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At Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to fostering an environment of excellence in education, research, and community engagement. With a rich heritage and a diverse academic community, we offer a wide array of programs that equip our students for success in today’s global society. Our state-of-the-art facilities and innovative research initiatives empower us to address real-world challenges and contribute positively to the local and international communities. We take pride in our collaborative spirit and look forward to building meaningful partnerships at this event.
Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
1 Additional activities for the European partnership on accelerating farming systems transition - agroecology living labs and research infrastructures2 Additional activities for the European partnership on animal health and welfare3 Overcoming the barriers for scaling up circular water management in agriculture12 Nutrition and Mental Health13 Raising citizen awareness on alternative proteins derived from biotechnology
Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
1 Novel circular business models to enable the just transition to a sustainable and circular economy6 Indicators for the transition to sustainable and circular economy
Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal
1 Improving analytical capacity and understanding of the bargaining power and interactions of farmers with the operators of the value chains2 Upscaling innovative payments to support farmers in the delivery of agri-environment-climate public goods3 Boosting the attractiveness of agriculture and the connection between the farming community and society11 Enhancing sustainability and resilience of agriculture, forestry and rural development through digital twins14 Preparing farmers, their workforce and advisors to the future of agriculture by providing the relevant knowledge, skills and competences at the right time and place
Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities
4 Creating urban co-creation spaces for driving sustainable food system transformation
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
9 Understanding the perceptions of and improving communication on the biodiversity crisis and nature restoration benefits to sustain citizen engagement and democratic governance10 Supporting the implementation of nature restoration measures for sustainable farming systems