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Pest Organisms Threatening Europe (POnTE)

Start date: Nov 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2019,

This proposal SFS-03a-2014-aligned focuses to minimize the risk of introduction/impact of emerging pests threatening EU agriculture and forestry. The targets are: 1) Xylella fastidiosa and its vectors in olive, grapevine, citrus, stone fruit, ornamentals and landscape trees of high socio-economic importance; 2) ‘Ca. Liberibacter solanacearum’ and its vectors affecting a number of strategic crops s ...
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Northern Runoffs into Profits (WaterPro)

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: May 31, 2019,

...re important sectors for the economy of Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) areas, their activities cause significant risk to the vulnerable environment through water and land pollution. Nutrients in agricultural runoff are one of the major contributors to eutrophication and algae blooms. The overreaching goal of WaterPro is to develop eco-efficient tools and models for SRM practices and environme ...
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Novel biocontrol agents for insect pests from neuroendocrinology (nEUROSTRESSPEP)

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2019,

...ner, with unparalleled experience in insect functional genomics, neuropeptide physiology, synthetic chemistry and synthetic biology, and in field-testing of candidates. Established links to agricultural, horticultural and forestry end-users, agencies/advisors and our SME partners ensure relevance to user need; and set out a pathway to exploitation and implementation of our results, for impact acro ...
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Saving wooded Natura 2000 habitats from invasive alien fungi species on the Island of Gotland, Sweden (LIFE- ELMIAS)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2018,

Background The biodiversity associated with broadleaved woodlands, wooded pastures and wooded meadows has long been under serious threat from the intensification of agriculture, abandonment of grazing or conversion to conifer plantations. In the last few years however, the threats from the invasive fungi Dutch Elm Disease in combination with Ash Dieback, ...
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Northern Cereals – New Markets for a Changing Environment (CEREAL)

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2018,

Description (EN): Warmer growing conditions, improved varieties and technologies, and concerns about sustainability are creating new opportunities in northern areas for greater cereal production. In few areas, it has already been possible to produce higher value cereals for milling and malting which has allowed SMEs to develop new “local” products to meet a growing demand from touri ...
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Introduction of new olive crop management practices focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation (oLIVE-CLIMA)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

...nmental performance during food production e.g. Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) statements; To promote the incorporation of the project’s results into national environmental and agricultural policy and legislation. Expected results: Development of cultivation methods that will make inorganic nitrogen fertilisation unnecessary; Reduced resource depletion and GHG emissions in the produc ...
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Enhancing resource Uptake from Roots under stress in cereal crops (EUROOT)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

The overall goal of EURoot is to help farmers to face both climate change, which is expected to result in increasingly uneven rainfall, and meet the societal demand for sustainable agriculture with reduced use of water and fertilizers. EURoot objective is to enhance the cereal plant capability to acquire water and nutrients through their roots and maintain growth and performance under stress condi ...
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ADRIAtic FOOd and TOURism: INnovatinG smes (ADRIA FOOTOURING)

Start date: Sep 30, 2012, End date: Jul 30, 2015,

Food and tourism are key strategic sectors for ADRIA FOOTOURING regions. They are often put together when tackling territorial promotion issues; never, when the tackled topics are the development and fostering of innovative firms, as they are mostly considered as traditional sectors with a low innovation potential. But, technological, organizational, service innovations, supported by enabling tech ...
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The model of cross-border cooperation (AgroPark Alakurtti)

Start date: Dec 19, 2012, End date: Jul 18, 2015,

Promotion of sustainable social and economic development of Alakurtti achieved through cross-border cooperation with Finland (Lapland) and Sweden (Norrbotten) with the long-term goal to make the whole project area (Lapland, Norrbotten and Murmansk region) attractive for international tourists, business people and investors.
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Reconciling Renewable Energy Production and Nature in the Alps (recharge green)

Start date: Sep 30, 2012, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

The growing demand for renewable energy (RE) will increase the pressure on the Alpine environment. It will strongly impact land use patterns, ecological connectivity and biodiversity. Both the demand for renewable energy and the need for the conservation of biodiversity, soil, and connectivity transcend national borders. A transnational dialogue to address multiple environmental objectives, interd ...
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moting Food Innovation for Wellness in the Adriatic (WELLFOOD)

Start date: Sep 30, 2012, End date: May 30, 2015,

WELLFOOD aims at strengthening innovation capacity of Adriatic Regions on agri-food sector, by stimulating the link between business, RTD-inn.Centers,producers-consumers as a pillar for territorial growth, development and integration of the area. Nowadays policy level is searching for holistic social innovation of communities, health and wellness implying the adoption of new governance strategies ...
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Miniaturization technology: synergies of research and innovation to enhance the economic development of the Adriatic (IPATECH)

Start date: Sep 30, 2012, End date: Mar 30, 2015,

Public and Private entities in Adriatic and elsewhere have identified a challenge on finding a common language and field of interest between research & innovation and reaching a common understanding of the commercial imperatives in terms of economic and social development. IPATECH aims at developing a network for integrated trans-regional cooperation between knowledge & technology providers, innov ...
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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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Ultrafine Particles – an evidence based contribution to the development of regional and European environmental and health policy (UFIREG)

Start date: Jun 30, 2011, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

Air quality is a topic of concern for all citizens. It directly influences life-quality and span. In order to meet the challenges resulting from increased air pollution, regional authorities have to adapt to innovative interdisciplinary approaches. A little attention has however been paid so far to the measurement of ultrafine particles and to providing knowledge-based contributions to regional po ...
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duction of biodiesel from Algae in selected Mediterranean Countries (MED-ALGAE)

Start date: Dec 7, 2011, End date: Dec 7, 2014,

The potential of producing bio-fuel from microalgae has been recognized as an alternative to fossil fuels, especially under the form of liquid fuel (diesel, ethanol), which can be used in the transport sector. The use of microalgae as a biomass resource for production of biodiesel has drawn a lot of attention from researchers, governments and the private sector. To foster the development of microa ...
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Mediterranean Network of sustainable small-scale fishing communities (FISHINMED)

Start date: Nov 9, 2011, End date: Nov 9, 2014,

Fishing is one the strategic sectors in the Mediterranean area in terms of economic growth and employment. However several issues may hamper its development on the long run such as low profitability and competitiveness, impact of catch limits on marginal areas characterized by poor job opportunities and lack of an appropriate common strategy at Mediterranean level for small fishing communities. In ...
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Monitoring of Rivers and Environmental Survey of Farmers in Lielupe and Venta River Basin Districts (LiVe River Basins)

Start date: May 1, 2013, End date: Nov 1, 2014,

...riculture will have a dual effect. The results of the survey will help to prioritise and justify agri-environmental measures in the river basin management plans and inform public on the importance of agricultural pollution. Long term benefits are targeted to the cross-border region The project will be implemented by four partners: Center for Environmental Policy (LT), Latvian Rural Advisory and Tr ...
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Collaborative management planning and action for agriculture and environment in the Baltic Sea Region (Baltic Compact)

Start date: Nov 30, 2012, End date: Sep 29, 2014,

...nt projects provide a concrete setting for critical review and dialogue of both past policy failures and the opportunities with more advanced agri-environment technologies, that will benefit both the agricultural sector and the environment.A specific emphasis of the investment projects in biogas technology is to demonstrate a comprehensive environmental approach and overall nutrient balance by foc ...
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Young InNOvators Network for SustainaBLE Ideas in the Agro-Food Sector  (NO-BLE Ideas)

Start date: Sep 30, 2012, End date: Sep 29, 2014,

...the share of human resources employed in science and technology, the need for a higher involvement of private sector in R&D expenditure, and the need to address the general low expenditure for R&D in agricultural sciences. To address such problems and needs identified, four specific objectives have been identified: 1) creating framework conditions to increase dialogue, exchange and mobility among ...
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Guardians of Environment Framework: An Integrated Approach of Strategies for Prevention of Soil Pollution and Rehabilitation of Harmed Territories  (GuardEn)

Start date: Sep 30, 2012, End date: Sep 29, 2014,

...able Treatment of Natural Resources, Chambers, Employers' Associations, NGOs, Voluntary Organizations, Experts/Consultants of the fields of Environmental Protection, and most of all- enterprises (and agricultural cooperatives) of the target sectors, as well as the wide public. The GuardEn Partnership comprises of 15 Actors with exceptional combined know?how and experience, and of complementary fie ...
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Sustainable RES-CHAINS in the South Baltic Region (RES-Chains)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Jun 29, 2014,

Renewable Energy Sources (RES) have become of vital importance for and a substantial part of regional development. Amongst others, RES contribute to an independent and secure energy supply, economic growth and climate protection. When using RES, it is important to observe the entire chain to guarantee a sustainable application, from the outtake of biomass from forest or the production of solar pan ...
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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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Innovative approaches towards sustainable forested landscapes (Baltic Landscape)

Start date: Sep 28, 2011, End date: Mar 27, 2014,

Forests in the Baltic Sea Region are either dominating in the landscape (FIN, NOR, Russia, SWE) or are its important part (POL, Belarus, EST, LV) (annex 1). The long-term goal of the project is to foster good governance in forested landscapes. These landscapes are facing new challenges caused by i.e. globalization, climate change, demands of both more intensive use of natural resources and enhance ...
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Zoo Technical Networking for a sustainable Innovation in adriatic Euroregion (Zoone)

Start date: Feb 28, 2011, End date: Feb 27, 2014,

ZOONE background is represented by successful results achieved and CBC networks created in the previous programming project (Marcbal cod.276)concerning sustainable development of agro-zootechnical sector in Western Balkans, by the relevance of agriculture and husbandry in rural areas of Adriatic Countries as source of employment and profitability.Sprung from the realization that Adriatic Countries ...
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Synergy of culture and tourism: utilisation of cultural potentials in less favoured rural regions (SY_CULTour)

Start date: Feb 28, 2011, End date: Feb 27, 2014,

Less favoured rural areas in SEE rely on traditional economic activities as the main source of income and jobs. At the same time they possess unique cultural values which are not recognised as a development factor and consequently not properly managed. The main objective of the project is therefore to improve the management of cultural values in rural areas in order to contribute to economic and s ...
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Launching (g)local level heritage entrepreneurship: strategies and tools to unite forces, safeguard the place, mobilize cultural values, deliver the experience. (SAGITTARIUS)

Start date: Feb 28, 2011, End date: Feb 27, 2014,

Cultural consumption is a knowledge based activity: cultural products and services are viable, only if they possess widely recognized values. SAGITTARIUS advances cultural consumption by communicating cultural values: from natural monuments and ecosystems to sites and collections, from the arts to traditions and handicrafts. Thus values of tangible-intangible, movable-immovable and spiritual herit ...
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Improvement of the vocational education according to the needs of labour market (VocEdu)

Start date: Apr 1, 2012, End date: Jan 31, 2014,

Project idea is aimed at improvement of vocational education through curricula improvements, by involving industry associations, enterprises and stakeholders related to vocational education. Project cross-border experience exchange and joint events will support professional and personal growth of students and teachers; promotional activities will serve for the improvement of image of vocational sc ...
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Croatian Hungarian Renewable energy network (CHREN)

Start date: Jan 31, 2013, End date: Jan 30, 2014,

The project is a follow-up of two other projects financed through the First Call (CHEE) and the Second Call (FEDREE) of the Hungary-Croatia IPA CBC Programme. The main goal is the establishment of a renewable energy sources (RES), R&D and educational network in the cross-border region, including capacity building of project partners and interested stakeholders in RES usage and development. The aim ...
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BEtter management and implementation of NATURa 2000 sites (BE-NATUR)

Start date: Jan 31, 2011, End date: Jan 30, 2014,

One of the current most important and demanding challenges is to face the loss of biodiversity, encompassing the diversity of both habitat and species types. A strong EU legal basis for the nature conservation provides the foundation for the preservation of the EU natural heritage. We refer in particular to Habitats and Birds Directives, whose design of Natura 2000 network is based on. The SEE Cou ...
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Environmental quality and pressures assessment across Europe: the LTER network as an integrated and shared system for ecosystem monitoring (EnvEurope)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

Background A vast amount environmental data is currently collected across Europe, both at national and international level, generating valuable information for policy makers and citizens. However, much of this information is not readily comparable, posing a major obstacle to the development of well-informed environmental policies and strategies at Europea ...
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A Sustainable Development Model for Green Mountain Areas (Green Mountain)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

Mountain territories are important ecosystems exposed to a series of risks and threats: abandonment, use of inappropriate development models, lack of an integrated sustainable approach, loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystems. To meet these challenges a transnational project team consisting of 11 organisations from 9 countries will develop and transfer a Sustainable Development and Mana ...
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Promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns: the example of olive oil ( INFOIL)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Sep 30, 2013,

Background Olive oil production has for centuries been a traditional agricultural activity in Greece and other Mediterranean countries such as Italy, Portugal and Spain. In Greece, olive oil production is located mostly at the southern part of the country, especially Crete and Peloponnese. The cultivation and production processes, however, have an impact ...
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Setting up the innovation support mechanisms and increasing awareness on the potential of Food Innovation and RTD in the South- East Europe area (Inno- Food SEE)

Start date: Mar 31, 2011, End date: Sep 29, 2013,

The Food Industry, a major and financially important sector for the SEE area faces significant challenges from global commercial competition. Changing attitudes and emerging consumer trends necessitate constant update of food products, personalisation of nutrition and introduction of innovation in processes. The Inno- Food SEE objective is to set up the appropriate mechanisms that will facilitate ...
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Mediterranean Eco Industrial Development (MEID)

Start date: Jun 30, 2010, End date: Jun 29, 2013,

The project aims to realize the M.E.I.D. model to plan, build and govern sustainable Industrial Areas (IAs).The model goals to enhance capacities and decision tools of Competent Authorities to integrate environmental friendly solutions into the Regional and Interregional Development Strategies related to Industrial Policy. Thanks to the integration approach, SMEs will be the first beneficiaries, i ...
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Brownfield Policy Improvement Task Force (B-TEAM)

Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Dec 30, 2012,

The issue of Brownfields has become a concern in Europe’s urbanised areas as a consequence of the industrial conversion. It is previously used land that has been made available and requires reclamation to a new use.B-Team is a collaborative effort to influence existing and future policies on Brownfields through examples derived from successes and experiences of the partners. The partnership was de ...
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Baltic COMPASS - Comprehensive Policy Actions and Investments in Sustainable Solutions in Agriculture in the Baltic Sea Region (Baltic COMPASS)

Start date: Nov 30, 2009, End date: Dec 15, 2012,

...rticularly aim to remedy the gaps in the stakeholders' capacity and resources to combat euthrophication and communicate on the different policy levels, and lack of trust between the environmental and agricultural sectors. The project aims to support win-win solutions for agriculture, environment and business sectors throughout the Baltic Sea Region. 23 partners from authorities, interest organizat ...
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imProved Accessibility: Reliability and security of Alpine transport infrastructure related to mountainous hazards in a changing climate (PARAmount)

Start date: Aug 31, 2009, End date: Aug 30, 2012,

Transport security and accessibility are essential for a balanced and sustainable development of ASP. Due to current climatic trends, the vulnerability of transport infrastructure to natural hazards has increased. But the specific threats to transport infrastructure have not yet been tackled in a systematic joint effort. Therefore the goal of PARAmount is to improve risk management strategies for ...
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Soil Sustainable Management in a Mediterranean River basin based on the European Soil Thematic Strategy (Soil Sustainability(So.S))

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Jun 30, 2012,

... development of the local economy and protect the environment, thus contributing to implementation of the EU soil thematic strategy. Specific targets would be to confront soil degradation of agricultural lands, combat soil erosion of sub-mountainous and mountainous areas, and prevent and control soil contamination and sealing in areas subject to intensive spatial planning. An integrated methodolo ...
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Demonstration of Conservation Actions for Ursus artcos* and habitat type 9530* in Northern Pindos N.P., Grevena Prefecture, Greece (PINDOS/GREVENA)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Jun 30, 2012,

Background The brown bear (Ursus arctos) sub-population in the Natura 2000 network site in the Pindos National Park in Greece (minimum size estimated between 40-50 individuals) is important at a regional level and makes up 3.5% of the national brown bear population. The main threats to the species include mortality as a result of human activities, habitat ...
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Creation of a transnational network of innovation and experimentation pools for agriculture in the Mediterranean islands (AGRISLES)

Start date: Apr 30, 2009, End date: Apr 29, 2012,

The general objective of the project is the creation of a new frame of cooperation between islands for innovation in agriculture, mobilizing the « pools of competencies » scattered in the insular MED area. The project belongs to Axis I – Strengthening innovation capacities, Objective 1.2 of the MED Program: « Strengthening strategic cooperation between economic development actors and public author ...
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