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CONtract SOLutions for Effective and lasting delivery of agri-environmental-climate public goods by EU agriculture and forestry

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New contracts to boost production of public goods by agriculture and forestry

Agriculture and forestry are integral parts of the European economy and society. With about 70 % of the EU land area covered by forests or in agricultural use, primary production activities have a huge impact on preserving natural capital and job creation. But there is a need to boost innovation in the lasting delivery of agri-environmental-climate public goods (AECPGs). The CONSOLE project will build a community of practice (CoP) – multi-actor and multidisciplinary teams from 13 countries – to co-create a contractual framework to be tested in real decision-making contexts. The aim is to improve the implementation of innovative contract solutions for the provision of AECPGs under various conditions across the EU and prepare for the future of food and farming.

Objective

The objective of CONSOLE is to boost innovation in the lasting delivery of agri-environmental-climate public goods (AECPGs) by EU agriculture and forestry. To achieve this objective, CONSOLE builds a Community of Practice (CoP) to cocreate an empirically validated contractual framework, design and test effective and efficient contract models and support their implementation by multiple actors. The CONSOLE multi-actor and multidisciplinary team brings together 24 partners in 13 countries, covering representative typologies of actors involved in AECPGs contracts design and implementation (farmer organisations, regional administrations, consultancy companies, research institutions and water and forest management bodies). The CONSOLE framework will allow improved design and facilitate implementation of innovative contract solutions for the provision of AECPGs under various conditions across the EU. The CONSOLE framework includes: a) a catalogue showcasing successful experiences and good practices in AECPGs contracting and cooperation models; b) improved AECPGs contracts solutions and their assessment for different levels of governance; c) a comprehensive guide to the process for the design of AECPGs contracts; d) documentation, training and supporting materials. CONSOLE includes a comprehensive analysis of at least 52 case studies of existing experiences encompassing land tenure arrangements, result-based approaches, collective implementation and value chain-based remuneration, supported by surveys and modelling. Building upon these experiences, improved contract solutions will be developed in collaboration with the CoP. The CONSOLE framework will be tested in real decision-making contexts and will develop into a supporting tool for actors in the field, enabling the delivery and sustainability of AECPGs. Insights will improve policy design towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular through environmental policies and the post-2020 CAP.

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Call for proposal

H2020-RUR-2018-2020

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Sub call

H2020-RUR-2018-2

Funding Scheme

RIA - Research and Innovation action

Coordinator

ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA
Net EU contribution
€ 830 909,25
Address
VIA ZAMBONI 33
40126 Bologna
Italy

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Nord-Est Emilia-Romagna Bologna
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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Total cost
€ 830 909,25

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