Open call for proposals

Organisation Details

Organisation

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Organisation type

Non-profit / NGO

Social enterprise

Private company

Academic / research institution

Community-based organisation

Other (please specify)

Website or public profile

Primary Contact Person

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Project Overview

Project Title

Geographic Area of Implementation (Country or ocean)

What marine conservation challenge are you addressing?

Which area of our strategy does this work most align with?

Goal 1: Ending Pollution in Waterways
Supporting upstream solutions that prevent pollution before it reaches rivers and seas, including circular systems, regenerative/agroecological approaches, improved wastewater/sewage systems, and systemic behaviour or incentive shifts.

Goal 2: Strengthening Ocean Resilience
Enhancing the ocean’s ability to act as a natural climate buffer, including improved monitoring/protection of marine areas, scalable blue carbon habitat restoration, community-based blue economy models, and solutions addressing harmful offshore industry practices.

Both (please explain)

Other (please specify)

Innovation Feasibility & Technical Questions

Describe your innovation or solution. What makes it unique in the marine conservation context?

If successful, how can your innovation be scaled in the future for maximum impact?

Stage of the innovation

Early concept

Prototype developed

Field testing in progress

Ready for deployment

Scaling an existing intervention

Scientific evidence or data informing your approach. Please include links to any ecological or water quality assessments, biodiversity data or previous research.

Technical feasibility. What analysis, modelling or technology validates the proposed approach?

Environmental impact considerations. Could the innovation affect marine species, habitats, or local fishing activity? What mitigation measures are in place?

Assumptions or risks. Consider logistical, ecological, political, or community-related risks.

Estimated total budget (max € 30.000)

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Please summarise your innovation in up to 250 words.

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