Ocean 2 CRA – Towards the Ocean We Want: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Sustainability for Nature and Human Well-being
Call Logistics
- Call Opens: 11 June 2025
- Registrations Due: 5 March 2026
The Belmont Forum’s OCEAN 2 CRA supports transdisciplinary research addressing global ocean challenges and contributes to the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Projects are expected to last 36 months and involve research consortia with participants from multiple countries and disciplines, including societal partners.
Proposals should focus on at least one of three key areas:
- Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions
- Ocean-Biodiversity-Climate Integration
- Nature Futures, Ocean Governance, and Ethics for Sustainability.
Funding organizations from numerous countries and some non-governmental organizations have tentatively agreed to support this call. To stay updated, join the mailing list or visit the Belmont Forum website and social networks. Queries can be sent to larisse.faroni@belmontforum.org with the subject “CRA Ocean 2”.
Call Documents
Funding Annexes
| Annex | Eligible Countries / Locations | Funding Agency Abbr. | Funding Agency | Funding Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annex | Canada | NSERC | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | nserc-crsng.gc.ca |
| Annex | Chinese Taipei | NSTC | National Science and Technology Council | nstc.gov.tw |
| Annex | Italy | CNR | National Research Council | cnr.it |
| Annex | Norway (approved Norwegian research organizations) | RCN | Research Council of Norway | forskningsradet.no |
| Annex | São Paulo, Brazil | FAPESP | São Paulo Research Foundation | fapesp.br/belmontforum |
| Annex | Switzerland | SNSF | Swiss National Science Foundation | snf.ch |
Funding agencies
How to Apply?
Each Collaborative Research Action (CRA) has specific requirements, deadlines, and eligible countries, but also share core eligibility criteria. Learn more in our Application Resources page and apply in BFgo.org.
