La gestione delle risorse idriche nell’Africa orientale è una questione delicata, legata alla sicurezza alimentare e alla gestione delle risorse idriche in agricoltura, strettamente connessa alla sostenibilità di altre risorse naturali, come la biodiversità e il funzionamento degli ecosistemi, il suolo, l’energia e allo stile di vita. In Africa orientale, i benefici delle risorse agricole...
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The SCALA-MEDI project will characterise the genetic and phenotypic diversity of Mediterranean local breeds of sheep and chicken and study their ability to adapt to harsh environments and management systems. The project will leverage data produced in EU projects and generate new data, including traditional production traits and using new technologies for remote phenotyping of...
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The MOSOM (Mapping of Soil Organic Matter) project aims to develop an accurate, efficient and convenient tool for remote assessment of organic matter within soil. Organic matter is recognised as an important indicator of soil structure and quality, of ecological balance and stability of the biosphere. The ability to assess and track changes in soil...
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The project will give an insight into the diversity of European forests and their resilience to climate change. The project uses state-of-the-art technology and knowledge in plant and evolutionary biology, ecology, remote-sensing, genomics, genetics, modelling, and forestry. It aims to upgrade the current European Information System on Forest Genetic Resources (EUFGIS) platform, by adding new...
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La cellula al centro del progetto Il progetto CELAVIE crea una rete sinergica tra due sistemi di produzione: quello della riproduzione di specie animali acquatiche e quello delle piante. Tutto in una “cellula” facilmente trasportabile, modulare ed energeticamente autosufficiente. La cellula è infatti un’unità tecnologica che ospita al suo interno sia le piante che i...
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Wildfires represent a significant challenge for both society and the economy. The EU-funded FirEUrisk project will develop, assess, and promote a science-based integrated strategy to improve existing wildland fire risk assessment, create efficient methods to reduce fire risk and adapt management strategies for future climate and socioeconomic changes. The project will connect researchers, stakeholders, and...
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eLTER PLUS will connect major scientific user communities with the site networks and its data/services,l work on detailed site and observation specifications and pilot the technical service development Deadline 31 January 2025 Programme HORIZON 2020  – RIA Institute IBE – Institute of Bioeconomy Contact Giorgio Matteucci giorgio.matteucci@cnr.it Role Partner Link https://www.lter-europe.net/projects/PLUS Area Ottimizzazione dell’uso delle...
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EJP SOIL is a European Joint Programme Cofund on Agricultural Soil Management contributing to key societal challenges including climate change, water and future food security. The objectives are to develop knowledge, tools and an integrated research community to foster climate-smart sustainable agricultural soil management that: Allows sustainable food production Sustains soil biodiversity Sustains soil functions...
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