Click here for 2014-2015 Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research topics.
The primary aim of funding the 'Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology' (KBBE) research theme under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) is to build a European Knowledge Based Bio-Economy (KBBE).
KBBE addresses the following needs:
- growing demand for safer, healthier, higher quality food
- sustainable use and production of renewable bio-resources
- increasing risk of epizootic and zoonotic diseases and food related disorders
- sustainability and security of agricultural, aquaculture and fisheries production
- Increasing demand for high quality food, taking into account animal welfare and rural and coastal contexts and response to specific dietary needs of consumers.
KBBE will be implemented through the following funding schemes:
- Collaborative projects
- Networks of excellence
- Coordination and support actions
The EU Member States have earmarked more than € 1.9 billion for funding this theme over the duration of FP7.
