EU Horizon Europe Call: Climate-Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Sub-Saharan Africa
This Horizon Europe call invites research and innovation consortia to develop climate-resilient WASH services in Sub-Saharan Africa. Focus areas include nature-based solutions for water treatment, digital monitoring of water quality, and capacity building for local utilities. The call emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches that combine technical innovation with social science, policy analysis, and community engagement. Outcomes must contribute to EU climate adaptation goals and the Africa-EU Green Deal.
Strategic Overview
This Horizon Europe call invites research and innovation consortia to develop climate-resilient WASH services in Sub-Saharan Africa. Focus areas include nature-based solutions for water treatment, digital monitoring of water quality, and capacity building for local utilities. The call emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches that combine technical innovation with social science, policy analysis, and community engagement. Outcomes must contribute to EU climate adaptation goals and the Africa-EU Green Deal.
Who is it For?
Research institutions, universities, NGOs, and private sector entities with a strong R&D component in water, climate adaptation, and digital technologies.
Priorities
Aligns with the EU's Climate Adaptation Strategy and the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025–2027, particularly the cluster on 'Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment'.
Eligibility
Consortia must include at least three entities from three different EU member states or associated countries, plus partners from Africa. Experience in participatory research and innovation is required.
Path to Success
Phase 1: Conduct a climate vulnerability assessment of existing WASH systems using data analytics (GSLI: Data Analysis for Project Management). Phase 2: Co-design nature-based solutions with communities using participatory monitoring (GSLI: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning). Phase 3: Implement a capacity-building program for local water authorities on grant management and reporting (GSLI: Grants Management Training Workshop). Phase 4: Disseminate findings and develop policy briefs. GSLI's courses in M&E and grants management provide the institutional backbone for rigorous, funder-expected reporting and accountability, essential for Horizon Europe's complex consortia management.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Data Analysis for Project Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
- Grants Management Training Workshop
Deadline: 2026-09-01
Persona: WASH
Urgency: Normal