[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

April 15, 2026

Around €7,000,000 total; typically one grant awarded for the topic.

Supports projects that strengthen the EU’s role in global greenhouse gas monitoring and governance through the WMO Global Greenhouse Gas Watch, fostering innovation and international cooperation.

--- ## Description This grant funds collaborative research and innovation projects aimed at enhancing the European Union’s contribution to the World Meteorological Organization’s Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (G3W) initiative. The action focuses on consolidating EU participation in global GHG observation networks, developing advanced digital solutions (including AI/ML) for data processing and automation, and producing new greenhouse gas data products at multiple scales using both satellite and ground-based data. Projects are expected to facilitate international data exchange, benchmarking, and cooperation, with a strong emphasis on operationalizing GHG monitoring to support EU climate policy, global reporting, and diplomacy. The grant also encourages integration of relevant European initiatives, active stakeholder engagement, and capacity building to help the EU meet its international climate commitments. --- ## Due Dates - April 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Indicative budget for this topic: around €7,000,000 - Typically, one grant is awarded for this call. - Funding is provided as a lump sum under the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) scheme. --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must be submitted by a consortium, typically including at least three legal entities from different EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - International organizations headquartered in a Member State or Associated Country are exceptionally eligible for funding for this topic, as it targets international cooperation under UN initiatives. - The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) may join the consortium as a beneficiary (with zero funding) or as an associated partner, but will not participate in proposal preparation. - See [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) for full eligibility rules and country lists. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission process. - Proposals must follow the [application form template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf) and respect page limits/layout described in the online system. - Applications must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Evaluation criteria, process, and timeline are detailed in [Annexes D and F](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Proposals should detail plans for international cooperation, operational services transition, data sharing, policy uptake, and capacity building. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must utilize Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS data and services where satellite-based earth observation is involved. - Use cases for hotspot emission monitoring are particularly encouraged. - The action should integrate with relevant European initiatives and include a diverse panel of users and stakeholders. - For further guidance, consult the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) and [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (Eligibility, Evaluation, etc.)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find NCPs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Funding & Tenders Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Telephone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Coordinated European contribution to the WMO Global Greenhouse Gas Watch and its international governance - European Commission

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