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Conference “Boosting agrifood research and innovation cooperation for impact at scale”

Join us for a three day impactful conference focusing in:

  1. sharing results and lessons on the contribution of R&I projects to agrifood systems transitions;
  2. identifying key enablers and hurdles to achieve impact at scale through innovation;
  3. exploring future contributions of R&I for agrifood systems transitions, innovation systems and innovation policies;
  4. informing policy and decision makers on supporting R&I at scale in partner countries. 

This an opportunity to connect with stakeholders from policy, research, private sector and NGOs worlds that will share objectives or experiences in advancing research and innovation in agrifood systems through international cooperation.

Kindly note that there are no more seats...

AHW plenary meeting dec 2024  (photo 1)

The SCAR Animal Health and Welfare CWG held its annual plenary meeting from 9-10th December 2024 in Rome, with the possibility of online participation for members unable to attend in person. The aim of the meeting was to consolidate the European network with authorities, funders, experts and private partners with a strong...

SCAR Research innovation priorities sustainable food systems Europe globally

 

A new policy brief has been produced by the SCAR ARCH, Food Systems and Bioeconomy working groups on ‘Research and innovation priorities for more sustainable food systems in Europe and globally’.

It highlights the key insights and recommendations from the virtual workshop “International Expert Consultation on Research Needs and...

SCAR Insights 16dec2024

The recording of the first SCAR Insights Series Webinar, under the title "SCAR Forest Coordinating Forest Innovation" is now available.

Please notice that this recording is presented in two parts.

Along with the recording you can also find the presentations from our three distinguished panellists.

More information... 

SAP Workshop 2024

European workshop of the SCAR CWG SAP on the future of livestock farming

 

On 5 and 6 November 50 participants from 16 countries attended a workshop at INIAV headquarters in Oeiras, Portugal. Aim of the event was to develop a common vision for European livestock farming.

After presentations from DG AGRI on the European livestock sector and...

Announcement of the 2nd Call under the SCAR-Engage Programme 14/11/2024

The second Call for Expressions of Interest in the SCAR-Engage Programme was announced this week at an event jointly hosted by Teagasc and the European Commission Representation in Ireland on Monday, 11 November. Mairead McGuinness, EU Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union was the main speaker...

New Animal Health & Welfare WG Report

The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus presents a significant threat to the health and welfare of animals. It has already had devastating impacts for domestic and wild birds and spill-over to dairy cattle has recently been reported in the USA.

Given the emerging epidemiological situation in the USA, the SCAR Collaborative...