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New opportunities for scientific cooperation between

Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean

Sustainable production and management of biological resources from

land, forest and aquatic environment”“Fork to farm”: Food (including sea-food), health and well being

Life sciences, biotechnologies and biochemistry for sustainable non-

food products and processes

Dietlind Jering

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Aquaculture

Research & Innovation DG

European Commission

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FP7 Cooperation programmes

Theme 2

€ 1935

Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and Biotechnology

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2012 WP - COOPERATION - FAFBPriorities and overview

• Driving forces:

►Tackling the growing need for food and biomass

►Coping with climate change, population dynamics, change in demand and resource depletion, ensuring a resilient food chain

►Making the most of our seas and ocean resources

• The WP addresses 4 Challenges :

►Sustainable primary production;

mitigating and adapting to climate change

►Low carbon and resource efficient industry

►Food security and safety for Europe and beyond

►Socially inclusive and healthy Europe

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2012 WP - COOPERATION - FAFBInternational cooperation

• International Cooperation:

►All topics open to international participants

► Twinning of projects continues

►2 SICAs on “Conversion of bio-waste in developing countries” and on “Novel protein sources” (one contributing to MDGs)

►3rd country participation encouraged in 5 topics (one contributing to MDGs)

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Twinning of projects

Good examples given e.g. by Argentina which is opening up to other countries in the region

Serves the promoting of international cooperation

With third countries that have signed bilateral S&T agreements with the European Union,

● allows collaboration between projects under Theme 2 of FP7 and projects from related research programmes in these third countries on the basis of mutual benefit and reciprocity. Activities that could be expected are for instance:

● short term exchanges / visits of researchers and students;● setting up of common working groups;● joint scientific papers;● organisation of workshops;● common procedures and protocols;● common literature reviews;● data, information, knowledge and material sharing.

Costs of these activities are expected to be approximately 1% of the total European Union contribution to these projects.

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2012 WP - COOPERATION - FAFBIntroducing innovation

• Emphasis on “from discovery to demonstration”. Several topics require or encourage:

►Proof-of-concept and demonstration activities

►Knowledge transfer and dissemination actions

►Standardisation activities

• Several topics specifically focus on the exploitation of research results of former FP projects

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2012 WP - COOPERATION - FAFBActions to ensure SME participation

● Continued focus on strengthening SME participation:

►SMEs as key players to foster innovation

►Almost 20% of budget earmarked for SME participants

►A majority of topics have ring-fenced budget for SMEs

EU contribution for SMEs varies from 10% up to 75 % of topics’ budget

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2012 WP - COOPERATION - FAFBCALL PUBLICATION

►Publication of the Work Programme on DG R&I participants’ portal on 20 July:

http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/home

►Info Day coupled with brokerage event on 15 July in Brussels

http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/kbbe/home_en.html

►Publication of the list of SO in charge of topics to provide assistance to potential applicants on the bio-based economy portal of DG R&I

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KBBE - Activity 2.2

“Fork to farm”: Food

(including sea-food),

health and well being

KBBE - Activity 2.1

Sustainable production and

management of

biological resources from land,

forest and aquatic environments

KBBE - Activity 2.3

Life sciences, biotechnology

and biochemistry for

sustainable non-food

products and processes

•Funds projects in three activities:

2012 WP - COOPERATION - FAFBPriorities and overview

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• Enabling research

• Increased sustainability of all production

systems (agriculture, forestry, fisheries

and aquaculture); plant health and crop

protection

• Optimised animal health, production and

welfare across agriculture, fisheries and

aquaculture

• Socio-economic research and support to

policies

FP7 KBBE - Activity 2.1Sustainable production and management of biological

resources from land, forest and aquatic environments

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International Cooperation

All topics are open to international cooperation

No ‘SICA’ topic but a number of topics particularly focused on international dimension, e.g.:

African Swine Fever KBBE-2012.1.3-02;

Neglected zoonoses in Africa KBBE.2012.1.4-03;

Volatility of agricultural commodity markets KBBE.2012.1.4-05;

International comparisons of product supply chains KBBE.2012.1.4-09

WP2012 – Main features of Activity 2.1

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Innovation, Technology Transfer, DisseminationA number of topics are focused on innovative technologies, and/or include field testing, demonstration activities, pilot operations, validation, or technology transfer, notably:

KBBE.2012.1.1-02 on Precision livestock farming (incl. extensive field tests)

KBBE.2012.1.1-03 on Precision technologies to improve irrigation management (incl. testing of innovative technologies)

KBBE.2012.1.2.01 on logistics for lignocellulosic biomass (incl. demonstration at industrial pilot scale)

KBBE.2012.1.2-03 on plant growth-promoting effectors (incl. plan for field demonstration trials)

KBBE.2012.1.2-04 on vineyard agronomic management (incl. secure technology transfer and best agronomic practices)

KBBE.2012.1.2-09 on the role of marine benthic ecosystems in fisheries management (incl. developing and testing innovative technologies and management tools; demonstration and trials)

KBBE.2012.1.3-02 on African Swine Fever (incl. technology transfer activities)

KBBE.2012.1.4-04 on management practices and alternative treatments for animal health in organic farming systems (incl. test new farming techniques)

Several topics dedicated to dissemination:

KBBE.2012.1.2.11 on bridging the gap between science and producers to support the European marine mollusc production sector

KBBE.2012.1.4-02 on boosting translation of FP projects’ results into innovative applications

KBBE.2012.1.4-03 on media material targeting decision makers/end users for NZ

WP2012 – Main features of Activity 2.1

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Topics (1/5)

Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes

Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environment.

Area 2.1.1: Enabling research

KBBE-2012.1.1-01: Improving seeds for agriculture and conservation activities CP-FP

KBBE-2012.1-1-02: Animal and farm-centric approach to precision livestock farming in Europe CP-IP (SME 25%)

KBBE-2012.1-1-03: Precision technologies to improve irrigation management and increase water

productivity in major water-demanding crops in EuropeCP-IP (SME 25%)

Area 2.1.2: Increased sustainability of all production systems (agriculture, forestry,Fisheries and aquaculture); plant health and crop protection

KBBE-2012.1.2-01: Development of new or improved logistics for lignocellulosic biomass harvest,

storage and transport

CP-FP (SME 25%), up to 3 projects

KBBE-2012.1.2-02: Managing semi-natural habitats and on-farm biodiversity to optimise ecological services

CP-FP, up to 2 projects

KBBE-2012.1.2-03: Plant growth-promoting bio-effectors (microorganisms and active natural compounds) for alternative plant nutrition strategies in non-leguminous crops.

CP-IP (SME 15%)

Not legally binding

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Topics (2/5)

Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes

Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environment (cont.)

Area 2.1.2: Increased sustainability of all production systems (agriculture, forestry,Fisheries and aquaculture); plant health and crop protection (cont.)

KBBE-2012.1.2-04: Vineyard agronomic management and optimised production systems for improved

grape quality to reinforce competitiveness of the winegrowing sectorCP-IP (SME 35%)

KBBE-2012-1.2-05: Development of seed testing methods for pests and pathogens of plant health concern

CP-FP

KBBE-2012-1.2-06: Multipurpose trees and non-wood forest products for an innovative forestry in rural areas

CP-IP (SME 25%)

KBBE.2012.1.2-07: Development of management strategies for planted and managed forests to increase mitigation capacity

CP-FP

KBBE.2012.1.2-09: Integrating the role of benthic ecosystems in fisheries management (The Ocean of Tomorrow)

CP-IP (SME 15%)

KBBE.2012.1.2-10: Prevention and mitigation of major diseases of cultured fish speciesCP-IP (SME 15%)

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Topics (3/5)

Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes

Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environment (cont.)

Area 2.1.2: Increased sustainability of all production systems (agriculture, forestry,Fisheries and aquaculture); plant health and crop protection (cont.)

KBBE.2012.1.2-11: Bridging the gap between science and producers to support the European marine mollusc production sector

CSA (coord.) (SME 25%)

KBBE.2012.1.2-12: Providing molecular tools for assessing and monitoring the potential genetic impact of aquaculture on native populations (The Ocean of Tomorrow)

CP-FP (SME 15%)

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Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes

Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environments. (cont.)

Area 2.1.3: Optimised animal health, production and welfare across agriculture, fisheriesand aquaculture

KBBE-2012.1.3-01: Development and evaluation of scientific methodologies for cost-effective risk-based animal health surveillance

CP-FP (SME 15%)

KBBE-2012.1.3-02: Targeted research effort on African swine feverCP-IP (SME 15%)

KBBE-2012.1.3-03: Monogastrics Feed Efficiency - Efficiency of livestock digestive systems and reduction of the ecological footprint through a combination of systems biology, 'omics' and nutrition

CP-IP (SME 15%)

KBBE-2012.1.3-04: Optimised terrestrial farm animal reproduction systems and/or technologiesCP-FP (SME 15%), up to 2 projects

Area 2.1.4: Socio-economic research and support to policies

KBBE-2012.1.4-01: Design of a systems analysis tools framework for the EU bio-based economy strategy

CSA (support)

KBBE-2012.1.4-02: Boosting the translation of FP projects' results into innovative applications in the field of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture

CP-FP (SME 75%), up to 3 projects

Topics (4/5)

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Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes

Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environments. (cont.)

Area 2.1.4: Socio-economic research and support to policies (cont.)

KBBE-2012.1.4-03: Advocacy and informational material for different media targeting decision makers at different levels and end-users in Africa in the fight against neglected zoonotic diseases

CSA (Support) (SME 25%)

KBBE-2012.1.4-04: Improved management practices and alternative treatments to improve animal health in organic farming systems

CP-FP

KBBE-2012.1.4-05: Volatility of agricultural commodity markets CP-FP

KBBE-2012.1.4-06: Short chain delivery of food for urban-peri-urban areasCP-FP (SME 15%), up to 2 projects

KBBE-2012.1.4-07: Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems for an inclusive Europe CSA (support)

KBBE-2012.1.4-08: Development and application of methodologies and tools, including indicators, for the assessment of environmental impacts of rural development programmes in the EU

CP-FP

KBBE-2012.1.4-09: International comparisons of product chains in the agro-food sectors: determinants of their competitiveness and performance on EU and international markets

CP-FP

Topics (5/5)

Not legally binding

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FP7 KBBE - Activity 2.2“Fork to farm”: Food (including sea-food), health and well being

• Consumers

• Nutrition

• Food processing

• Food quality and safety

• Environmental impacts and total

food chain

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WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD:Consumers

Role of health-related symbols

and claims in consumer

behaviour

FP€ 3

miosocial innovation

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WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD:Nutrition

Beneficial effects of bioactive

compounds in humansIP

2 x €

6 mio25% for SMEs

Study on the need for food and

health research infrastructuresCSA

€ 2

mioERA

Impact of lifestyle on well-being

and diet-related diseaseIP

€ 9

mioAU, CD, NZ, US

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WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD:Food Processing

Feed production from food waste FP€ 3

mio

Exploitation of FP project results in

food processing by small and

medium-sized enterprises

FP5 x €

1 mio75% for SMEs

Automation in food packaging

systemsIP

€ 9

mio

Personalised approaches to food

production and distributionFP

2 x €

3 mio

35% for SMEs;

social innovation

Insects as novel sources of

proteins FP

€ 3

mioSICA

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WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD:Food Quality and Safety

Contaminants in seafood and

their impact on public healthFP

€ 4

mio10% for SMEs

Food safety and quality issues

related to parasites in seafoodFP

€ 4

mio30% for SMEs; Asia

Strengthening cooperation for

global food safety researchCSA

€ 1

mioall countries

Towards evidence-based risk

management of food allergiesIP

€ 9

mio15% for SMEs

Post-market monitoring of

GMOs based on

epidemiological studies

CSA€ 1

mio

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WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD:Environmental Impacts and Total Food Chain

Microbially safe water for

human consumptionIP

€ 9

mio25% for SMEs

Optimising food use for social

innovationCSA

€ 4

miosocial innovation

A comparative analysis of

global versus local food supply

systems

FP€ 3

miosocial innovation

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FP7 KBBE - Activity 2.3Life sciences, biotechnology and biochemistry for

sustainable non-food products and processes

• Novel sources of biomass and bioproducts

• Marine and fresh-water biotechnology

• Industrial biotechnology

• Biorefinery

• Environmental biotechnology

• Emerging trends in biotechnology

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2.3.1. Novel sources of biomass and bioproducts

Some on-going activities 2007-2010• Energy crops: Sweet sorghum. Jatropha. Poplar. Improving plant cell walls, Perennial Grasses

• Industrial products: Value added oils. Rubber and latex crops. Plant polymers. Flax and hemp

• High-value products: Vaccines. Plant terpenoids. Carotenoids

• Biomass availability for industrial applications ( India Partnership Initiative biomass/biowaste)

FP7-KBBE-2012-6

KBBE.2012.3.1-01: Improved water stress tolerance of crop

plants

KBBE.2012.3.1-02: Multipurpose crops for industrial bioproducts

and biomass;

KBBE.2012.3.1-03: EU – China Partnering Initiative on fibre crops

– Mandatory China

Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies

Overview

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2.3.2. Marine and fresh-water biotechnology

● Some on-going activities 2007-2010● Algae: Microalgae. Genetic improvement of algae for added value products. ● Bioprospecting: Marine metagenomics. Bioactive compounds. Sponges. Marine fungi. Marine microbial communities (OCEAN-2011) ● Biosensors: Aquatic biosensors: Toxins, pathogens and pollutants

FP7-KBBE-2012-6KBBE.2012.3.2-01: Innovative marine biodiscovery pipelines for

novel industrial productsKBBE.2012.3.2-02: Improved cultivation efficiency of marine microorganisms

Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies

Overview

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Some on-going activities 2007-2010• Enzymes: Lipid enz. Oxidative enz. Cellulases. In-silico design. Amyloenz. Glycosides

• Pathway engineering: Lantibiotic Production. Industrial chemical synthesis

• Bioreactors: Biocatalytic cascade

•Biotechnology for novel compounds (FP – up to 2)

•Biocatalysis for chiral compounds (IP)

FP7-KBBE-2012-6

•KBBE.2012.3.3-01: Overcoming hurdles for innovation in

industrial biotechnology in Europe

•KBBE.2012.3.3-02: Support to standardisation for bio-based

products

•KBBE.2012.3.3-03: Mastering integration and intensification of

bioprocesses

2.3.3. Industrial biotechnology

Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies

Overview

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2.3.4. Biorefinery

● Some on-going activities 2007-2010● Plant cell wall deconstruction: Pre-treatment. Hydrolysis● Biofuels: Bioethanol from lignocellulose● Bioresidues into bioproducts: Animal waste, Bark and forest residues● Cross-cutting: Sustainability certification schemes● Joint Call (KBBE, Energy, Environment, NMP): Multidisciplinary and whole chain.●Biowastes into bioproducts (FP - up to 3)

FP7-KBBE-2012-6● KBBE.2012.3.4-01: Conversion of bio-waste in developing countries – SICA (African ACP, Mediterranean Partner Countries)●KBBE.2012.3.4-02: Biotechnology for novel biopolymers

Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies

Overview

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Some on-going activities 2007-2010• Bioremediation: Bioremed. of underground, wastewater and soil. Mediterranean Sea

PHA. Pesticides, pharmaceuticals. Trace elements. Africa water supply

• Bioexploration: Metagenomics for degradation of compounds. Novel hydrolases.

•GM crops in the EU – environ. economic impacts (IP)

•FP7-KBBE-2012-6

KBBE.2012.3.5-01: Innovative biotechnologies for tackling oil spill

disasters (The Ocean of Tomorrow)

KBBE.2012.3.5-02: Biotechnological solutions for the degradation of

synthetic polymeric materials (The Ocean of Tomorrow)

KBBE.2012.3.5-03: Biotechnological waste water treatments and reuse

in agronomical systems

KBBE.2012.3.5-04: Verification of GMO risk assessment elements and

review and communication of evidence collected on the biosafety of

GMO

2.3.5. Environmental biotechnology

Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies

Overview

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Horizontal aspects and Coordination UnitDr Antonio Di Giulio, Head of Unit

antonio.di-giulio@ec.europa.eu

BiotechnologiesDr Alfredo Aguilar, Head of Unitalfredo.aguilar-romanillos@ec.europa.eu

Food, Health & Well-beingDr Pierre Mathy, Head of Unit

pierre.mathy@ec.europa.eu

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, AquacultureDr Timothy Hall, Head of Unit timothy.hall@ec.europa.eu

Administration and FinancesDr Georgios Vlahopoulos, Head of Unit georgios.vlahopoulos@ec.europa.eu

Director Maive Rute

maive.rute@ec.europa.eu

Contacts

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