Climate-smart agriculture & forestry at scale : case study

Europe's agriculture and forestry sectors are facing unprecedented challenges from climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. Jn response, the European Green Deal has set a clear path toward climate neutrality by 2050. This ambitious agenda is supported by key policy frameworks that call for fundamental changes in land use and management to place climate-smart agriculture and sustainable forest management at the heart of the EU's climate and resilience ambitions. This policy backdrop sets the stage for the Horizon Europe program, the EU's primary research and innovation engine. Within its "Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment" cluster, Horizon Europe is investing in systemic solutions that help transform farming and forestry systems to be more climate-resilient, biodiversity-friendly, and low-emission, while also ensuring economic viability and social inclusion. These investments are crucial for fostering innovations, from new carbon farming methods to resilient crop varieties and digital monitoring tools. Through these investments, Horizon Europe acts as a critical enabler for delivering on the EU's climate and environmental objectives, fostering innovations that range from carbon farming methodologies and resilient crop varieties and digital monitoring solutions.