EU Missions

SpongeWorks is part of 3 EU Missions

SpongeWorks is not on a lone mission! A new feature of the Horizon Europe research programme 2021-2027, EU Missions are flagship initiatives designed to tackle major societal challenges. They combine research and innovation with new forms of governance, collaboration, and active engagement from stakeholders and citizens. As SpongeWorks has a broad scope with diverse impacts across water, soil and climate, it is part of 3 EU Missions: Climate, Soil, and Ocean & Waters.

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EU Missions are a coordinated effort by the European Commission to pool the necessary resources in terms of policies and regulations, as well as other activities. They also aim to mobilise and activate public and private actors, such as EU Member States, regional and local authorities, research institutes, farmers and land managers, entrepreneurs and investors to create real and lasting impact. Missions engage with citizens to boost societal uptake of new solutions and approaches.