Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026

The Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026 – released on Dec 11, 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.

The Work Programme Cluster 6 includes calls addressing the folloginw six Destinations:

1. Destination – Biodiversity and ecosystem services​
2. Destination – Fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption​
3. Destination – Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors​
4. Destination – Clean environment and zero pollution​
5. Destination – Land, ocean and water for climate action​
6. Destination – Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal