Science has always been an international endeavour, and international scientific cooperation is becoming even more important as globalisation gathers pace. Europe must play an active part in this fast-moving, global environment.

	Key Action 1
		Sustainable management and quality of water
	Key Action 2
		Global change, climate and biodiversity
	Key Action 3
		Sustainable marine ecosystems
	Key Action 4
		The city of tomorrow and cultural heritage
	Key Action 5
		Cleaner energy systems, including renewables
	Key Action 6
		Economic and efficient energy for a competitive Europe
	Key Action 7
		Nuclear Fission
	Key Action 8
		Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion

• Introduction
• Environment, Energy, Europe - an Investment for Now and the Future
• A Focused Approach
• Budget
• Case Studies
  -  Groundwater management
  
  -  The Diminishing Ozone Layer
  
  -  Fuel from the Farm
• Generic Research
  -  The fight against major natural and technological hazards
  
  -  Development of earth observation satellite technologies
  
  -  Socio-economic aspects of environmental change
  
  -  Socio-economic aspects of energy
  
  -  Radiation safety
  
  
• What else is the EU doing?
• What is the Fifth Framework Programme?
• Further Information