Mission ocean in Slovenian seas — Call for proposals for the provision of financial support to third parties for the implementation of small-scale projects under the RISTANC project - Research and Innovation cooperation for SusTAinability and reaching EU missioNs objeCtives

1. Purpose of the call

The call is published as part of the implementation of the European RISTANC project, which is financed by the Horizon Europe programme. The project contributes to the implementation of the EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030”, with a focus on the Slovenian marine area, which is prt of the cross-border North Adriatic region.

2. Key challenges

The call encourages projects that contribute to addressing the following thematic areas:

The establishment and management of moorings in the Slovenian sea for recreational and tourist vessels that prevent damage to marine seabed habitats,

The planning and implementation of interventions in the coastal zone of the Slovenian sea that harmonise the various needs and interests of people and the environment,

Other measures in the Slovenian sea area (and potentially beyond) that contribute to the objectives of the EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean & Waters”, such as reducing pollution in the marine environment (including plastic and other waste), the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems, and the development of a sustainable blue economy.

3. Eligible activities

Activities eligible under the call are those…