• Facilitate the development of new/complementary tools and methods, and uptake of  innovative tools and methods for the further advancement of ERA within the context of  regulatory science;  • Improve the sharing of data (including their findability, accessibility, interoperability and  reuse) and expertise;  • Deliver rapid methodological improvements, foster data sharing and make better use of  available expertise for the ERA of specific groups of regulated substances/compounds, or  products to demonstrate the value of PERA; • Pave the way for the transition to next generation, system-based ERA that addresses new  policy targets, including the  “one substance – one assessment”  concept, and society needs,  that aim to better protect the environment and halt biodiversity loss (including farmland  biodiversity);  • Position EFSA and other PERA partners as important partners for the implementation of next  generation ERA in regulatory science at EU level, and internationally; • Increase r esearchers’ interest in regulatory ERA and science.  6 