ESCORENA Network on the web is a European initiative to enhance
sustainable agricultural development and food security by improving
the use of information, communication, and associated technologies.
The overall aim is to enable ESCORENA members, its partners and
users to exchange opinions, experiences, good practices and resources
related to agriculture research, and to ensure that the knowledge
created is effectively shared and used in the European region
and worldwide.
INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF BIOREMEDIATION - BIOREFINERING USING HALOPHYTE SPECIES Program ERA-NET CO-FUND FACCE SURPLUS 2 „Sustainable and resilient agriculture for food and non-food system”
Project duration:June 01, 2018 - May 31, 2021
The description of the project: The HaloSYS project proposes economically feasible integrated pathways that combine the use of saline soils for the production of halophyte biomass with advanced biorefining processes of obtained biomass, opening opportunities for the development of new value chains and new
Project leader:
National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Science, Romania
Partners:
University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania
IMT Atlantique, France
Solutions Déchets & Développement Durable, France
Institute of Natural Fibres & Medicinal Plants, Poland
BIOTEN Ltd., Poland
approaches to sustainable agriculture.
The project concerns monitoring the degree of soil purification and halophyte biomass yield, and the obtained biomass is tested for the possibility of using it to produce:
- biocomposites,
- briquettes for energy purposes,
- sugars for fermentation processes - bioethanol production,
- active biomolecules and microelements - new pharmaceuticals and/or nutraceuticals,
- oils from seeds - biodiesel synthesis.
The efficiency of the process in terms of biomass production, saline soil remediation, biomass conversion, material and energy demand is the basic activity of each stage in the development of integrated technology focused on the optimal solution ensuring completely sustainable development.
The HaloSYS project proposes research work with high knowledge transfer potential - an alternative, economic solution for restoring agricultural land degraded by salinity during coastal floods, as a result of intensive agricultural practices or as a result of pressure from climate change. Potential benefits of halophyte biomass based biorefineries will include reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil resources, as well as creating employment opportunities in rural areas and creating new markets for agriculture.
Scientific Bulletins of ESCORENA are available at the ESCORENA website.
Dear Readers!
Dear Coordinators of ESCORENA Networks,
With pleasure we announce, that the Scientific Bulletins of ESCORENA (European System of Cooperative Research Networks in Agriculture) are available at the website of the University of “Aurel Vlaicu”, Arad, Romania (www.uav.ro) within Journals.
Thanks to Romanian Government, Prof. Dr. Lizica Mihut – the Rector of the this University and assistant Professor Cecilia Sirghie of this University – the Deputy Coordinator of the European Cooperative Research Network on Flax and other Bast Plants, the opportunity to print the Scientific Bulletin of ESCORENA was possible. The financial support derived from the project: POS-CCE 210/2010: Acronim „BASTEURES”: “Bast Plants- Strategic Resources for European Economy”, led by the “Aurel Vlaicu” (see the announcement below).
The Bulletins are now linked to the ESCORENA website for the research utilization. To enjoy the ESCORENA Scientific Bulletins [clik here]
Editor-in-chief Prof. Dr. Ryszard M Kozlowski,
ESCORENA Focal Point Coordinator, Poznan, Poland
Project co-funded by European Union trough the European Regional Development Fund
Sectorial Operational Programme “Increase of Economic Competitiveness” “Investing for your future”.
The University “Aurel Vlaicu” of Arad, especially Assist. Prof. Dr. Eng. Cecilia Sirghie of the
TECHNICAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES RESEARCH-DEVELOPMENT-INNOVATION
INSTITUTE of UAV are collaborating intensively with ESCORENA system, recently within BASTEURES project (completed in June 2013) and now within a new project CESTN dealing with creation and providing with high performance equipment the new Research Center in Technical and Natural Sciences (cestn.uav.ro).
The work of this center is dedicated and focused mainly on the research on bast fibrous plants and derived industrial products, especially on flax and industrial hemp.
The main objective of the project is development of the existing R&D infrastructure of a new
Research Center in Technical and Natural Sciences at ”Aurel Vlaicu” University Arad for
approaching more priority domains (Innovative Materials, Products and Processes, Health,
Environment, Agriculture, Food Safety and Security).
The specific objectives are focused on development of R&D infrastructure, modernization of the
existing laboratories, by the creation of new infrastructures, acquisition of new instruments and
equipments, and refurbishment of research premises.
More details in the linked announcement:
04 - 05 December 2017 International Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition
Budapest, Hungary
As a follow up to the first FAO/WHO International Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition, held in Rome at FAO HQ on 1-2 December 2016
(http://www.fao.org/about/meetings/sustainable-food-systems-nutrition-symposium/en/; https://glopan.org/news/building-momentum-transforming-food-systems-healthy-diets-and-improved-nutrition), FAO launched the preparation of regional symposia in all regions, to be held in collaboration with other UN agencies. Each regional symposia will be discussing food security and nutrition issues of special concern and interest for respective region and how they can be addressed from food systems perspective and through related policies from other sectors that complement food system approach.
Recently was held the second high ranking scientific event: Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets in Europe and Central Asia A joint FAO/WHO Regional Symposium and initiative in collaboration of UNICEF and WFP on 4-5 December 2017 in Budapest, Hungary.
The ESCORENA Focal Point, which acts at the Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants, Poznan, Poland was represented by Prof. Dr. Ryszard M. Kozłowski, who delivered a lecture entitled: Thematic Knowledge Network: ESCORENA-European System of Cooperative Research Networks in Agriculture experience and future perspectives. This lecture was a part of the UNICEF-FAO Side event: “Networking Regional Food and Nutrition Capacity Development Networks”: Lessons learned and possibilities to establish a Nutrition Partnership and Capacity Development Platform in Central Asia and Caucasus.
For more information you can contact Prof. Dr. Mirjana Gurinovic, REU Symposium Coordinator, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU), Budapest, Hungary, e-mail: mirjana.gurinovic@fao.organd Prof. Dr. Ryszard M. Kozłowski, e-mail: ryszard.kozlowski@escorena.net
03 - 05 October 2017 Seminar of the FAO-CIHEAM Network on Sheep and Goats: "Innovation for Sustainability in Sheep and Goats"
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
On behalf of the Organising Committee, we are pleased to inform you that the next Joint
Seminar of the FAO-CIHEAM Network on Sheep and Goats, titled "Innovation for Sustainability in Sheep and Goats" will be held in Vitoria-Gasteiz
(Spain), on 3-5 October 2017.
The Seminar, that will gather together the Subnetworks on
Nutrition and on Production Systems, is organised jointly by Neiker-Tecnalia (The Basque Institute of Agricultural Research and Development),
the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ-CIHEAM), and the H2020 Project iSAGE
(Innovation for Sustainable Sheep and Goat Production in Europe), with the collaboration of
the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
You can find the First Announcement of the Seminar and all the relevant information,
as well as register and submit your abstracts at the Seminar website: http://networks.iamz.ciheam.org/sgvitoria2017/en/
You are kindly invited to register, submit your contribution/s and circulate
this announcement among your colleagues and contacts who might be interested in. The deadline for abstract submission is 15 January 2017
21 - 23 June 2017 ICNF2017 - 3rd International Conference on Natural Fibers - Advanced Materials for a Greener World
Braga (Portugal)
The 3rd International Conference on Natural Fibers: Advanced Materials for a Greener World (ICNF2017), to be held in the historical city of Braga (Portugal), from 21st to 23rd June 2017.
The conference is being organized by the University of Minho, through the Fibrenamics International Platform, and is focused on the latest scientific and technical advances in natural fibers and fiber-based materials, for advanced applications towards a greener world. The conference will bring together various universities, research and technological centers, companies and all those interested in these amazing materials called natural fibers. The conference aims to represent a forum for exchanging ideas, presenting the latest developments and trends, proposing new solutions and promoting international collaborations.
The conference topics include:
New processes for natural fiber agriculture extraction and processing;
Natural fiber reinforced biopolymers;
Innovative natural fibers & structures;
Functional natural fibers;
Natural fiber modification techniques;
Advanced fibrous structures based on natural fibers;
Nanodimensional natural fibers;
Natural fiber based polymeric composites;
Green composites;
Natural fiber based cementitious composites;
Applications of natural fibers in high end sectors;
Analytics, modeling and prediction of properties and behavior;
Biomimetics;
Product development based on natural fibers;
Markets for natural fibers;
Sustainability of natural fibers: life cycle assessment studies;
Textile processing of natural fibers;
Properties & characterization of natural fibers & structures.
You are warmly invited to join us and enjoy ICNF2017. The Members of the Scientific and Organizing Committees look forward to meeting you in Braga!
Meeting held on Decemeber 7- 8, 2016 in Sangaste Castle, Sangaste Village, Valga County, Estonia, laid the foundations of The International Rye Network. The participants officially announced establishment of this new Thematic Knowledge Network as part of the FAO-supported European System of Cooperative Research Networks in Agriculture (ESCORENA).
21 - 25 November 2016. FIBRATEC 2016
III Cuban Congress on Natural Fibers (FIBRATEC)
III Congreso Cubano de las Fibras Naturales
Palacio de Convenciones, Havana, Cuba.
The Group of Fibers and Surfactants of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Higher Polytechnic Institute "Jose Antonio Echeverría" Cujae, summons to the celebration of the III Cuban Congress it has on than enough Natural Fibers, FIBRATEC 2016, this multidisciplinary group investigates on the Integral Advantage of the Agaves, in individual the fiber of henequen, cotton and kenaf with applications in the industry of the paper and others, so that it was contributed decisively in the participation of the Cuban scientific community in these thematic ones directed to the environmental protection.
This event is an opportunity to discuss and to analyze on the advances in Cuba and the World related to the development of the Natural Fibers, its integral exploitation and its applications in different fields, promoting environmental protection, aiming to achieve a sustainable development in the field of Natural Fibers.
News: The new Thematic Knowledge Network on Legumes & Pulses Network has been recently established within ESCORENA system. The creation of the 21st TKN ESCORENA Network on Legumes & Pulses took part during event within The 2016 International Year of Pulses (IYP) Regional Dialogue for Europe and Central Asia under auspices of FAO.
The event took place at La Sapienza University in Rome, Italy on 12 and 13 October 2016, under the title: “Nutritious seeds for a sustainable future”.
12 - 14 April 2016 15th International Meeting of the FAO-CIHEAM
Orestiada (Greece)
The 15th International Meeting of the FAO-CIHEAM Subnetwork on
Mediterranean Forage Resources will be held from 12th to 14th April, 2016
in Orestiada, Greece. The title of the meeting is "Ecosystem services and socio-economic
benefits of Mediterranean grasslands".
The Meeting Proceedings, including the full texts of keynote ectures, theatre presentations and posters accepted
by the Scientific Committee will be published in the CIHEAM Journal Options Méditerranéennes.
The Local Secretary: Dr. Paraskevi Sklavou Laboratory of Range Science (236),
Dept. of Forestry and Natural Environment,
AUTH, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
E-mail: psklavou@for.auth.gr
27 - 29 April 2015 ICNF2015 - 2nd International Conference on Natural Fibers – From Nature to Market
São Miguel – Azores (Portugal)
This will be a transversal conference on natural fibers, focused on the latest scientific and technical advances in natural fibers,
from nature to applications. The conference will bring together various universities, research and technological centers, companies
and all those interested in these amazing materials called natural fibers.
The conference topics include:
New efficient and cost effective processes for natural fiber extraction and processing;
Innovative natural fibers;
Functional natural fibers;
Natural fiber modification techniques;
Advanced fibrous structures based on natural fibers;
Nanodimensional natural fibers (nanocellulose);
Natural fiber based polymeric composites;
Greencomposites;
Natural fiber based cimenticious composites;
Applications of natural fibers in high end sectors (construction, geotechnical, automobiles, sports, etc.);
Modelling and prediction of properties and behavior;
Biomimetics;
Product development based on natural fibers;
Markets for natural fibers.
The online abstract submission is now open till 30th October, at the official ICNF2015 website
24 - 26 June 2014 JOINT MEETING OF THE MOUNTAIN PASTURES, MEDITERRANEAN FORAGE RESOURCES
(FAO/ESCORENA - CIHEAM) AND MOUNTAIN CHEESE NETWORKS
Forage resources and ecosystem services provided by Mountain and Mediterranean grasslands and rangelands. Clermont-Ferrand, France
The meeting will concern the sustainable utilisation of forages resources by domestic herbivores in constrained environments (mountainous and/or Mediterranean areas). In such conditions livestock farming systems have to combine production, preservation of high environmental value areas and product quality. The sustainability of animal production relies on their ability to reconcile economic performance based on the added value of high quality animal products and ecological performance based on the implementation of management practices relying on agro-ecological principles and allowing compensatory payments.
This multidisciplinary meeting aims at sharing/contrasting viewpoints, methods and results of specialised scientists working on grassland and rangeland evaluation and utilisation. In a context of climate change and environmental concerns, livestock farming systems in Mediterranean and mountainous areas share issues common to harsh environments, which can be dealt with by using similar theoretical and methodological frameworks. Cultivated or spontaneous vegetation, herbaceous or ligneous species, all forage resources should be considered together, as complementary items contributing to the multiple performance of livestock systems.
The meeting will deal with questions related to forage production, ecosystem services, biodiversity, use of forage resources by livestock, milk, cheese and meat quality. The spatial scales can range from plant-animal to paddock, herd, livestock farming system and landscape. The meeting will comprise three sessions common to the 3 networks and one session during which three workshops will be held.
We hope to meet you next year in Clermont-Ferrand, The International Scientific & the Local Organization Committees.
More information:
More details in the linked announcement:
16 - 17 June 2014 19th International Conference for Renewable Resources and Plant Biotechnology NAROSSA®2014
Poznan, Poland.
The 19th International Conference for Renewable Resources and Plant Biotechnology NAROSSA®2014 will
take place this time at the Institute of Natural Fibres & Medicinal Plants (INF&MP), Poznan, Poland from 16-17 June 2014.
The scope of topics:
1. Extraction and application of proteins,
2. Remediation of degraded land by cultivation of different plants,
3. Biorefinery processes,
4. Biomaterials - Recent development of bioplastics and biocomposites,
5. FIBRE CROPS as sustainable renewable resources for multiple uses in Europe and China.
The deadline for abstract submissions is 14th March 2014.
For more information see the link to the Call for Paper: Call for Papers or NAROSSA®2014 website: Conference Website
05 -07 June 2013 17th Meeting of the FAO-CIHEAM Mountain Pastures Network "Pastoralism and ecosystem conservation" Trivero, Italy
The FAO/ESCORENA Network on FAO/CIHEAM NETWORK ONPASTURE AND FORAGE CROPS is planning the 17th Meeting of the FAO-CIHEAM Mountain Pastures Network "Pastoralism and ecosystem conservation’ to be held on 5-7 June 2013 in Trivero – Italy, More information in the website: http://fao13.adcf.ch
Contact person:
The Network Co-ordinator: Dr Alain Peeters, RHEA - Natural Resources, Human Environment and Agronomy, Research Centre, Rue Warichet, 4 Box 202, B-1435 CORBAIS, BELGIUM, Phone: +32-(0) 475 905 914, e-mail : alain.peeters@rhea-environment.org
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3rd - 6th October 2012
The 14th Meeting of the FAO-CIHEAM Sub-Network on Mediterranean Pastures and Fodder Crops : "New Approaches for Grassland Research in a Context of Climate and Socio-Economic Changes". Samsun, Turkey
03 June - 07 June 2012 18th Sunflower International Conference
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
ASAGIR, the Argentine Sunflower Association begin to organize the event with this approach: Topics: Science,
Technology,
Commerce and Markets,
Business.
03 - 05 April 2012 FAO Regional Round Table on Problems of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP)
Budapest, Hungary
The FAO Regional Office for Europe proposed the creation of the Network on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and inclusion into the family of ESCORENA – European System of Cooperative Research Networks in Agriculture.
The coordinator Professor Bertalan Galambosi, senior scientist at MTT Agrifood Research, Mikkeli, Finland has already started the recruitment into this new organization before the meeting at FAO.
The idea of enlarging the team of ESCORENA by MAP Network has been approved by the ESCORENA Focal Point Coordinator - Prof. Dr. Ryszard M. Kozlowski.
The staff of FAO, members of ESCORENA and of the MAP Network are discussing the problems related to sustainability of herbal and medicinal plant cultivation, production, processing, as well as future prospects.
More information:
Activities of the ESCORENA Nut Network planned for 2011: Publication of the NUCIS Newsletter, isue 15. Dra. Mercè Rovira, IRTA-Mas de Bover (Spain) Coordinator of FAO-CIHEAM Nut Network.
Publication of pistachio Inventory on research, germplasm and references. Prof. Bekir Erol AK, from Harran University (Sanliurfa, Turkey), Coordinator of Pistachio in the Nut Network.
International Meeting on Mediterranean Stone Pine for Agroforestry (to be held in Valladolid, Spain, 17-19 November 2011). Dr. Sven Mutke, CIFOR-INIA (Madrid, Spain), Coordinator of Stone Pine in the Nut Network.
21 - 26 November 2011. VI Buffalo Symposium of Americas and V Buffalo Symposium of Europe and Americas.
Havana, Cuba.
The FAO/ESCORENA Network on Buffalo is involved in the organization of VI Buffalo Symposium of Americas and V Buffalo Symposium of Europe and Americas to be held in Havana, Cuba on 21 -26 November 2011.
More details in the linked announcement:
17 - 19 November 2011. 1st Announcement AGROPINE2011 International Meeting on Mediterranean Stone Pine for Agroforestry
Valladolid, Spain.
The International Meeting on Stone Pine, will be held in Valladolid (Spain), in the frame of the NUT Network of FAO-CIHEAM.
Main emphasis is placed on Mediterranean stone pine,
but eventual contributions relating to other pines with edible seeds from other geographic areas are also welcome. All oral sessions will be plenary sessions held in English.
The meeting will be structured by the following general themes:
- Genetic improvement, selection and breeding in Mediterranean stone pine,
- Management of stone pine for cone production in forests and agroforestry,
- Pine nut industry and markets,
- Modelling growth and production.
More information here:
More details in the linked announcement:
13 June 2011
Network for Capacity Development in Nutrition in Central and Eastern Europe (NCDNCEE)
The novel video method of promoting the activities of the Thematic Network - realized the Network for Capacity Development in Nutrition in Central and Eastern Europe (NCDNCEE). Have a look at the youtube on the following link:
30th - 31st May 2011
17th International Conference for Renewable Resources and Plant Biotechnology NAROSSA®2011 Poznan, Poland.
The 17th International Conference for Renewable Resources and Plant Biotechnology NAROSSA®2011 will take place
this time at the Institute of Natural Fibres & Medicinal Plants (INF&MP),
Poznan, Poland from 30-31 May 2011. The conference is held under honorary patronage of the ESCORENA System supervised by FAO.
The scope of topics:
1. Plant breeding for non-food application,
2. Renewable resources: production, processing and applications,
3. Production, characterisation and application of secondary plant metabolites,
4. Biomass and efficient energy generation,
5. Sustainable development in environment, economy and sociology.
For more information see the link to the Call for Paper: or NAROSSA®2011 website: To download the conference programme, please click here:
12 - 15 April 2011 Regional Workshop on the "Development of Thematic Knowledge Networks" in the framework of "Coherence in Information for Agricultural Research for Development" (CIARD) Budapest - Hungary
The workshop will carry on the capacity and network building traditions of similar events of previous years by demonstrating new demands and challenges
in knowledge sharing and seeking most suitable and up-to-date managerial and technological solutions.
The workshop brings together thematic network coordinators, content owners and ICT experts in order to discuss state of the art and practice solutions,
standards and communication channels of knowledge management.
FAO initiatives and ongoing programs with regard to agricultural information management will also be covered.
The workshop will introduce the use of open source content management tools and open ended standards. More information:
21st February - 22nd February 2011 6th International Conference of Junior Researchers and Experts
Directions and Innovative Research on Oilcrops Breeding and Production Technology
Krasnodar, Russia
November 29 - December 3 2010. FIBRATEC 2010 - VI Symposium on Natural Fibers: Full Use and Applications.
Havana, Cuba.
A part of the 15th Scientific Convention on Engineering and Architecture.
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information: Conference under patronage of ESCORENA
Future plans of FAO/ESCORENA European Cooperative Research Network on Flax and other Bast Plants in 2010 and 2011.
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Current Activities of the Nut Network.
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