Click here for 2014-2015 Environment topics.
The main objective of research for the environment under H2020 is to promote the sustainable management of both the man-made and the natural environment and its resources. To this end, increased knowledge on the interaction between the climate, the biosphere, ecosystems and human activities is sought and new environmentally-friendly technologies, tools and services are developed.
Emphasis will be given to the following activities:
- Climate change, pollution and risks
- Pressures on the environment and climate
- Environment and health
- Natural hazards
- Sustainable Management of Resources
- Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
- Management of marine environments
- Environmental Technologies
- Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
- Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat improved damage assessment on cultural heritage
- Technology assessment, verification and testing
- Earth observation and assessment tools
- Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development
- Forecasting methods and assessment tools for sustainable development taking into account differing scales of observation
