Sister Projects
SafeWax – Sustainable crop protection
SafeWax research consortium is an international research network with 5 partner organizations from 3 different European countries, led by the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. This project aims at developing a universal bio-inspired spray formulations to control plant pathogens in a sustainable manner without using toxic pesticides. SafeWax technology will be demonstrated on grapevines, which are severely damaged by fungal-associated diseases. SafeWax generic coatings will pave the way to protect other commodity crops. Follow the project’s results in CORDIS: Sustainable Bioinspired Wax Coating for Multi-Functional Crop Protection (SafeWax).
GRAPEBREED4IPM
The GrapeBreed4IPM project aims to develop grapevine varieties with robust resistance to key diseases, tailored to local environmental and pedoclimatic conditions, significantly reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Beyond breeding, it will provide farmers, winegrowers, and advisers with best practices and integrated pest management (IPM) guidelines specifically designed for disease-resistant varieties, fostering widespread adoption and advancing sustainable viticulture across Europe. These efforts will promote a more environmentally friendly industry while aligning with regulatory requirements and evolving consumer expectations. With the grapevine market projected to reach nearly EUR 204 billion by 2025, the project’s outcomes will position the sector to thrive sustainably in a competitive global landscape.
ForestAgriGreenNudge
Our approach begins with a comprehensive review of existing initiatives using Green Nudges, followed by an in-depth assessment of their effectiveness and ethical integrity. We then field-test these nudges to identify the most successful ones, which are further refined and tailored based on feedback from stakeholders along the entire value chain.
The culmination of our efforts is the iNUDGE Academy, an online tool designed to support policymakers, farmers, foresters, retailers, and wholesalers. This resource provides practical guidelines, implementation strategies, and risk assessments for integrating nudges into everyday practices, helping drive the shift towards sustainability.
