- 'COP-17 side event: Africa-EU scientific and technological cooperation in the field of climate change'
28 November 2011 in Durban, South-Africa
The event will bring together panel discussion involving representatives of the European Commission, EU Member, States, European and African researchers, UN agencies and other stakeholders. See more details here. -
Call for proposals under the India - European Union Call for Proposals on Water Technology, Research and Innovation
A call for the India - European Union Call for Proposals on Water Technology, Research and Innovation has been published by the Government of India's Department of Science and Technology. The call is a follow-up to the announcement published by the European Commission on 20 July 2011. - InfoDay on FP7 Environment Research - Registration now open!
17 June 2011, Albert Borschette Conference Centre, Rue Froissart 36, Brussels
The European Commission (Research & Innovation DG - Directorate Environment) is organising an InfoDay on FP7 Environment Research. The event aims to highlight the novelties of the 2012 Work Programme due to be published in July. It will provide guidance on proposal preparation and submission. To register, please use the registration form.
Consult the event flyer and event website for more information. - Scientific Support to Policies: ASCEE (Assessing the potential of various instruments for sustainable consumption practices and greening the market) results are now available. The report can be downloaded here.
- The Catalogue of Projects for the Calls FP7-ENV-2009-1 and FP7-NMP-ENV-2009-2
presents proposal information on the projects which have been suggested for funding during 2009 under the Environment theme and under the joint call with 'Theme 4. Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and New Production Technologies'.
Objective
The main objective of research for the environment under FP7 is to promote the sustainable management of both the man-made and the natural environment and its resources. To this end, increased knowledge on the interaction between the climate, the biosphere, ecosystems and human activities is sought and new environmentally-friendly technologies, tools and services are developed.
What will be funded?
As environmental problems extend beyond national borders and natural resources are under pressure, Europe needs a new sustainable relationship with the environment.
Funded actions focus on:
- predicting changes in climate, ecological conditions, earth and ocean systems;
- tools and technologies for monitoring, prevention and mitigation of environmental pressures and risks including health risks;
- sustainability of the natural and man-made environment.
Funding in this area will also improve competitiveness and strengthen the position of European industries in world markets for environmental technologies.
Budget
The EU has earmarked a total of € 1.9 billion for funding this theme over the duration of FP7.