Deadline: 05-Oct-2025
The Biodiversity sub-programme, part of the Nordic Nature Programme, funds cooperative Nordic projects that aim to stop biodiversity loss. It encourages collaboration across countries to develop shared solutions and approaches.
For the 2026 call, the programme focuses on three key areas: the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework Agreement from a Nordic viewpoint, the connection between cultural heritage and biodiversity, and the integration of biodiversity and cultural environments.
Projects under the Kunming-Montreal Framework should support the Nordic region in meeting biodiversity goals. These can be broad or focused in scope but must address issues relevant to policy and management. Projects tackling political challenges in a Nordic context are especially encouraged. Funding of DKK 2,600,000 is available for up to two years (2026–2027).
The second area supports projects that explore the link between preserving cultural heritage and restoring natural ecosystems. These two goals are often pursued separately, sometimes even in conflict. Projects should aim to bring these efforts together. This stream offers DKK 900,000 in funding for a one-year project in 2026.
The third focus area supports cooperation on biodiversity and cultural environments in managed landscapes such as forests. Projects can examine current regulations, tools, and practices in Nordic countries and assess experiences with cooperation and guidance. Funding of DKK 1,000,700 is available for projects lasting up to two years (2026–2027).
Eligible applicants include municipal, regional, or national authorities, universities, colleges, research institutions, and other non-profit organisations. Commercial companies cannot apply as main recipients but may be included in project teams or serve as implementers.
Each project must include participants from at least three Nordic countries. Two Nordic countries are acceptable if the third is Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania. Other countries may also be involved. Projects can be carried out in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and Åland.
Projects solely focused on academic research are not eligible for funding.
For more information, visit Nordic Cooperation.
