FOOD 2030

Future-proofing our

food and nutrition systems

Karen FABBRI

Head of FOOD 2030 Sector,

F3 - Agri-Food

DG Research & Innovation

European Commission, BrusselsERRIN – Bioeconomy WG Meeting 19 June 2017

A "Perfect Storm"

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Political Opportunity

Juncker Priorities Sustainable Development Goals

COP21+ World Food Day 2017

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IPCC

The Food System

Sustainable

Responsible

Resilient

Competitive

Diverse

Inclusive

Good soil, water, land & biodiversity

Connecting land & sea

Food & Feed: trade, relations, culture, jobs, etc

By 2030

FOOD 2030R&I for tomorrow's nutrition & food systems

Priorities

• Perfect Storm: climate change, population growth, resource scarcity, malnutrition, obesity & NCDs

• Political opportunity: response to SDGs, COP21+, Junker priorities

• Investment opportunity: EU underinvesting in food & agri R&I despite high returns on investment

• Need for a systemic approach to future-proofing food systems via more impactful R&I

6Speeches and presentations available on:ec.europa.eu/research/conferences/2016/food2030

• High interest from all stakeholders

• Agreement to raise ambition

• Invitation by European Parliament

• Next steps and actions

FOOD 2030 – Conference Oct 2016

FOOD 2030"Baseline Assessment"

• EC document "Research and Innovation for Food & Nutrition Security"* - R&I policy Recommendations indicate need for:

• Implementing a food system approach

• Strengthening R&I policy coherence & coordination

• Reinforcing MS R&I policy alignment & data gathering,

• Boosting R&I investment & market uptake

• Improving R&I take up of emerging tech & new ways of doing science

• Measuring R&I output & impact

• *SWD(216)3197

FOOD 2030 - NEW LEVEL OF AMBITION, IMPACT AND FOCUS

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• Food system approach

• New partnerships with Member States, business, society andother stakeholders

• Map & close R&I investment gap

• Connect R&I, from 'farm-to-fork-to-gut-and back' includingprimary production

• Game changing technologies, approaches, business models

• New global platform

FOOD 2030 Stakeholder Engagement

Next Major Events

• Conference Harnessing Research and Innovation for

FOOD 2030: A Science Policy Dialogue (BXL) 16

October 2017

• FOOD 2030 in Bioeconomy Week 14-17 November 2017

(BXL)

• BG Presidency 2nd FOOD2030 HL event on 21-22 June

2018, Plovdiv (BG):9

Relevant future deliverables

• FOOD 2030 Expert Group report

o R&I achievements, rationale for a FOOD 2030 RI&IS, potential future

R&I 'missions'/actions

• Outcome document of Oct 16th 2017 Conference

• EIB study on food sector on access to finance of food

companies

• Comparative study of R&I investment gap in EU food-related

sectors

• MS mapping of R&I strategies and funding via SCAR FOOD WG

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The Future?

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Alternative (& plant based) ProteinsProblem:

Increased global demand for protein

High carbon footprint of animal products

The Goal:

Increase healthy & sustainable alt protein consumption

Reduce env footprint & greenhouse gas emissions

R&I Needs:

Identify, develop & transform alternative protein sources from land & sea for food and feed

Assess nutrition, allergenicity & pathogen transmission

Raise awareness to change consumer behaviour

Relevant Policies:

Food security, Climate action

Circular Economy, Novel Food RegulationResponse to SDGs:

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Bio-fertilisers for Plants

Problem:

Overuse of non-renewable chemical fertilisers

The Goal:

Reduction of classic synthetic fertilizers during crop production

R&I Needs:

Improved nutrient recovery

Innovate and scale-up waste treatments

Improved nutrient up-take, seed inoculation

Relevant Policies:

Food security, Circular Economy, Climate action,

Revision of Fertiliser Regulation

Response to SDGs:

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Less Food Waste for Food Systems

Problem:

Reduction of food losses and waste

The Goal:

Less agricultural waste is produced, more is reused and linked to applications through the bioeconomy

R&I Needs:

Standardized food waste monitoring

Shorter, sustainable food supply chains

Valorisation/donation

Technological & social innovation

Relevant Policies:

Circular Economy, CAP modernisation, Climate action, EU Waste policies

Response to SDGs:

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Aquaponics for Agricultural Circularity

Problem:

European consumers reject the use of aquaculture; Need to feed growing cities

Limited land for food production

The Goal:

Ecologically friendly production of crop plants and fish: use of non-renewable resources with very high efficiency as indicated by near zero waste discharge

R&I needs:

Marketing plan and efficient communication strategies

Raise awareness about this new technology

Introduction of aquaponics as an economic activity and the organic certification of aquaponics products.

Relevant Policies:

Circular Economy, CAP modernisationResponse to SDGs:

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Personalised NutritionProblem:

Unhealthy and unsustainable diets and eating behaviour have a negative effect on health, the environment and the economy

The Goal:

Develop personalised solutions to different population groups

R&I Needs:

Understanding behaviour, motivation, decision making – more social sciences

New dietary assessment methods

Technological development

Proof-of-principle studies to show effectiveness of personalised nutrition approaches

Relevant Policies:

Health strategy, Climate action, Jobs & growthResponse to SDGs:

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Fighting obesity with proper pre- and post-natal nutrition

Problem:

>50% of world's adult population obese or overweight

Childhood obesity present already in early pregnancy

The Goal:

New products & feeding practices in the pre-natal & childhood periods in order to prevent obesity

R&I Needs:

Research in physiology, development & programming

Innovation in public health systems to enhance societal awarness & consumer behaviour

Relevant Policies:

European Health, European Global food security policy,

Circular EconomyResponse to SDGs:

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Photosynthesis for Food & Energy

Problem:

Increasing food and energy demand and decreasing area of available fertile land

The Goal:

Increasing crop yields though enhanced (C4) photosynthesis. Increase alternative energy production through artificial photosynthesis

R&I Needs:

Genetic research to boost crop production for food. Synthetic biology for artificial photosynthesis

Relevant Policies:

Climate action, Jobs & growth, Circular Economy

Response to SDGs:

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Microbiome for Climate Change Mitigation in Agriculture

Problem:

Alteration of weather patterns put at risk our Agriculture

The Goal:

Capitalize the full potential of microbiomes to maintain or increase productivity and quality of our food while reducing greenhouse gas emission

R&I needs:

Basic and applied research on microbiomes

Development of new microbial products

Standardization of practices, definition and protocols

Relevant Policies:

CAP Modernisation

Climate ActionResponse to SDGs:

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Outlook for future R&IPlant Breeding coping with Climate Change

Problem:

Climate change will challenge plant qualities in a number of ways such resilience to pests and plant diseases, resistance to droughts and floods and availability of nutrient to plants.

The Goal:

Use plant breeding methodologies to design disease-resistant and drought-tolerant crops.

R&I needs:

Utilise the potentials of the new technological advantages to target/identify traits suitable for climate change mitigation. Development of sustainable production methods merging novel methods and technologies.

Relevant Policies:

Rural Development, CAP modernisation

Response to SDGs:

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• " The Bioeconomyencompasses those parts of the economy that use renewable biological resources from land and sea to produce food, bio-materials, bio-energy and bio-products."

• EU bioeconomy strategy, 2012

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Creation of new bio-based value chainsPrimary sector Waste

Sugar beets

Cosmetics

Algae

Plastic bottlesNatural colourants for candy

Wood residues

Car dashboards

Biological waste

Bio-based plastics

Fish waste

OilsPharmaceuticals

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Role of Regions 1

1) How do you view your potential regional involvement in FOOD 2030 and what would you like to get out of it?

2) Which input can regions provide to FOOD 2030, e.g. in terms of Food and Nutrition Security Research and Innovation, data sharing, networking, … ?

3) What is your feedback on the FOOD 2030 Staff Working Document)?

4) What are the biggest challenges for regions (both as innovation actors and as place based innovation ecosystems) to be involved in H2020 and how can these be overcome?

5) The European Commission tries to improve ‘synergies’ between H2020 and ESIF, e.g. Seal of Excellence. Could you provide good examples of combining ESIF and Horizon 2020 in your region?

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6) How is the RIS3 implemented so far in your region as regards agri-food and which are the ways it could be better implemented and linked with H2020 in the future programming period?

7) What are the opportunities and challenges for your region to be involved in the set up and implementation of thematic partnerships under the Smart Specialisation Platform for Agri-Food?

8) Do you see an increase in triple and quadruple helix agri-food innovation in your region (please give examples)?

9) In which regional agri-food networks is your region involved?

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Role of Regions 2

Online Link to Questions

• https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/ERRIN_FOOD_2030

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Thank You

Email: Karen.Fabbri@ec.europa.eu

Website bioeconomy directorate: http://ec.europa.eu/research/bioeconomy