The call objectives are: 1 Consolidating the Science Base for the implementation of Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD): - Build on the achievements of the first phase by integrating new findings with existing knowledge; -Enhance the scientific foundation supporting the MSFD to achieve its targets more effectively. 2 Supporting an improved definition and measurement of Good Environmental Status: - Specific research on scientific aspects that need further elaboration to better define and measure GES; - Develop and implement methodologies and strategies to better define and measure GES. 3 Supporting the implementation of a process-based approach to GES: - Define, apply and test process-based monitoring strategies and protocols across different sea basins to improve the relevance and quality of observations and data collection in MFSD with the aim of better using resources more efficiently; - Exploit existing and/or propose new augmented observation infrastructure(s) through joint international collaboration aiming to provide sustained common baseline information on key ecosystem parameters conducive to joint assessment on GES at the regional scale The funding entity for the Italian beneficiaries is the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR).

Il bando finanzia progetti di ricerca industriale e scientifica, mobilità di ricercatori, attività di formazione e disseminazione, e attività relativa agli ecosistemi dell'innovazione su diverse tematiche: - Agriculture and Food Science and Technology - Engineering Sciences - Life Sciences and Biotechnology - Energy, water, and natural resources - Climate change and natural disasters - Information and Communication Technology, Applied Mathematics, and Data Science and Technology - Health and Medical Technology - Materials Sciences - Physics and Astrophysics - Advanced manufacturing - Digital economy - Quantum and advanced technologies - Social sciences.

The call includes 19 topics: - 6 RIA - 12 IA - 1 CSA