{"id":8860,"date":"2021-12-21T15:51:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T14:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/en\/?p=8860"},"modified":"2024-03-13T14:13:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:13:21","slug":"eu-missions-how-to-solve-major-societal-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/en\/eu-missions-how-to-solve-major-societal-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Missions &#8211; How to solve major societal challenges?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e0ece7\"><strong>The most pressing challenges that we face nowadays need coordinated, transnational efforts&nbsp;to be identified, tackled, and solved. <\/strong>Hence, the engagement of stakeholders at all levels \u2013 researchers, entrepreneurs, citizens, and policy makers \u2013 is crucial to achieve the synergy effect necessary to invent and implement the tailored-made solutions. <br><br>The European Commission has identified five societal challenges that need to be addressed \u2013 <strong>adapting to climate change,&nbsp;fighting cancer,&nbsp;living in greener cities,&nbsp;protecting the ocean, seas, and waters,&nbsp;and ensuring healthy soil and food&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 and has prepared a cross sectoral actions (within the framework of Horizon Europe) to overcome them \u2013&nbsp;EU Missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/mission-sicons-whote-1024x132.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8747\" width=\"708\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/mission-sicons-whote-1024x132.png 1024w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/mission-sicons-whote-300x39.png 300w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/mission-sicons-whote.png 1171w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><br><strong>The five EU Mission are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/research-and-innovation\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/missions-horizon-europe\/adaptation-climate-change-including-societal-transformation_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adaptation to Climate Change: support at least 150 European regions and communities to become climate resilient by 2030<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/research-and-innovation\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/missions-horizon-europe\/cancer_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cancer: working with Europe&#8217;s Beating Cancer Plan to improve the lives of more than 3 million people by 2030 through prevention, cure and solutions to live longer and better<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/research-and-innovation\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/missions-horizon-europe\/healthy-oceans-seas-coastal-and-inland-waters_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/research-and-innovation\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/missions-horizon-europe\/climate-neutral-and-smart-cities_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/research-and-innovation\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/missions-horizon-europe\/soil-health-and-food_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Soil Deal for Europe: 100 living labs and lighthouses to lead the transition towards healthy soils by 2030<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The EU Missions has been launched by the EC on late September 2021 (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/files\/communication-commission-european-missions_en\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Communication from the Commission on European Missions<\/strong><\/a>) and for each of the missions an\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/publications\/implementation-plans-eu-missions_en\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>implementation plan\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>has been published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>T<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/docs\/2021-2027\/horizon\/wp-call\/2021-2022\/wp-12-missions_horizon-2021-2022_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>he Missions Work Programme 2021-2022<\/strong><\/a> has been amended on 15<sup>th<\/sup> December 2021 (including 19 new calls for funding with an overall budget available at approx. 550 mln euro in 2021 and 125 mln EURO in 2022) and then on May 2022. <strong>The EU Mission Calls are published at\u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=true;typeCodes=0,1,2;statusCodes=31094501,31094502;programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027;programCcm2Id=43108390;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=null;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>funding&amp;tender opportunities<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0portal<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Adaptation to climate change<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=true;typeCodes=1;statusCodes=31094501,31094502;programmePeriod=null;programCcm2Id=43108390;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=43650609;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\"><strong>6 calls <\/strong><\/a>with deadline till <strong>27 September <\/strong>2022<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Restore our Ocean and Seas<\/strong> \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=true;typeCodes=1;statusCodes=31094502;programmePeriod=null;programCcm2Id=43108390;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=43650612;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\">10 calls<\/a><\/strong>with deadline till <strong>27 September <\/strong>2022<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Soil deal for Europe<\/strong> \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=true;typeCodes=1;statusCodes=31094502;programmePeriod=null;programCcm2Id=43108390;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=43650621;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\">10 calls <\/a><\/strong>with deadline till <strong>27 September <\/strong>2022<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Cancer<\/strong> \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=true;typeCodes=1;statusCodes=31094502;programmePeriod=null;programCcm2Id=43108390;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=43650615;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\">5 calls <\/a><\/strong>with deadline till <strong>7 September <\/strong>2022<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Climate neutral and smart cities<\/strong> \u2013<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=true;typeCodes=1;statusCodes=31094502;programmePeriod=null;programCcm2Id=43108390;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=43650618;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\">1 call <\/a><\/strong>with deadline till <strong>6 September <\/strong>2022<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/missison-calls-WP2021_22_15Dec21.pdf\"><\/a>The EU Missions intervention aims at attracting all stakeholders, not only for R&amp;I organizations or entrepreneurs. Hence, when submitting projects proposals,<strong> it is crucial to address the EU Mission objectives and support public policy intervention.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/docs\/2021-2027\/horizon\/wp-call\/2021-2022\/wp-12-missions_horizon-2021-2022_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the HE Work Programme 2021-2022, Missisons<\/a><\/strong>, the objectives, timeline and dedicated financing mechanisms for each of the EU Missions are described.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e0ece7\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><\/p><cite><br><strong>Budgets for MISSIONS\u2019 CALLS WITH DDL IN 2022 are at the level of:<\/strong><br><br>Adaptation to Climate Change: \u20ac 110 mln, 5 topics<br>Cancer: \u20ac 125.6 mln, 3 topics<br>Ocean, Seas and Waters: \u20ac 104 mln, 12 topics<br>Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities: \u20ac 159 mln, 6 topics<br>Soil Health and Food: \u20ac 62 mln, 8 topics<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/grafika-21.12.21-1024x320.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/grafika-21.12.21-1024x320.png 1024w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/grafika-21.12.21-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/grafika-21.12.21-1536x479.png 1536w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/grafika-21.12.21.png 1714w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>Latest news&nbsp;<\/strong>on EU Missions are available on EC website&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/research-and-innovation\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/missions-horizon-europe_en\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <br><br>Missions will help deliver key EU policy priorities such as the <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/strategy\/priorities-2019-2024\/european-green-deal_en\" target=\"_blank\">European Green Deal<\/a><\/strong>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/strategy\/priorities-2019-2024\/promoting-our-european-way-life\/european-health-union\/cancer-plan-europe_en\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Europe\u2019s Beating Cancer Plan<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/europa.eu\/next-generation-eu\/index_en\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/europa.eu\/next-generation-eu\/index_en\">NextG<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/europa.eu\/next-generation-eu\/index_en\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/europa.eu\/next-generation-eu\/index_en\" target=\"_blank\">e<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/europa.eu\/next-generation-eu\/index_en\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/europa.eu\/next-generation-eu\/index_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nerationEU<\/a><\/strong>, the <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/industry\/strategy_pl\" target=\"_blank\">EU Industrial Strategy<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/strategy\/priorities-2019-2024\/europe-fit-digital-age_en\" target=\"_blank\">A Europe fit for the Digital Age,<\/a><\/strong> amongst others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Adaptation to Climat Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-mission-climate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8739\" width=\"450\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-mission-climate.jpg 900w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-mission-climate-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall goal of the Mission \u2018Adaptation to Climate Change\u2019 is to enable Europe to prepare for unavoidable climate impacts (e.g. extreme events) and accelerate the transformation to a climate-resilient Europe.<br> <br><strong>Implementation Plan on Adaptation to Climate Change Mission is available&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/sites\/default\/files\/research_and_innovation\/funding\/documents\/climat_mission_implementation_plan_final_for_publication.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> <br><strong>Open and upcoming Mission Calls are published at the&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=true;typeCodes=1;statusCodes=31094501,31094502;programmePeriod=null;programCcm2Id=43108390;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=43650609;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Funding &amp; Tender opportunities<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>portal.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default\"><p><strong>Specific OBJECTIVES of the Mission Adaptation to Climate Change:<\/strong><\/p><cite>Preparing and Planning for climate resilience<br>Accelerating transformations to climate resilience<br>Demonstrating systemic transformations to climate resilience<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-5 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>ACTIONS foreseen by the Mission:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>step 1 \u2013 <strong>better understanding of climate change related risks \u2013 <\/strong>development a climate risk and vulnerability assessment framework and a knowledge hub which will allow citizens to access information and understand how the places in which they live are or will be affected by climate change;<\/li><li>step 2 \u2013 the <strong>mobilisation of support and engagement<\/strong> \u2013 at least 150 regions and communities have well-established governance structures steering the transformation to climate resilience;<\/li><li>step 3 \u2013 the<strong> formulation of a vision and pathways<\/strong> \u2013 at least 150 regions and communities have formulated their specific vision of a climate resilient future and the transformative pathways to reach it;<\/li><li>step 4 \u2013 the <strong>orchestration of transformative solutions<\/strong> \u2013 at least 150 regions and communities have been involved in development and testing of a whole range of transformative solutions that have been developed, tested and\/or brought close to the market;<\/li><li>step&nbsp; 5 \u2013<strong> creating impact at scale <\/strong>\u2013 at least 75 demonstrations of systemic transformations contributing to the overall climate resilience of regions.<br><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>Additional materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latest information on the Mission \u2018 Adaptation to Climate Change\u2019<strong> <\/strong>at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/research-and-innovation\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/missions-horizon-europe\/adaptation-climate-change-including-societal-transformation_en\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>the EC website<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mission Factsheet is available <a href=\"https:\/\/op.europa.eu\/en\/publication-detail\/-\/publication\/158ca8e2-2658-11ec-bd8e-01aa75ed71a1\/language-en\/format-PDF\/source-233488586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PolSCA Office will soon invite you to take part in the webinar on Adaptation to Climate Change Mission that is being organized with the NCBR Office in Brussels \u2013 Business &amp; Science Poland and will take place on <strong>January 20, 2022.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssion-cancer-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8741\" width=\"512\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssion-cancer-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssion-cancer-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssion-cancer.jpg 1079w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-7 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>The overall goal of the Mission Cancer (combining forces with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/strategy\/priorities-2019-2024\/promoting-our-european-way-life\/european-health-union\/cancer-plan-europe_en#documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the Europe\u2019s Beating Cancer Plan<\/strong><\/a>) is to improve the lives of more than 3 million people by 2030, through prevention, cure and for those affected by cancer including their families, to live longer and better, by accelerating cancer prevention and control programmes and creating more equitable access to these programmes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mission Cancer Implementation Plan is available&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/sites\/default\/files\/research_and_innovation\/funding\/documents\/cancer_implementation_plan_for_publication_final_v2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><br><strong>Open and upcoming Mission Cancer Calls are published at&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=false;typeCodes=;statusCodes=31094501,31094502,31094503;programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027;programCcm2Id=43108390;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=43650615;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>funding&amp;tender opportunities<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>portal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default\"><p><strong>Specific OBJECTIVES of the Mission Cancer:<\/strong><\/p><cite>Understanding<br>Prevention, including screening and early detection<br>Diagnosis and treatment<br>Quality of life<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The actions foreseen under the four objectives will address the whole cancer control continuum, from prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment, to survivor support, palliative and end-of-life care, for all ages and all cancers, including rare and poorly understood cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-8 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>In addition to the above mentioned, the Mission Cancer has established&nbsp;<strong>4 operational objectives<\/strong>&nbsp;(transversal):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Ensure&nbsp;<strong>equity and access&nbsp;<\/strong>to knowledge, research and care<\/li><li>Promote&nbsp;<strong>innovation<\/strong>, test, validate, demonstrate and upscale solutions<\/li><li>Address&nbsp;<strong>childhood&nbsp;<\/strong>cancer and&nbsp;<strong>personalised&nbsp;<\/strong>medicine<\/li><li>Engage with the cancer&nbsp;<strong>community<\/strong>, citizens\/patients and society at large<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-10 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>ACTIONS foreseen by the Mission Cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-9 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>UNDERSTAND<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Establish the \u2018UNCAN.eu\u2019 platform<\/li><li>Better understand healthy versus cancer cells at individual and population level<\/li><li>Better understand cancer-patient molecular, cell, organ, organismal interactions<\/li><li>Determine the role of genetics in cancer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>PREVENT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Develop a one-stop cancer information centre on prevention<\/li><li>Boost research and innovation into risk assessment<\/li><li>Conduct implementation research on cancer prevention<\/li><li>Establish synergies on prevention with other missions<\/li><li>Optimise and improve access to existing screening programmes<\/li><li>Develop new methods and technologies for screening and early detection<\/li><li>Develop early predictors\/tests<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Support the creation of a Network of Comprehensive Cancer Infrastructures, integrating research aspects<\/li><li>Develop twinning programmes for capacity-building<\/li><li>Develop a clinical trial programme on diagnostics<\/li><li>Develop a clinical trial programme on treatments<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>QUALITY OF LIFE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Collect and analyse data on today\u2019s unmet needs of cancer patients and survivors<\/li><li>Develop early predictors for quality of life<\/li><li>Design monitoring programmes for survivors of childhood cancer<\/li><li>Set up of a European Cancer Patient Digital Centre<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-11 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>Additional materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall logic of the Mission Cancer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/sites\/default\/files\/research_and_innovation\/events\/presentations\/cancer_mission_presentation_j_van_de_loo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>presentation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latest information on the Mission Cancer at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/research-and-innovation\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/missions-horizon-europe\/cancer_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the EC website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will it be possible to save 3 million people from cancer? \u2013 The Cancer Mission in Horizon Europe and the European Plan against Cancer \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/en\/events\/webinarium-czy-uda-sie-uratowac-3-miliony-ludzi-przed-rakiem-misja-rak-w-horyzoncie-europa-i-europejski-plan-walki-z-rakiem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PolSCA Office webinar<\/strong><\/a><strong> November 17<sup>th<\/sup>, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Restore our Ocean and Waters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssions-water-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8744\" width=\"512\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssions-water-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssions-water-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssions-water.jpg 1081w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-12 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>The overall goal of the Mission \u2018Restore our ocean and waters by 2030\u2019 is to ensure systemic path to restoration of the health of the ocean &amp; waters by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Implementation Plan on Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters is available&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/sites\/default\/files\/research_and_innovation\/funding\/documents\/ocean_and_waters_implementation_plan_for_publication.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><br><strong>Open and upcoming Mission Calls are published at the&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=false;typeCodes=0,1,2;statusCodes=31094501,31094502;programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027;programCcm2Id=43108390;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=43650612;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Funding &amp; Tender opportunities<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>portal.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default\"><p><strong>Specific OBJECTIVES of the Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters:<\/strong> <\/p><cite><strong>Protect and restore <\/strong>marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity in line with EU Biodiversity Strategy<br><strong>Prevent and eliminate <\/strong>pollution in line with EU Zero Pollution Action Plan<br><strong>Make the sustainable <\/strong>Blue economy climate neutral and circular in line with EU Climate law<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-13 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>ACTIONS foreseen by the Mission:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DEVELOPEMENT AND PILOTING PHASE <strong>(2021-2024):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Mission lighthouses<\/li><li>Blue Parks Platform<\/li><li>Piloting of innovative R&amp;I solutions<\/li><li>Precursor of digital ocean and water knowledge system<\/li><li>Citizen science, literacy and engagement<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DEPLOYMENT AND UPSCALING PHASE <strong>(2025-2030)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Scale up projects<\/li><li>Blue parks conservation projects<\/li><li>Dynamic investment ecosystem<\/li><li>Digital Ocean and water knowledge system<\/li><li>Digital Twin Ocean<\/li><li>Citizen science, literacy and engagement<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>LIGHTHOUSES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Danube river basin \u2013 <\/strong>Restoration lighthouse \u2013 to protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity<\/li><li><strong>Atlantic &amp; Arctic basin<\/strong> &#8211; Restoration lighthouse to protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity<\/li><li><strong>Mediterranean sea basin<\/strong> \u2013 Pollution lighthouse \u2013&nbsp; to prevent and eliminate pollution<\/li><li><strong>North and Baltic sea basin<\/strong> lighthouse \u2013 to make the blue economy carbon- neutral and circular<strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-14 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>Additional materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latest information on the Mission \u2018Restore our Ocean and Waters\u2019<strong> <\/strong>at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/research-and-innovation\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/missions-horizon-europe\/healthy-oceans-seas-coastal-and-inland-waters_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the EC website<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018The Mission Starfish 2030: Let\u2019s restore our water resources and oceans\u2019&nbsp;\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/en\/webinar-the-mission-starfish-2030-lets-restore-our-water-resources-and-oceans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Webinar PolSCA and BSP\/NCBR<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>(May 10, 2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mission Factsheet is available <a href=\"https:\/\/op.europa.eu\/en\/publication-detail\/-\/publication\/575d4da8-2659-11ec-bd8e-01aa75ed71a1\/language-en\/format-PDF\/source-233489300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssion-cities-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8742\" width=\"512\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssion-cities-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssion-cities-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssion-cities.jpg 1079w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cities take up only 4% of the EU\u2019s land area, but are home to 75% of EU citizens<\/strong>. Worldwide, cities account for more than 65% of energy consumption and for more than 70% of CO2 emissions. <br>Therefore cities have the potential to help enabling the EU to reduce climate emissions by 55% by 2030 and to become climate-neutral by 2050, goals established by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/strategy\/priorities-2019-2024\/european-green-deal_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the European Green Deal<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default\"><p><strong>The Mission Climate Neutral and Smart Cities has two general OBJECTIVES:<\/strong><\/p><cite><em> Delivering 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030<br>Ensuring that these cities act as experimentation and innovation hubs to enable all European cities to follow suit by 2050<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-15 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>Mission&nbsp;Climate Neutral and Smart Cities<strong>&nbsp;Implementation Plan is available&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/sites\/default\/files\/research_and_innovation\/funding\/documents\/cities_mission_implementation_plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Open and upcoming <\/strong><strong>Climate Neutral and Smart Cities<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Calls are published at&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=false;typeCodes=0,1,2;statusCodes=31094501,31094502,31094503;programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027;programCcm2Id=43108390;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=43650618;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>funding&amp;tender opportunities<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>portal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>ACTIVITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul><li>Demand-driven Climate City Contracts<\/li><li>Mission Platform<\/li><li>Tailor-made investment plans for cities<\/li><li>Mission label to unlock synergies with other programmes<\/li><li>Large scale EU R&amp;I demonstrators accelerating city climate-neutrality solutions<\/li><li>Accelerating and spreading knowledge and capacity (cities as innovation hubs)<\/li><li>Innovative city governance models and citizens\u2019 engagement<\/li><li>A common framework for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV)<\/li><li>Network of national authorities for increased preparedness<\/li><li>A supportive regulatory framework<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eff1f3\"><strong>ENGAGING CITIES:<\/strong><br>Because the involvement of local authorities, citizens, businesses, investors as well as regional and national authorities is crucial, on 25 November 2021 the EC launched a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/news\/commission-invites-cities-express-their-interest-become-part-european-mission-100-climate-neutral-and-smart-cities-2030-2021-nov-25_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Call for Expression of Interest<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>addressed to cities<\/strong>&nbsp;interested in stating&nbsp;<strong>their interest in becoming climate-neutral by 2030.<\/strong><br><br><strong>The Info Kit for Cities<\/strong>&nbsp;is available&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/sites\/default\/files\/research_and_innovation\/funding\/documents\/ec_rtd_eu-mission-climate-neutral-cities-infokit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;an obligatory registration is open&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/eusurvey\/runner\/CNC-Pre-Registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<br><br>In addition, a dedicated platform&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/netzerocities.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NetZeroCities<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;has been established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/op.europa.eu\/en\/web\/eu-law-and-publications\/publication-detail\/-\/publication\/0063caa6-50c2-11ec-91ac-01aa75ed71a1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/missison-cities-timeline-1024x524.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8814\" width=\"693\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/missison-cities-timeline-1024x524.png 1024w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/missison-cities-timeline-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/missison-cities-timeline.png 1421w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-16 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>Additional materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latest information on the Mission Climate Neutral and Smart Cities at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/research-and-innovation\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/missions-horizon-europe\/climate-neutral-and-smart-cities_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the EC website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EC initiative to Shaping more beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive forms of living together \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/europa.eu\/new-european-bauhaus\/index_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The New European Bauhaus<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>A Soil Deal for Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssion-soil-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8743\" width=\"512\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssion-soil-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssion-soil-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eu-misssion-soil.jpg 1081w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-17 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>The overall goal of the Mission <strong>A Soil Deal for Europe<\/strong> is to create 100 living labs and lighthouses to lead the transition towards healthy soils by 2030. Soil health has been defined as \u201cthe continued capacity of soils to support ecosystem services\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mission Implementation Plan is available&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/sites\/default\/files\/research_and_innovation\/funding\/documents\/soil_mission_implementation_plan_final_for_publication.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><br><strong>Open and upcoming Mission Calls are published at the&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=false;typeCodes=0,1,2;statusCodes=31094501,31094502;programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027;programCcm2Id=43108390;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=43650621;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Funding &amp; Tender opportunities<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>portal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default\"><p><strong>Specific OBJECTIVES of the Mission Soil Health and Food:<\/strong><\/p><cite>Reduce desertification<br>Conserve soil organic carbon stocks<br>Stop soil sealing and increase re-use of urban soils<br>Reduce soil pollution and enhance restoration<br>Prevent erosion<br>Improve soil structure to enhance soil biodiversity<br>Reduce the EU global footprint on soils<br>Reduce the EU global footprint on soils<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Each specific objective is backed by one or more quantified targets and measurable indicators. Objectives apply to all types of land use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACTIONS foreseen by the Mission:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>R&amp;I programme<\/strong> \u2013 data infrastructures and platforms; knowledge to support management practices, business models, technologies<\/li><li>Living labs and lighthouses \u2013 a network of real-life sites for testing, demonstrating and upscaling of interdisciplinary and intersectoral solutions;<\/li><li><strong>Soil monitoring<\/strong> \u2013 harmonisation of indicators, measuring and reporting for soil health across Europe; contribution to European Soil Observatory<\/li><li><strong>Soil literacy, communication citizen engagement<\/strong> \u2013 Communication material, training curricula for different target groups and specialised \u201csoil advisors\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-18 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>Additional materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latest information on the Mission Soil Deal for Europe at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/research-and-innovation\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/missions-horizon-europe\/soil-health-and-food_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the EC website<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>European Mission \u201cCaring for soils is caring for life\u201d&nbsp;\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/polsca.pan.pl\/en\/webinar-on-the-european-mission-caring-for-soils-is-caring-for-life-already-behind-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Webinar PolSCA and BSP\/NCBR<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>(September 23, 2021) has prepared a cross sectoral actions (within the framework of Horizon Europe) to overcome them \u2013&nbsp;<strong>EU Missions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> Mission Factsheet is available <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/op.europa.eu\/en\/publication-detail\/-\/publication\/90779d7a-227c-11ec-bd8e-01aa75ed71a1\/language-en\/format-PDF\/source-232536601\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"> Contact: <em>Magdalena Dobrzy\u0144ska, <a href=\"mailto:Magdalena.Dobrzynska@polsca.pan.pl\">magdalena.dobrzynska@polsca.pan.pl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>Joanna Komperda,<\/em> <a href=\"mailto:Joanna.Komperda@polsca.pan.pl\"><em>joanna.komperda@polsca.pan.pl<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most pressing challenges that we face nowadays need coordinated, transnational efforts&nbsp;to be identified, tackled, and solved. 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