Policy and strategy
This cluster aims at reducing environmental degradation, halting and reversing the decline of biodiversity on land, inland waters and sea and better managing natural resources through transformative changes of the economy and society in both urban and rural areas.
It will ensure food and nutrition security for all within planetary boundaries through knowledge, innovation and digitalisation in agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and food systems and steer and accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resource efficient circular economy and sustainable bioeconomy, including forestry.
Research and innovation activities under cluster 6 will contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal related to the Biodiversity Strategy to 2030, the Farm to Fork strategy, the European Climate Pact and initiatives under sustainable industry and eliminating pollution, as well as the long-term vision for rural areas, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
The expected impacts of this cluster are contained in the Horizon Europe strategic plan.
Areas of intervention
- environmental observation
- biodiversity and natural resources
- agriculture, forestry and rural areas
- seas, oceans and inland waters
- food systems
- bio-based innovation systems in the EU's bioeconomy
- circular systems
Policy information
Research area: Environmental observation
Research area: Agriculture, forestry and rural areas
Research area: Oceans and seas
Mission area: Adaptation to climate change including societal transformation
Mission area: Healthy oceans, seas and inland waters
Apply for funding
All funding information and details on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal
Work programme
Funding opportunities under Horizon Europe are set out in multiannual work programmes, which cover the large majority of support available.
2023 - 24
2021 - 22
Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment work programme
Documents
Latest
- News article
EU Research & Innovation Week: Commission opens flagship event to shape the future of research and innovation
Research and innovation news alert: The first day features the opening ceremony at 14:00 CET, a journey through the 40-year-old history of the EU R&I framework programme and discussions about its future, and culminates with the announcement of the Women Innovators Prize Ceremony at 17:00 CET.
- News article
Register now to participate in the Research and Innovation Week
Today, the European Commission opens registrations for the Research and Innovation Week, which is taking place from 18 to 21 March both, in Brussels and online, allowing everyone to get involved from anywhere.
- News article
Save the date: The Research & Innovation Week to take place from 18 to 21 March 2024 in Brussels
The Research and Innovation Week (R&I Week) is the 2024 European Commission’s flagship event on research and innovation which will take place between 18 and 21 March 2024 in Tour & Taxis (Brussels, Belgium).
- News article
Save the date for the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 6 info days and Brokerage event
The Horizon Europe Cluster 6 2024 calls for proposals, will open on 17 October 2023 with a deadline for submission end of February 2024. This Work Programme includes 75 new topics proposing over EUR 890 million of EU funding to support the best actions
- News article
EU R&I contribution to the UN 2023 Water Conference
Clean water and sanitation for all by 2030 is the central topic at the UN Water Conference on 22-24 March. The EU is committed to playing an active role
Events
- Highlighted
- Conferences and summits
European Research and Innovation Days 2024
- Wednesday 20 March 2024, 14:00 - Thursday 21 March 2024, 18:00 (CET)
- Brussels, Belgium
- Live streaming available
- Conferences and summits
Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival
- Wednesday 13 March 2024, 09:00 - Thursday 14 March 2024, 17:00 (CET)
- Brussels, Belgium
- Conferences and summits
Research Perspectives on the Health Impacts of Climate Change
- Monday 19 February 2024, 12:00 - Tuesday 20 February 2024, 16:30 (CET)
- Brussels, Belgium