodivFuture call amounts to approximately EUR 40 million<\/strong>. The call will focus on investigating the causes, effects and co-consequences of new ecosystems in different types of environments around the world. The emphasis is on supporting high-quality research projects that apply holistic, systemic and integrated approaches.<\/p>\n

    The research scheme is divided into three non-exclusive thematic areas<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    1. Understanding the functioning of new ecosystems<\/strong> \u2013 research into mechanisms, dynamics and ecological processes in these systems.<\/li>\n
    2. Study of pathways and processes leading to the emergence of new ecosystems<\/strong> \u2013 analysis of factors and trajectories that cause the transition to new ecosystem states.<\/li>\n
    3. Studying the fair and equitable sharing of biodiversity benefits in the context of new ecosystems<\/strong> \u2013 socio-ecological dimension and fair distribution of benefits for society.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      Conditions for applicants and composition of consortia<\/h5>\n

      In terms of qualitative criteria, submitted projects must demonstrate a significant transnational added value<\/strong>. The call strongly encourages the use of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches, as well as the active involvement of non-academic stakeholders, with the aim of co-creating new knowledge with direct benefits for practice.<\/p>\n

      Aspiring research consortia must meet the following eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n

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      • The consortium must consist of eligible partners from: at least three different countries<\/strong>, that are financially involved in the challenge.<\/li>\n
      • From these participating countries, there must be at least two Member States of the European Union<\/strong> or countries associated with the programme Horizon Europe<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Important dates and information for applicants<\/h5>\n

        The full text of the call and accompanying documentation, including detailed eligibility and evaluation criteria, are available on the official Biodiversa+ partnership website. For interested parties from the research community, the partnership organized a September 10, 2026<\/strong> general informational webinar.<\/p>\n

        (Note: The press release does not state exact deadlines for submitting project proposals; interested parties are advised to check the official Biodiversa+ portal).<\/em><\/p>\n

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        About the Biodiversa+ partnership<\/em><\/h5>\n

        Partnership Biodiversity+<\/strong> was established as a joint initiative of the BiodivERsA network and the European Commission and officially launched its activities October 1, 2021<\/strong>. It operates as a European co-financed partnership for biodiversity and forms a key implementation tool of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030.<\/p>\n

        During its seven-year implementation period, the partnership plans to declare a total of six co-funded joint calls<\/strong> with an estimated total budget of approximately EUR 250 million<\/strong>. It currently brings together 81 organizations<\/strong> responsible for programming and funding research, as well as environmental policy actors from 40 European and associated countries<\/strong>. As part of the Horizon Europe program, it successfully connects science, policy and practice. JRi&CO2AI\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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