Transformation in agriculture in a rapidly changing climate: a bilateral collaboration in education and research between Norway and Croatia

Bilateral initiative facts

Promoter:
Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek (FAZOS) Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek(HR)
Bilateral initiative number:
HR-BI013
Status:
Completed
Initial cost:
€96,900
Actual cost:
€92,693
Initiative Types:
Capacity building and short-term training
Partners:
Norwegin University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Faculty of Landscape and Society (LANDSAM)(NO)
Programme:
Programme areas:

Description

To establish a collaborative platform to facilitate knowledge sharing and co-creation of innovative and transformative low input agriculture in a rapidly changing climate. Specific objectives are:
design workshops related to reviewing existing initiatives and create a new proposal for including various topics on transformative thinking in view of rapidly changing climate and agriculture adaptation and mitigation possibilities into course curricula. Activities in form of workshop, will be designed:
to create awareness among scholars and other stakeholders on need for personal transformation/inner

Summary of the results

The initiative brought together experts and researchers from different institutions to develop sustainable agricultural practices that require fewer resources and can adapt to environmental changes. Through the various workshops and the final conference, participants from both institutions have gained valuable skills and knowledge. This capacity building is crucial for sustaining long-term cooperation and ensuring the continued development of innovative agricultural solutionsThe collaboration resulted in the publication of eight scientific papers and presentations at seven international conferences. These joint research efforts have raised the profile of both institutions in the global academic community and demonstrated their capacity to address complex agricultural challenges collaborativelyExtensive field research was conducted and a platform for cooperation between the beneficiary Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek and partner Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) was formed. This platform will continue to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and collaborative development of innovative low-input agricultural practices, addressing the urgent need for sustainable solutions in the face of climate change.

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