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Christian Patermann Director

Preparing for FP6 Priority 6: Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems Sub-priority 6.3: Global change and ecosystems. Christian Patermann Director.

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Christian Patermann Director

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  1. Preparing for FP6Priority 6: Sustainable development, global change and ecosystemsSub-priority 6.3: Global change and ecosystems Christian Patermann Director

  2. The 6th thematic priorityThe general objective is to implement a sustainable development model and to make a significant contribution to international efforts to: * Mitigate adverse trends * Understand and control global change * Preserve the equilibrium of the ecosystemsThree interrelated pillars of the 6th Priority: “Sustainable Energy systems” “Sustainable Surface Transports” “Global Change and Ecosystems”

  3. 6.SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT,GLOBAL CHANGE & ECOSYSTEMS Sustainable energy systems (810MEuro): clean energy, energy savings, alternative motor fuels, fuel cells, energy carriers/transport/storage Sustainable surface transport (610MEuro): environmentally friendly transport, interoperability, safety Global change and ecosystems (700MEuro): greenhouse gas emissions, water cycle, biodiversity and ecosystems, natural disasters, land management, climate observation, complementary research

  4. 6.3 GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMSSpecific objectives* To strengthen the capacity to understand, detect and predict global change and to develop strategies for prevention, mitigation and adaptation for all greenhouse gases.* To preserve the ecosystems and protect biodiversity through activities aiming at the development of common and integrated approaches necessary to implement sustainable development.

  5. SELECTED POLITICAL DRIVING FORCES 1. Communication related to the “European Research Area” 2. “Lisbon process” about the role of knowledge in our Society and economy 3. Sixth EAP of the EC “Environment 2010: our future, our choice” 4. Kyoto Protocol and Montreal Protocol 5. Göteborg conclusions on the EU Strategy for SD 6. Johannesburg Summit conclusions about the global dimension of SD

  6. 6.3 GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS Research priorities: Impact and mechanisms of greenhouse gas emissions and atmospheric pollutants on climate, ozone depletion and carbon sinks (oceans, forests and soil)  Water cycle, including soil, related aspects  Biodiversity and ecosystems  Mechanisms of desertification and natural disasters

  7. 6.3 GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS Research priorities:  Strategies for sustainable land management, including coastal zones, agricultural land and forests  Operational forecasting and modelling, including global climate change observing systems  Complementary research on advanced methods for risk assessment and appraising environmental quality In addition, cross-cutting issues (socio-economic research for sustainability)

  8. Draft proposal of a work programme for areas I, IV and VI Anver GHAZI Head of Unit, Global Change

  9. Work Programme on Indent I Impact and mechanisms of greenhouse gas emissions and atmospheric pollutants on climate, ozone depletion and carbon sinks Research priorities I.1 Carbon and nitrogen cycles: sources and sinks I.2 Atmospheric pollutants and their regional impacts I.3 Climate dynamics and variability I.4 Prediction of climate change and its impacts I.5 Stratospheric ozone and climate interactions I.6 Adaptation and mitigation strategies I.7 Conventions, international programmes and assessment initiatives

  10. 1st Call - Instruments in Indent I I.1 Carbon and nitrogen cycles: sources and sinks; European Carbon balance and ocean sources and sinks of carbon I.2 Atmospheric pollutants and their regional impacts; whole European atmospheric research community I.4 Prediction of climatic change and its impacts; Earth system modelling and climate change studies I.5 Stratospheric ozone and climate interactions; links between stratospheric ozone depletion and climate change I.6 adaptation and mitigation strategies I.7 scientific underpinning of international conventions and assessments

  11. Work Programme on Indent IV Mechanisms of desertification and natural disasters Research priorities IV.1 Mechanisms of desertification; driving processes (land use and climate changes); desertification monitoring; prevention and mitigation of land degradation IV.2 Natural disasters Investigation, mitigation through improved technologies, intervention methods and pre-disaster planning; multirisk approach on - Seismic risks - Volcanic risks - Hydrogeological risks, incl. floods, landslides and avalanches - Forest fire risks

  12. 1st Call - Instruments in Indent IV IV.2 Natural Disasters; multiple disaster management, mitigation, vulnerability and risk assessment and data issues IV.1 mechanisms of desertification and soil quality IV.2 natural disasters (floods, volcanic risks, seismic hazards, avalanche risks, contributions expected from SMEs)

  13. Work Programme on Indent VI Operational forecasting and modelling including global climatic change observation systems VI.1 Development of observing and forecasting systems for marine, terrestrial and atmospheric parameters, including observation systems for climate research (contribution also to establishment of GMES by 2008)

  14. Draft proposal of a work programme for area II:Water Cycle and Soil-related aspects Andrea Tilche Head of Unit, Water cycle and soil-related aspects

  15. Water Cycle, including Soil-related aspects • The objective is to understand the mechanisms and assess the impact of global change and in particular climate change on the water cycle, water quality and availability, as well as soil functions and quality, to provide bases for management tools for water systems to mitigate the impacts. • Research will focus on: impact of climate change on the components of the hydrological cycle - land/ocean/ atmosphere interactions, groundwater/surface water distribution, freshwater and wetland ecosystems, soil functioning and water quality; assessment of vulnerability of water/soil systems to global change; management strategies, their impacts and mitigation technologies; scenarios of water demand and availability

  16. A logic frame for a work programme on the water cycle Climate and Hydrological processes Observation systems Policy implementation Water and Societies Water/soil systems functioning and quality Scenarios Adaptation Short and long-term prediction Integratedassessment and development of technologies for coping with global change Management

  17. Proposal for the WP structure

  18. Draft proposal of a work programme for area VII: Complementary Research Andrea Tilche Head of Unit, Water cycle and soil-related aspects

  19. Complementary research • Complementary research will focus on: • development of advanced methodologies for risk assessment of processes, technologies, measures and policies • appraisal of environmental quality including indicators of population health, environmental conditions and risk evaluation to outdoor and indoor exposure • pre-normative research on environmental measurements and testing

  20. Proposal for the WP structure

  21. Thematic Priority 1.1.6.3. Global Change & Ecosystems Research Priority III : Biodiversity & Ecosystems Pierre Mathy

  22. BIODIVERSITY & ECOSYSTEMS OBJECTIVES: To develop a better understanding of marine and terrestrial biodiversity and of ecosystem functioning, understand and minimise the negative impacts of human activities on them and ensure sustainable management of natural resources and terrestrial and marine ecosystems (including fresh water systems) as well as the protection of genetic resources RESEARCH PRIORITIES: Assessing and forecasting changes in biodiversity, structure, function and dynamics of ecosystems and their services, with emphasis on marine ecosystems’ functioning: relationships between society, economy, biodiversity and habitats; integrated assessment of drivers affecting ecosystems’ functioning and biodiversity, and mitigation options; risk assessment, management, conservation and rehabilitation options in relation to terrestrial and marine ecosystems

  23. BIODIVERSITY & ECOSYSTEMS OVERALL SCHEME Monitoring &Fore-casting Basic Science Drivers Biodiversity Ecosystems Societal Needs- Assessment- Protection- Sustainable Use

  24. BIODIVERSITY - Content 1 • European Long-Term Ecosystem Research Facility • Development of methods at appropriate scales for monitoring changes in biodiversity, emphasizing processes and feedback between biodiversity change, ecosystem functioning and socio-economic systems and involvement of the public in biodiversity issues

  25. BIODIVERSITY - Content 2 • Modelling and Forecasting European Scale Biodiversity Responses to the Major Drivers and Pressures in Key Ecosystems • Mountains, forests, Mediterranean, with a view to improving capacity to conserve biodiversity and to encourage sustainable management • Assessment of Large Scale Environmental Risks, Including • Biological invasions, climate change, environmental chemicals, biotechnology - GMOs -

  26. BIODIVERSITY - Content 3 • Enabling Research • Phylogenetic data and bioinformatic tools (breakthrough is needed in taxonomic research) • Inventory of potentially invasive species • Impacting factors and rehabilitation/restoration and remediation • Research on pollination mechanisms and drivers

  27. MARINE ECOSYSTEMS - Content 1 • Networking Expertise to Develop aBetter Understanding of MarineBiodiversity on a Global Scale, taking into account functional biodiversity, global changes and over- exploitation of resources

  28. MARINE ECOSYSTEMS - Content 2 • Understanding Structure and Functions ofMarine Ecosystems, focussing on drivers, dynamics and interactions. Coupling bio-geo-chemical drivers and climate inducted changes will be requested • Assessment of Environmental Pollution inMarine Ecosystems. Ecotoxicological monitoring of the health status of marine ecosystems

  29. MARINE ECOSYSTEMS - Content 3 • Integrated Research on Ecosystems Lying in PoorlyKnown Deeper Ocean Sections, bridging the continent to open ocean (ocean margin) • Sedimentary systems, biology, mineral resources, carbon cycle • Evaluation of the Ecosystem Functioning Far Belowthe Seafloor. European participation in International Ocean Drilling Programme - IODP

  30. MARINE ECOSYSTEMS - Content 4 • Land-Ocean Interactions, with a view to developing integrated medium- and long-term coastal management concepts for the sustainable use of coastal regions and associated catchments in Europe

  31. MARINE ECOSYSTEMS - Content 5 • “Enabling” Research and TechnologicalDevelopment • Development of technologies for marine ecosystem research and for observing, monitoring, surveying and forecasting physical, biological and chemical parameters • Investigating needs, opportunities, feasibility and requirements for a European capability for seafloor observatory systems • Development and production of genomic approaches to investigate a wide range of questions related to biodiversity, ecosystems, etc. and the potential for new services (environment)

  32. Draft proposal of a work programme for area V and Cross-Cutting Pierre Valette Head of Unit Policy Aspects, Strategy for Sustainable Development

  33. S.D. strategy Ecosystemfunctioning,Health,Global Change Human activity Prevention, Adaptation Policies & Measures: economic instruments, technologies * Scenarios * Cost-effectiveness analysis * Cost-benefit analysis DamagesThresholds (physical &monetary valuation) Implementation (incl. Governance) Targets(e.g. % of reduction) Monitoring (incl. Indicators)

  34. Work Programme on Area V • V. Strategies for sustainable land management, including coastal zones, agricultural land and forests • Research priorities • 1. Sustainable use of land • 1.1. Land-use and landscapes in specific regions • 1.2. Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) considering spatial and temporal integration and stakeholders involvement for Sustainable Development • 2. Qualitative and quantitative aspects of multi-functionality of agriculture and forest production • 2.1. Agriculture for Sustainable Development • 2.2. Forestry Production and wood chain for Sustainable Development

  35. Cross-cutting issues • Sustainable Development concepts and tools • Creation of a high scientific reference group for accompanying the activity • Research priorities • 1.Estimating thresholds of sustainability and externalities • 2. Developing tools for Sustainability Impact Assessment

  36. Specific activities covering a wider field of research Scientific Support to Policies Elisabeth Lipiatou

  37. SSP overall objective Support the formulation and implementation of Community policies, by providing scientific contributions to policies that are targeted precisely on needs (“demand-driven”), coherent across the various Community policy areas, and sensitive to changes in policies as they take place.

  38. Scientific Support to Policies 1. Sustainable management of Europe’s naturalresources  Environmental assessment (soil, water, air, noise, chemicals)  Assessment of environmental technologies 2. Providing health, security and opportunity to the people of Europe 3. Underpinning the economic potential and cohesion of a larger and more integrated EU  Forecasting and developing innovative policies for sustainability  The protection of cultural heritage

  39. Scientific Support to Policies (Dir. I) The proposed research will contribute to the implementation of the :  6th Environment Action Plan  air quality policy  noise policy  waste policy  water Framework Directive  Sustainable Development EU Strategy  Urban thematic strategy  Article 151 (EC Treaty) - cultural heritage

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