The Nordic and Baltic food system faces risks from climate change, geopolitical instability, and disruptions in global trade and co-operation. Although supply chains for major imports are generally stable, the region is still exposed to market shocks and trade restrictions. Solving these challenges requires research-based knowledge for food system actors and policymakers.
The overall objective of this call is to support research and innovation projects that strengthen food security by enhancing the resilience of food systems across the Nordic and Baltic region through improved preparedness, resilient support systems, and shifts in consumer behavior:
- Advancing integrated approaches that connect technological, organisational, and institutional innovation
- Addressing both short-term shocks and long-term systemic stresses
- Strengthening the capacity of food systems to anticipate, respond to, and transform in the face of disruptions
- Supporting evidence-based policy development and implementation
Thematic framework
The project proposals must address at least one of the three themes:
- Transnational/(transregional) preparedness and crisis response in food systems
- Resilience and interdependencies of critical infrastructure
- Consumer behavior and increased use of Nordic and Baltic produced food
Projects are expected to include appropriate stakeholders and end users in the co-development and co-leadership of the project.
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Funding partners
This call is announced as a collaborative effort between the Research Council of Norway, the Agriculture and Food Industry Research Funds (Norway), Formas (Sweden), Research Council of Finland, Research Council Faroe Islands, Rannis (Iceland), Estonian Research Council, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania, Research Council of Lithuania, and NordForsk.
