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}\n}<\/p>\n<\/style>\n<p><\/head><\/p>\n<p><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"damia-institute-page\" id=\"damia-institute\">\n<section class=\"damia-sheet damia-sheet-intro\">\n<div class=\"damia-kicker\">Agricultural University of Athens \u00b7 Strategic Initiative<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"damia-rule\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"damia-lead-box\">\n<p>A strategic initiative of the Agricultural University of Athens to strengthen international cooperation in agricultural sciences, with the aim of improving food security and sustainable rural development.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"damia-text\">\n<p>The establishment of the Institute for International Cooperation in Agricultural Sciences for Sustainable Development and Food Security, \u201cDAMIA\u201d, aims to strengthen international cooperation, advance scientific research and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Its main objective is to improve food security and rural development, particularly in developing countries and marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<p>The Institute\u2019s strategic planning is based on specific, measurable and achievable objectives that reflect the needs of international cooperation in the field of agricultural sciences, the connection between research and its practical application, and the promotion of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"damia-pillars\" aria-labelledby=\"damia-pillars-title\">\n<h2 id=\"damia-pillars-title\">Pillars of Action<\/h2>\n<div class=\"damia-small-rule\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"damia-pillar-grid\">\n<article class=\"damia-pillar-card\">\n <span>Cooperation<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>International<\/h3>\n<p>Academic, research and industrial partners<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"damia-pillar-card\">\n <span>Agriculture<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sustainable<\/h3>\n<p>Climate-resilient agricultural practices<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"damia-pillar-card\">\n <span>Food Systems<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Safe & Healthy<\/h3>\n<p>Access to food and healthy nutrition<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"damia-text damia-text-after-cards\">\n<p>The Institute\u2019s key strategic objectives include strengthening research and development, promoting innovation and enhancing cooperation with industry, as well as with other research and academic institutions at national and international level. 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Its main objective is to improve food security and rural development, particularly in developing countries and marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<p>The Institute\u2019s strategic planning is based on specific, measurable and achievable objectives that reflect the needs of international cooperation in the field of agricultural sciences, the connection between research and its practical application, and the promotion of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"damia-pillars\" aria-labelledby=\"damia-pillars-title\">\n<h2 id=\"damia-pillars-title\">Pillars of Action<\/h2>\n<div class=\"damia-small-rule\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"damia-pillar-grid\">\n<article class=\"damia-pillar-card\">\n <span>Cooperation<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>International<\/h3>\n<p>Academic, research and industrial partners<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"damia-pillar-card\">\n <span>Agriculture<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sustainable<\/h3>\n<p>Climate-resilient agricultural practices<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"damia-pillar-card\">\n <span>Food Systems<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Safe & Healthy<\/h3>\n<p>Access to food and healthy nutrition<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"damia-text damia-text-after-cards\">\n<p>The Institute\u2019s key strategic objectives include strengthening research and development, promoting innovation and enhancing cooperation with industry, as well as with other research and academic institutions at national and international level. These objectives seek to provide the market and society with new products and services based on advanced technology and scientific knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"damia-sdg-box\" aria-label=\"Sustainable Development Goals\">\n<div class=\"damia-sdg-mark\">UN<\/div>\n<p>DAMIA\u2019s strategic design is aligned with the <strong>2030 Agenda<\/strong> and the <strong>United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>, particularly Goals 2, 12, 13 and 17.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"damia-sheet damia-sheet-goals\">\n<section class=\"damia-goals\" aria-labelledby=\"damia-goals-title\">\n<h2 id=\"damia-goals-title\">Main Objectives<\/h2>\n<div class=\"damia-small-rule\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"damia-goal-list\">\n<article class=\"damia-goal-item\">\n<div class=\"damia-goal-number\">01<\/div>\n<p><strong>International Cooperation.<\/strong> Strengthening international cooperation in research and development.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"damia-goal-item\">\n<div class=\"damia-goal-number\">02<\/div>\n<p><strong>Sustainable Practices.<\/strong> Promoting environmentally responsible and sustainable agricultural practices.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"damia-goal-item\">\n<div class=\"damia-goal-number\">03<\/div>\n<p><strong>Climate Change.<\/strong> Addressing the challenges that climate change creates for agriculture.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"damia-goal-item\">\n<div class=\"damia-goal-number\">04<\/div>\n<p><strong>Human Capital.<\/strong> Supporting the development of human capital in the agricultural sector.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"damia-goal-item\">\n<div class=\"damia-goal-number\">05<\/div>\n<p><strong>Food Security.<\/strong> Promoting food security and healthy nutrition.<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"damia-closing-box\">\n<p>he DAMIA Institute seeks to serve as a bridge between scientific research and its practical implementation, developing international partnerships that generate measurable social and environmental impact, particularly in areas facing the greatest food security challenges.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<footer class=\"damia-footer-note\">\n <strong>Agricultural University of Athens \u00b7 DAMIA Institute<\/strong><br \/>\n <span>International Cooperation in Agricultural Sciences<\/span><br \/>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DAMIA Institute | Agricultural University of Athens Agricultural University of Athens \u00b7 Strategic Initiative A strategic initiative of the Agricultural University of Athens to strengthen international cooperation in agricultural sciences, with the aim of improving food security and sustainable rural development. 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