BlueActionBANOS — Open Call: Transition Agendas

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Funder: BlueActionBANOS – Community-Led Actions Open Call

BlueActionBANOS open call for transition agendas supporting systemic blue economy transitions in the Biscay, Atlantic, North Sea and Ocean basin. Part of the EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters programme.

Source: https://www.blueactionbanos.eu/open-calls/open-call-transition-agendas/

Funding Details

Funder: BlueActionBANOS
Funding Goal: Support the development of strategic roadmaps (Transition Agendas) for sustainable systemic shifts targeting EU Mission Ocean and Waters objectives in the Baltic and North Sea basin. Projects develop multi-year plans for: decarbonising coastal zones, circular blue economy, sustainable blue tourism, ecosystem-based fisheries management, marine restoration, climate adaptation, plastic and nutrient pollution reduction, and other goals supporting Mission Ocean and Waters objectives.
Funding Amount: Not specified for Transition Agendas — financial support amount to be confirmed in the full call details
Deadline: 2026-05-29 (Fixed)
How to Apply: Apply via https://opportunities.getonepass.eu/applications/bab/start — deadline 29 May 2026 at 14:00 CET. BlueActionBANOS will select approximately 10 Transition Agendas.
Target Region: Baltic Sea and North Sea basin (BANOS): Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden
Contact: https://www.blueactionbanos.eu/contact/
Last Checked: 2026-05-06 21:57

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant/consortium registered in BANOS countries (BE, DK, EE, FI, DE, LV, LT, NL, NO, PL, SE)
Must be EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country entity at time of application

Project Scope

Project must address at least one EU Mission Ocean and Waters objective
Project must develop a strategic transition roadmap — not direct implementation actions
Focus area must be within the BANOS lighthouse area (Baltic and/or North Sea)

Required Documents

Full proposal submitted via OnePass platform before 29 May 2026 at 14:00 CET

Constraints

Approximately 10 Transition Agendas will be selected — competitive process

Summary

BlueActionBANOS's 1st Transition Agendas Open Call supports the development of strategic roadmaps for sustainable systemic shifts in the Baltic and North Sea basin, targeting EU Mission Ocean and Waters objectives. Unlike the Community-Led Actions call, this strand focuses on foundational planning rather than immediate implementation — supporting the creation of multi-year transition plans that can enable long-term sustainable change. Thematic scope for Transition Agendas includes: decarbonising coastal zones, circular blue economy development, sustainable blue tourism, ecosystem-based fisheries management, marine restoration, climate adaptation for coastal and marine areas, plastic and nutrient pollution reduction, and other goals aligned with Mission Ocean and Waters. Projects develop actionable roadmaps and strategic frameworks rather than deploying direct conservation actions. Eligible activities centre on strategic planning, stakeholder consultation, multi-actor roadmap development, and preparation of transition frameworks. The emphasis is on foundational work that sets the stage for longer-term systemic transformation in the BANOS region. Geographic scope is restricted to the Baltic and North Sea basin, with the same eligible countries as the Community-Led Actions call: Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, and Sweden. Eligible applicants are the same as in the Community-Led Actions call: NGOs, foundations, research organisations, local authorities, SMEs, cooperatives, and other legal entities in relevant communities registered in BANOS countries. Approximately 10 Transition Agendas will be selected. The deadline is 29 May 2026 at 14:00 CET, with applications submitted through the OnePass platform.

Historical Context

This is the 1st Transition Agendas Open Call under BlueActionBANOS, part of the EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters programme. The call aims to select approximately 10 Transition Agendas.

Why it was added

discovered from funder #712: BlueActionBANOS Community-Led Actions (subpage)

Sources

https://www.blueactionbanos.eu/open-calls/open-call-transition-agendas/

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