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Info Day and Brokerage Event
on Call FP7-KBBE-6-2012 Brussels, 15 July 2011
KBBE Activity 2.1
“Sustainable production and management of biological
resources from land, forest and aquatic environment”
Jean-Charles CAVITTE
Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Aquaculture
Research & Innovation DG
European Commission
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Foreseen publication date: 20 July 2011
Indicative budget: approx 299 million €
Foreseen deadline: 15 November 2011
Evaluation: January 2012
=> evaluation under the single-stage procedure
Negotiations: March 2012
Submission of Grant preparation documents: April/May 2012
Commission funding decision/first contract by June 2012
Signatures:
(separate call for ERA-NETs: 8€Mio for KBBE)
Indicative timetable
KBBE-2012-6 call Draft!
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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
Food, Agriculture and Fisheries,
and Biotechnology
Not legally binding
Support to implementing Innovation Union Flagship
Initiative
- Addressing Bioeconomy-related challenges
1. Sustainable production, mitigating and adapting to climate
change
2. Low carbon and resource efficient industry
3. Food security and safety for Europe and beyond
4. Socially inclusive and healthy Europe
Activity 2.1 not only focussed on 1
Approach for WP 2012
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Activity 2.1: 4 Areas
Area 2.1.1
Enabling research
Area 2.1.2
Increased sustainability of all production systems (agriculture, forestry,
fisheries and aquaculture); plant health and crop protection
Area 2.1.3
Optimised animal health, production and welfare across agriculture,
fisheries and aquaculture
Area 2.1.4
Socio-economic research and support to policies
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KBBE-2012 (call 6): 27 topics
+ 2 ERA-NET topics in WP2012
5 topics where more than one project may be
selected
WP2012 – Main features of Activity 2.1
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International Cooperation
No „SICA‟ topic but a number of topics particularly focussed
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
All topics are open to international cooperation
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Coordination: Other themes and Member States
Topic KBBE.2012.1.2-01 on logistics for biomass harvest,
storage and transport (coordinated with Energy Theme)
Ocean 2012 “call” (coordinated topics with Themes
Energy, Environment, Transport): KBBE.2012.1.2-09 and
KBBE.2012.1.2-12 (plus 3 topics in activities 2.2 and 2.3;
plus 5 topics in other Themes)
ERA-NETs (subject to separate call):
KBBE.2012.1.2-08 on Innovation in Forest-based sector:
ERANET+ (with NMP Theme)
KBBE.2012.1.2-08 on sustainable exploitation of marine
resources
WP2012 – Main features of Activity 2.1
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SME participation
Aim to spend at least 15% of annual call budget on SMEs
17 topics with mandatory SME participation:
Minimum funding thresholds applied: e.g. 15%, 25%,
35%, 75%
+ Topics encouraging SMEs’ participation
Call FP7-KBBE-2012-6 SMEs
Activity 2.1
Not legally binding
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 NZD
WP2012 – Main features of Activity 2.1
Not legally binding
• Civil Society
Organizations, experts in
ethics, law, economy and
social sciences are
encouraged to participate
actively in research
projects.
• Specific socio-economic
research activities
(notably under area 2.1.4)
Socio-economic aspects
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Indicative 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 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%)
Draft!
Not legally binding
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Indicative 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 CP-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.2012.1.2-08: Innovation in the forest-based sector for increasing resource
efficiency and tackling climate change with competitive customer solutions ERA-NET+
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 species CP-IP (SME 15%)
Draft!
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Indicative 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%)
KBBE.2012.1.2-13: Strengthening cooperation in European research on sustainable
exploitation of marine resources in the seafood chains ERA-NET
Draft!
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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, fisheries
and 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 fever 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
CP-IP (SME 15%)
KBBE-2012.1.3-04: Optimised terrestrial farm animal reproduction systems and/or
technologies
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 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
Indicative Topics (4/5) Draft!
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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 areas 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
Indicative Topics (5/5) Draft!
Not legally binding
Not legally binding
Indicative overview by sector for 2012
CROPS Enabling 1 - Seed improvement
1 - Precision technologies for irrigation
Sustainability 3 - Seminatural habitats; bioeffectors;
grape improvement
1 - Plant health: seed testing methods
1 - Logistics for biomass
FORESTS Forest systems 2 - Multipurpose trees, mitigation capacity of
planted forests
Coordination 1 - ERANET+ innovation in forest-based sector
LIVESTOCK Enabling 1 - Precision livestock farming
Animal health related 2 - Surveillance models, African swine fever
Production 2 - Monogastrics, reproduction systems
FISH /
AQUACULTURE
Fisheries 1 - Benthic systems & fisheries management,
+ contribution to BONUS 185
Aquaculture 3 - Fish health, genetic impact, knowledge transfer
Coordination 1 – ERANET from the sea to the plate
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
& POLICIES
RTD impact 3 - System analysis tools, KBBE demo; Animal health
CAP 1 - Organic farming
Trade 2 - Comparison of product chains, commodity markets
Rural development 3 - Food for urban areas, AKIS, Env impacts of RDPs
Not legally binding
Trends in budget allocation by sector during FP7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
WP
M€
Crops & Forests
Livestock
Fisheries & Aquaculture
Socio economics
Not legally binding
65 projects 45 projects
37 projects
34 projects
BONUS 185
(10M€)
• Cumulative budget by sector in FP7 (2007-2012)
• 0
• 50
• 100
• 150
• 200
• 250
• Crops & Forests • Livestock • Fisheries & Aquaculture • Socio economics
• "Sectors" in activity 2.1
• M€
Not legally binding
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Conclusion
WP2012 Activity 2.1 topics address
1) Different KBBE related Challenges
2) The ERA dimension
3) SME interests
4) Innovation, Technology transfer, Dissemination
5) International dimension