Overview and Objectives

Programme

HORIZON-MISS-2021-OCEAN-02

Duration

01/12/22 – 31/05/26

Total budget

9.778.174,76€

Type of action

Innovation Action

Coordinator

UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO, PT

A-AAGORA will work towards contributing to the
Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030’ objectives

To protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity

To prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters

To make the sustainable blue economy carbon-neutral and circular

To this end, A-AAGORA will:

Carry out demonstration activities in three regions covering the Atlantic-Arctic basin

Co-identify areas and locations where the tested Nature Base Solutions are replicable

Co-develop blueprints for the Atlantic-Arctic lighthouse

Develop an Atlantic-Arctic digital knowledge system to support transformative innovation processes.

Provide innovative solutions to the market and foster deliberative democracy

To create an impact by:

Enhance the protection and restoration of ecosystems and biodiversity towards climate neutrality.

Demonstrate nature-based solutions to combat climate change while preserving natural ecosystems.

Empower individuals and communities to make informed choices and take action towards a more sustainable future.

Foster collaboration between stakeholders and advance the global conversation around ocean conservation.