The First Alternet Collaborative Projects (ACP) Call is now Open

The first Alternet Collaborative Projects (ACP) call is now open! Details about the ACP initiative, as well as application materials, can be found on the brand new ACP activity webpage: https://alterneteurope.eu/acp/

The call will be open from 18 December 2024 - 1 February 2025

Proposals should bring together expertise and knowledge from multiple Alternet institutes to maximize the impact on science and policy related to biodiversity, ecosystems, and their services. They can integrate diverse perspectives and methods of the following components: 

1. Influential Research Publications: Collaborative, high-impact research papers on critical topics in biodiversity, ecosystems, and ecosystem services, drawing on the combined expertise of various partner institutes. They can include review articles, meta-analyses, and original research, all contributing to significant ecological questions. 

2. Multi-Sites Ecological Studies: Including field-based ecological research, socio-ecological studies, and analyses of ecological policy. Topics like citizen science, the study of ecosystem services, and nature-based solutions are integral to this component. 

3. Knowledge Dissemination within the Scientific Community: Including the development of digital platforms and in-person exchanges, e.g. at international scientific conferences. 

4. Outreach to Policy Makers and the Public: Including concise, accessible messages and informational policy briefs. Each collaborative project may focus on any one of these components or combine several. Holistic approaches that include advances in scientific knowledge and simultaneously inform policy decisions and public understanding are especially prioritized. 

In an effort to streamline its approach to biodiversity, ecosystems, and ecosystem services, Alternet has integrated the former Alternet High Impact Actions (AHIA) and Multi-Site Research (MSR) initiatives into the new Alternet Collaborative Projects (ACP) call. This synergistically merged initiative is designed to leverage the strengths of these former programs, fostering a more effective and impactful response to international challenges.

The ACP call aims to establish a more comprehensive and responsive approach to research and advocacy in the realms of biodiversity and ecosystems, ensuring broader recognition and comprehension of our work among scientists, policymakers, and the public.