Tackling global climate, energy, agriculture, technology, and finance challenges while enhancing EU’s capacity for sustainable development

Services for EU's External Action 2023 Framework Contract (SEA 2023)

The European Commission's Services for the EU’s External Action 2023 Framework Contract (SEA 2023) is a multi-year initiative designed to support global implementation of the EU's external policies. Covering 17 key areas, this framework emphasizes policy analysis, knowledge management, and technical assistance. SEA 2023 benefits EU bodies such as the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA), Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO), and EU delegations worldwide.

We lead consortia focused on aligning EU policy priorities and enhancing public financial management across four critical sectors. Addressing the climate change and sustainable energy sector, we facilitate the transition to clean energy and promote sustainability through targeted projects. In the food systems and agriculture sector, we support innovative agricultural techniques that drive sustainable practices and enhance food security. When it comes to science and technology innovation, we foster research cooperation that helps advance digital infrastructure and telecoms. And finally, in sustainable finance, we create funding instruments for development projects and provide technical support to inform EU policies.

SEA 2023 addresses global challenges while strengthening the EU's capacity for sustainable development and evidence-based decision-making.