Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025

The Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 – released on May 14, 2025, by the European Commission – includes Cluster 6 |“Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment”—at its core. The cluster is pivotal in advancing sustainability, biodiversity, and climate resilience across agrifood chains and food systems.

Key initiatives include:

• Circular Economy & Bioeconomy for innovative business models and digital solutions to drive sustainable value chains.
• Zero Pollution for targeting environmental biotechnology for ecosystem remediation and pollution reduction.
• Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services focusing on large-scale biodiversity observations and nature restoration measures. Research and innovation
• Sustainable Food Systems for enhancing food security, nutrition, and mental health through innovative practices.