The Union of European Academies for Sciences applied to Agriculture, Food and Nature (UEAA) is a European network of national academies and scientific institutions focused on agriculture, food, and environmental sciences.
History UEAA was founded in Bologna in 1999 and its statutes were formally adopted during the first General Assembly held in Florence in October 2000. The organisation initially included 14 member academies and has since expanded to include institutions from a wide range of European countries.
For the 2024–2026 term, The Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences "Gheorghe Ionescu-Șișești" of Romania has the presidency of the UEAA. For the 2026 - 2028 term Prof. Dr. Nazim Gruda, is the current UEAA President.
Scope and activities UEAA aims at promoting the cooperation among academies in the fields of agricultural science, food production, land use, forestry and forest products, and natural resource management. Its objectives include fostering scientific exchange, supporting innovation and sustainable development, and contributing scientific advice to policymakers and society.
The organisation provides a platform for collaboration between scientists and institutions across Europe, facilitating comparative studies, dissemination of knowledge, and public communication of science-based information.
UEAA operates through a General Assembly composed of its member academies, which meets periodically and oversees the organisation's activities and governance. Membership is open to European academies and similar institutions engaged in scientific research related to agriculture, food, and nature.
UEAA organises scientific meetings, symposia, and general assemblies, and contributes to discussions on European research policy, particularly in the agricultural and food sectors. It also promotes interdisciplinary research and international cooperation among scientists.
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