Objective
Europe faces the challenge of responding to the mandatory implementation of the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as called for by Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides. Most European countries are investing in research and extension to face this challenge, reduce reliance on pesticides, and reduce risks associated with their use. Added value and synergies can be created by coordinating such national research and extension efforts and by pooling existing resources. To this end, C-IPM will create a forum for exchange and identification of IPM research and development priorities, provide recommendations on national and European research, connect existing initiatives, and coordinate joint transnational research calls.
With stakeholders and researchers, C-IPM will position IPM in the future European innovation landscape. It will provide an overall picture of ongoing and desired R&D efforts and of the resources available for IPM implementation. It will propose a common research agenda on IPM and on sustainable solutions in the context of minor uses. It will rapidly generate European-level added value by sharing outputs of ongoing national and regional research, and by disseminating R&D methods, experience and expertise. It will create knowledge hubs by linking R&D resources in the field of IPM and minor uses. It will develop and implement joint transnational calls. A website, newsletter and final workshop will ensure that C-IPM disseminates widely. To achieve lasting impact, C-IPM will plan its continued activity beyond the funded period.
C-IPM realises that innovation and sustainability in crop protection can only come about if funders, researchers and farm advisers are closely associated, if multiple sectors are taken into account, and if all available control tactics and strategies are integrated. This approach is key to enriching the suite of IPM techniques and ensuring a high level of implementation of IPM among European farmers.
Fields of science
Call for proposal
FP7-ERANET-2013-RTD
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Funding Scheme
CSA-CA - Coordination (or networking) actionsCoordinator
75007 Paris Cedex 07
France
Participants (35)
75700 Paris
1012 Vienna
1220 Wien
Participation ended
1030 Brussel
5030 Gembloux
3003 Bern
11705 Prague
D-53107 Bonn
53179 Bonn
06484 Quedlinburg
1216 København K
10133 Tallinn
28040 Madrid
00023 Helsinki
00790 Helsinki
Participation ended
FI-31600 Jokioinen
2100 Godollo
R93 Carlow
00187 Roma
40127 Bologna
LT-58344 Kedainiu R
2595 AC The Hague
3511 GG Utrecht
0283 Oslo
05-870 Blonie
60318 Poznan
96 100 Skierniewice
1249-105 Lisboa
11182 Stockholm
06000 Ankara
SW1P 3JR London
6708 PB Wageningen
5100 Jambes
9820 Merelbeke
1030 Bruxelles