European Confederation of Agronomists Associations
Budget
€2,500
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.1 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
CEDIA is the network for national associations of Agricultural Scientists and Engineers in a number of European Countries. We are committed to cooperation in agricultural education, research, advice and development with regard to strategies for sustainability in production and climate change, food processing, environmental protection, food safety, community agricultural policy, rural development and professional development. The objectives of CEDIA are: To support the professional interests of its members To protect and to conserve the environment To promote European integration by fostering and facilating co-operation between its members in the fields of information, research, education and professional development To promote sustainable production systems and biodiversity To promote the general and specific interests of its members in dealing with the European Union institutions as well as with other bodies
EU Legislative Interests
Agriculture, Environment, Qualifications Directive, Rural Development, CAP, Sustainable Agricultural Development, Research and Innovation, Food Safety
Communication Activities
Cedia is in regular contact with EU officials, MEP's, European Agronomic bodies and regularly holds events where key policy makers are in attendance. Cedia also represents its member associations at a world level in the World Association of Agronomists and participates in its events globally.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
World Association of Agronomists European Association of Life Science Universities Isle Association - Sustainability Net Work
Organisation Members
Link to webpage detailing member organisations: http://cedia.eu/member-associations/
Additional Information
Cedia is wholly funded by member contributions and has no permanent members of staff. Member Associations cover their own costs of participation.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.