Policy
ETAP: Catalysing local and global activities in eco innovation
The Environmental Technologies Action Plan (ETAP) was adopted by the European Commission in 2004. The objective of this ambitious plan is to further environmental technologies to improve the environment and European competitiveness.
It complements the Environment Directorate-General's regulatory approaches and directly addresses the three dimensions of the Lisbon strategy: growth, jobs and the environment.
The action plan
ETAP covers a spectrum of activities to promote eco-innovation and the take-up of environmental technologies. More...
Priority actions
Priority actions for ETAP concern:
- Getting from research to markets
- Improving market conditions
- Acting globally
National roadmaps
These roadmaps focus on relevant plans, actions and achievements at national level to encourage sharing of experience on eco-innovation and best practice. More...