SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 1 Conference: Integrative Approaches towards Sustainability Riga, 13 May 2005 Nikolaos Christoforides

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 2 Building the Europe of Knowledge Proposals for the 7 th Research Framework Programme

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 3 The Future of EU research  Four Commission Communications:  Building our common Future Policy challenges and Budgetary means of the Enlarged Union (COM (2004) 101 final)  Science and Technology, the key to Europe's future - Guidelines for future European Union policy to support research (COM (2004) 353)  Building the Europe of Knowledge (7th Framework Programme) (COM (2005) 119 final)  Building the ERA of Knowledge for Growth (COM (2005) 118 final) SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS

4 Specific Programmes Cooperation – Collaborative research People – Human Potential JRC (nuclear) Ideas – Frontier Research Capacities – Research Capacity JRC (non-nuclear) Euratom +

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 5 9 themes 1.Health 2.Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology 3.Information and Communication Technologies 4.Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies 5.Energy 6.Environment (including Climate Change) 7.Transport (including Aeronautics) 8.Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities 9.Security and Space Cooperation – Collaborative research

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 6 6. Environment (inc. climate change) Environmental Technologies Earth observation and assessment tools Sustainable Management of Resources Climate change, pollution and risks

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 7 Climate Change, pollution and risks Pressures on environment and climate Environment and health Natural hazards

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 8 Sustainable Management of Resources Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources Evolution of marine environments

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 9 Environmental Technologies Environmental technologies for observation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment Technology assessment, verification and testing

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 10 Earth observation and assessment tools Earth observation Forecasting methods and assessment tools

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 11 Lisbon process on competitive knowledge-based economy Implementation of the 6th FP, Environment Technologies Action Plan, Environment & Health Action Plan, Global Earth Observation Initiative EU commitments: Sustainable Development Strategy, Climate Change Strategy, Biodiversity Support to Environmental EU policies: Thematic strategies and Directives: Water, Soil, Marine, Urban Research should take into account

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 12 New Developments Earth Observation: 9 areas dedicated to Global Change, natural hazards and Sustainable Development Climate Change - Post-Kyoto Strategy: scenarios, mitigation and adaptation strategies, scientific knowledge Sustainable Development - Sustainability impact assessment, integration of SD into management of land use and natural resources, modelling, externalities and thresholds Environment technologies: technology platforms Ecosystems and biodiversity

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 13 Policy drivers  The Communication on the Environmental Technology Action Plan (ETAP), with three main actions for DG RTD:  Increase and focus research on environmental technologies  Technology Platforms (Water, sustainable chemistry)  European Testing and Verification networks for environmental technologies SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS

14 Policy Drivers  The launch of the GEO (Group on Earth Observations) process  GEO established at the last EO Summit, Washington, July 03  GEO to co-ordinate world efforts and to prepare a 10y implementation plan  Next EO summit in Brussels on February 05 to launch the 10y action plan  The Environment & Health Action Plan  Action 2: develop integrated monitoring of the environment to determine human exposure  Action 5: integrate and strengthen European environment and health research SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS

15 Collaborative research (Collaborative projects; Networks of Excellence; Coordination/support actions) Collaborative research (Collaborative projects; Networks of Excellence; Coordination/support actions) Joint Technology Initiatives Coordination of non-Community research programmes (ERA-NET; ERA-NET+; Article 169) Coordination of non-Community research programmes (ERA-NET; ERA-NET+; Article 169) International Cooperation Cooperation – Collaborative research Under each theme there will be sufficient flexibility to address both Emerging needs and Unforeseen policy needs Dissemination of knowledge and transfer of results will be supported in all thematic areas Support will be implemented across all themes through:

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 16 Joint Technology Initiatives Global Monitoring for Environment and Security Hydrogen and Fuel Cells for a Sustainable Energy Future Towards new Nanoelectronics Approaches Embedded systems Aeronautics and Air Transport Innovative Medicines for the Citizens of Europe Other possible themes to be identified later…

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 17 Specific Programmes Cooperation – Collaborative research People – Human Potential JRC (nuclear) Ideas – Frontier Research Capacities – Research Capacity JRC (non-nuclear) Euratom +

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 18 Ideas – Frontier Research Commission ERC – European Research Council * Created by Commission decision * * Under the responsibility of the Commission Preparation of work programme Set up of peer review: pool of reviewers, nomination of review panels, evaluation guidelines Oversight of the evaluation procedure Annual scientific report Information and support to applicants Reception / eligibility of proposals Organisation and execution of evaluation Selection decision Scientific and financial follow-up of contracts Annual implementation report Approval of work programme, as defined by the Scientific Council Instruction to implement work programme Approval of annual implementation report Information to programme committee Scientific Council* Externalised tasks**

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 19 Specific Programmes Cooperation – Collaborative research People – Human Potential JRC (nuclear) Ideas – Frontier Research Capacities – Research Capacity JRC (non-nuclear) Euratom +

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 20 Initial training of researchers Marie Curie Networks Initial training of researchers Marie Curie Networks Life-long training and career development Individual Fellowships Co-financing of regional/national/international programmes Life-long training and career development Individual Fellowships Co-financing of regional/national/international programmes Industry-academia pathways and partnerships Industry-Academia Scheme Industry-academia pathways and partnerships Industry-Academia Scheme International dimension Outgoing International Fellowships; Incoming International Fellowships International Cooperation Scheme; Reintegration grants International dimension Outgoing International Fellowships; Incoming International Fellowships International Cooperation Scheme; Reintegration grants Specific actions Excellence awards Specific actions Excellence awards People – Human Potential

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 21 Specific Programmes Cooperation – Collaborative research People – Human Potential JRC (nuclear) Ideas – Frontier Research Capacities – Research Capacity JRC (non-nuclear) Euratom +

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 22 6 parts 1.Research Infrastructures 2.Research for the benefit of SMEs 3.Regions of Knowledge 4.Research Potential 5.Science in Society 6.Activities of International Cooperation Capacities – Research Capacity

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS Research Infrastructures Transnational Access Integrating activities Research e-infrastructures Construction of new research infrastructures and major updates of existing ones Construction of new research infrastructures and major updates of existing ones Design studies Support to existing research infrastructures: Support to new research infrastructures:

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS Research for the benefit of SMEs Research for SMEs Research for SME associations “Exploratory” awards Promote optimal participation in the Cooperation programme Promote assistance to SMEs by networks of intermediaries Under the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP):

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS Regions of Knowledge Development of regional “research-driven clusters” Two objectives for European regions: Strengthen their capacity for investing in RTD and carrying out research activities Strengthen their capacity for investing in RTD and carrying out research activities Maximising their potential for a successful involvement of their operators in European research projects Maximising their potential for a successful involvement of their operators in European research projects

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS Research Potential Transnational two-way secondments and recruitment Research equipment and the material environment Workshops and conferences for knowledge transfer “Evaluation facilities”

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS Science in Society Strengthening and improving the European science system Broader engagement political and societal issues (inc. ethical issues) Science and technology and their place in society Gender research and the role of women in research Science education – curiosity and the participation of young people Policy for the role and engagement of universities Improved communication

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS Activities of International Cooperation “Horizontal” support actions and measures not carried out in the Cooperation or People programmes “Horizontal” support actions and measures not carried out in the Cooperation or People programmes Two interdependent objectives: Support competitiveness through strategic partnerships with 3 rd countries in selected fields and by engaging the best 3 rd country scientists to work in and with Europe Support competitiveness through strategic partnerships with 3 rd countries in selected fields and by engaging the best 3 rd country scientists to work in and with Europe Address specific problems that 3 rd countries face or that have a global character, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit Address specific problems that 3 rd countries face or that have a global character, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 29 In addition, support to the coherent development of policies will complement the coordination activities under the Cooperation programme: Strengthening and improving the European science system Monitoring and analysis of public policies / industrial strategies Coordination of research policies Capacities - Coherent development of policies

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 30 7 th Framework Programme Budget

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS 31 Tentative Roadmap for FP /4 Commission - Adoption of FP7 proposals 18/4Council - Exchange of views 7/6Council - Orientation debate 21/9Commission - Proposals on SPs and Rules for participation and dissemination 11/10 Council - Exchange of views on SPs and Rules 23/11Commission - Proposals under Articles 169 and/or /11Council - Orientation debate on SPs and Rules 12-15/12EP - 1st reading on EC FP. Opinion on Euratom FP 2006 Feb/MarCouncil - Common position on EC FP EP - 1 st reading on EC Rules. Opinion on Euratom Rules. AprilCommon position on EC Rules May/JuneEP - 2 nd reading on EC FP; Opinion on SPs; 2 nd reading on EC Rules (earliest) JuneCouncil - Adoption of FP and Rules (earliest) JulyCouncil and EP - Adoption of FP and Rules JulyCouncil - Adoption of the SPs OctCommission - Adoption of Work programmes and necessary materials NovCommission - Publication of 1 st calls