New project to study impact of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems
[Date: 2008-05-30]
Good response to first FP7 Environment call for proposals
[Date: 2007-07-18]
- The Environment Directorate of DG Research is organising a one-day expert workshop to discuss what kind of research should be funded in the coming years in order to help promote eco-innovation and eco-efficiency in Europe
[Date: 2009-11-13] - The videos and presentations of the Info Day on Call FP7-ENV-2010 and on Call FP7-AFRICA-2010 are now available for download
[Date: 2009-09-30]
Environment (including Climate Change)
- 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 sustainable management of both man-made and natural environment and its resources. To this end, increased knowledge on the interaction between the climate, 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 frontiers and natural resources are under pressure, Europe needs a new sustainable relationship with the environment.
Funded actions focus on:
- predicting climate, ecological, earth and ocean systems changes;
- tools and technologies for monitoring, prevention and mitigation of environmental pressures and risks including on health;
- sustainability of the natural and man-made environment.
Funding in this area will also improve competitiveness and strengthen European industries' position 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.
Previous relevant European research
Last updated on: 2009-10-19