FP7 Cooperation & the forest based industries.

1. FP7 Cooperation & the forest based industries. Dr John Dardis, National Contact Point FAFB The right proposal in the right place 18 dec 2007

2. OUTLINE • AN APOLOGY!!! • General Comments on FP7 • FAFB • FP6 v FP7 • Activities • 2007 experience • 2008 Opportunities • Shaping the Future • Useful Information

3. The Structure of FP7 4 specific programmes • Cooperation – 9 Thematic Areas/ Priorities • Ideas – Scientific Excellence – Think SFI!! • People – Marie Curie • Capacities - SMEs, regional potential, Science in Society and international cooperation.

5. DEFINITIONS FOR FAFB • SMALL COLLABORATIVE PROJECT – up to €3m • LARGE COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS & NETWORKS OF EXCELLENCE - €3 - 6m • COORDINATION AND SUPPORT ACTIONS - €1m

6. DEFINITIONS FOR FAFB SMALL COLLABORATIVE PROJECT – up to €3m • 3 indept legal entities each in MS or AC, no 2 of which are in the same MS/AC SICA • 4 indept legal entities, 2 must be in different MS/AC, other 2 in different international co-op partner countries CSA (co-ordination action • 3 indept legal entities each in MS or AC, no 2 of which are in the same MS/AC CSA (support action) • At least 1 indept legal entity Even more defined thereafter!

7. WHY WOULD I GET INVOLVED IN FP7 • Simple psychology • To work with and be the best in the EU at what you do • Status . . . . You and your college • Implications for career and future funding eg DAF • Movement to other institutions (outside coop) • Attracting the best post grads and post docs..

8. Theme Area 2: FAFB • Continuity with FP 6 Food Quality and Safety??!! • 7 Year Programme • Major differences: +Sustainable Agriculture Research +FORESTRY • Importance of Biotech aspect to research • Fisheries • Overlaps with Health, Energy, Environment, Nanosciences

9. The Objective and Context • Bringing together Science, Industry and other Stakeholder to exploit new and emerging research opportunities that address social, environmental and economic challenges: • The demand for: • safer, healthier, high quality food • Sustainable use and production or renewable bio-resources • Increasing risk of epizootic and zoonotic diseases • Food related disorders • Threats to sustainability and security of ag, aquaculture and fisheries • Animal welfare READ IT!! NEVER WRITE A PROPOSAL THAT DOESN’T REFER TO THESE REFERENCE EU POLICY DOCS (RUSSIA INDIA CHINA)

10. ACTIVITIES – FAFB’s 3 PARTS • 2.1 Sustainable Production and Management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environments • 2.2 Fork to Farm: Food, Health and Well Being • 2.3 Life Sciences & Biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes

11. 2.1 Sustainable Production and Management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environments • Enabling Research • Incr Sustainability of all production systems (agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture) • Optimised animal health production and welfare across agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture • Socio-economic research and support to policies

12. 2.2 Fork to Farm: Food, Health and Well Being • Consumers • Nutrition • Food Processing • Food Quality and Safety • Environmental Impacts & Total Food Chain

13. 2.3 Life Sciences & Biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes • Improved Biomass & Plant based renewables • Bioprocesses • Environmental biotechnologies; Use of waste and by-products

14. Where do the calls come from? • Advisory Committee • Programme Committee • SCAR • Research Community • EFSA JRC etc • Expert workshops • Conferences • Ongoing Research analysis • TPs • Interservices in Commission

15. 2007 Topics covered • CALL 1 November Publication Activity 2.2 Increased sustainability • Novel Forest Tree Breeding • Developing new methods for valuing and marketing of currently non-marketable forest goods and services Activity 2.4 Socio-Economic and Support to Policies • Policy and institutional aspects of sustainable agriculture, forestry and rural development in the Mediterranean partner countries Activity 3.1 Improved Biomass and Plant Based Renewables • FOREST PRODUCTS - New forest based products and processes

16. 2007 LESSONS LEARNED • Stick to the guidelines • Stick to the budgets • Partners for partners sakes gone due to money constraints • Influencing Calls – change in landscape from FP6 our system is evolving and this must be taken into consideration • Two Stage evaluations Out!!

17. 2007 IRELANDS PERFORMANCE IN FAFB • Overall Success Rate 15% • 29% of Proposals with Irish partner successful • Prof Mike Gibney 1st Irish co-ord in Theme • 2% of total budget secured ie €3.7m • 10 Irish Partners successful from: UCD, Teagasc, TCD, Marine Institute

18. 2008 Call • Published 29 Nov 07 • Closing Date 26 feb 2008 • One Stage Evaluation • Watch the rules!!

19. 2008 Topics • CALL 2B Activity 2.2 Increased sustainability • Improved agro-forestry systems for sustainable farming • Forecasting forest diversity under the influence of climatic changes and the consequences for stability and productivity of forest ecosystems • Forest energy - Short rotation forestry as a sustainable and eco-efficient land use management system for fossil fuels substitution within CDM-projects Activity 3.1 Improved Biomass and Plant Based Renewables • Upgrading of wood, wood-related residues and humic-origin substances to added-value chemicals and materials: from biological understanding to innovative application

20. Other Themes • ENERGY Matthew Kennedy Matthew.Kennedy@sei.ie Emphasis will be given to the following activities: • Hydrogen and fuel cells • Renewable electricity generation • Renewable fuel production • Renewables for heating and cooling • CO2 capture and storage technologies for zero emission power generation • Clean Coal Technologies • Smart energy networks • Energy efficiency and savings • Knowledge for energy policy making

21. Other Themes • ENVIRONMENT BRIAN DONLON b.donlon@epa.ie As environmental problems extend beyond national frontiers and natural resources are under pressure, Europe needs a new sustainable relationship with the environment. Funded actions focus on: • predicting climate, ecological, earth and ocean systems changes; • tools and technologies for monitoring, prevention and mitigation of environmental pressures and risks including on health; • sustainability of the natural and man-made environment.

22. GETTING INVOLVED • Do the training courses • Talk to your NCP – Our network will help you out • Find the partners – Harrass, cajole….Pick up the phone • Use partner search • Co-ordinate?? • Get the financial assistance • Meet the research officer

23. Financial Assistance • DAF will continue support for Researchers • Coordinator - preparation of proposal up to €25,000 • Other Assistance from EI: • Travel Support • Feasibility Studies www.fp7-ireland.com Forms found at: http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/FP6/Funding/Enterprise+Ireland+Funding.htm

24. Planning for the future – how your NCP can help • If we want to shape future calls, now is the time • Talk to me about your area…. Think EU • Give me the ammo. I will happily fight in Brussels once material is clear • Get involved in EU projects, COST, ERA NET etc • THINK BEYOND CO_OP PROGRAMME – I can help

25. USEFUL WEBSITES Official Websites • www.cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home.html • www.europa.eu.int/comm/research/future/index_en.html • Cordis News: www.cordis.europa.eu/news/en/home.html • www.fp7-ireland.com • Expert Evaluators: www.cordis.europa.eu/emmfp7/index • Do the training courses

26. Contact Details Dr. John Dardis & Dr Deirdre Corcoran FP7 National Contact Point for Food, Agriculture, Fisheries, and Biotechnology Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Tel: 01-607-2351 John.dardis@agriculture.gov.ie GET ON OUR MAILING LIST!! IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING LET US KNOW!!

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