When published in 2012, the European Bio-economy Strategy outlined the need for a “more innovative, resource-efficient and more competitive society that combines food security with the sustainable use of bio-renewable resources for industrial purposes while guaranteeing environmental protection environment”.
The National Research Program “Healthy Foods for a Strong Bio-economy and Quality of Life” of the Ministry of Education and Science will stimulate targeted research and policies in the fields of agriculture, food and bio-economy, which will help addressing the three major challenges facing these sectors today: ensuring viable food production in response to growing global demand; ensuring sustainable management of natural resources and climate action and the balanced development of the bio-economy of rural areas and their communities.
The program will help build capacity and pool resources and knowledge in the flagship areas of the Priority: Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture, Maritime and Inland Water Research and Bio-economy under the European Union Framework Program for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020 and the future Horizon Europe Research Framework Program 2021-2027.
NRP Food will provide a scientifically sound basis for analysing and evaluating the state and prospects of innovative agri-food chains, in the context of the establishment and implementation of integrated regional strategies for a strong bioeconomy, including the conservation of natural resources and human health.
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