Reducing soil sealing through sustainable urban and territorial design in the New European Bauhaus

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Opens for applications on 2027-05-05. A European Commission call for proposals. Expected Outcome: Projects results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Increased number of innovative and regenerative [1] planning and spatial design solutions that apply the New European Bauhaus (NEB) principles of sustainability, aesthetics [2] , and inclusivity [1] to reduce soil sealing and land take, improve soil health, support food systems transformation, and strengthen climate resilience and biodiversity are available. Increased adoption, upscaling and market uptake of these solutions across diverse territorial contexts (urban, peri-urban, and rural) to enhance soil health, and benefit local communities. Effective funding models and enabling policy frameworks to support territorial transformation. Scope: Reducing soil sealing and land take is a critical challenge for climate and water resilience, ecosystem health, biodiversity, food systems transformation, and the livability of human settlements. As urbanisation and infrastructure development expand across Europe’s urban, peri-urban, and rural areas, healthy soils are increasingly sealed, contributing to the loss of vital ecosystem services and biodiversity and increased vulnerability to c

Who can apply

Usually organisations in EU member states and associated countries, often in a consortium. Some calls are open to partners from other countries. Check the call conditions.

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