Deadline: 21-Apr-22
The European Commission is calling proposals to Support for Multi Programmes – Sustainability of Union Agriculture.
Scope
- Actions should highlight the sustainability of Union agriculture, stressing its beneficial role for climate action and the environment.
- Actions should address how the product(s) promoted and its/their production method(s) contribute to climate change mitigation (e.g. reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and/or increase in carbon removals) and/or adaptation (e.g. climate-resistant crops and crop varieties).
- In addition, actions should address at least one of the following:
- biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources (e.g. wildlife, landscape, genetic resources);
- sustainable water management (e.g. water use efficiency, reduction of nutrients or pesticides load);
- sustainable soil management (e.g. erosion control; nutrient balance; prevention of acidification, salinization, reduction of pesticides);
- sustainable, carbon-efficient methods of livestock production;
- reduction of use of antimicrobials;
- reduction of food loss and food waste;
- animal welfare commitments that go beyond the mandatory legal requirements.
Funding Information
Amount: EUR 12 000 000
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible, the applicants must:
- be legal entities (public or private bodies)
- be established in an EU Member State (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs))
- be eligible organisations or bodies
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