As the U.S. and the Netherlands transition into more sustainable food production systems aligned with the U.N. sustainable development goals, both countries are investing in making the agricultural sector more sustainable. Part of these investments are geared towards Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). The Dutch Research council (NWO) and the US Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and are launching the Greenhouses in Transition programme to create a sustainable, circular agriculture economy.
For CEA to become more environmentally sustainable, resource allocation is required that considers the competition for land, water, nutrients and variable renewable energy resources across industries and society while also minimizing its environmental footprint. FFAR and NWO's Greenhouses in Transition programme is funding a new interdisciplinary consortium that jointly develops and executes research addressing the CEA transition to a more sustainable food system.
Budget and Deadlines
A total of €5,475,140 is available for this call. Proposals should consider diverse technological innovations and the ecological and societal, including economic, aspects of the transition. These aspects can relate to technological innovations, societal dynamics, urban planning, governance and decision-making challenges.
Sub-proposals are due on October 29, 2024, by 14:00 CEST, and full proposals are due on June 5, 2025, by 14:00 CEST. Programme details, application requirements, and deadlines are available in the call for proposals
Source: nwo.nl