Technological progress for competitivity and employment
The conference, which is being organized jointly by the European Commission (DG XII) and the "Centre d'Observation Economique" in Paris, will cover the following topics:
- Technology helping the economy to confront environmental challenges;
- New technologies for the environment and macroeconomic consequences of environmental policies;
- Voluntary agreements and their impact on economic growth, technological progress and environmental protection;
- The market in pollutant permits and its impact on the economy, energy and the environment;
- Support to innovation technology in the energy field;
- Fiscal instruments.
The conference will also include a round table discussion with representatives from large companies (Elf Aquitaine, Total, Rhone Poulenc, EDF, etc.) and from large public organisms (OCDE, ANVAR, ADEME, CNRS, INESTENE).
For further information, please contact:
European Commission
DG XII - Science, Research and Development
Mr. E. Donni
200 rue de la Loi (T-61 1/13)
B-1049 Brussels
Fax +32-2-2994991
E-mail: e.donni@mhsg.cec.be