News archive - [Call for Sessions] - Science for the Environment 2013 - Mapping Knowledge needs for Horizon 2020

Identifying knowledge gaps for the Climate Action and Resource Efficiency Challenge in Horizon 2020

Aarhus University (Denmark) and the Partnership for European Environmental Research (PEER) invite researchers to Aarhus University on the October 2-4, 2013 in order to take stock of and assess the scientific progress towards tackling the grand environmental challenges, as specified in the Horizon 2020 challenge: Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials

The main purpose of the conference is to identify knowledge gaps and future research needs within this challenge in Horizon 2020, and to deliver the collected advice of the conference to the European Commission.

Description:

Themes

  • Climate action
    mitigation and adaptation
  • Resource efficiency
    natural resources, ecosystems, raw materials
  • Green economy
    eco-innovation

Why should you attend

  • Show how your field of research can support solutions of the grand societal challenges
  • Participate in formulating the future research needs in Horizon 2020
  • Meet potential partners for Horizon 2020 calls

See the Call for abstracts and sessions here - Deadline is May 1, 2013.

For further information, please visit: http://dce-conference.au.dk/

Geographical focus
  • International; Other
Scientifc field / Thematic focus
  • Natural Sciences

Entry created by Desiree Pecarz on March 25, 2013
Modified on March 25, 2013