Nutrient pollution of water and soil in the Mediterranean Basin poses a serious threat to ecosystems and human health. Intensive agricultural practices, combined with inadequate waste management, have led to serious pollution of vital resources. This jeopardises biodiversity, disrupts food chains, and reduces the quality of drinking water. Addressing this crisis requires innovative and sustainable solutions.

The PATH4MED project is financed by the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 programme - Grant Agreement No. 101156867

As part of the recently opened call, the PATH4MED project provides support to local and regional public authorities through cascade funding to test and demonstrate solutions in real-world conditions, with the aim of:

• reducing pollution caused by excessive nutrient inputs,
• improving water and land resource management,
• promoting sustainable, science-based agricultural practices,
• strengthening the capacity of public administration to implement the EU’s environmental policies.

The Republic of Croatia is one of the countries eligible for application, and local and regional public administrative units (cities, municipalities, counties and related public institutions) may apply, with the option of involving relevant local stakeholders (e.g. farmers, aquatic communities, professional institutions) in the implementation of pilot activities.

Further information can be found at the link: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101156867

Detailed information about the call is available on the project website: https://www.path4med.eu/open-call/

Project proposals are submitted electronically through a dedicated platform, and the deadline for applications is 30 January 2026: https://opencalls.fund/open-call/path4med