Biodiversa+ is pleased to pre-announce its upcoming 2026-2027 Joint Call, “Novel ecosystems: biodiversity, socio-ecological consequences and future trajectories”. The call, also referred to as BiodivFuture, will support transnational research and innovation projects addressing novel ecosystems, their biodiversity, socio-ecological dynamics and future trajectories.
As ecosystems are increasingly shaped by human influence, climate change, land and sea-use change, pollution, biological invasions and other drivers, BiodivFuture will help advance knowledge on how ecosystems are changing, what risks, opportunities and trade-offs are emerging, and how research can support resilient, diverse and ecologically functioning ecosystems.
The call will focus on three broad themes:
- Theme A – Novel ecosystem functioning
Understanding the functioning of novel ecosystems and their links to socio-cultural and socio-economic dynamics. - Theme B – Pathways to novel ecosystems
Studying pathways to novel ecosystems and associated socio-ecological dynamics under uncertainty and changing conditions. - Theme C – Biodiversity benefits and equity in the context of novel ecosystems
Exploring how biodiversity benefits, costs and trade-offs are shared across contexts, communities and generations.
The call is planned to be officially launched on 9 September 2026, with an information webinar on 10 September 2026.
A two-step application procedure will apply. The mandatory submission of pre-proposals is expected in early November 2026, with full proposals expected in early April 2027.
At this stage, a total budget of approximately €40 million has been provisionally reserved by 32 countries, together with the European Commission.
Further details, including national and regional eligibility rules, will be published at the official launch.
