BESTLIFE2030 Macaronesia Regional Hub is set to launch its Second Call for Proposals in early spring 2025. This initiative, aimed at fostering sustainable development in the region, invites public, private, and civil society entities to submit innovative projects addressing pressing environmental and social challenges.
Priority Areas for the Second Call:
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience to climate change impacts.
- Circular and Low-Carbon Economies: Initiatives promoting sustainable resource management and reducing carbon footprints.
- Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration: Efforts to protect and restore ecosystems and their biodiversity.
- Social Innovation for Resilient Communities: Projects fostering community-led solutions to social and environmental problems.
Building on the Success of the First Call:
The first call, which awarded €5.52 million in grants, supported projects in Macaronesia and other regions to address critical biodiversity challenges. In Macaronesia, €697,000 was allocated to projects focused on species conservation, habitat restoration, and public awareness campaigns.
How to Participate:
To be eligible, projects must demonstrate:
- Sustainability and Scalability: Long-term impact and potential for replication.
- Tangible Conservation Results: Measurable benefits for biodiversity and ecosystems.
- Complementarity: Building on existing initiatives or addressing gaps in current efforts.
- Collaboration: Partnerships between diverse stakeholders.
For more information and to access resources, visit https://bestlife2030.org/