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Security
1. Its overall objective and rationale: Research under this theme has the overall objective of developing technologies and knowledge that help ensure the security of citizens from threats like terrorism, natural disasters and crime, and building up the capabilities of civil European security. The Theme’s objectives [
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2. Link to sustainable development: Greater security is important for sustainable development in order to manage growing risks, whether man-made or naturally occurring. Security research is also being increased at the international level to help with development cooperation and humanitarian aid.
3. These tables provide an overview of security research topics related to sustainable development in FP7 Work Programmes.
The FP7 homepage for security research provides more information on research funded under this Theme.