PART. 2 TOPICS for the current call for proposals FP7-KBBE * Published July 19th, 2011

Activity 2.1 Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environments 4 Areas… 29 Topics... ± = 107 M…

Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land forest and aquatic environment Area 2.1.1: Enabling research (3 topics) KBBE : Improving seeds for agriculture and conservation activities (SCP - 3 M) KBBE : Animal and farm-centric approach to precision livestock farming in Europe (LCP - 6 M - SME target 25%) KBBE : Precision technologies to improve irrigation management and increase water productivity in major water- demanding crops in Europe (LCP - 6 M - SME target 25%)

Area Increased sustainability of all production systems… (p.1/3) (13 topics) KBBE : Development of new or improved logistics for lignocellulosic biomass harvest, storage and transport (SCP - 3 x 3.5 M (max 10 M) - SME target 25%) (KBBE & Energy) KBBE : Managing semi-natural habitats and on-farm biodiversity to optimise ecological services (SCP - 2 x 3 M) KBBE : Plant growth-promoting bio-effectors (microorganisms and active natural compounds) for alternative plant nutrition strategies in non-leguminous crops (LCP - 6 M - SME target 15%) KBBE : Vineyard agronomic management and breeding for improved grape quality to reinforce competitiveness of the winegrowing sector (LCP - 6 M - SME target 35%).../... Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land forest and aquatic environment

KBBE : Development of seed testing methods for pests and pathogens of plant health concern (SCP - 3 M) KBBE : Multipurpose trees and non-wood forest products for an innovative forestry in rural areas (LCP - 6 M - SME target 25%) KBBE : Development of management strategies for planted and managed forests to increase mitigation capacity (SCP - 3 M) KBBE : Innovation in the forest-based sector for increasing resource efficiency and tackling climate change with competitive customer solutions. ERA-NET+ : KBBE and NMP (CSA-SA – 0.8? M - SME target 20%).../... Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land forest and aquatic environment (p.2/3)

KBBE : Integrating the role of benthic ecosystems in fisheries management ("The Ocean of Tomorrow") (LCP - 6 M - SME target 15% - 4 year min) KBBE : Prevention of important diseases of farmed fish species (LCP - 6 M - SME target 15% - 4 year min) KBBE : Bridging the gap between science and producers to support the European marine mollusc production sector (CSA-SA M - SME target 25% - 1 year) KBBE : Providing molecular tools for monitoring the potential genetic impact of aquaculture on native populations ("The Ocean of Tomorrow") (SCP - 3 M - SME target 15%) KBBE :Strengthening cooperation in European research on sustainable exploitation of marine resources in the seafood chains - ERANET (CSA-CA - 2 M) Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land forest and aquatic environment (p.3/3)

Area 2.1.3: Optimised animal health… (4 topics) KBBE : Development and evaluation of scientific methodologies for cost-effective risk-based animal health surveillance (SCP - 3 M - SME target 15% - trainings) KBBE : Targeted research effort on African swine fever (LCP - 5 M - SME target 15%) KBBE : Monogastrics Feed Efficiency - Efficiency of terrestrial livestock digestive systems and reduction of the ecological footprint through a combination of systems biology, 'omics' and nutrition (LCP - 6 M - SME target 15%) KBBE :Optimised terrestrial farm animal reproduction systems and/or technologies (SCP – 2 x 3 M - SME target 15%) Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land forest and aquatic environment

Area : Socio-economic research and support to policies (p. 1/3)(9 topics) KBBE : Design of a systems analysis tools framework for the EU bio-based economy strategy (CSA-SA – 0.5 M) KBBE : Boosting the translation of FP projects' results into innovative applications in the field of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture (3 x 1 M - max 2 years - SME target: 75% (...ex-res. for benefit for SMEs) KBBE : 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-SA – 0.5 M - SME target 25%) …/… Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land forest and aquatic environment

Area : Socio-economic research and support to policies (p. 2/3) KBBE : Improved management practices and alternative treatments to improve animal health in organic farming systems (SCP - 3 M) KBBE : Volatility of agricultural commodity markets (SCP M - CAP post-2020 debate...) KBBE : Short chain delivery of food for urban-peri- urban areas (SCP - 2 x 3 M - SME target 15%) Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land forest and aquatic environment

Area : Socio-economic research and support to policies (p. 3/3) KBBE : Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems for an inclusive Europe (CSA-SA – 1.5 M) KBBE : Development and application of methodologies and tools, including indicators, for the assessment of environmental impacts of rural development programmes in the EU (SCP – 2 M) KBBE : International comparisons of product chains in the agro-food sectors: determinants of their competitiveness and performance on EU and international markets (SCP M) Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land forest and aquatic environment

Activity 2.2 Fork to farm: Food (including seafood), health and well being 5 AREAS… 17 Topics… 82 M…

Area 2.2.1: Consumers (1 topic) KBBE : Role of health-related symbols and claims in consumer behaviour (SCP - 3 M) Area 2.2.2: Nutrition (3 topics) KBBE : Beneficial effects of bioactive compounds in humans (LCP – 2 x 6 M - SME target 25%) KBBE : Study on the needs for food and health research infrastructures (CSA - 2 M) KBBE : Impact of lifestyle on well-being and diet- related disease (LCP - 9 M - HIPC...) Activity 2.2 Fork to farm: Food (including seafood), health and well being

Area 2.2.3: Food processing (5 topics) KBBE : Feed production from food waste (SCP - 3 M - SME target 35%) KBBE : Exploitation of Framework Programme project results in food processing by small and medium-sized enterprises - (SCP - 5 x 1 M - SME target : 75% to SMES - max 2 years (ex -Research for the Benefit of SMEs – ) KBBE : Automation in food packaging systems (LCP - 9 M - SMEs...) KBBE : Personalised approaches to food production and distribution (SCP – 2 x 3 M - SME target 35%) KBBE : Insects as novel sources of proteins - SICA (SCP - 3 M - ICPCs)

Activity 2.2 Fork to farm: Food (including seafood), health and well being Area 2.2.4: Food quality and safety (5 topics) KBBE : Contaminants in seafood and their impact on public health ("The Ocean of Tomorrow") (SCP – 4 M - SME target 10%) KBBE : Food safety and quality issues related to parasites in seafood ("The Ocean of Tomorrow") (SCP - 4 M - SME target 30%) KBBE : Strengthening cooperation for global food safety research (CSA-CA - 1 M) KBBE : Towards evidence-based risk management of food allergies (LCP - 9 M - SME target 15%) KBBE : Post-market monitoring of GMOs based on epidemiological studies (CSA - 1 M)

Activity 2.2 Fork to farm: Food (including seafood), health and well being Area 2.2.5: Environmental impacts and total food chain (3 topics) KBBE : Microbially safe water for human consumption (LCP - 9 M - SME target 25%) KBBE : Optimizing food use for social innovation (CSA- SA - 4 M) KBBE : A comparative analysis of global versus local food supply systems (SCP - 3 M)

Activity 2.3 Life sciences, biotechnology & biochemistry for sustainable non-food products and processes 6 AREAS… 15 Topics… ± = 115 M…

Activity 2.3 Life sciences, biotechnology & biochemistry for sustainable non-food products and processes Area : Novel sources of biomass and bioproducts (3 topics) KBBE : Improved water stress tolerance of crop plants (LCP - 9 M - SME target 25%) KBBE : Multipurpose crops for industrial bioproducts and biomass (LCP - 2 x 6 M - SME target 25%) KBBE : EU – China Partnering Initiative on fibre crops (CSA-CA - 1 M - Mandatory China)

Activity 2.3 Life sciences, biotechnology & biochemistry for sustainable non-food products and processes Area : Marine & fresh-water biotechnology (blue biotech) (2 topics) KBBE : Innovative marine biodiscovery pipelines for novel industrial products (LCP – x projects – total 23 M - SME target 25%) KBBE : Improved cultivation efficiency of marine microorganisms (LCP – 9 M - SME target 25%)

Activity 2.3 Life sciences, biotechnology & biochemistry for sustainable non-food products and processes Area : Industrial biotechnology: novel high added-value bio-products and bio-processes (3 topics) KBBE : Overcoming hurdles for innovation in industrial biotechnology in Europe (CSA-CA – 2 M - ETPs & CIP...) KBBE : Support to standardisation for bio-based products (SCP - 3 M - up to 3 years...) KBBE : Mastering integration and intensification of bioprocesses (LCP - 2 x 6 M - SME target 25%)

Activity 2.3 Life sciences, biotechnology & biochemistry for sustainable non-food products and processes Area : Biorefinery ( 2 topics) KBBE : Conversion of bio-waste in developing countries (SCP - 3 M - SICA : African ACP, Mediterranean Partner Countries) KBBE : Biotechnology for novel biopolymers (LCP – x projects – total 22 M - SME target 25%)

Activity 2.3 Life sciences, biotechnology & biochemistry for sustainable non-food products and processes Area : Environmental biotechnology (4 topics) KBBE : Innovative biotechnologies for tackling oil spill disasters ("The Ocean of Tomorrow") (LCP - 9 M - SME target 25%) KBBE : Biotechnological solutions for the degradation of synthetic polymeric materials ("The Ocean of Tomorrow") (SCP - 3 M - SME target 25%) KBBE : Biotechnological waste water treatments and reuse in agronomical systems - cooperation with INDIA-DBT - (LCP - 6M - up to 4 years...) KBBE : Verification of GMO risk assessment elements and review, and communication of evidence collected on the biosafety of GMOs (LCP - 6 M)

Activity 2.3 Life sciences, biotechnology & biochemistry for sustainable non-food products and processes Area : Emerging trends in biotechnology (1 topic) KBBE : Systems Biology - ERANET (CSA-CA - 2 M)