SDG 15 - Life on Land

Last modified: 23. November 2025

2.4. Collaboration for shared land ecosystems  

New Technologies for African Swine Fever Vaccines - VAX4ASF  

African Swine Fever (ASF) is a critical threat to both agriculture and wildlife, with severe impacts on local ecosystems and economies across Europe. The VAX4ASF project, funded under Horizon 2020, addresses this issue by developing a next-generation vaccine platform to control ASF among domestic pigs and wild boar. By using advanced modelling to understand ASF transmission, particularly at the wildlife-domestic interface, the project empowers stakeholders—farmers, wildlife managers, veterinarians, and policymakers—to implement effective, science-backed strategies.  

Through VAX4ASF, we are not only enhancing animal health but also supporting sustainable land management and the protection of biodiversity. Learn more about VAX4ASF and its ongoing efforts to control ASFV here:  

https://vadgazdalkodas.uni-mate.hu/afrikai-sertespestis-projekt   

 

Advancing Organic Farming Education and Training in Europe  

Launched in June 2023, the ETICOF Project (Education, Training and Innovations in Conversion to Organic Farming) is a three-year Erasmus+ initiative uniting universities and experts from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Hungary to support the transition to organic farming. With MATE as a key partner, the project develops innovative educational materials, methodological guides, and a comprehensive training curriculum that combine scientific knowledge with farmers’ practical experience. By fostering practical skills, lifelong learning, and sustainable practices, ETICOF strengthens rural communities, improves livelihoods, and promotes resilient, environmentally conscious agriculture for the next generation.  

https://palyazatok.uni-mate.hu/en/2022-1-sk01-ka220-hed-000086079