The general objectives of this call for proposals are:

• To increase the amount of environmental data and improve knowledge on assessing possible impacts of ocean energy devices (wave, tidal and ocean thermal energy conversion) deployed at sea;
• To contribute to reducing uncertainty in modelling potential impacts of future ocean energy devices;
• To provide guidance to ocean energy developers and to public competent authorities in charge of licencing and maritime planning;
• To inform stakeholders and help feed the public debate

Projects must undertake the following activities.

1. Research, data collection and analysis
2. Environmental demonstration strategy
3. Public engagement
4. Consenting and planning
5. Complementary activities

The Community provisional funding available for the call for proposals is:

• 2,30 Million EUR (Global Budget)

• 15 January 2020 - one year ago (Deadline for the presentation of proposals)

• Official page of the Call

• Call for Proposals (Legal base)

Opened to the following bodies or institutes with legal status established in the covered areas:

• Any legal organisation

Bodies or institutes must have their registered legal seat in one of the countries taking part in the Programme which are:

• European Union (EU)

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