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The main aim of the Environment Research under FP7 is to promote sustainable management of both man-made and natural environment and its resources. The FP7 budget earmarked a total of €1.9 billion for the Environment Theme over the duration of FP7.
FP7 environmental research has 2 fold objectives:
- To advance the knowledge on the interactions between climate, biosphere, ecosystems and human activities and
- To develop new technologies, tools and services, for the sustainable development of the environment and its resources.
The following are the activities to be looked at:
Climate Change, Pollution and Risks
- Pressures on environment and climate
- Environment and Health
- Natural Hazards
Sustainable Management Resources
- Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
- Management of marine Environment
Environment 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 observation system
- Forecasting methods and assessment tools