This LIFE Strategic Nature Projects (SNAP) call aims to ensure full implementation of targeted nature and biodiversity plans/strategies (PAFs, national restoration plans, etc.) by establishing mechanisms for their execution, institutional support, and financing. Winning proposals will demonstrate a clear pathway to measurable conservation/restoration outcomes, strong stakeholder engagement, and alignment with EU nature policies, particularly the Habitats Directive and Nature Restoration Regulation.
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Suggested TRL Range
TRL 5 → 9
Based on programme defaults
Scope Activities (9)
SC1
By the end of the project: at least substantial contribution to the implementation of the targeted plan/strategy, and mechanisms established to ensure full implementation of the plan/strategy.
SC2
After the project: Full implementation of the plan/strategy.
SC3
The Prioritised Action Frameworks (PAFs) pursuant to Article 8 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (the Habitats Directive) and;
SC4
National restoration plans pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1991 of the European Parliament and the Council on nature restoration and;
SC5
Other plans or strategies adopted at international, national, regional or multiregional level by nature and biodiversity authorities and intrinsically linked to the implementation of EU nature and/or biodiversity policy or legislation (biodiversity strategy, pollinators initiative, invasive alien species regulation) and which foresee specific and measurable actions, or targets, with a clear timeline and budget.
SC6
Institutional support and capacity building actions;
SC7
Mobilisation and coordination of additional finance for complementary actions, in particular from other EU funding instruments and programmes.
SC8
Should also include concrete conservation and restoration measures, in particular where these cannot be supported through other EU funding programmes;
SC9
Shall also work to change (when applicable) the rules for other funds or adapting other policies/actions which might be leading to failure of the target plan/strategy.
Expected Outcomes (2)
EO1
By the end of the project: at least substantial contribution to the implementation of the targeted plan/strategy, and mechanisms established to ensure full implementation of the plan/strategy.
EO2
After the project: Full implementation of the plan/strategy.
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