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European Research Area on Sustainable Animal Production Systems (SusAn)

Start date: Mar 1, 2016, End date: Feb 28, 2021,

This proposal seeks funding under the Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2014-2015 to establish an ERA-NET for joint European research coordination on Sustainable Animal Production (SusAn). The scope for this ERA-NET has been developed under the SCAR Collaborative Working Group on Sustainable Animal Production (CWG-SAP). Funding organisations from 22 European countries initially seek to support one co-fu ...
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Coordination of European Transnational Research in Organic Food and Farming Systems (CORE ORGANIC PLUS)

Start date: Dec 1, 2013, End date: Nov 30, 2018,

Organic agriculture is considered to be one of the important development pathways for improving agriculture’s relation with the environment while at the same time ensuring food safety and future food security. This role is dependent on continuous research and innovation.CORE Organic Plus will continue, update and consolidate the series of transnational research calls which support a focused and co ...
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Information and Communication Technologies and Robotics for Sustainable Agriculture (ICT-AGRI 2)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

Information and Communication technologies (ICT) and robotics for sustainable agriculture
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Strengthening cooperation in European research on sustainable exploitation of marine resources in the seafood chains- ERANET (COFASP)

Start date: Feb 1, 2013, End date: Jan 31, 2017,

Research and innovation are central elements in the Europe 2020 Strategy and it is recognised that bioeconomy is an important element of the Strategy. DG RTD has issued a European Strategy “Innovating for sustainable growth: a bioeconomy for Europe” paving the way to a more innovative, resource efficient and competitive society that reconciles food security with the sustainable use of renewable re ...
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Coordinated Integrated Pest Management in Europe (C-IPM)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

Europe faces the challenge of responding to the mandatory implementation of the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as called for by Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides. Most European countries are investing in research and extension to face this challenge, reduce reliance on pesticides, and reduce risks associated with their use. Added value and synergies can be ...
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Static Acoustic Monitoring of the Baltic Sea Harbour porpoise (SAMBAH)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

Background The Baltic Sea subpopulation of harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) is small and has been drastically reduced in recent decades. The species is listed in Annexes II and IV of the Habitats Directive as well as in the national red lists of several Member States. This, in combination with a complex of threats and problems that are still fairly po ...
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Global Strategic Alliances for the Coordination of Research on the Major Infectious Diseases of Animals and Zoonoses (STAR-IDAZ)

Start date: Feb 1, 2011, End date: Jan 31, 2015,

Animal diseases can cause serious social, economic and environmental damage and in some cases also threaten human health. An increasing number of the major disease problems or threats faced by the livestock industry and zoonoses are of a global nature. The overall aim of the global strategic alliances for the coordination of research on the major infectious diseases of animals is to improve coordi ...
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Company level environmental accountability reporting and information (CLEAR Info)

Start date: Jan 9, 2012, End date: Dec 19, 2014,

Background Parent companies and their subsidiaries can play a key role in combating many environmental problems: economic growth and environmental damage are closely correlated. However, linking parent company environmental performance and financial performance in a form that is relevant to investors will contribute to de-coupling economic growth from env ...
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Coordination of European Research on ICT and Robotics in Agriculture and Related Environmental Issues (ICT-AGRI)

Start date: May 1, 2009, End date: Sep 30, 2014,

This horizontal ERA-NET proposal is cutting across several themes in the Cooperation Programme: Theme 2 (Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology), Theme 3 (Information and Communication Technologies) and Theme 6 (Environment including Climate Change). The overall strategic objective - also beyond the time frame of the ERA-NET proposal - is a contribution to increase quality, effectivene ...
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ERA-NET ON ECO-INNOVATION - Boosting eco-innovation through joint cooperation in research and dissemination (ECO-INNOVERA)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Sep 30, 2014,

"Eco-innovations (EI), i.e. “green” technologies, processes, products and services have an increasing impact for the global competitiveness of European industry. To reach a worldwide leading position, it needs to boost the implementation of EI in industry, especially in SMEs. The ERA-Net on EI will support research and dissemination in the field of EI.The success of EI is determined by criteria th ...
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EUROPEAN PHYTOSANITARY RESEARCH COORDINATION II (EUPHRESCO)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Mar 31, 2014,

The Community Plant Health Regime (CPHR) aims to prevent the introduction, establishment and spread of regulated and quarantine plant pests. These pests pose increasing risks to European agriculture, horticulture, forestry and the environment. This is due to increased globalisation of trade (volume and diversity), but is exacerbated by climate change and EU expansion (increased pathways). In compa ...
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Facing sustainability: new relationships between rural areas and agriculture in Europe (RURAGRI)

Start date: Oct 1, 2009, End date: Mar 31, 2014,

RURAGRI aims to improve coordination between on-going and future European, national and regional research programmes dealing with the new relationships between rural areas and agriculture in Europe and the challenge of sustainability. While the challenges and issues are mostly common, and despite of the historical coordination at the EU level for agricultural and rural development policies, resear ...
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North Sea Ballast Water Opportunity (NSBWO)

Start date: Dec 31, 2008, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

Ships ballast water is a main source of acute and chronic pollution in the North Sea. The project aims to improve the North Sea environment and economy by facilitating the ratification of the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC). The implementation of the BWMC creates a new market for innovative products; Ballast Water Opportunity aims to support the NSR industry to enter this market. It enc ...
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Climate Change, Cultural Heritage & Energy Efficient Monuments (Co2olBricks)

Start date: Sep 16, 2010, End date: Dec 15, 2013,

The conservation of heritage, in particular historical buildings, is a common goal in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR). Due to the common identity in the BSR it is very important to protect the historical buildings in order to preserve the individual characteristics and therewith the attractiveness and competitiveness of the cities around the Baltic Sea. Besides this the international and the EU CO2-re ...
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Green Public Procurement (GPP) capacity building and implementation in the Baltic Sea Region (Baltic GPP)

Start date: Sep 28, 2011, End date: Sep 27, 2013,

The Baltic GPP project has focused on Green Public Procurement (GPP) as a means for decreasing the ecological footprint of public authorities. Through buying innovative, eco-efficient products and services we can significantly reduce environmental pollution and build up necessary know-how and capacities for meeting future environmental challenges. Fostering exchange and learning from each other’s ...
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Baltic Sea Region Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (BALTADAPT)

Start date: Jun 10, 2010, End date: Sep 9, 2013,

...ht partners to create a knowledge brokerage process in this field, develop a strategy and set a framework for its future implementation. The partner consortium under the leadership of the Danish Meteorological Institute brings together a mixture of federal policy institutions tasked with dealing with the topic of climate change, and a group of research institutions at the cutting edge of applied s ...
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An advanced weather radar network for the Baltic Sea Region: BALTRAD+ (BALTRAD+)

Start date: Jun 8, 2011, End date: Sep 7, 2013,

...ture. Germany, Lithuania and Norway were missing in the main stage project but are now on board as envisaged, thus achieving complete BSR participation. The partnership is further complemented by two Danish partners that address an important user group: municipal water authorities that need accurate rainfall estimates to optimize their water management practices. Several associated organizations g ...
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Coordination of European Transnational Research in Organic Food and Farming Systems (CORE ORGANIC II)

Start date: Mar 1, 2010, End date: Aug 31, 2013,

Organic agriculture and food markets have grown considerably and organic agriculture addresses important challenges of European agriculture, such as sustainable production of high quality food, reducing dependency on high energy inputs, improving environmental and nature conservation, climate change adaptation, animal welfare and rural livelihoods. Organic farming and food systems still have a big ...
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The farmer as water manager under changing climatic conditions (Aquarius)

Start date: Dec 31, 2008, End date: Jun 29, 2012,

The project focuses on enabling farmers to act successfully as water managers in changing climatic conditions. The project will present water risk management practices that will reduce the consequences of flooding, droughts, water shortage and nutrient transport. The emphasis on the farmer as a water manager is contributing towards implementing EU policies, such as the Water Framework Directive. T ...
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Climate Change: Impacts, Costs and Adaptation in the Baltic Sea Region (BaltCICA)

Start date: Dec 31, 2008, End date: Jan 23, 2012,

Climate change was recognized not only in terms of mitigation but also because of the need of adaptation as a major challenge that cannot be solved solely by single actors and territorial restricted actions, but asks for a coordination and support at a higher level. This is highlighted by the EU Green Paper on Adaptation to Climate Change, but also by other documents such as the EC Thematic Strate ...
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Sustainable Production through Innovation in Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SPIN)

Start date: Aug 31, 2009, End date: Jan 23, 2012,

Innovation is widely understood as the driving force for an economic growth. It is new products and services, and new technologies of producing, packaging or delivering them which add value to economy, and enable us to improve our standard of living. Innovations in sustainable production can make especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) more competitive, profitable and environmentally friend ...
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Coordination of European Research on Emerging and Major Infectious Diseases of Livestock (EMIDA)

Start date: Apr 1, 2008, End date: Dec 31, 2011,

"The disease threats to the livestock industry have increased steadily over the past decades as a result of globalisation, evolving pathogens and climate change. Responding to animal disease threats relies heavily on science; research makes a significant contribution to the development of disease control policy and the translation of policy, and other drivers for improving animal health, into prac ...
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ERA-NET ROAD II (ENR2)

Start date: May 1, 2009, End date: Dec 31, 2011,

"ERA-NET ROAD II’s aim is to strengthen the European Research Area in road research by coordinating national and regional road research programmes and policies. The consortium comprises owners and managers of road research programmes in fifteen countries and two regions, i.e. the eleven National Road Administrations active in the first ERA-NET ROAD plus four more National Road Administrations and ...
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Further Development and Implementation of an EU-level Forest Monitoring System (FutMon)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Jun 30, 2011,

Background Forests cover about 30% of Europe, providing high value concerning: biodiversity; carbon sequestration; soil and water protection; and the economic contribution of goods and services. However, climate change, air pollution and changes in land use are threatening the health, stability and sustainability of forests and their values. On top of th ...
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Restoration of Dry Grasslands in Denmark (Rodgid)

Start date: Jul 1, 2004, End date: Dec 31, 2008,

...lues linked to these habitats have largely disappeared from Denmark, due the combined effects of lack of grazing, scrub encroachment and invasion of non-native species. Through this LIFE project the Danish Ministry of Environment intends to launch a national strategy to restore the most valuable Danish grassland sites within Natura 2000 back to a favourable conservation status, and to secure thei ...
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East-West Window (EastWest Window)

Start date: Apr 30, 2007, End date: Oct 30, 2008,

The main aim of the East West Window project was to accelerate the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) development through better connecting of the existing potentials within the Region. Achievements: * Assessment of unused innovation potential in NW Russia and recommendations ...
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Sustainable Coastal Risk Management in 2050 (SAFECOAST)

Start date: Nov 29, 2004, End date: Jun 29, 2008,

Safecoasts aim was to learn from each other by discussing their different contexts and approaches to coastal flood and erosion risk management. Faced with climate change, and associated impacts on our coasts, it is important to analyse, compare and benchmark our methods and ideas, focusing on the question: How to manage our North Sea coasts in 2050?In order to answer that question, a number of sep ...
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Combined Functions in Coastal Defence Zones (COMCOAST)

Start date: Feb 26, 2004, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

The ComCoast project worked on the future approach on safety against flooding around the North Sea. ComCoast aimed to achieve a more gradual transition zone from sea to land, creating benefits for the wider coastal community and environment. In this approach safety and spatial use in the coastal defence zone are combined. From this approach the name of the project originates: Combined functions in ...
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Baltic SeaBreeze (BSB)

Start date: Dec 31, 2004, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

The goal for the Baltic SeaBreeze (BSB) project was to increase awareness of the marine pollution situation in the target sectors of fishing, shipping, and leisure craft owners. Focus areas have been environmental issues in guest harbours and marinas, Blue Flag activities, courses for fishermen and seamen, and a media campaign. The ultimate goal of Baltic SeaBreeze was to change the attitudes and ...
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Maritime Safety - Transport and Environment in the South Baltic Sea Region (Baltic MaSTER)

Start date: Jun 30, 2005, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

The aim of Baltic Master was to improve maritime safety by integrating and bringing forward local and regional perspectives. This included measures to improve the prevention and the preparedness for ship accidents as well as methods for managing the coastal zones.The issues concerning safe transportations, oil combatting and coastal management has a clear transnational link as they deal with the e ...
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Tools for water management and restoration processes (Lakepromo)

Start date: Aug 31, 2004, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

...one Hungarian partner (Budapest University) was dropped out due to difficulties with their financial management. However, these tasks and remaining budget were shifted to the Estonian partner. Due to Danish structural reform partner 5 (The County of North Jutland) was replaced by partner 16 (Environment Center Aalborg). On the Lakepromo main web site (http://lakepromo.savonia-amk.fi ) there are li ...
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Crossing European boundaries: Structural Improvements in European rural areas - 'European regions competing jointly on world food markets 'Promotion (PromSTAP)

Start date: Jan 31, 2005, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

The overall objective of PromSTAP is to encourage regional and local authorities to work together on the innovation, implementation and internationalisation of the stable to table approach in order to improve the effectiveness of regional policies and instruments in the field of food safety and quality. ...
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Nature Centres and Environmental Interpretation in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR EAGLE)

Start date: Sep 2, 2004, End date: Nov 29, 2007,

Interreg IIIB project BSR EAGLE Nature Centres and Environmental Interpretation in the Baltic Sea Region brings together nature interpreters and nature education centres from 10 Baltic Sea Region countries to network and to improve skills.The vision of the project was to improve the role and contribution of nature centres and environmental interpretation as a part of the society's strengthening of ...
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Network of pioneering communities and regions working on innovative heat energy solutions (REGENERGY)

Start date: Mar 31, 2005, End date: Sep 29, 2007,

The availability of secure and efficient regional energy systems is an essential prerequisite for regional development, particularly for structurally weak regions. In its Green Paper on the Security of Energy Supply, the European Commission singled out heating as the largest energy sink that is mainly based on fossil and imported fuels. Municipalities play a key role, as they are suppliers of (dis ...
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moting Spatial Development by Creating COMon MINdscapes (COMMIN)

Start date: Aug 31, 2004, End date: Aug 30, 2007,

Transnational and cross-border co-operation have a growing need (e.g. EU-enlargement) for a precise understanding of the partner’s concepts and the planning systems they are embedded in. The improvement of solving similar problems in different BSR countries and on transnational activities can best be achieved by exchange of experiences and ideas, mutual training and further education as well as pr ...
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AgriPoM - Odense Pilot River Basin - Agricultural Programme of Measures (Odense PRB)

Start date: Jan 15, 2005, End date: Jun 30, 2007,

...onditions and preparation of a programme of measures optimised on the basis of economic cost analyses and cost effectiveness. The project was carried out by Environment Centre Odense under the Danish Ministry of the Environment – and earlier by the Nature Management and Water Division of the former Fyn County – in an open process with the participation of two external advisory boards (nati ...
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inciples, tools and systems to extend spatial planning on water courses (WATERSKETCH)

Start date: Jun 30, 2004, End date: Jun 29, 2007,

River basin planning has a long tradition in water protection terminology, but new whole Europe approach has been adopted when Water framework directive (WFD) come into force. According to WFD all European river basins should be covered by river basin plans with ultimate goal to reach good ecological status or potential in all waterbodies. Baltic Sea is one of the most fragile marine areas in Euro ...
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Trilateral Wadden Sea Forum (WSF)

Start date: Sep 29, 2002, End date: Dec 30, 2005,

The aim of the Wadden Sea Forum project (WSF) was to develop socio-economic perspectives for the Wadden Sea region. These perspectives were to be compatible with the national and international standards of nature and environmental protection of the Wadden Sea ecosystem and the protection of the landscape and cultural heritage of the Wadden Sea region, as laid down, in particular, in the joint tril ...
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Restoration of Dune Habitats along the Danish West Coast (Dune Habitats)

Start date: Nov 1, 2001, End date: Oct 31, 2005,

Background The Danish coastline bordering the North Sea is famed for its long stretches of white sandy beaches and extensive dunes. Substantial tracts are also of high international conservation importance. However, these dune systems have suffered from an array of problems over the years, associated with inappropriate land use and over-stabilisation. ...
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COMRISK: Common Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Storm Floods in Coastal Lowlands (COMRISK)

Start date: Feb 24, 2002, End date: Jun 29, 2005,

The project aimed at sustainable coastal risk management in the North Sea Region through exchange of experience and common evaluation and pilot studies. It addressed the following aspects of risk management: Improvement of policies and strategies, common strategic planning tools, participation methods and performance indicators as well as common technical methods. ...
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