Ocean and Water resilience: two calls for evidence to help shape the Research and Innovation strategy

The European Commission has launched two calls for evidence to help shape the future Ocean and Water Research and Innovation Strategy (R&I), a flagship initiative under the EU Water Resilience Strategy and the European Ocean Pact, announces the institution on 15/06/2026.

"This future R&I strategy aims to reinforce Europe's leadership in ocean and water research and innovation and technology, while bolstering competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy".

Thereby :
• "The ocean R&I call for evidence focuses on marine research and innovation priorities, including marine ecosystems protection and restoration, ocean observation, and sustainable blue economy development.
• In parallel, the water resilience R&I call for evidence addresses freshwater system management, water efficiency and reuse and innovative solutions for sustainable water management".

According to the Commission, the two consultations will support the development of a ’source-to-sea’ approach, "a way of protecting water from its starting point all the way to the ocean. Feedback from these consultations will guide…