New opportunities for scientific cooperation between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean

1 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 nonfood products and processes Dietlind Jering Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Aquaculture Research & Innovation DG European Commission

2 FP7 Cooperation programmes Theme 2 Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and Biotechnology 1935

3 2012 WP - COOPERATION - FAFB Priorities 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

4 2012 WP - COOPERATION - FAFB International 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) 3 rd country participation encouraged in 5 topics (one contributing to MDGs)

5 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.

6 2012 WP - COOPERATION - FAFB Introducing 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

7 2012 WP - COOPERATION - FAFB Actions 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

8 2012 WP - COOPERATION - FAFB CALL 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

9 2012 WP - COOPERATION - FAFB Priorities and overview Funds projects in three activities: 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

10 FP7 KBBE - Activity 2.1 Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environments 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

11 WP2012 Main features of Activity 2.1 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

12 WP2012 Main features of Activity 2.1 Innovation, Technology Transfer, Dissemination A 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

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 Europe CP-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 KBBE-2012.1.2-02: Managing semi-natural habitats and on-farm biodiversity to optimise ecological services CP-FP (SME 25%), up to 3 projects 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 13

14 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 sector KBBE-2012-1.2-05: Development of seed testing methods for pests and pathogens of plant health concern KBBE-2012-1.2-06: Multipurpose trees and non-wood forest products for an innovative forestry in rural areas KBBE.2012.1.2-07: Development of management strategies for planted and managed forests to increase mitigation capacity KBBE.2012.1.2-09: Integrating the role of benthic ecosystems in fisheries management (The Ocean of Tomorrow) KBBE.2012.1.2-10: Prevention and mitigation of major diseases of cultured fish species CP-IP (SME 35%) CP-FP CP-IP (SME 25%) CP-FP CP-IP (SME 15%) CP-IP (SME 15%)

15 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 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) CSA (coord.) (SME 25%) CP-FP (SME 15%)

16 Topics (4/5) 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, fisheries and aquaculture KBBE-2012.1.3-01: Development and evaluation of scientific methodologies for cost-effective riskbased animal health surveillance KBBE-2012.1.3-02: Targeted research effort on African swine fever CP-FP (SME 15%) CP-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 KBBE-2012.1.3-04: Optimised terrestrial farm animal reproduction systems and/or technologies CP-IP (SME 15%) CP-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 KBBE-2012.1.4-02: Boosting the translation of FP projects' results into innovative applications in the field of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture CSA (support) CP-FP (SME 75%), up to 3 projects

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.) Topics (5/5) 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 KBBE-2012.1.4-05: Volatility of agricultural commodity markets KBBE-2012.1.4-06: Short chain delivery of food for urban-peri-urban areas CP-FP CP-FP CP-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 Not legally binding 17

18 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

19 WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD: Consumers Role of health-related symbols and claims in consumer behaviour FP 3 mio social innovation

20 WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD: Nutrition Beneficial effects of bioactive compounds in humans IP 2 x 6 mio 25% for SMEs Study on the need for food and health research infrastructures CSA 2 mio ERA Impact of lifestyle on well-being and diet-related disease IP 9 mio AU, CD, NZ, US

21 WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD: Food Processing Feed production from food waste Exploitation of FP project results in food processing by small and medium-sized enterprises Automation in food packaging systems Personalised approaches to food production and distribution Insects as novel sources of proteins FP 3 mio FP 5 x 1 mio IP 9 mio FP 2 x 3 mio FP 3 mio 75% for SMEs 35% for SMEs; social innovation SICA

22 WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD: Food Quality and Safety Contaminants in seafood and their impact on public health FP 4 mio 10% for SMEs Food safety and quality issues related to parasites in seafood FP 4 mio 30% for SMEs; Asia Strengthening cooperation for global food safety research CSA 1 mio all countries Towards evidence-based risk management of food allergies IP 9 mio 15% for SMEs Post-market monitoring of GMOs based on epidemiological studies CSA 1 mio

23 WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD: Environmental Impacts and Total Food Chain Microbially safe water for human consumption IP 9 mio 25% for SMEs Optimising food use for social innovation CSA 4 mio social innovation A comparative analysis of global versus local food supply systems FP 3 mio social innovation

24 FP7 KBBE - Activity 2.3 Life 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

2.3.1. Novel sources of biomass and bioproducts Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies Overview 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 25

26 2.3.2. Marine and fresh-water biotechnology Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies Overview 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-2012-6 KBBE.2012.3.2-01: Innovative marine biodiscovery pipelines for novel industrial products KBBE.2012.3.2-02: Improved cultivation efficiency of marine microorganisms

27 Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies Overview 2.3.3. Industrial biotechnology 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

28 2.3.4. Biorefinery Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies Overview 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

29 2.3.5. Environmental biotechnology Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies Overview 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

Director Maive Rute maive.rute@ec.europa.eu Horizontal aspects and Coordination Unit Dr Antonio Di Giulio, Head of Unit antonio.di-giulio@ec.europa.eu Contacts Biotechnologies Dr Alfredo Aguilar, Head of Unit alfredo.aguilar-romanillos@ec.europa.eu Food, Health & Well-being Dr Pierre Mathy, Head of Unit pierre.mathy@ec.europa.eu Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Aquaculture Dr Timothy Hall, Head of Unit timothy.hall@ec.europa.eu Administration and Finances Dr Georgios Vlahopoulos, Head of Unit georgios.vlahopoulos@ec.europa.eu Not legally binding 23 30