This funding opportunity aims to support the development of innovative phytosanitary measures, focusing on systems approaches to pest risk management. The call seeks to enhance sustainable agriculture, global food security, and biodiversity by integrating various measures across the value chain. Projects will target effective pest management from pre-planting to distribution, ensuring compliance with phytosanitary import requirements and promoting environmentally friendly solutions. The call emphasizes multi-actor approaches, international cooperation, and the integration of social sciences and humanities disciplines to ensure comprehensive solutions.

Projects should focus on evaluating the risk reduction, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of proposed measures while designing protocols that enhance adoption across diverse farming systems, including conventional and organic farming. Proposals must align with the EU's plant health policies and aim to strengthen capacity building among stakeholders, ultimately contributing to the goals of the EU Regulation on protective measures against pests of plants.

Opening: 06-05-2025
Deadline(s): 04-09-2025

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This funding opportunity represents a pre-agreed draft that has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission. The final, approved version is expected to be published in the first quarter of 2025. This draft is provided for informational purposes and may be used to preliminarily form consortia and develop project ideas, but it is offered without any guarantees or warranties.