BiodivTransform: 35 research projects funded for over €40 Million

In September 2024, Biodiversa+ launched its BiodivTransform Call, inviting proposals for three-year research projects. The call supports interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and cross-sectoral research and innovation that will deepen our understanding of the trade-offs and links between the global crises of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution, and examine the transformation processes needed to safeguard biodiversity by mitigating threats and halting – or even reversing – its decline and the benefits it provides to people.

The response to the call was remarkable. Biodiversa+ received 269 pre-proposals and 105 eligible full proposals. These were rigorously evaluated by an independent Evaluation Committee, which carefully assessed and ranked the submissions. Based on this ranking, the Biodiversa+ Call Steering Committee, composed of all participating funding organisations, selected 35 research projects for funding. This represents a major investment of more than €40 million, including contributions from the European Commission.

The funded projects demonstrate strong scientific excellence and address urgent scientific and societal challenges. They bring together a diversity of disciplines and actively engage a wide range of stakeholders.