EU Horizon Europe: Climate-Resilient WASH Systems in Vulnerable Communities
Under Horizon Europe's Cluster 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment), this call funds research and innovation projects that develop climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems for vulnerable communities in low- and middle-income countries. Projects must integrate climate adaptation, community engagement, and digital monitoring. The call emphasizes multi-actor partnerships and tangible impacts on SDG 6 and 13.
Strategic Overview
Under Horizon Europe's Cluster 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment), this call funds research and innovation projects that develop climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems for vulnerable communities in low- and middle-income countries. Projects must integrate climate adaptation, community engagement, and digital monitoring. The call emphasizes multi-actor partnerships and tangible impacts on SDG 6 and 13.
Who is it For?
Consortia comprising research institutions, NGOs, private sector, and local authorities. Lead partner must be from an EU member state or associated country. Up to 5 million EUR per project, with 3-4 year duration.
Priorities
EU Green Deal and Global Gateway strategy. Key priorities include climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, and digital transformation. Projects must demonstrate alignment with EU's Water Framework Directive and the Human Right to Water and Sanitation.
Eligibility
Consortia must include at least 3 partners from different EU countries. Required expertise in WASH engineering, climate science, social sciences, and community participation. Compliance with Horizon Europe's ethics and data management requirements. Previous EU project experience is advantageous.
Path to Success
Phase 1: Consortium Building and Proposal Design - Use GSLI's 'Writing Winning Proposals' and 'Project Planning and Management' to structure a Horizon Europe-compliant application. Phase 2: Thematic Expertise - Enroll 'Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop' and 'Data Analysis for Project Management' to showcase technical depth in climate-resilient WASH and data-driven monitoring. Phase 3: Financial and Compliance Readiness - Apply 'Grants Management Training Workshop' to ensure adherence to EU financial rules. Phase 4: Impact and Sustainability - Leverage 'Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning' to design a robust impact assessment framework. These courses demonstrate to the EU that GSLI partners have the capacity to manage complex, multi-partner research grants.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Writing Winning Proposals
- Project Planning and Management
- Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop
- Data Analysis for Project Management
- Grants Management Training Workshop
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Deadline: 2026-09-15
Persona: WASH
Urgency: Normal