Analysis of the Green Paper Stakeholder Consultation

Brussels, 21 June 2010

Alan Edwards (with special thanks to Nicola Dotti) DG Research and Innovation, Environment Directorate

Green Paper Consultation

The public consultation on the Common Strategic Framework for EU research and innovation funding closed on 20 May 2011.

775 position papers were received.

There were also more than 1300 responses to the online questionnaire.

Overall Outcome of the Consultation

Strong support for bringing research and innovation together in a Common Strategic Framework. Simplification is a key priority for all stakeholders. All stages in the innovation chain should be supported, with more attention for close to the market activities. Continuity for the successful elements of current programmes, e.g. European Research Council, Marie Curie, collaborative research. EU funding should be tied closely to societal challenges and EU policy objectives, (climate change, ageing, energy security,). More openness and flexibility needed, less prescriptive calls, better use of bottom-up instruments, (also in programme parts guided by clear policy objectives).

Analysis of the Position Papers

The following slides focus on an analysis of the Position Papers and references in these Papers to: Environment; Climate change; Eco-innovation.

Analysis of the Position Papers

Received contribution 39 41 56 45 39 10 17 199 123 45 118 6 9 15 762 3 1 1 231 40 19 38 (31%) (42%) (34%) (50%) (11%) (7%) (30%) 58 (29%) 6 (35%) 3 (30%) 4 (10%) 12 (27%) 15 (27%) 10 (24%) 21 (54%) 9,1% 4,3% 6,5% 5,2% 1,7% 1,3% 2,6% 25,1% 16,5% 8,2% 17,3% 1,3% 0,4% 0,4% (100%) Relevant papers (ENV, CC & Eco-Innovation) Share on the total amount of relevant contributions

RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GREEN PAPER CONSULTATION

Typology

National Governments

Nat. Agencies

Nat. Research Councils

Regional Governments

Reg. Agencies

Reg. Research Councils

European / Int. Agencies

Research Associations

Univ. and Research Inst.

Firms and Consultants

Business Associations

Europ. Research Councils

Trade Unions and other professional associations

Individuals

Total

Analysis of the Position Papers: Disciplinary Contributions

Scientific community contribution Strong Weak Other contributions Disciplines

Category

Organized and well- Strong structured Organized Strong

Under-represented

Weak

Weak

Sustainable Transports Marine and Maritime Landscape and land use Urban sustainability Eco-building Biodiversity Natural disasters

Analysis of the Position Papers: Thematic Areas

Sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems ++ Very High + High - Low ++ Very high - Low 0 Medium ++ Very High ++ Very High - Low 0 Medium 0 Medium 0 Medium 0 Medium 0 Medium Fighting and adapting to climate change Eco-innovation, sustainable production and consumption - Low ++ Very High - Low - Low ++ Very High 0 Medium 0 Medium

Typology

European and International Agencies

National governments (and research agencies)

Regional governments (and research agencies)

Research Councils

Firms/Consultancies + Business Ass.

Universities/Res. Institutes

Research Associations

Analysis of the Position Papers: Key Messages

Environment and climate change challenges should be addressed through agenda-driven activities, whilst also providing the possibility to carry out bottom-up activities to simultaneously serve both public and private interests. The grand challenge should be tackled across the full innovation value-chain from fundamental research, through to commercial deployment of solutions, e.g. demonstration and pilot plants.

Analysis of the Position Papers: Key Messages

Innovation is seen as a central issue. However, there is no consensus on the precise definition of innovation. The inclusion of actions on "eco-innovation" is broadly welcomed and supported. Eco-innovation and market replication projects are needed to achieve the Europe 2020 climate goals and resource efficient solutions. The business sector is looking to fully exploit eco-innovation opportunities, providing there is a willingness on the part of governments to support them to both boost European economic competitiveness and improve the quality of life.

Analysis of the Position Papers: Key Messages

A clear, consistent and very strong message is for Socioeconomic/Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) to be given much more visibility within the environment and climate change research and innovation domains. Examples of topics quoted are:

the socio-economic impacts of climate change; governance of environmental assets; management of environmental (and resulting economic) conflicts; the challenges surrounding global health, poverty, and the inner city.

Analysis of the Position Papers: Key Messages

Research infrastructures, particularly those directly related to the challenges, must be supported at EU level for those environmental and climate change issues of high strategic importance at the EU, or global level. The need for enhancing international cooperation in the environmental and climate change research domains is recognised. A common framework to facilitate cooperation with non-EU countries and to promote their involvement, especially in strategic issues dealing with global challenges, should be ensured .

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