FP7-ENVIRONMENT – NBS Research

🌍 Summary of Benefits: Specific Programme “Cooperation”: Environment (including Climate Change) (FP7 Context)

The primary benefit for citizens is an improved quality of life and better management of resources through:

Better Understanding: Gaining a clearer understanding of issues like climate change.
Coping Mechanisms: Developing the ability to cope with increasing natural and man-made pressures.
Environmentally Friendly Technologies: Identifying and implementing technologies to improve the management of both natural and man-made resources.
Policy Impact: The activities will support policy needs, such as sustainability assessments of EU policies and follow-up actions to international agreements (Kyoto and post-Kyoto) on climate change.

The programme provides a framework for advanced, multidisciplinary, and integrated research to:

Advance Knowledge: Deepen understanding of the complex interactions between the climate, biosphere, ecosystems, and human activities.
Develop New Tools: Aid in the development of new environmental technologies, tools, and services for the sustainable management of the environment and its resources.
Focus Areas: Research is structured around key areas: Climate change, pollution and risks; Sustainable Management of Resources; Environmental Technologies; and Earth observation and assessment tools.

The benefit for the business sector centers on economic growth and competitiveness in the global market for environmental solutions:

Market Strengthening: Strengthening the EU’s position in world markets for environmental technologies.
Sustainable Growth: Contributing to sustainable consumption and production, delivering sustainable growth through business opportunities and improved competitiveness.
Resource Protection: Protecting our cultural and natural heritage.
Key Technology Focus: Special attention is given to technologies in areas like water supply and sanitation, sustainable chemistry, construction, and forestry.