Societal Challenge 5 'Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials'

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1 Societal Challenge 5 'Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials' Panagiotis BALABANIS, Christos FRAGAKIS, Alison IMRIE, Andrea TILCHE European Commission, DG Research and Innovation Manuel GOMEZ HERRERO European Commission, DG Growth

2 Horizon 2020: Final 3 years of implementation Work Programme Objectives of Strategic Programming Provide for a coherent implementation of the Horizon 2020 objectives and the multiannual approach, taking account of the Interim Evaluation and first two work programmes (for and ) Enhance relevance and impact by delivering against the EU policy priorities and the priorities 'Open Science - Open Innovation - Open to the World' Prepare for a bridge in the last years of the programme to enable a smooth transition to the successor to Horizon 2020

3 Work Programme R & I investment of 30 billion for 3 years Addressing main concerns of citizens such as security, migration and economic situation Focus on impact (fewer & broader topics with sharpened impact statements, better dissemination of results, open access to data ) Piloting new initiatives and flexibility for 2020, with 'minimum' content of calls and other actions at this stage

4 European Innovation Council (EIC) Pilot Objective: Strengthen breakthrough innovations and boost the number of high-growth companies Focus on people and companies with ideas for : Radically new, breakthrough products, services, processes or business models That open up new markets with the potential for rapid European and global-scale growth (high risk, need for significant investment) European Union, Take shape at the intersection between different technologies, industry sectors and scientific disciplines

5 European Innovation Council (EIC) Pilot: elements Brings together, adapts and aligns innovation schemes addressing different communities in a bottom-up approach: SME Instrument: close-to-market projects of single SME or a consortium of SMEs (new: non-thematic, focus on cross-disciplinarity, revised evaluation criteria; face-to-face interviews in Phase 2) Fast Track to Innovation (FTI): close-to-market projects of consortia with industry participation (new: revised evaluation criteria) FET Open: early stage research by consortia exploring novel ideas for radically new future technologies Six EIC Horizon Prizes for breakthrough innovations bringing major benefits to society Cross-cutting: coaching, mentoring (for SME beneficiaries), monitoring progress with innovation radar Total Budget: 2.7 billion

6 Focus Areas and other cross-cutting priorities 7 billion for 4 mutually reinforcing focus areas aligned to political priorities expected to have exceptional impact implemented through 'virtual calls cutting across the programme (description in 'General Introduction', common call identifier of contributing calls and topics) COP 21 Digitisation Circular Economy Security Further cross-cutting priorities Migration ( 200M) Batteries ( 100M + 100M to come) Blue Growth, Cities Circular Economy

7 Focus Area 'Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future' Covers the main actions in Work Programme which can contribute to the goals of the Paris Agreement limit global temperature rise to well below 2 C, make efforts to limit this to 1.5 C; enhance adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerabilities; Aims to develop groundbreaking solutions capable of achieving carbon neutrality and climate resilience of Europe and beyond in the second half of the century Integrating multiple angles of society, economy, technology, industrial value chains, the energy system, environment, health, land use and governance Total indicative budget ( ): EUR million

8 'Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future' Focus Area Industrial technologies (LEIT-NMBP): topics in call 'Industrial Sustainability' (notably on Energy Efficient Buildings and Clean Energy through Innovative Materials), 271 million Space (LEIT-Space): topics on Earth Observation, 82 million Food security (SC2): some topics in calls 'Sustainable Food Security', 'Blue Growth' and 'Rural Renaissance', 203 million Energy (SC3): all topics in call 'Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: secure, clean and efficient energy', million Transport (SC4): all topics in call 'Green vehicles' and some topics in call 'Mobility for Growth' ('Low-carbon and sustainable transport'), 408 million Climate (SC5): all topics in call 'Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: climate action in support of the Paris Agreement', 426 million

9 'Connecting economic and environmental gains the Circular Economy' Focus Area Covers the main actions in Work Programme which will directly support the circular economy policy integrating production, consumption, waste management and raw materials * Ensure that growth no longer requires increasing consumption of resources, energy, water and primary raw materials * Minimise waste, including from plastics * Enhance industrial competitiveness SDGs: Total indicative budget ( ): EUR 940 million

10 'Connecting economic and environmental gains the Circular Economy' Focus Area Industrial technologies (LEIT-NMBP): topics in call 'Industrial Sustainability' (notably Sustainable Process Industry and Catalysing the Circular Economy); and in industrial biotechnology: 370 million Food security and Bioeconomy (SC2): topics in calls 'Sustainable Food Security', 'Blue Growth' and 'Rural Renaissance', including access to risk finance: 253 million Energy (SC3): Carbon dioxide reuse: 12 million Climate, Environment and Raw Materials (SC5): topics in call 'Greening the economy in line with the SDGs' circular economy and raw materials: 306 million

11 2 multiannual calls: Societal Challenge 5: Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials Work Programme Focus: moving to a greener, more resource efficient and climate-resilient economy in sync with the natural environment demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the targets of the COP21 Paris Agreement "Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: climate action in support of the Paris Agreement" "Greening the economy in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" Total indicative budget bn

12 Call "Greening the economy in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" Budget in million 2018 topics open: 7 November 2017 First call deadline: 27 Feb 2018 Connecting economic and environmental gains - the circular economy Raw materials Water for our environment, economy and society Innovating cities for sustainability and resilience Protecting and leveraging the value of our natural and cultural assets: Earth observation; nature-based solutions, disaster risk reduction and natural capital accounting; heritage alive

13 Call "Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: climate action in support of the Paris Agreement" Objective produce solutions for the achievement of the PA's mitigation and adaptation goals further relevant scientific knowledge for the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and for key PA-related milestones support relevant EU policies and objectives, e.g. Energy Union, Arctic policy, EU Adaptation Strategy, and EU climate diplomacy efforts cooperation with strategic partner countries/regions communicating research results to a broader audience, including the wider public support EU endeavours to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDGs 13, 6, 11, 14 and 15

14 Call "Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: climate action in support of the Paris Agreement" Decarbonisation Climate adaptation, impacts and services Inter-relations between climate change, biodiversity and ecosystem services [in 2019] The Cryosphere [in 2019] Knowledge gaps Earth observation [in 2020] Budget in 2018: 123 million 2018 topics open: 7 November 2017 First call deadline: 27 Feb 2018

15 Call "Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: climate action in support of the Paris Agreement" 2018 topics: Decarbonisation LC-CLA : Supporting the development of climate policies to deliver on the Paris Agreement, through Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) (RIA) a) Supporting the design and assessment of climate policies b) Improving Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) Climate adaptation, impacts and services LC-CLA : Climate change impacts in Europe (RIA) a) Climate change impacts on health in Europe b) Global climate change impacts from a European perspective LC-CLA : Resilience and sustainable reconstruction of historic areas to cope with climate change and hazard events (RIA)

16 Call "Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: climate action in support of the Paris Agreement" Knowledge gaps LC-CLA : Addressing knowledge gaps in climate science, in support of IPCC reports (RIA) a) Improving the understanding of key climate processes for reducing uncertainty in climate projections and predictions b) Tipping points c) Ice-core drilling in East Antarctica

17 Call "Greening the economy in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" 2018 topic: Protecting and leveraging the value of our natural and cultural assets: Earth observation SC : Strengthening the benefits for Europe of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) establishing 'EuroGEOSS' (IA) N.B. Some topics in the call 'Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: climate action in support of the Paris Agreement' also contribute to this priority area [in 2020]. See also EIC Horizon Prize 'Early Warning for Epidemics'

18 Call "Greening the economy in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" Connecting economic and environmental gains - the circular economy: Objectives substantially improve efficiency of resource use increase use of resources originating from secondary sources, while avoiding adverse health effects minimise production of waste (including through design for product durability), pollution and GHG emissions enhance cities' capacity to embrace circular econ. approaches support transition to systemic, integrated solutions for closed cycles of resource use in the water sector contribute to implementing the Circular Economy Action Plan and key high-level EU priorities, including jobs, growth and investment, climate and energy, strengthened industrial base support EU endeavours to implement the SDGs, particularly SDGs 12, 6, 11 and 13, and Habitat III New Urban Agenda

19 Call "Greening the economy in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" Connecting economic and environmental gains - the circular economy CE-SC : Methods to remove hazardous substances and contaminants from secondary raw materials (RIA) CE-SC : Independent testing programme on premature obsolescence (RIA) CE-SC : Coordinated approaches to funding and promotion of research and innovation for the circular economy (CSA) Total budget: EUR Million

20 Call "Greening the economy in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" Water for our environment, economy and society: Objectives support and accelerate implementation of EU policies and initiatives relating to water, resource efficiency and waterdependent industries contribute to policy relating to the Energy Union, climate action and the digital economy lead in the medium term to: digital solutions for improved public- and private-sector decision-making on water-related risks, efficiency and resilience; substantial reductions in water and energy consumption; development of new markets for water-smart technologies and services improve wastewater efficiency and quality of and access to drinking water in India support EU endeavours to implement the SDGs, particularly SDGs 6 and SDG 13

21 Call "Greening the economy in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" Water for our environment, economy and society 2018 topics: SC : Digital solutions for water: linking the physical and digital world for water solutions (IA) SC : EU-India water co-operation (RIA) Total budget: EUR Million (for topic SC funding for Indian entities will come from the Indian Ministry of Science and Technology) N.B. Some topics of relevance to water can also be found in the call 'Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: climate action in support of the Paris Agreement'.

22 PRIMA Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area Objective make integrated water management and agro-food systems in the region more climate-resilient, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable develop joint innovative solutions by pooling know-how and financial resources address up-stream problems such as water scarcity, food security, health, well-being and migration Current number of Participating States: 11 EU Member States (Cyprus, France, Germany, Portugal, Luxembourg, Greece, Italy, Malta, Spain, Croatia, Slovenia) 3 H2020 Associated Third Countries (Israel, Tunisia, Turkey) 5 H2020 non-associated Third Countries (Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan and Algeria - subject to international agreements)

23 PRIMA Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area Legal Basis: Article 185 TFEU to achieve maximum integration at scientific, management and financial levels among all Participating States Duration: (entry into force: 8/2017) Starting Date: launch of calls for proposal foreseen for January 2018 Current Budget: 494 million 274 million national contributions 220 million EU contribution Additional in-kind contributions: 121,5 million

24 Call "Greening the economy in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" Raw Materials Nearly 240 million available under SC5 (plus FTI, SME Inst). Actions covering the entire EU raw materials value chain, following the logic of SIP and supporting the targets and objectives of the EIP on Raw Materials. 64% of the budget to Innovation Actions + 28% to RIAs. Specific attention to CRMs, Circular economy, Production. Involving all relevant actors at EU level as well as strategic international partners (international cooperation is encouraged). Clustering with other relevant projects is encouraged. More topics relevant to raw materials under other parts of H2020. "Bridge" to Post-2020 "FP9".

25 Call "Greening the economy in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" Raw materials: Objectives deliver pilot actions demonstrating sustainable production of primary and secondary raw materials, particularly CRM or other scarce high-tech metals deliver breakthrough research concepts, as basis of tomorrow's innovations contribute to building EU knowledge base of primary and secondary raw materials for solid decision making; further development of EC Raw Materials Information System RMIS respond to the Circular Economy Action Plan and objectives of Strategic Implementation Plan of the EIP on Raw Materials improve framework conditions for sustainable development of and investment in innovative solutions for raw materials in the EU In the long term, positive impact on: downstream industries' access to raw materials; employment in and competitiveness of EU raw materials and related manufacturing industries, including SMEs; environmental and social performance of the sector; improved public awareness, acceptance and trust; EU endeavours to implement the SDGs, notably SDG 12

26 Call "Greening the economy in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" Raw materials, WP 2018: CE-SC : New technologies for the enhanced recovery of by-products (RIA) CE-SC : Raw materials innovation for the circular economy: sustainable processing, reuse, recycling and recovery schemes (IA) a) Sustainable processing and refining of primary and/or secondary raw materials b) Recycling of raw materials from end-of-life products c) Recycling of raw materials from buildings d) Advanced sorting systems for high-performance recycling of complex end-of-life products CE-SC : Raw materials policy support actions for the circular economy (CSA) a) Voluntary scheme for certification of treatment facilities for key types of wastes b) Resource efficiency in wood processing, recovery and recycling SC : New solutions for the sustainable production of raw materials (RIA) a) Breakthrough concepts and solutions for sustainable exploration, mining and/or processing Budget 60 million Deadlines (Open 7 November 2017) 27 Feb 2018 (CSA and First stage of RIA, IA) 4 Sep 2018 (Second stage of RIA, IA)

27 Raw materials in SC5 WP 2018 topics Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5 Work Programme CE-SC : New technologies for the enhanced recovery of by-products (RIA) Scope. Actions should: evaluate the potential by-products existing in primary or secondary raw materials develop energy-, material- and cost-efficient new sustainable mineral processing and/or metallurgical technologies and processes to increase the selectivity and the recovery rates of valuable by-products, particularly critical raw materials. The importance of the targeted sources of by-products for the EU economy should be duly demonstrated in the proposal. Recycling of end-of-life products is excluded from this topic. Expected TRL: 3-5 Indicative size of proposals: 3-7 M

28 Raw materials in SC5 WP 2018 topics Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5 Work Programme CE-SC : Raw materials innovation for the circular economy: sustainable processing, reuse, recycling and recovery schemes (IA) a) Sustainable processing and refining of primary and/or secondary raw materials (2018, 2019) demonstrate new or improved systems integrating relevant processing and refining technologies for better recovery of minerals and metals at increased efficiency in terms of better yield and process selectivity as well as better utilisation of resources (hence reducing wastes). This would include processing of and recovery from low grade and/or complex ores and/or from industrial or mining wastes, and/or the reduction of the content of toxic elements or compounds in the resulting materials. ( ) b) Recycling of raw materials from end-of-life products (2018, 2019) develop and demonstrate novel and environmentally sound solutions for a higher recycling and recovery of secondary raw materials from endof-life products such as WEEE, batteries, wood-based panels, multimaterial paper packaging, end-of-life tyres, etc. ( ) Expected TRL: 6-7 Indicative size of proposals: 8-13 M

29 Raw materials in SC5 WP 2018 topics Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5 Work Programme CE-SC : Raw materials innovation for the circular economy: sustainable processing, reuse, recycling and recovery schemes (IA) c) Recycling of raw materials from buildings (2018, 2019) develop and demonstrate novel solutions for a high-value recovery of raw materials from buildings. Actions should also benchmark against a series of comparative case studies of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) management. ( ) d) Advanced sorting systems for high-performance recycling of complex end-of-life products (2018, 2019) develop and demonstrate innovative dismantling and sorting systems enabling functional recycling of critical raw materials, or other types of highly efficient recovery of metals, minerals or construction materials, from complex end-of-life products and scrap thereof. ( ) Expected TRL: 6-7 Indicative size of proposals: 8-13 M

30 Raw materials in SC5 WP 2018 topics Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5 Work Programme CE-SC : Raw materials policy support actions for the circular economy (CSA) a) Voluntary scheme for certification of treatment facilities for key types of wastes (2018) Illegal shipments of waste, both within the EU and to non-eu countries, and poor recycling have multiple adverse effects develop and launch a voluntary scheme for certification including verification of treatment facilities for key types of waste/recyclates containing significant amounts of critical raw materials (e.g. electronic waste and/or waste batteries). ( ) Indicative size of proposals: up to 2 M b) Resource efficiency in wood processing, recovery and recycling (2018) identify, assess and document existing practices in a representative set of EU Member States/Associated Countries and possibly third countries, create a network to widely disseminate and transfer good practices covering both issues: resource-efficient wood processing and wood waste recycling( ) Indicative size of proposals: up to 3 M

31 Raw materials in SC5 WP 2018 topics Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5 Work Programme SC : New solutions for the sustainable production of raw materials (RIA) a) Breakthrough concepts and solutions for sustainable exploration, mining and/or processing (2018) Scope. Actions should: develop ground-breaking concepts and solutions for exploration, mining and/or raw materials processing to secure the sustainable access to abiotic raw materials for the EU in the long term and to gain the trust of society in clean and safe production of raw materials. Recycling of end-of-life products is excluded from this topic. Solutions for marine mineral resources are also excluded from this sub-topic Expected TRL: 3-5 Indicative size of proposals: 3-7 M

32 Useful links on Raw Materials Horizon Raw materials webpage: H2020 Participant portal o o Deadline Raw materials topics: 27 Feb 2018 (CSA, and First stage of RIA, IA). Don't wait until last minute!!! National NCP SC5 support and events: Horizon 2020 EXPERTS: H2020 Project abstracts and description of consortia: EU raw materials: EIP on Raw materials: EIT Raw materials:

33 Call "Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: climate action in support of the Paris Agreement" LC-CLA : Resilience and sustainable reconstruction of historic areas to cope with climate change and hazard events (RIA) (1/3) For historic areas and their surroundings (both in urban and rural environments): Increase proactively their resilience through preparedness interventions; In case of damage or destruction, secure their sustainable and integrated reconstruction and recovery (in line with build back better principle of Sendai Framework) Proposals can address sustainable reconstruction and recovery and/or enhanced resilience 33

34 LC-CLA : Resilience and sustainable reconstruction of historic areas to cope with climate change and hazard events (RIA) (2/3) Take stock of existing experiences in Europe and globally and recommend interventions, including replicability conditions; Tools, models, plans, methodologies etc. for vulnerability assessment and prediction of impacts of climate, global and environmental change on historic areas; Test and pilot novel cost-effective solutions to enhance the resilience of buildings and whole historic areas; Klowledge and evidence-based guidelines for reconstruction within a participatory and community based context and new government and finance models; 34

35 LC-CLA : Resilience and sustainable reconstruction of historic areas to cope with climate change and hazard events (RIA) (3/3) Multi-disciplinary consortia, including societal stakeholders and community-based partners role of SSH essential; Envisage also resources for clustering with other relevant projects Indicative budget per proposal: EUR 5 million - EUR 6 million Eligibility and admissibility conditions At least 3 historic areas from different Member States and/or Associated Countries to cover diversity of natural and climate change hazards in different regions of Europe 35

36 Call "Greening the economy in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" SC : Strengthening international cooperation on sustainable urbanisation: nature-based solutions for restoration and rehabilitation of urban ecosystems - EU-China collaboration (RIA) (1/2) Models, tools, DSS, methodologies, guidelines, standards, indicators.. for the design, construction, deployment and monitoring of naturebased solutions and restoration and rehabilitation for urban and peri-urban ecosystems; Systemic approaches embedded in integrated urban planning and city-making process to enhance urban ecological coherence and ecological integrity; Review and capitalise upon existing experiences and good practices in Europe and China; Methodologies for assessment of cost-effectiveness of measures, accounting for totality of the benefits by restored ecosystems; 36

37 SC : Strengthening international cooperation on sustainable urbanisation: nature-based solutions for restoration and rehabilitation of urban ecosystems - EU-China collaboration (RIA) (2/2) Raise awareness through outreach and education activities about benefits from nature; Multi-stakeholder, multi-disciplinary (including social sciences and humanities) and balanced EU-China consortia Foster participatory engagement and co-creation in urban ecological restoration actions; Indicative budget per proposal: EUR 5 million Eligibility and admissibility conditions Consortia must comprise at least three participants from China 37

38 CE-SC : Demonstrating systemic urban development for circular and regenerative cities (IA) (1/3) To enable cities to design and implement circular urban processes and regenerative practices - urban and peri-urban areas including surrounding industrial areas and commercial ports; Develop and implement: innovative urban planning approaches, practices and instruments (e.g. 3D real time geospatial data and planning tools, new design approaches, business models, innovative governance) allowing for the design and implementation of circular and regenerative processes and the sustainable (re)using and (re)programming of existing buildings, open spaces and (infra)structures for circular initiatives; Demonstrate innovative solutions to close the loop of urban material and resource flows within and across sectors and nexuses; Innovative monitoring, new indicators and digital solutions enabling continuous monitoring for processes optimisation and rapid management interventions; 38

39 CE-SC : Demonstrating systemic urban development for circular and regenerative cities (2/3) Multi-stakeholder consortia actively involving public authorities, societal stakeholders and community-based partners such as city-makers, urban (fab-) labs, urban planners, (urban) designers, cultural & creative organisations, and start-ups; innovative local governance structures and interdisciplinary practices, including SSH, addressing also behavioural aspects and behavioural economics; Sustainable data platforms for open access data on impact of the intervention; Projects must engage in substantial networking, training and mentoring towards cities outside the project to disseminate experience, knowledge and expertise for replication of "approaches"; Resources must be foreseen for clustering; Indicative budget per project: EUR 10 million 39

40 CE-SC : Demonstrating systemic urban development for circular and regenerative cities (3/3) Eligibility and admissibility conditions At least 4 cities from different Member States and/or Associated Countries to ensure coverage of diverse contexts across the EU Grant Conditions Funding rate for direct costs of construction and installation of infrastructure-targeted interventions is 20% of the eligible costs 40

41 SC : Towards operational forecasting of earthquakes and early warning capacity for more resilient societies (RIA)(1/2) To enhance real time seismic risk reduction capacity through improvements of observational, forecasting modelling and testing- validation capabilities; Multi-disciplinary research to better understand conditions leading to an earthquake and identify the properties to be monitored as precursors to the event; New generation of early warning systems, integrating innovative concepts and technologies, decisional expert systems using local and regional information (including social and economic data) and capable of triggering automatic safety actions and reach people before ground shaking; 41

42 SC : Towards operational forecasting of earthquakes and early warning capacity for more resilient societies (2/2) Move from single probabilistic hazard forecasting to complex, short-term risk forecasting; Communication systems and structures to improve dialogue between science and relevant users and authorities; Strong European and international scientific collaboration is needed to make substantial progress in the domain; Indicative budget per project: EUR 6 million - EUR 8 million 42

43 SC : Valuing nature: mainstreaming natural capital in policies and in business decision-making (CSA) To enhance the capacity of authorities and the private sector to better assess, value and mainstream biodiversity, ecosystems and their services into accounting and decision making frameworks a) Develop and implement natural capital and ecosystem accounts in EU Member States and Associated Countries b)operationalisation of natural capital accounting in business decisions 43

44 a) Develop and implement natural capital and ecosystem accounts in EU Member States and Associated Countries Make optimal use of existent data and in line with the SEEA- EEA recommendations and capitalizing on the work of KIP- INCA partners (ENV, ESTAT, JRC, EEA, RTD) and MAES: Implement European/international guidance standards in European countries; Capacity building and mentoring activities among countries advanced in natural capital and ES accounts and others at early stages of development of NC accounts; SEEA: System of Environmental-Economic accounting; KIP-INCA: Knowledge Innovation Project-Integrated Natural Capital Accounting 44

45 a) Develop and implement natural capital and ecosystem accounts in EU Member States and Associated Countries Experienced countries can further improve their accounts through experimentation of new approaches, testing new valuation techniques, etc. Strong commitment and/or participation from competent public authorities (Ministries or environmental agencies) and National Statistical Offices is highly recommended, since the project should lead to publication of accounts in national statistics. Indicative budget per project: EUR 3 million 45

46 b) Operationalisation of natural capital accounting in business decisions Facilitate the implementation of the "Natural Capital Protocol" at corporate level; Establish a network of networks ( Valuing Nature Programme and Network ) linking relevant networks and intiatives to: I. Take stock of ongoing initiatives; II. Build a community of practice (e.g. businesses, administrations, academia and key stakeholders); III. Recommend ways to operationalise and mainstream natural capital, including NBS, Green Infrastructures and biodiversity, in companies decision making and business models; Indicative budget per project: EUR 2 million 46

47 SC : International network to promote cultural heritage innovation and diplomacy (CSA) Establish an international network that, through continuous dialogue, will capitalise on EU expertise to leverage value of cultural heritage assets and promote heritage-led innovation for sustainable development Map, review, document and promote successful heritage-led "paradigms" as catalysts for sustainable development, new governance, business and finance models; Provide expertise, assistance and capacity building particularly in countries where heritage is at risk Develop guidelines to leverage CH potential for diplomacy Multi-stakeholder composition (e.g. researchers, policy-makers, businesses (including SMEs), societal and cultural institutions, NGOs and CSOs, public and private organisations, investors, experts, innovators and citizens)

48 SC International network to promote cultural heritage innovation and diplomacy (CSA) identify priorities, knowledge gaps and research and innovation needs and barriers and propose ways to overcome them; International cooperation is encouraged, particularly with EU Neighbourhood countries and with countries where cultural heritage is at risk; Indicative budget per proposal: EUR 2.5 to EUR 3 million Envisage resources for clustering;

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