The Co-operative Research Programme aims to enhance scientific knowledge to shape future policy on the sustainable use of natural resources in food, agriculture, forests, and fisheries. It supports multidisciplinary work to meet diverse stakeholder demands and acknowledges the global interconnectedness of food production systems.
The Co-operative Research Programme: Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems (CRP) focuses on funding research and projects that address global challenges such as food security, climate change, and the sustainable use of natural resources in food systems, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. By facilitating international cooperation and exchange among scientists, the CRP supports short-term research projects aiming at sustainable and resilient productivity growth, climate change mitigation, conservation of biodiversity, and improvement of soil, water, and air quality among others. Fellowships offered by the CRP promote the exchange of ideas, increase international mobility, and encourage long-term cooperation between scientists and institutions, focusing on various topics that include reducing emissions, reversing forest loss, enhancing ecosystem services, and improving livestock production practices.