Thematic Area 1-Water Management in the Nexus

The main goal is to expand Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for sustainable water management to help communities in the Mediterranean region face extreme events. The opportunity focuses on improving water security, boosting climate resilience, and strengthening the adaptive capacity of both ecosystems and people. It aims to reduce risks from floods, droughts, water pollution, and salinity, while supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health. Projects should promote sustainable adaptation strategies that align with major European environmental policies. The geographic scope is strictly the Mediterranean region, considering its unique ecological and socio-economic challenges.

• Projects must include a consortium with at least one legal entity from a Mediterranean Partner Country and one SME from a Participating State.
• Proposals should address scaling up Nature-Based Solutions for better water security, risk management, or ecosystem resilience.
• Projects should focus on identifying, testing, or expanding NBS, or on improving regulatory frameworks.
• Submissions must follow a single-stage process, with a proposal of up to 45 pages.
• A consortium agreement must be signed before the grant agreement.

Examples:

• A partnership between a Spanish SME and a Moroccan research institute to scale up wetland restoration for flood prevention.
• A consortium of Greek and Tunisian organizations testing green infrastructure to combat drought in coastal communities.
• An Italian SME and a Lebanese university collaborating to improve water quality using nature-based filtration systems.

Information about eligible expenses is not available in the provided context. Applicants should consult the PRIMA Work Programme 2025 General Annexes for details on what costs are covered.

• Total budget of the grant: EUR 10.9 million
• Expected EU contribution per project: Around EUR 2.725 million (not a strict limit)
• Other financial details: Proposals requesting different amounts or durations are allowed. Grant agreements will follow the PRIMA Multi-Beneficiary Grant Agreement based on Horizon Europe MGA.
• Maximum project duration: 36 months is considered appropriate, but other durations can be proposed.

• Consortia must include at least one legal entity from a Mediterranean Partner Country, in addition to the standard minimum participants.
• At least one small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) from a Participating State must be part of the consortium.
• Applicants must follow the rules outlined in the PRIMA Work Programme 2025 General Annexes.
• Projects must be submitted as a consortium, not by individual organizations.
• A consortium agreement must be in place before signing the grant agreement.
• Applicants must submit a full proposal as required by the call.