Publications

Taking stock of the progress of the European Research Area (ERA) in the field of the environment, this study recommends measures to further promote and develop a Europe-wide open space for environmental knowledge. Compared to the state of affairs in 2000 when the ERA was launched, progress has been made in achieving the ERA objectives in environmental research and innovation. Solid trans-border networking and coordination of research agendas are underway even though governance aspects still need to be tackled. More structured public-private collaboration is needed to further exploit the potential of eco-innovation.

This study synthesises the vast amount of information resulting from cultural heritage research projects supported by the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh European Framework Programme for Research (FP). Particular emphasis is put on outcomes and the global impact of these projects. It emerges from the analysis that the networking within and between project consortia throughout the various FPs has contributed towards improving the knowledge needed for preserving cultural heritage and created a European research community in the field of cultural heritage preservation. However, further efforts are required to improve communication and coordination of research including strengthening links with policy and user needs.

An overview of the Innovation Union Programme at Green Week 2011 on Resource Efficiency

Meeting the needs of a growing population within the ecological limits of our planet is one of the main challenges of our times. The EU’s Framework Programme for Research supports projects in a variety of fields such as energy, climate, industrial technologies, transport, agriculture, fisheries and environment as well as capacity building and green skills. This publication showcases EU-funded projects and their concrete solutions for a more efficient use of resources.

The «Study on the longer-term impact of European Union funding of research in the field of Environment and Health» highlights the main achievements of research projects funded by the European Union (EU) during Framework Programme 5, 6 and 7 (first three calls). It also evaluated the contribution of EU-funded research to the implementation of the European Environment and Health Action Plan (EHAP) 2004-2010.

Over 130 governments and international organisations are participating in the Group on Earth Observations, or GEO, to coordinate the construction of a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). The aim is to improve our understanding of the Earth system and to enhance our ability for informed decision-making for the benefit of our planet and the sustainability of our societies. This brochure provides a snapshot of the process developed by the GEO to build the GEOSS, zooming in on the issue of capacity-building and EU-funded projects in the area.

Over 130 governments and international organisations are participating in the Group on Earth Observations, or GEO, to coordinate the construction of a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). The aim is to improve our understanding of the Earth system and to enhance our ability for informed decision-making for the benefit of our planet and the sustainability of our societies. This brochure provides a snapshot of the process developed by the GEO to build the GEOSS, zooming in on the Societal Benefit Area "Climate" and EU-funded projects in the area.

Over 130 governments and international organisations are participating in the Group on Earth Observations, or GEO, to coordinate the construction of a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). The aim is to improve our understanding of the Earth system and to enhance our ability for informed decision-making for the benefit of our planet and the sustainability of our societies. This brochure provides a snapshot of the process developed by the GEO to build the GEOSS, zooming in on the Societal Benefit Area "Biodiversity" and EU-funded projects in the area.

Over 130 governments and international organisations are participating in the Group on Earth Observations, or GEO, to coordinate the construction of a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). The aim is to improve our understanding of the Earth system and to enhance our ability for informed decision-making for the benefit of our planet and the sustainability of our societies. This brochure provides a snapshot of the process developed by the GEO to build the GEOSS, zooming in on the issue of architecture and data management and EU-funded projects in the area.

Over 130 governments and international organisations are participating in the Group on Earth Observations, or GEO, to coordinate the construction of a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). The aim is to improve our understanding of the Earth system and to enhance our ability for informed decision-making for the benefit of our planet and the sustainability of our societies. This brochure provides a snapshot of the process developed by the GEO to build the GEOSS, zooming in on the Societal Benefit Area "Ecosystems" and EU-funded projects in the area.