Calls for proposals for 'Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials'
The objective of the Societal Challenge 'Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials' is to achieve a resource - and water - efficient and climate change resilient economy and society, the protection and sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems, and a sustainable supply and use of raw materials, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources and eco-systems. The era of seemingly plentiful and cheap resources is coming to an end: raw materials, water, air, biodiversity and terrestrial, aquatic and marine ecosystems are all under pressure. The combined impacts of climate change and current production and consumption patterns are undermining our planetary habitat. Based on current trends, the equivalent of more than two planet Earths will be needed by 2050 to support the growing global population. There needs to be a decoupling of economic growth from resource use. Helping to build a green economy - a circular economy in sync with the natural environment - is part of the answer. This Work Programme will focus on investing in innovation for a green economy. This will require great progress in social and public sector innovation. Actions under this Work Programme will therefore address gaps in the knowledge base needed to understand changes in the environment, identify the policies, methods and tools that would most effectively tackle the above mentioned challenges, and support innovators and businesses to bring green solutions to the market.To see the official call announcements, please consult: Water Innovation: Boosting its Value for Europe(opens in new window) Water Innovation: Boosting its Value for Europe(opens in new window) Water Innovation: Boosting its Value for Europe(opens in new window) Water Innovation: Boosting its Value for Europe(opens in new window) Growing a Low Carbon, Resource Efficient Economy with a Sustainable Supply of Raw Materials(opens in new window) Growing a Low Carbon, Resource Efficient Economy with a Sustainable Supply of Raw Materials(opens in new window) Growing a Low Carbon, Resource Efficient Economy with a Sustainable Supply of Raw Materials(opens in new window) Waste: A Resource to Recycle, Reuse and Recover Raw Materials(opens in new window) Waste: A Resource to Recycle, Reuse and Recover Raw Materials(opens in new window) Waste: A Resource to Recycle, Reuse and Recover Raw Materials(opens in new window) Waste: A Resource to Recycle, Reuse and Recover Raw Materials(opens in new window) Growing a Low Carbon, Resource Efficient Economy with a Sustainable Supply of Raw Materials(opens in new window)