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VERA

Sustainable agricultural models for biodiversity preservation

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Information

Start date
01/09/2023
End date
31/12/2024
Total budget
246.687
Partnership
IT - 2
HR - 2
Project typology:
Small-scale project

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Project specific objectives

  • Increase the cooperation and exchange of good practices between participating regions in the field of agricultural biodiversity conservation and sustainable farming
  • Engage the local community of the involved regions, especially the younger generation, to preserve domestic agricultural biodiversity and adopt more sustainable practices in agriculture

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Project main outputs

  • 1 E-booklet of the best practices developed within the project
  • Educational activities
  • 1 Final cross-border conference jointly organized
  • 16 ""Grow together"" joint cross-border training scheme on agricultural biodiversity
  • 1 Cross-border pilot exchange and transplant of figs samplings

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About

The VERA project is a Small-scale project that fights against monocultures and urbanization while actively involving youth, ensuring the preservation of this diversity and promoting sustainable agriculture.

It aims to safeguard endangered agricultural species and promote ancient fruit tree varieties. Activities include joint training for Italian and Croatian students, genetic material digitization, and educational workshops. Targeted at local farmers, students, and the community, it fosters awareness, sustainable practices, and cross-border knowledge exchange. 
 

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Lead partner

The Lead partner represents and takes full financial and legal responsibility for the entire partnership.

Municipality of Larino
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News & Events

  • NEWS
    15/01/2025

    Spotlight on VERA in ISPRA magazine

    The magazine features an exclusive interview with Paolo Belloni, founder of the I Giardini di Pomona, a key partner in the VERA project.

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  • NEWS
    31/12/2024

    Community engagement in Dalmatia: A series of workshops and lectures to bring the local community closer to the topic of local agricultural biodiversity

    Permaculture Dalmatia has demonstrated a steadfast commitment within the VERA project to raising awareness among the Dalmatian local community about the importance of preserving local biodiversity.

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  • NEWS
    18/12/2024

    Final Conference: A step forward in preserving agricultural biodiversity

    On December 3rd and 4th, 2024, the final conference of the VERA project took place at the MedILS Institute in Split. This significant event provided an opportunity to showcase the achieved results, share experiences, and foster new collaborations for the preservation of agricultural biodiversity.

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  • EVENT
    02/12/2024
    Start date:
    03 Dec 2024
    End date:
    04 Dec 2024

    Final Conference in Split

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  • NEWS
    17/10/2024

    Workshop in Larino to improve Pruning Skills of Agricultural Operators in Molise region

    Two days where participants engaged in practical exercises led by experts from the University of Molise

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