Joint Call on Blue Carbon Ecosystems
The JPI Oceans ’Blue Carbon’ Joint Action aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of blue carbon processes and ecosystems across Europe
Marine and coastal benthic habitats play a critical yet often overlooked role in combating climate change. These ecosystems provide numerous ecosystem services, including, but not only nutrient cycling, air quality improvement, and providing essential feeding and spawning grounds for marine species, while also supporting economic activities such as tourism and fisheries. In addition to these benefits, these habitats have the potential to capture and store carbon – commonly referred to as ‘blue carbon’ - contributing significantly to global climate regulation.
In this call, JPI Oceans wants to promote research on ecosystems with a focus on expanding knowledge, improving methods, and identifying measures to improve their potential for climate mitigation and adaptation.
National guidelines are part of the call for applications, and Norwegian applicants are expected to familiarize themselves with these.
The funding of a research and development project granted in this call is set by the State Aid Rules. State aid awarded by the Research Council in this call is granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation for state aid, Article 25: Aid for research and development projects.
See Norwegian National guidelines for further details.