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Governing global commons sustainably 2026 Grant

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This call is open to universities, research institutions and non-profits and 2 others. Funding is a grant of €3,500,000 – €4,000,000 per project. Coverage is read from the notice itself: the European Union and any country.

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Summary

This Horizon Europe grant funds research and innovation on sustainable governance of global commons—including biodiversity, climate, oceans, and transnational resources—with emphasis on civil society participation, indigenous knowledge, environmental justice, and human rights. It targets consortia of researchers, policymakers, and civil-society organizations across Europe and globally to develop governance frameworks and solutions for shared environmental challenges.

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About this grant

The Horizon Europe programme funds research and innovation addressing the sustainable governance of global commons, encompassing biodiversity, climate, oceans and transnational resources. Projects must integrate civil society participation, indigenous knowledge, environmental justice and human rights perspectives into governance frameworks and solutions for shared environmental challenges. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, nonprofits, local authorities and consortia. Partnerships must be international and transnational in scope, combining expertise across social sciences, environmental science, law and policy. Funding of €3,500,000 to €4,000,000 per project is available through the call. Applications open on 12 May 2026 and close on 23 September 2026.