Mediterranean Basin

Description

1) Objective 

The scope of this call is limited to the types of activities and locations described below. LOIs will only be accepted for the following Strategic Direction: Strategic Direction 2: “Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity”.

• Investment Priority 2.1: Enhance the knowledge base on freshwater biodiversity and the importance of freshwater ecosystem services.
• Investment Priority 2.2: Take action to reduce threats and improve management of selected sites (KBAs) in catchment management zones (CMZs) with the participation of local stakeholders (these actions could imply restoration of freshwater ecosystems).
• Investment Priority 2.3 Engage with government, private sector and other stakeholders to support integrated river basin management practices that reduce threats to biodiversity in catchment management zones (CMZs).

2) Eligibility

Non-governmental organizations, community groups, universities, scientific institutions and private sector enterprises (engaged in the ecological transition and with less than 20 employees), may apply for funding. Individuals must work with civil society organizations to develop applications rather than apply directly.

3) Location 

Actions must take place in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cabo Verde, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Palestine and Tunisia.

4) Budget 

Budget amount ranges up to $50,000.

5) Application

Applicants must submit their letter of inquiry by 28 March 2023.