IPARD III Programme Green Deal Objective
Through our Erasmus+ project, IPARD enterprises will be supported in preparing for CBAM requirements within the framework of "Alignment with the EU Green Deal", one of the Commission priorities for the IPARD III period, and activities complementary to the programme will be carried out.
Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan (2024-2030)
The results of our Erasmus+ project may contribute to our country's 2053 Net Zero commitment.
Carbon Footprint Calculation and Greenhouse Gases
It is estimated that 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions originate from the food and nutrition chain and 14.5% from livestock activities.
- Capacity needs and a lack of guidance regarding environmental sustainability practices among IPARD enterprises that play a key role in rural development
- Lack of awareness about carbon footprints and the need for knowledge- and skills-based transformation
- Lasting impact and dissemination through practical and accessible learning solutions and digital tools
TARGET GROUP – 1
1. IPARD Beneficiary Livestock and Food Enterprises: The aim is to increase carbon footprint awareness among enterprises whose production processes have a high environmental impact and to improve their knowledge and skills regarding sustainable production practices.
TARGET GROUP – 2
1. IPARD Agency Employees: By strengthening the capacity of agency staff in carbon footprint, sustainability, and environmental impact matters, the aim is to improve the quality of guidance and advisory services provided to IPARD beneficiaries.
ROLES OF THE PARTNERS
Universities
- Determining enterprise carbon footprints
- Awareness training regarding carbon reduction plans
- A sustainable carbon reduction strategy for a selected group of enterprises
- E-learning platform
ARDSI, the Lithuanian Paying Agency, and the Serbian IPARD Agency will increase the awareness, knowledge, and skills of employees of IPARD implementing institutions regarding carbon footprint calculations in the agriculture and food sector and CBAM legislation that is likely to become mandatory for the agriculture and food sector in the future.
MAIN OUTPUTS
- Carbon Map and e-Toolkit
- e-Learning Platform (training modules, videos, and other content)
- Guidance documents
- Pilot training reports
- Dissemination materials
DISSEMINATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Dissemination Objectives:
Increasing the visibility of project outputs and reaching a broad range of stakeholders
Reaching Target Audiences:
IPARD enterprises, consultants, universities, ARDSI/IPARD agency employees, and the public
Post-Project Use:
Continued active use of training materials after the project
Institutional Sustainability:
Integration of outputs into the existing structures of ARDSI and partner institutions
Work Package 1 - Project Management
- Establishing effective communication channels among partners (email groups, online meetings, shared platform, etc.)
- Holding regular online coordination meetings
- Tracking partner budgets and checking eligibility of expenditures
- Preparing project inception, interim, and final reports
Work Package 2
Creating AI-Supported Carbon Maps by Defining Carbon Footprint Parameters
1- Holding the Kick-off Meeting in Turkey
2- Conducting a Workshop and Study Visit to Determine Carbon Footprint Measurement Parameters (CZECHIA)
3- Creating AI-Supported Carbon Footprint Maps for IPARD Enterprises According to the Defined Parameters and Method and Identifying the Enterprises to Be Included in the Target Group for Training
4- Evaluation Meeting and Field Visit Regarding the Evaluation of Work Package 2 and Planning of Work Package 3 Activities, Together with an Expert Presentation on Carbon Footprint Practices (LITHUANIA)
Work Package 3
Pilot Training and Demonstration Activities Focused on Carbon Footprint Reduction (Including Content Development)
1- Developing Training Material Content for Carbon Footprints
2- Carbon Footprint Reduction-Focused Training and Workshops for the Target Group (ANKARA)
3- Online Training for Staff on Carbon Footprints, Sector-Based Carbon Footprint Calculation, and Carbon Market Studies (100 ARDSI+SIA staff)
4- Evaluation Meeting and Field Visit for Project Management Regarding the Evaluation of Work Package 3 and Planning of Work Package 4 Activities (SERBIA)
Work Package 4
Documentation, Sustainability, and Dissemination Activities for Project Results
1- Preparing the Project Website, Social Media Accounts, and e-Toolkit
2- Preparing an E-learning Platform for Public Use and Integrating It into the Project Website
3- Preparing the Project Dissemination Report, Compiling Good Practice Examples, and Preparing Policy Recommendation Reports within the Framework of IPARD Programmes
4- Multiplier Events (1 Day by Each of 5 Partners) (ARDSI, BSEU, LPA, SIA, SBU)
