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1 Research priorities Horizon 2020 Razvan Anistoroaei, PhD. 62 nd meeting of the EFSA advisory Forum: Parma, 9 December 2016 F3: Agri-Food Chain DG Research and Innovation

2 AGENDA HORIZON2020 Work Programme FOOD2030

3 Quick: Basis about Horizon 2020

4 Three pillars Excellent science 24.4 billion 17 billion Industrial leadership Societal challenges 29.7 billion

5 Societal challenges SC1 SC2 Health, demographic change and wellbeing Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the Bioeconomy SC3 Secure, clean and efficient energy * SC4 Smart, green and integrated transport SC5 SC6 Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies SC7 Secure societies Science with and for society 462 Spreading excellence and widening participation 816

6 Four Calls in Societal Challenge 2 Sustainable food security Blue Growth Rural Renaissance Bio-based innovation for sustainable goods and services

7 Topic distribution and budget distribution between calls Topics (including other contributions) Budget (M ) (including other contributions) 10 6 SFS 130 SFS 6 BG RUR BG RUR 48 BB BB 16 Others SC2 Other parts 128 Others SC2 Other parts Total: 99 topics (93 within SC2 WP) Total: 877,5 m (747,5 m from SC2)

8 sustainable biomass Horizon 2020 work programme : Proposing solutions to global challenges Foster resilient and resource efficient primary production and industry as well as sustainable and healthy consumption. Feed 9 billion people by 2050 by improving farming and food systems' capacity to sustainably supply sufficient and healthy food Unlock the potential of seas and oceans which cover 70% of the Earth's surface and host 50% of known species Raise the sustainable growth potential of rural areas and their ability to cope with demographic, climatic and economic change while fostering innovation and business opportunities for rural and coastal areas through new territorial approaches and business models Re-industrialise Europe through new bio-based value-chains, securing

9 Sustainable Food Security: 6 areas Environment/ Climate-smart primary production Competitive food industry Resilient, resource efficient value chains Healthy and safe foods and diets EU-China Flagship Sustainable Food Security EU-Africa Partnership

10 Food safety and related domains topics in the last two WP of H2020 (14-15 & 16-17)

11 What has already been addressed in 2014,2015 and 2016? Improving the control of infectious epidemics and foodborne outbreaks through rapid identification of pathogens Tackling losses from terrestrial animal diseases Tackling disease related challenges and threats faced by European farmed aquatic animals Assessing the health risks of combined human exposure to multiple food-related toxic substances Resource-efficient eco-innovative food production and processing

12 What has already been addressed in 2014,2015 and 2016? Tackling malnutrition in the elderly Biomarkers for nutrition and health Sustainable livestock production Biological contamination of crops and the food chain Coordination action in support of the implementation by participating States of a Joint Programming Initiative on A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life

13 2016 The European Human Biomonitoring Initiative (CO-FUND EJP) Spotlight on critical outbreak of pests: the case of Xylella fastidiosa RIA) Support for international research on animal health (CSA) Understanding host-pathogen-environment interactions (livestock) RIA) The impact of consumer practices in food safety: risks and mitigation trategies (RIA) Increase overall transparency of processed agri-food products (RIA)

14 2017

15 Research and approaches for emerging diseases in plants and terrestrial livestock (RIA 2. Validation of diagnostic tools for animal and plant health (IA) 3. Innovations in plant protection (IA) 4. Innovative solutions for sustainable food packaging (IA) 5. Co-fund on "One Health" (zoonoses emerging threats) (CO-FUND EJP) 6. Sweeteners and sweetness enhancers (RIA) 7. Alternative production systems to address anti-microbial drug usage, animal welfare and the impact on health (RIA) 8. Innovative sustainable solutions for improving the safety and dietary properties of seafood (IA) 9. Bee health and sustainable pollination (RIA) 10. Support to the development and implementation of FOOD a European research and innovation policy framework for food and nutrition security

SFS-10-2017: Research and approaches for emerging diseases and pests in plants and terrestrial livestock (RIA) Some highlights: address as far as possible all components of management in particular

16 SFS : Research and approaches for emerging diseases and pests in plants and terrestrial livestock (RIA) Some highlights: address as far as possible all components of management in particular with regard to epidemiology (e.g. source, transmissibility, susceptible species), host-pathogen interactions, diagnostics, means of prevention and control, as well as risk management understand drivers for pest/disease emergence improved management of pests/diseases by the farming and forestry sectors development of tools for the prevention, detection and diagnosis, of pests/diseases improved food quality and food safety implementation of EU plant and animal health policies.

SFS-13-2017: Validation of diagnostic tools for animal and plant health (IA) Some highlights: Harmonise and validate (including through ring trials) existing and new protocols for the detection and

17 SFS : Validation of diagnostic tools for animal and plant health (IA) Some highlights: Harmonise and validate (including through ring trials) existing and new protocols for the detection and quantification of pathogens and other factors of concern for the health of plants and terrestrial animals, and correlates of infection/immunity. Bringing to the market of end-products, such as swift, portable tools for field-testing by veterinarians, practitioners and business operators.

SFS-17-2017: Innovations in plant protection (RIA) Some highlights: testing of new products, tools and strategies for integrated pest and disease management to reduce the use of pesticides in the

18 SFS : Innovations in plant protection (RIA) Some highlights: testing of new products, tools and strategies for integrated pest and disease management to reduce the use of pesticides in the fruit and vegetable sectors (including herbs and medical plants) introduce novel products with increased specificity and improved environmental performance decrease residue concentrations in fruit and vegetables; increase food safety and contribute to human health (consumers and applicators); reduce pesticide residues in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, drinking water and the food chain. This is expected to increase consumer trust and fruit and vegetable Pictures Cows: European Commisssion Landscape: Thinkstock

SFS-35-2017: Innovative solutions for sustainable food packaging (IA) Some highlights: reduce the environmental footprint of packaging material, increasing the shelf-life of food and developing food

19 SFS : Innovative solutions for sustainable food packaging (IA) Some highlights: reduce the environmental footprint of packaging material, increasing the shelf-life of food and developing food spoilage indicators, and reducing the need for chemical preservatives while maintaining the nutritional and sensorial properties reduced waste in both food and packaging materials, and its negative impacts on the environment (e.g. resource utilisation, greenhouse gas emissions, pollution) strengthening the European food value chain through continued support to product quality, contributing to consumer trust and increased consumption support for the transition from a linear to a circular economy.

20 SFS : Co-fund on "One Health" (zoonoses emerging threats) COFUND (EJP) Some highlights: to better understand processes triggering and propagating zoonoses including anti-microbial resistance, their routing in the animal human-environment triangle and their impact. the main emphasis on food-borne microbial infections and intoxications, including natural toxins and the risks associated with domesticated and wild animal reservoirs and their exposure routes towards human infection related emerging threats such as antimicrobial resistance will be addressed. In order to enhance the 'one health' approach to the food chain, important non zoonotic food-borne pathogens transmitted via the food chain will also be considered. to construct a sustainable framework for an integrated community of research groups including reference laboratories in the fields of life sciences, medicine, veterinary medicine, animal sciences, food sciences and environmental sciences

SFS-40-2017: Sweeteners and sweetness enhancers (IA) Some highlights: focus on health, obesity and safety aspects consider the consumer perceptions and preferences giving proper consideration to the

21 SFS : Sweeteners and sweetness enhancers (IA) Some highlights: focus on health, obesity and safety aspects consider the consumer perceptions and preferences giving proper consideration to the underlying physiological, psychological and socio-economic drivers the toxicological impact of relevant doses, combined effects and the prolonged use of S&SEs are still unknown and the health-related aspects need further investigation promote healthy diets and contribute to combating obesity while improving sustainable food security in the EU evidence-based policy inputs on health, environmental and food safety issues.

SFS-46-2017: Alternative production system to address anti-microbial drug usage, animal welfare and the impact on health (RIA) Some highlights: links between livestock welfare and health, the

22 SFS : Alternative production system to address anti-microbial drug usage, animal welfare and the impact on health (RIA) Some highlights: links between livestock welfare and health, the underlying factors, the related use of anti-microbial drugs and the subsequent presence of residues in products and their spread into the environment. welfare-friendly production systems (housing, equipment, technology) to improve farm animal immunity, health and welfare effectively reduced veterinary drug use at farm level and reduced residue in animal products in order to improve food safety and improved biosecurity at farm level

BG-08-2017: Innovative sustainable solutions for improving the safety and dietary properties of seafood (IA) Some highlights: mitigate production hazards and environmental damage and secure the

23 BG : Innovative sustainable solutions for improving the safety and dietary properties of seafood (IA) Some highlights: mitigate production hazards and environmental damage and secure the economic viability Ensure that eco-innovative solutions for the sustainable production and processing of marine and aquaculture-derived food products and nutrients as a result of greater user acceptance Improve the competitiveness of the EU seafood sector, and increase opportunities for growth, diversification and job creation for the sector in general and SMEs in particular. Benefit consumers by allowing them to make better-informed seafood choices. Increase the availability of healthier, safer and high quality seafood, which will improve consumers' diet and health.

SFS-16-2017: Bee health and sustainable pollination (RIA) Some highlights: EFSA and EURL for bee health are addressing more focused aspects of a holistic risk assessment of multiple stressors in

24 SFS : Bee health and sustainable pollination (RIA) Some highlights: EFSA and EURL for bee health are addressing more focused aspects of a holistic risk assessment of multiple stressors in honeybees in the MUST-B project. Filling gaps of knowledge on hazards, focusing mainly on (chronic and sub) lethal effects of mixtures of chemicals on both healthy and infected bees at population and/or colony levels, while also taking into account the aspect of bee nutrition and its effect on bee health. Provide science- based protocols for improvement of bee regulatory testing schemes.

25 Call deadlines 2017 CALLS Deadlines Information to applicants Grant Agreements SFS, BG, RUR, BB two-stage submission (RIA, IA) single stage submission (CSA, ERA Net) 1st stage 14 Feb nd stage 13 Sept 2017 Single stage 14 Feb 2017 BUDGET 2017 : EUR 375 million (SFS 251 M - BG 47 M.m RUR 62 M BB 15 M ) Find out more:

2018-2020 CONSULTATIONS EC MEMBER STATES

programming SC2 2018-2020 Work Programme

26 CONSULTATIONS EC MEMBER STATES External Stakeholders Advisory Group(s) RTD & AGRI Horizon Group (Policy DGs) Programme Committe (Strategic) Programme Committe (SC2) EC-funded projects & initiatives JUN 14 QUESTIONNAIRE REPORT Scoping paper SC2 CONSULTATION JUN 14 SEPT 14 DEC 14 JUL Strategic programming SC Work Programme SC2 CONSULTATION CONSULTATIONS CONSULTATION DEC 14 JUL 15

28 EIT Food's six strategic objectives Overcome low consumer trust: support Europeans in the transition towards a smart food system - inclusive and trusted Create consumer valued food for healthier nutrition: enable individuals to make informed and affordable personal nutrition choices Build a consumer-centric connected food system: develop a digital food supply network with consumers and industry as equal partners. Enhance sustainability: develop solutions to transform the traditional produce-usedispose model into a circular bio-economy. Educate to engage, innovate and advance: Provide food system skills for students, entrepreneurs and professionals Catalyse food entrepreneurship and innovation: foster innovation at all stages of business creation.

29 EIT Food Innovation Hubs (Co-location Centres) Leuven CLC West (Belgium, France, Switzerland) London CLC North-West (UK, Ireland, Iceland) Madrid CLC South (Spain, Italy, Israel) Munich CLC Central (Germany, The Netherlands) Warsaw CLC North-East (Poland, Finland) Call for Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) proposals As established in the EIT s Strategic Innovation Agenda and by Horizon 2020 EIT Food: Food4Future - Sustainable Supply Chain from Resources to Consumers

30 FOOD 2030 Research and Innovation for Future-proofing our Nutrition and Food Systems

31 The Perfect Storm

32 FOOD 2030 Priorities => Nutrition: hunger & malnutrition, food safety & dietrelated illnesses, and helping citizens adopt sustainable diets and healthy lives e.g. EJP One Health Climate: Building a climate and global change-resilient food system e.g. PRIMA, EU/Africa => Sustainability: Implementing sustainability & circular economy principles across the whole food system e.g. food waste, sustainable and resource-efficient food production => Innovation: market-creating innovation & investment, while empowering communities e.g. FOOD PPP, FOOD KIC, regions and Agri-food Smart Specialisation, food in cities, synergies between funds (H2020, EFSI, RDF, etc.)

33 The Food System Good soil, water, land & biodiversity Sustainable Resilient Connecting land & sea Responsible Diverse Food & Feed: trade, relations, culture, jobs, etc Competitive Inclusive

34 Such a complex system requires a systems approach

35 Opportunities for R&I Breakthroughs

36 THANK YOU Razvan Anistoroaei, PhD. LinkTADs session: Coordinating veterinary research between EU and China Madrid, 29 September 2016 F3: Agri-Food Chain DG Research and Innovation

Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy

Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy NCP Eduardo TRIGO ejtrigo@gmai.com Topics included in the call More resilient and resource