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 non-
food products and processes
Dietlind Jering
Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Aquaculture
Research & Innovation DG
European Commission
March 2011
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2. FP7 Cooperation programmes
Theme 2
Food, Agriculture and
Fisheries and Biotechnology
€ 1935
March 2011
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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
March 2011
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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)
►3rd country participation encouraged in 5 topics (one contributing to
MDGs)
March 2011
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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.
March 2011
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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
March 2011
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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
March 2011
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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
March 2011
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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 2.3
KBBE - Activity 2.1
Life sciences, biotechnology
Sustainable production and and biochemistry for
management of sustainable non-food
biological resources from land, products and processes
forest and aquatic environments
March 2011
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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
March 2011
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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
March 2011
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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
March 2011
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13. 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
CP-IP (SME 25%)
productivity in major water-demanding crops in Europe
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, CP-FP (SME 25%), up to
storage and transport 3 projects
KBBE-2012.1.2-02: Managing semi-natural habitats and on-farm biodiversity to optimise ecological
CP-FP, up to 2 projects
services
KBBE-2012.1.2-03: Plant growth-promoting bio-effectors (microorganisms and active natural
CP-IP (SME 15%)
compounds) for alternative plant nutrition strategies in non-leguminous crops.
March 2011
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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
CP-IP (SME 35%)
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
CP-FP
concern
KBBE-2012-1.2-06: Multipurpose trees and non-wood forest products for an innovative forestry in rural
CP-IP (SME 25%)
areas
KBBE.2012.1.2-07: Development of management strategies for planted and managed forests to
CP-FP
increase mitigation capacity
KBBE.2012.1.2-09: Integrating the role of benthic ecosystems in fisheries management (The Ocean of CP-IP (SME 15%)
Tomorrow)
CP-IP (SME 15%)
KBBE.2012.1.2-10: Prevention and mitigation of major diseases of cultured fish species
March 2011
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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 CSA (coord.) (SME
mollusc production sector 25%)
KBBE.2012.1.2-12: Providing molecular tools for assessing and monitoring the potential genetic impact
CP-FP (SME 15%)
of aquaculture on native populations (The Ocean of Tomorrow)
March 2011
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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 risk-
CP-FP (SME 15%)
based animal health surveillance
CP-IP (SME 15%)
KBBE-2012.1.3-02: Targeted research effort on African swine fever
KBBE-2012.1.3-03: Monogastrics Feed Efficiency - Efficiency of livestock digestive systems and
CP-IP (SME 15%)
reduction of the ecological footprint through a combination of systems biology, 'omics' and
nutrition
CP-FP (SME 15%), up to 2
KBBE-2012.1.3-04: Optimised terrestrial farm animal reproduction systems and/or technologies
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
CSA (support)
strategy
KBBE-2012.1.4-02: Boosting the translation of FP projects' results into innovative applications in CP-FP (SME 75%), up to 3
the field of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture projects
March 2011
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17. Topics (5/5)
Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes
Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest
and aquatic environments. (cont.)
Area 2.1.4: Socio-economic research and support to policies (cont.)
CSA (Support) (SME 25%)
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
KBBE-2012.1.4-04: Improved management practices and alternative treatments to improve animal
CP-FP
health in organic farming systems
KBBE-2012.1.4-05: Volatility of agricultural commodity markets CP-FP
CP-FP (SME 15%), up to 2
KBBE-2012.1.4-06: Short chain delivery of food for urban-peri-urban areas
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,
CP-FP
for the assessment of environmental impacts of rural development programmes in the EU
KBBE-2012.1.4-09: International comparisons of product chains in the agro-food sectors:
CP-FP
determinants of their competitiveness and performance on EU and international markets
March 2011
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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
March 2011
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19. WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD:
Consumers
Role of health-related symbols
€3
and claims in consumer FP social innovation
mio
behaviour
March 2011
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20. WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD:
Nutrition
Beneficial effects of bioactive 2x€
IP 25% for SMEs
compounds in humans 6 mio
Study on the need for food and €2
CSA ERA
health research infrastructures mio
Impact of lifestyle on well-being €9
IP AU, CD, NZ, US
and diet-related disease mio
March 2011
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21. WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD:
Food Processing
€3
Feed production from food waste FP
mio
Exploitation of FP project results in
5x€
food processing by small and FP 75% for SMEs
1 mio
medium-sized enterprises
Automation in food packaging €9
IP
systems mio
Personalised approaches to food 2 x € 35% for SMEs;
FP
production and distribution 3 mio social innovation
Insects as novel sources of €3
FP SICA
proteins mio
March 2011
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22. WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD:
Food Quality and Safety
Contaminants in seafood and €4
FP 10% for SMEs
their impact on public health mio
Food safety and quality issues €4
FP 30% for SMEs; Asia
related to parasites in seafood mio
Strengthening cooperation for €1
CSA all countries
global food safety research mio
Towards evidence-based risk €9
IP 15% for SMEs
management of food allergies mio
Post-market monitoring of
€1
GMOs based on CSA
mio
epidemiological studies
March 2011
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23. WP2012 KBBE Activity 2.2 FOOD:
Environmental Impacts and Total Food Chain
Microbially safe water for €9
IP 25% for SMEs
human consumption mio
Optimising food use for social €4
CSA social innovation
innovation mio
A comparative analysis of
€3
global versus local food supply FP social innovation
mio
systems
March 2011
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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
March 2011
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25. Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies
Overview
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
March 2011
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26. Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies
2.3.2. Marine and fresh-water biotechnology 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
March 2011
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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
March 2011
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28. Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies
Overview
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
March 2011
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29. Activity 2.3 - Biotechnologies
Overview
2.3.5. Environmental biotechnology
 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
March 2011
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30. 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
 Biotechnologies
Dr Alfredo Aguilar, Head of Unit
Contacts 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
March 2011
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