The Nordic Ocean Programme 2025-2027

The Nordic Ocean Programme (2025-2027), initiated by the Nordic Council of Ministers, addresses the urgent triple planetary crisis—climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution—by promoting sustainable, ecosystem-based ocean management aligned with Our Vision 2030. This call for proposals invites research projects under two priority themes: Theme 3 focuses on Pollution and Ecosystem Impact, particularly plastic waste and microplastics, through monitoring, modelling, and governance solutions. Theme 4 emphasizes Sustainable Use and Marine Spatial Planning, with biodiversity and climate as a framework for ocean management. Projects must be policy-relevant, interdisciplinary, and foster Nordic collaboration, with consortia including at least three Nordic countries. The programme aims to reduce and control various types of pollution to improve the ecological state of Nordic seas, and promote sustainable, multi-functional use of marine resources while preserving ecosystem health.