Conference "Perspectives for FOOD 2030"

Useful links - Food 2030

• The Lisbon Strategy
  In March 2000, EU leaders agreed to make the Union "the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world, capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion". This is detailed in the Lisbon Strategy.
• Working together for growth and jobs. A new start for the Lisbon Strategy
  On 22-23 March 2005, the Spring Council discussed the Commission's mid-term review of the Lisbon strategy for economic, social and environmental renewal. The key elements of the Lisbon reforms are more focus on growth and employment, simplification and national ownership via national action plans.
• Biosociety research on-line
  This Commission website seeks to stimulate interactions between biotech researchers, social scientists, economists and ethical experts active in the field of life sciences. It also informs and opens a dialogue with interested citizens on relevant European policies and research activities.
• CORDIS
  This Commission website provides information on EU-backed research and development. It includes a news service, a database of Union-funded projects and guidance on how to apply for European research funding.
• Seventh Framework Programme for research and technological development
  The Seventh Framework Programme for research and technological development (FP7) is the European Union´s chief instrument for funding research over the period 2007 to 2013.
• RTD Info
  RTD info is a quarterly magazine published by the European Commission presenting a mix of research results and debate on scientific subjects of interest to a wide, non-specialised readership.