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SCAR FISH SWG published a document titled “Recommendations for applying Nature-Based Solutions as an approach for sustainable use of aquatic resources while achieving the policy goals of the biodiversity strategy”. The document explores the potential of using the Nature-Based Solution (NBS) concept to address societal challenges other than climate...

Read moreUsing Nature Based Solutions to halt aquatic biodiversity loss

The European Commission recently published the report “European bioeconomy policy: stocktaking and future developments with an encompassing staff working document”. The report was prepared at the request of the European Council. The report outlines the state of play of the European Bioeconomy and assesses the progress in the implementation of...

Read moreCross-cutting issues of the bioeconomy

Earlier this year, SCAR ARCH SWG and SCAR FOREST SWG joined forces to identify research gaps and needs to better address deforestation and forest degradation. Both are triggered throughout the world by European imports of commodities (raw materials, food, timbers, etc.).

The Groups organised an expert dialogue on 2 and 3 February 2022 that...

Read moreJoining forces against imported deforestation

The 11^th SCAR AKIS SWG meeting took place on 6 and 7 April and focused on the following topics:

• Member states’ CAP AKIS plans: Participants shared and discussed national strategies and interventions regarding the AKIS.
• Strengthening the multi-actor approach: the LIAISON project team organised a small workshop, which allowed the participants...

Read moreTraining and education in agriculture spotlighted

European agriculture is facing big challenges. to make the agricultural sector more sustainable, resilient, and responsive to societal and policy demands. Under Horizon Europe, a research partnership is planned to address just that through agroecology.

The SCAR Working Group on Agroecology (SCAR AE SWG) was created in January 2021 and brings...

Read moreLaying the groundwork for a European Partnership on agroecology

European Partnerships under Horizon Europe are initiatives the bringing together EU and a wide range of public and/or private partners. Partners jointly support developing and implementing a common agenda for research and innovation activities. The partnership will coordinate, align, and leverage European and national R&I efforts.

An...

Read moreCandidate European Partnerships

SCAR Foresight Task Force Group & experts, Brussels, 2019

On May 25^th 2022, the SCAR Foresight Group and the European Commission organised the workshop: “Food security in times of crises”. The aim was to better understand possible consequences of crises for the food supply and demand in Europe. The experts of the 5^th SCAR Foresight Expert...

Read moreFood security in times of crises – A SCAR Foresight Reflection

At the SCAR Steering Group Meeting on 11 March 2022, the French Presidency gave an overview of their priorities at the. The French Presidency called attention to the current difficult times due to the war in Ukraine and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Presidency highlighted that European food sovereignty, including protein autonomy, is...

Read moreHighlights from the French Presidency