Integrating Remote Sensing and in-situ observations of Biodiversity, towards a fully interoperable observation and data framework - European Commission
Grant for developing integrated, interoperable biodiversity data systems combining omics, in-situ, and remote sensing data to improve ecosystem monitoring and predictive analytics across Europe.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 22, 2027 (Submission deadline, single-stage full application)
Funding Amounts: Total budget €10,000,000; typical grant around €5,000,000; 2 grants expected.
Summary: Supports the integration of remote sensing and in-situ biodiversity data into interoperable systems for advanced ecosystem monitoring and predictive analytics across Europe.
Description
This funding opportunity seeks proposals to develop and validate integrated, multisensory biodiversity data systems that harmonize omics-based and in-situ data with remote sensing (from space or sub-orbital platforms), as well as socio-ecological and climatic data. The initiative aims to enhance ecosystem assessments, inform nature protection and restoration planning, and improve biodiversity trend prediction by advancing data integration, standardization, and interoperability across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. Projects are expected to deliver FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Re-usable) data and harmonization workflows, demonstrate technical capabilities through ecosystem case studies, and contribute to consensus on standards for comprehensive biodiversity observation "from genome to space."
