A Sustainability Approach To Horizon Europe Cluster 4 AND 5: Digital, Industry And Space And Cluster 5: Climate, Energy And Mobility

Abstract

This policy brief by GENDERACTION highlights the importance ofintegrating a gender dimension in the SDGs, the Sustainable DevelopmentGoals, as well as in Cluster 4 and 5. This is needed in order to promoteeconomic, social and ecological sustainability throughout EU. The overallaim is to strengthen the capacity of Horizon Europe to contribute togender equality and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. Further, integrating a gender dimensionin the SDGs will enhance ERA development as well as strengthen policydevelopment in R&I within national contexts. The aim of integratinga gender dimension in SDGs is also highly relevant, both as a responseto the current design of the Work Programme in Cluster 4 and 5 and fordeveloping the Second Strategic Plan 2025-2027.