The Long-term Europe – Africa WEF-Nexus Multilateral Research Programme (LEAWEF) is an international initiative focusing on the interconnections between water, energy and food (WEF) within the framework of sustainable development. Using the WEF nexus approach, the programme aims to manage and optimise the complex interdependencies between these sectors. This is critical to achieving security, inclusiveness, and sustainability in the supply and distribution of water, energy and food globally.

Purpose of the call:

The production and distribution of water, energy and food are highly interconnected. The LEAWEF call aims to strengthen international knowledge and cooperation in order to enable sustainable transitions.

Main objectives:

• Developing and connecting knowledge to increase the societal impact of research
• Exploring new development paths
• Finding ways to accelerate transitions to sustainable development

Sub Themes:

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Just Energy Transitions

Applicants are expected to focus on one or both subtheme(s), within the context of the WEF Nexus. A detailed description of the aims, objectives and selection procedure is available in the call for proposals.

How to Apply:

Detailed guidelines and the submission portal can be accessed HERE.

Timeline

• Opening Date: 12 September 2024
• Information Webinar: 7 October 2024, 11:00 – 12:30 CEST/SAST, 12:00 – 13:30 EAT, 09:00 – 10:30 GMT
• Online Matchmaking Session: 7 November 2024, 12:00 – 14:00 CET, 13:00 – 15:00 SAST, 14:00 – 16:00 EAT, 10:00 – 12:00 GMT
• Partnership Request Form: 4 November 2024, at 14:00:00 hours CET
• Closing Date Concept Note: 11 February 2025, at 14:00:00 hours CET
• Closing Date Full proposals: 14 July 2025, at 14:00:00 hours CEST

Applications that are submitted after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.

Contact

For general call related questions please contact the Joint Call Secretariat via email leawef@nwo.nl