Characterisation of Environmental Networks interested in international cooperation in the INTERLINK Countries (European Union, Candidate Countries, FP7 Associated Countries, Africa and Newly Independent States)
In the objective to reinforce international cooperation between Europe and third-countries, the Interlink Consortium puts at your disposal on this website the description and contact information of networks of Environmental Science players within the EU, the NIS and Africa which have declared themselves interested in international cooperation.
The networks and actors are expected to contribute to:
Services for EU-FP7 applicants (similar to NCP services)
Scientific input for FP7 Projects in the field of Theme 6 Environment (including Climate Change)
In order to realise this database, a questionnaire has been sent by all the project partners in INTERLINK to the relevant networks they could identify in their country and abroad. The questionnaire is composed of six fields which qualify the network characteristics regarding the membership, the geographical extent, the type of activities and the thematic areas in FP7 concerned.
How the networks were selected
The networks identified by Interlink partners have at least a scientific dimension in the environmental field and/or international orientation. Ideally the networks identified already have experience within FP6 or are highly interested in participating in FP7. There are 3 types of networks that were targeted by the INTERLINK partners:
The first types of networks to be identified were those which have a similar function to the FP7 service networks in the field of “environment and climate change”. e.g. NCPs, Europe Offices at universities.
The second types of networks consist of ‘real research networks' in the field of environment and climate change.These may consist of universities, research institutes or research scientists, private enterprises and industry.
The third category includes research project and programme managers, public entities, donors and investors, NGOs...
You can search the database below:
Advancity
Extent: Regional
Regions or countries: France (Paris & its urban area)
Membership:
Private enterprises / industry
FP7 services networks and similar
Universities, research institutes
Research project / programmes managers
Private enterprises / industry
Research scientists
Public entities
Donors
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
Thematic Area:
6.1 Climate change, pollution and risks
6.1.1 Pressures on the environment and climate
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.2 Sustainable Management of Resources
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3 Environmental Technologies
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.2 Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat improved damage assessment on cultural heritage
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
6.4 Earth observation and assessment tools
6.4.1 Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development
6.4.2 Forecasting methods and assessment tools for sustainable development taking into account differing scales of observation
6.4.3 Cross-cutting issues
Other e.g. Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
Regions or countries: South Africa, Tanzania, Algeria, Ghana, Senegal and Kenya
Membership:
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
NGOs
Donors
Research scientists
Research project / programmes managers
Universities, research institutes
CBO's
Thematic Area:
6.1.3 Natural hazards
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.2.2 Management of marine environment
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.2 Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat improved damage assessment on cultural heritage
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
6.4.1 Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development
6.4.2 Forecasting methods and assessment tools for sustainable development taking into account differing scales of observation
Other e.g. Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
Applied Research and Communications Fund (ARC Fund)
Extent: International
Regions or countries: ARC Fund is a recognized and respected player in bringing about the innovating knowledge society on a national, regional (e.g. Southeast Europe), and European levels.
Membership:
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
NGOs
Research project / programmes managers
Universities, research institutes
FP7 services networks and similar
Thematic Area:
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
6.4.2 Forecasting methods and assessment tools for sustainable development taking into account differing scales of observation
Other e.g. Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
Association on Ecological Education and Information «TERRA NOSTRA»
Extent: National
Regions or countries: Republic of Moldova
Membership:
Universities, research institutes
Research project / programmes managers
Research scientists
Public entities
NGOs
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
Thematic Area:
6.1.1 Pressures on the environment and climate
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
Regions or countries: At present: Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy; extention for future to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Makedonia, Albania, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania
Membership:
Universities, research institutes
Research project / programmes managers
Private enterprises / industry
Research scientists
NGOs
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
Thematic Area:
6.1.1 Pressures on the environment and climate
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.1.3 Natural hazards
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
6.4.1 Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.4.1 Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development
6.4.2 Forecasting methods and assessment tools for sustainable development taking into account differing scales of observation
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.2 Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat improved damage assessment on cultural heritage
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
Regions or countries: Currently, the BSREC has 13 member-countries, i.e. Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Turkey, Ukraine, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia.
Membership:
NGOs
Research project / programmes managers
FP7 services networks and similar
Thematic Area:
6.1.1 Pressures on the environment and climate
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
Other e.g. Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.2.2 Management of marine environment
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
Regions or countries: The municipalities of Vidin, Gabrovo, Gorna Oryahovitsa, City of Dobrich, Karlovo, Pazardzhik, Silistra, Strara Zagora and Troyan
Membership:
Public entities
Thematic Area:
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
Eliminating Agricultural Risks to Health and Environment, AGRORISK
Extent: European
Regions or countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Scotland, Sweden, The Netherlands, Ukraine
Membership:
Universities, research institutes
Research scientists
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
Thematic Area:
6.1.1 Pressures on the environment and climate
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
Regions or countries: ENBIONET is Polish network consisting of universities and research institutes dealing with environmental biotechnology. Also technological parks and industry representatives take part in network information exchange.
Membership:
Universities, research institutes
Research project / programmes managers
Private enterprises / industry
Research scientists
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
Thematic Area:
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
Regions or countries: The main participants : Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon , Senegal
Membership:
Universities, research institutes
Research project / programmes managers
Research scientists
Public entities
Donors
NGOs
Thematic Area:
6.1.1 Pressures on the environment and climate
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.2.2 Management of marine environment
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.2 Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat improved damage assessment on cultural heritage
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
6.4.1 Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development
International Association for Danube Research (IAD)
Extent: International
Regions or countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia, Switzerland, Ukraine.
Membership:
Research scientists
Public entities
NGOs
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
IAD has an permanent observer status for the ICPDR (internationl Commission for the Protection of the Danube River) Expert Groups (www.icpdr.org)
Thematic Area:
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
International Cooperative Programme on Effects of Air Pollution on Natural Vegetation and Crops
Extent: Multi-regional
Regions or countries: The network consists of mostly European countries (both EU member and non-member states), but also includes countries like South-Africa, USA, Uzbekistan
Membership:
FP7 services networks and similar
Universities, research institutes
Research project / programmes managers
Private enterprises / industry
Research scientists
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
Thematic Area:
6.1.1 Pressures on the environment and climate
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.4.2 Forecasting methods and assessment tools for sustainable development taking into account differing scales of observation
Other e.g. Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.2.2 Management of marine environment
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
Regions or countries: The Ministry of the Environment operates on three different levels—national, regional and local. At the national level, the ministry is responsible for formulating an integrated and comprehensive national environmental policy and for developing specific strategies, standards and priorities for environmental protection and resource conservation.
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.2.2 Management of marine environment
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.2 Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat improved damage assessment on cultural heritage
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
6.4.1 Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development
6.4.2 Forecasting methods and assessment tools for sustainable development taking into account differing scales of observation
6.4.3 Cross-cutting issues
Other e.g. Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
Regions or countries: NIO focuses on Israel's three highly diverse seas: the eastern Mediterranean, the Gulf of Aqaba /Eilat (northeastern branch of the Red Sea) and the land-locked Dead Sea. International collaboration.
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
Regions or countries: Northwest Germany (States of Lower Saxony and Bremen)
Membership:
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
Public entities
Research scientists
Research project / programmes managers
Universities, research institutes
Thematic Area:
6.1.1 Pressures on the environment and climate
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.1.3 Natural hazards
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.2.2 Management of marine environment
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.2 Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat improved damage assessment on cultural heritage
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
6.4.1 Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development
6.4.2 Forecasting methods and assessment tools for sustainable development taking into account differing scales of observation
Pathways of pollutants and mitigation strategies of their impact on the ecosystems
Extent: International
Regions or countries: Poland, Lithuania, Germany, Netherlands, France, Norway, Belgium, Russia, India
Membership:
FP7 services networks and similar
Universities, research institutes
Research project / programmes managers
Thematic Area:
6.1.1 Pressures on the environment and climate
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
Regions or countries: France, England, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Poland,Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Canada(Quebec), Syria
Membership:
Research project / programmes managers
FP7 services networks and similar
Universities, research institutes
Research project / programmes managers
Private enterprises / industry
Research scientists
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
Public entities
Thematic Area:
6.1.1 Pressures on the environment and climate
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.1.3 Natural hazards
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.2.2 Management of marine environment
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.2 Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat improved damage assessment on cultural heritage
6.4.1 Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development
Other e.g. Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
Regions or countries: Europe and global (Australia/USA)
Membership:
FP7 services networks and similar
Universities, research institutes
Research project / programmes managers
Private enterprises / industry
Research scientists
Public entities
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
International Water Association
Thematic Area:
6.1.1 Pressures on the environment and climate
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.1.3 Natural hazards
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
6.4.2 Forecasting methods and assessment tools for sustainable development taking into account differing scales of observation
Other e.g. Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
Regions or countries: REC Moldova is part of a network of similar centres: REC for Central an Eastern Europe (with the headquarters in Szentendre, Hungary), REC from Russia, REC from Caucasus (with the headquarters in Tbilisi, Georgia), REC from Central Asia (with the headquarters in Almaty, Kazakhstan).
Membership:
Universities, research institutes
Research project / programmes managers
Research scientists
Public entities
NGOs
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
Thematic Area:
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
Regions or countries: All European, Zimbabwe, south Africa, Russia, Ukraine, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Mexico
Membership:
FP7 services networks and similar
Universities, research institutes
Research project / programmes managers
Private enterprises / industry
Research scientists
Public entities
NGOs
Academia/industry (e.g. Technology Platforms)
Thematic Area:
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.3 Environmental Technologies
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.3.2 Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat improved damage assessment on cultural heritage
6.3.3 Technology assessment, verification and testing
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
Regions or countries: Tanzania (NEMC), America(USAID) and South Africa(Rhodes University)
Membership:
Research scientists
NGOs
Donors
Research project / programmes managers
Private enterprises / industry
Universities, research institutes
Any individuals interested
Thematic Area:
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.2.2 Management of marine environment
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.4.1 Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development
Other e.g. Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
TaTEDO Tanzania Traditional Energy Development and Environment Organisation
Extent: National
Regions or countries: Tanzania
Membership:
NGOs
Donors
Public entities
Research scientists
Private enterprises / industry
CBO's, farmers, individuals
Thematic Area:
6.1.1 Pressures on the environment and climate
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
Other e.g. Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
Regions or countries: Bulgaria, municipalities administration of: Veliko Turnovo, Gorna Oriahovitsa, Lyaskovets, Polsky Trumbesh, Pavlikeny, Suhindol, Zlataritsa, Elena, and Svishtov
Membership:
NGOs
Public entities
Research project / programmes managers
FP7 services networks and similar
Thematic Area:
6.1.2 Environment and health
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.2 Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat improved damage assessment on cultural heritage
6.2.1 Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity
6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment
