Carlo Calfapietra, Director of the CNR Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems, has been appointed as the Italian expert in Cluster 6 “Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment” within the European research and innovation framework program Horizon Europe.
This appointment, conferred by the Italian Ministry of University and Research, recognizes Calfapietra’s role as a key figure in the Italian scientific landscape for topics related to biodiversity, natural resources, and the environment. As part of the Horizon Europe Program Committee, he will contribute to the coordination of research and innovation activities, represent Italy in strategic sector decisions, and provide updates to the Ministry on the progress of the initiatives.
“I am honored to receive this prestigious appointment,” commented Calfapietra, “which I will strive to carry out with the utmost dedication, thanks to the support of all my colleagues involved in the projects under this program.”