[Fonte: European Commission]
The European Commission is looking for Focus Group experts on ‘Bee health and sustainable beekeeping’
The European Innovation Partnership on Agriculture and Sustainability EIP-AGRI is about to start a new Focus Group on ‘Bee health and sustainable beekeeping’ where 20 experts will gather to try and answer the main question of the Focus Group:
How to ensure the sustainability of beekeeping in the face of challenges linked to pests and diseases, intensification of agriculture and climate change?
Call and application info
Submit your application by 11 February 2019 23:59 CET (Brussels time).
The call for experts is now open and we are looking for beekeepers, farmers, scientists, farm advisers, people from agribusiness or anybody who could contribute with their expertise and experience.
Are you one of the experts we are looking for?
Joining an EIP-AGRI Focus Group allows you to share your knowledge and to learn from peers. It may also help broaden your professional European network, and form the start of a new cooperation.
Or do you know others who might be?
We would appreciate it very much if you would assist us in drawing attention to this call, so please feel free to spread it widely amongst your colleagues or other experts in your network.
The discussions between the selected experts will take place during two meetings which are to be held over the period of a year. During the meetings they will share knowledge and experience. Each group explores practical innovative solutions to problems or opportunities, and draws on experiences derived from related useful projects. The first meeting is set for 7-8 May 2019.