FARM TO FORK Nir Shaked Life Sciences National Contact Point - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

GREEN DEAL – FARM TO FORK

Nir Shaked Life Sciences National Contact Point nir.s@iserd.gov.il

The Webinar Agenda

13:05 – 13:15 – The European Framework Program Horizon 2020 13:15 – 13:20 - Presentation of the European Green Deal 13:20 – 14:20 – Call Area 6 Farm to Fork 14:20 – 14:35 - Copernicus & EGNSS – Dr Nili Mandelblit 14:35 – 14:45 - How to find partners & ISERD services 14:45 – 15:00 - Q&A

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HORIZON 2020 European Framework Programme

Funding Members of H2020

Meeting the Minimum Requirement

Types of Action

Action Funding* Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Main Characteristics RIA – Research & Innovation Action 100% + 25% Low TRL (4-6) Basic and applied research, technology development and integration, testing and validation on small-scale prototype in laboratory or simulated environment IA – Innovation Action 70% + 25% High TRL (6-8) Prototyping, testing, demonstrating, piloting, large- scale product validation and market replication

* Non profit – always 100%

Technology Readiness Level

TRL 1 – basic principles observed TRL 2 – technology concept formulated TRL 3 – experimental proof of concept TRL 4 – technology validated in lab TRL 5 – technology validated in relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies) TRL 6 – technology demonstrated in relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies) TRL 7 – system prototype demonstration in operational environment TRL 8 – system complete and qualified TRL 9 – actual system proven in operational environment (competitive manufacturing in the case of key enabling technologies; or in space)

Proposal Preparation

• Now

Deadline – Proposal Submission – 01.2021 Proposals Evaluation – by 06.2021 ESRs sent and winners announced Grant Agreement Preparation (GAP) phase (~3 months) GA signed – projects start and become public knowledge– by 09.2021 ~ 8 months

Submission Timeline

Israeli Results in H2020

23.07.2020

Green Deal Goals

Make the EU climate neutral by 2050 Restore biodiversity and cut pollution Invest in environmentally-friendly technologies Support the industry in innovating Boost the efficient use of resources Move to a clean, circular economy Roll out cleaner, cheaper and healthier forms of transport Decarbonise the energy sector Ensure buildings are more energy efficient Work with international partners to improve global environmental standards

Green Deal Mission

“The recovery plan turns the immense challenge we face into an opportunity, not only by supporting the recovery but also by investing in our future: the European Green Deal and digitalization will boost jobs and growth, the resilience of our societies and the health of our environment.”

• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

1 Billion Euro is pledged to ensuring this

Green Deal Structure

Area 9: Strengthening our knowledge in support of the European Green Deal Area 10: Empowering citizens for the transition towards a climate neutral, sustainable Europe Area 11: International cooperation (focus on cooperation with Africa and the Mediterranean)

European Green Deal

Area 1: Increasing Climate Ambition: Cross sectoral challenges Area 2: Clean, affordable and secure energy Area 3: Industry for a clean and circular economy Area 4: Energy and resource efficient buildings Area 5: Sustainable and smart mobility Area 6: Farm to Fork Area 7: Eco- systems and Biodiversity Area 8: Zero- pollution, toxic free environment

Green Deal Structure

Area 9: Strengthening our knowledge in support of the European Green Deal Area 10: Empowering citizens for the transition towards a climate neutral, sustainable Europe Area 11: International cooperation (focus on cooperation with Africa and the Mediterranean)

European Green Deal

Area 1: Increasing Climate Ambition: Cross sectoral challenges Area 2: Clean, affordable and secure energy Area 3: Industry for a clean and circular economy Area 4: Energy and resource efficient buildings Area 5: Sustainable and smart mobility Area 6: Farm to Fork Area 7: Eco- systems and Biodiversity Area 8: Zero- pollution, toxic free environment

Area 6: Farm to Fork Strategy Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tXseroYYFs

Disclaimer

The presentation of draft topics and the feedback provided shall in under no circumstances bind the European Commission in the final formulation of topics for the call. The binding call text will be published following the formal decision by the European Commission on the Funding and

tender opportunities portal

6.1. Testing and demonstrating systemic innovations for sustainable food from farm to fork

Specific Challenge-

• Current production and consumption patterns result in air,

water and soil pollution;

• Contribute to the loss of biodiversity and to climate

change;

• Challenge animal welfare
• Consume excessive amounts of natural resources, while an

important part of food is wasted.

• At the same time, unbalanced diets contribute to obesity

and other nutrition-related diseases.

• COVID19 highlights the importance of resilient EU food

systems to respond to global shocks & food poverty.

6.1. Testing and demonstrating systemic innovations for sustainable food from farm to fork

Specific Challenge-

Agriculture is responsible for 10.3% of the EU’s GHG emissions; Food contributes to ~17% of EU household GHG-emissions; Nitrogen & Phosphorus cycles exceed their safe operating space in Europe, by a factor of 3.3 and 2 respectively; Antimicrobial resistance linked to excessive & inappropriate use

• f antimicrobials in animal and human healthcare, leads to

~33,000 deaths in the EU/EEA a year, and high healthcare costs; ~20% of the food produced in the EU goes to waste; One in five EU adults are obese and half are overweight.

6.1. Testing and demonstrating systemic innovations for sustainable food from farm to fork

Main Scope-

Deploy & scale innovations contributing to Farm-to-Fork Strategy

• bjectives;

Test, pilot, and demonstrate systemic solutions (TRL 5-7) in one

• f six subtopics.
• TRL 5 – technology validated in relevant environment (industrially

relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies)

• TRL 6 – technology demonstrated in relevant environment

(industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies)

• TRL 7 – system prototype demonstration in operational environment

6.1. Testing and Demonstrating Systemic Innovations for Sustainable Food From Farm to Fork

Main Expected Impact – Demonstrate innovative systemic solutions that will generate significant positive impacts by 2030. Specific to one or more subtopics. Contribute significantly to the achievement of the objectives and targets

• f the Farm-to-Fork Strategy and The European Green Deal. Specific to
• ne or more subtopics.

Achieve an increase in awareness among policy makers, businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, institutions, stakeholders and citizens of selected innovative systemic solutions, of their potential and of the requirements to promote and realise their uptake at EU scale and behavioural change. Applies to all subtopics.

A. Achieving climate neutral farms by reducing GHG emissions and by increasing farm-based carbon sequestration and storage Expected Impact

Demonstrate solutions that will generate positive impacts by 2030

• Achieving climate neutrality of farms (on land, water and sea); reducing

GHG emissions; increasing carbon sequestration & storage

Contribute to the achievement of the objectives and targets of the Farm-to-Fork Strategy and The European Green Deal

• Reducing GHG-emissions by at least 50% by 2050 compared with 1990

levels

B. Achieving climate neutral food businesses by mitigating climate change, reducing energy use and increasing energy efficiency in processing, distribution, conservation and preparation of food Expected Impact

Demonstrate innovative systemic solutions that have the potential to generate significant positive impacts by 2030 with regards to:

• Achieving climate neutrality of food businesses; reducing energy

use and increasing energy efficiency in processing, distribution, conservation and preparation of food

Contribute to the achievement of the objectives and targets of the Farm-to-Fork Strategy and The European Green Deal:

• Reducing GHG-emissions by at least 50% by 2050 compared with

1990 levels

C. Reducing the dependence on hazardous pesticides; reducing the use and increasing the efficiency of fertilisers; reducing the losses

• f nutrients from fertilisers, towards zero pollution of water, soil

and air. Expected Impact

Demonstrate innovative systemic solutions that have the potential to generate significant positive impacts by 2030 with regards to:

• Decreasing the dependency on the use of hazardous pesticides;
• Reducing fertiliser use and nutrient loss of nutrients from

fertilisers; increasing the efficiency of fertilisers

Contribute to the achievement of the objectives and targets of the Farm-to-Fork Strategy and The European Green Deal:

• Reducing the overall use and risk of chemical pesticides by 50%

by 2030

• Reducing nutrient losses by 50%; reduce the use of fertilisers by

at least 20% by 2030

D. Reducing the dependence on the use of antimicrobials in animal production and in aquaculture Expected Impact

Demonstrate innovative systemic solutions that have the potential to generate significant positive impacts by 2030 with regards to:

• Decreasing the dependency on antimicrobials in animal

production and in aquaculture;

Contribute to the achievement of the objectives and targets of the Farm-to-Fork Strategy and The European Green Deal:

• Reducing the EU sales of antimicrobials for farmed animals and

in aquaculture by 50% by 2030

E. Reducing food losses and waste at every stage of the food chain including consumption, while also avoiding unsustainable packaging Expected Impact

Demonstrate innovative systemic solutions that have the potential to generate significant positive impacts by 2030 with regards to:

• Reducing food losses and waste and the use of unsustainable

packaging, at every stage of the food chain including consumption;

Contribute to the achievement of the objectives and targets of the Farm-to-Fork Strategy and The European Green Deal:

• Reducing GHG-emissions by at least 50% by 2050 compared with

1990 levels;

• Halving the per capita food waste at retail and consumer levels by

2030

F. Shifting to sustainable healthy diets, sourced from land, inland water and sea, and accessible to all EU citizens, including the most deprived and vulnerable groups Expected Impact

Demonstrate innovative systemic solutions that have the potential to generate significant positive impacts by 2030 with regards to:

• Increasing the share of citizens that adhere to healthy sustainable

diets, including among the most deprived and vulnerable groups;

Contribute to the achievement of the objectives and targets of the Farm-to-Fork Strategy and The European Green Deal:

• Reversing the rise in overweight and obesity rates across the EU

by 2030;

• Bringing European diets more in line with dietary

recommendations;

6.1. Testing and demonstrating systemic innovations for sustainable food from farm to fork

Cross cutting activities – Proposals should pay particular attention to:

Apply system thinking/approaches to define the challenge:

• In-depth analysis of its drivers and root causes;
• Identify innovative systemic solutions - production to consumption;
• Assess their impact, risks, synergies, and trade-offs with regards to

sustainability (social/health, climate/environmental and economic), food and nutrition security, food system resilience, food safety and

• bjectives outlined in the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Green Deal.

6.1. Testing and demonstrating systemic innovations for sustainable food from farm to fork

Proposals should pay particular attention to:

Multi-actor & cross-sectoral approach to co-create, test and demonstrate solutions from production to consumption:

• Engage practitioners - primary producers, processors, retailers, food

service providers, consumers;

• public and private institutions - governmental institutions, NGOs,

industry

• Citizens
• European scale yet with attention for regional and sectoral needs -

environmental, socioeconomic, cultural.

• Engage young professionals - farmers, fishers, researchers,

entrepreneurs, etc., SMEs, consumers and citizens.

6.1. Testing and demonstrating systemic innovations for sustainable food from farm to fork

Include appropriate mix of innovations, such as:

• Novel digital and space based technologies (EGNSS and Copernicus

data and services)

• New business, supply chain, goverance models
• Ecological and social innovations taking to account regional and

sectoral contexts and needs, for both production and consumption Focus on upscaling innovations (TRL 5-7), can include limited research activities to address specific gaps for solution building, testing and demonstration Understand behaviors, motivations and barriers, to maximize the uptake of solutions Take into account the EU market regulatory frameworks (e.g. safety, environmental)

6.1. Testing and demonstrating systemic innovations for sustainable food from farm to fork

Proposals should pay particular attention to:

Where appropriate, capitalize on existing testing and demonstration facilities to strengthen their capacity to address the challenge and showcase solutions. Deliver and implement action plan for dissemination, communication and engagement, for building awareness, education and skills relevant to the solutions on a European scale, in and beyond the regions where the activities take place, among businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, institutions, stakeholders and citizens. Promote their widespread uptake, realize behavioral change, and stimulate investment. International cooperation is encouraged.

6.1. Testing and Demonstrating Systemic Innovations for Sustainable Food From Farm to Fork

Funding Terms – IA – Innovation Action (70% funding +25%) 72 million euro budget Between 6-12 million euro expected for each project At least one project per challenge will be funded Conditions – The projects shall focus on upscaling innovations (TRL level 5-7) and can include limited research activities to address specific gaps for solution building, testing and demonstration.

Background information and policy documents – European Commission Communication “A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system” European Commission Communication “The European Green Deal”, COM(2019)640 FAO & WHO. 2019. Sustainable healthy diets – Guiding

• principles. Rome, page 11

6.1. Testing and Demonstrating Systemic Innovations for Sustainable Food From Farm to Fork

Previously EU Funded Project Example: Circular Agronomics

Circular Agronomics provides a comprehensive synthesis of practical solutions to improve the current Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) cycling in European agro-ecosystems and related up- and down-stream processes within the value-chain of food production. The proposed solutions will increase resource efficiency while simultaneously addressing associated environmental challenges such as greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions as well as eutrophication of water bodies.

CORDIS page | Circular Agronomics

Previously EU Funded Project Example: Circular Agronomics

Previously EU Funded Project Example: Circular Agronomics

Previously EU Funded Project Example: Circular Agronomics

Previously EU Funded Project Example: Circular Agronomics

Finding Partners

1. Use your network 2. Register on ISERD Partner Search web-form 3. Use the National Contact Point (US!) 4. Bi-national and International workshops 5. R&I online event – stay tuned 6. Identify the European leading groups in the field 7. Search previously funded projects 8. Funding and Tenders portal Partner Search (after official publication)

ISERD Aid Fund

Route 37a – Provides support to entities from the industry to participate in H2020 topics. Eligible reimbursements of 75% of up to 40,000 NIS for – Travel to a PS event, hosting potential partners in Israel, and the cost of a consultant to help write the proposal

Depends on budget availability!

Red Team

“A red team is an independent group that challenges an organization to improve its effectiveness by assuming an adversarial role or point of view.”

• Wikipedia

The Red Team service is a national full proposal check - It is free of charge It uses expert reviewers of the Innovation Authority (some are also H2020 reviewers) All reviewers have signed NDA with the Innovation Authority The identity of the reviewer is classified The full proposal must be submitted at least a month in advance of the topic deadline by 10:00

Our Team

Area 1: Increasing Climate Ambition: Talia Passiar – talia@iserd.org.il Area 2: Clean, affordable and secure energy; Area 3: Industry for a clean and circular economy (topic 2); Area 7: Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Sarit Kimchi - Sarit.Kimchi@iserd.org.il Area 6: Farm to Fork; Area 8: Zero-pollution, toxic free environment: Nir Shaked - Nir.s@iserd.org.il Area 4: Energy and resource efficient buildings; Area 5: Sustainable and smart mobility; Area 11: International cooperation; Area 3: Industry for a clean and circular economy (topic 1): Rachel Loutaty - rachel.l@iserd.org.il Area 9: Strengthening our knowledge in support of the EGD (topics 2 & 3): Tzlil Ribak - Tzlil.ribak@iserd.org.il Area 9: Strengthening our knowledge in support of the EGD (topic 1): Hagit Schwimmer - Hagit.Schwimmer@iserd.org.il Area 10: Empowering citizens for the transition towards a climate neutral, sustainable Europe: Smadar Hirsh - smadar@iserd.org.il

Additional Green Deal Material

ISERD Leaflet – discover the different topics and find the contact point for each Green Deal website Green Deal Work Programme

www.iserd.org.il

ISERD - European Green Deal

https://www.innovationisrael.org.il/ISERD/program/european-green-deal

Area 6: Farm to Fork

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F nXQ1yzBRDg&feature=youtu.be