Funds for the central coordination of the research unit 'INUIT' (Ice Nucleation research UnIT) are requested within this proposal. The project serves the coordination and administration of the research unit as well as the promotion of cooperation and communication among the individual scientific projects of the unit. An annual status seminar is organized and conducted within this project. The funds for measures to promote gender equality are managed and measures for training of young researchers are coordinated. Within the project special sessions at international conferences or publication of special issues are initiated. A central data base to store and provide the data from all the various field and laboratory activities to all members of the research unit is maintained within the project. A comprehensive inter-comparison of the results of the ice nucleating properties of the common set of test aerosols studied by the various methods is conducted. An INUIT web page is set up and maintained. To support the INUIT spokesperson in conducting these tasks, staffing for a halftime position of a scientific administrator is applied for.
Background: Ghanas transition forests, neighbouring savannahs and timber plantations in the Ashanti region face a constant degradation due to the increased occurrence of fires. In most cases the fires are deliberately set by rural people for hunting purposes. Main target is a cane rat, here called grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus), whose bushmeat is highly esteemed throughout the country. The animal is a wild herbivorous rodent of subhumid areas in Africa south of the Sahara. The grasscutter meat is an important source of animal protein. Existing high-value timber plantations (mainly Teak, Tectona grandis) are affected by fires for hunting purposes. Thus resulting in growth reduction, loss of biomass or even complete destruction of the forest stands. It became obvious that solutions had to be sought for the reduction of the fire risk. Objectives: Since 2004 the Institute for World Forestry of the Federal Research Centre for Forestry and Forest Products, Hamburg, Germany is cooperating with a Ghanaian timber plantation company (DuPaul Wood Treatment Ltd.) the German Foundation for Forest Conservation in Africa (Stiftung Walderhaltung in Afrika) and the Center for International Migration with the purpose to improve the livelihood of the rural population in the surroundings of the forest plantation sites and simultaneously to safeguard and improve the timber plantations. The introduction of grasscutter rearing systems to local farmers accompanied by permanent agricultural and agroforestry practices appeared to be a promising approach for the prevention of fires in the susceptible areas. Additionally a functioning grasscutter breeding system could contribute to the improvement of food security, development of income sources and the alleviation of poverty. The following measures are implemented: - Identification of farmers interested in grasscutter captive breeding, - Implementation of training courses for farmers on grasscutter rearing, - Delivery of breeding animals, - Supervision of rearing conditions by project staff, - Development of a local extension service for monitoring activities, - Evaluation of structures for grasscutter meat marketing. Results: After identification of key persons for animal rearing training courses were successfully passed and animals were delivered subsequently. Further investigations will evaluate the effects of the grasscutter rearing in the project region. This will be assessed through the - Acceptance of grasscutter rearing by farmers, - Success of the animal caging, - Reproduction rate, - Meat quality, - Marketing success of meat, - Reduction of fire in the vicinity of the timber plantations, - Improvement of peoples livelihood.
The objective is to train in the use of sustainablility impact and policy assessment in EU and Russia, especially in issues concerning forests, agricultural landscapes, water environments and built-up areas through the development of an innovative and interactive e-tool for multiple end users. This freeware product will be based on simulations of advanced dynamic models, incorporated into a multimedia presentation in parallel English/Russian. The e-tool will be developed base on case studies on Eurasian sites from Holland to Siberia, and within an infrastructure of Universities, research organisations, administrations, student groups within this large area. The project has four distinct phases (i) case studies on ecosystem biogeochemistry, pollution effects, biodiversity, eco-technosystems, multifunctional agriculture, sustainable building etc., (ii) feeding dynamic models and incorporating them into an interactive visualization software, (iii) combining simulations, text, videos and graphics into a e-textbook written by 30-40 experts, (iv) testing of the e-tool/e-textbook by policy makers (including EC staff) and stakeholders. Prime Contractor: Helsingin Yliopisto; Helsinki; Finland.
CleanOil consists on the introduction into the market of an innovative filtration solution to treat and reuse the produced water (PW), a highly polluted oily wastewater which is the largest volume byproduct associated to oil and gas production. The solution will allow achieving up to 80% reduction of water demand for oil extraction through the reuse of up to 99% of the PW, and will be based on a proprietary product - ceramic nanomembranes with an innovative production process - installed in a fully integrated solution with the equipment, instrumentation and advanced fouling monitoring and control tools and software. The project aims to achieve three objectives: (1) reducing the target membrane price up to 4 times, thanks to the upscaling of the nanomembrane production process, (2) launching worldwide highly competitive and cost-effective filtration solutions for the treatment and reuse of PW and (3) international consolidation through the new subsidiaries and strategic partners in high potential markets, aiming for a 3% share of the Likuid's target industrial filtration market, doubling the existing actual staff and achieving a tenfold increase in EBITDA profit by 2020. Likuid has identified two market segments targeted by its innovative solution: onshore, with 680 Mill.€ target market (USA, Canada, Colombia, Mexico) and offshore, with 490 Mill.€ target market (North Europe and LATAM). Potential customers for Likuid's solution are (a) the intermediary EPC, OEM and OFS companies and (b) oil producers, as end-users of the technology. In the project, onshore segment will be addressed with a Canadian demonstration for SAGD and tailing ponds and offshore segment is related to a demo study with Petrobras, who has already tested Likuid's membranes. Successfull demonstration will boost the market uptake of the new highly-efficient and cost-effective Likuid's solution, thus helping European cutting-edge technologies to position in the lead of sustainable O&G production.
*This project will establish the research facility infrastructure and experimental plots as basis for the work of all projects. The coordination project will be responsible for the overall plot management. The scientific coordinator will not only supervise the technical staff, but participate in research with studying the flora of invading plant species and with investigation on the effect of competition on 48 cultivars of Lolium perenne. The coordination project will also be responsible for data management and statistical support. The data manager will share research by studying the development of plot patterns as they evolve over time in the experimental plots.
Narrative description of Project: SPLASH has been the name of the European Union Water Initiative European Research Area Network (EUWI Era-Net). This network project has been developed and implemented by a consortium of 15 ministries, funding agencies and national research and technological development authorities from 11 European countries. Objective: The overall aim of SPLASH has been to improve water research for poverty reduction and thus to contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). SPLASH objective has been to improve the effectiveness of European funded research on water for development and to develop the capacity of local organizations to coordinate and communicate their research activities. The project focus was Africa and the Mekong region. SPLASH focussed on the following specific objectives: - To coordinate existing national and regional research programmes to minimise duplication and identify gaps; - To design collaborative research programmes which address identified needs; - To speed up knowledge sharing between researchers and practitioners; - To map good research management to maximise use of resources; - To support the transfer of research into practice. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: In close collaboration with the Austrian Development Agency HYDROPHIL experts worked with other European agencies on the implementation of several Work Packages (WP) and specifically was responsible for the fulfilment of WP4 - Engagement of Main Actors (i.e., from Africa and the Mekong region). HYDROPHIL conducted regional stakeholder consultations in Western Africa (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso), Eastern Africa (Kisumu, Kenya) and in the Mekong Basin (Phnom Penh, Cambodia).
The aim of this project is to co-ordinate research on environmental management reform to improve sustainability in the farming, fisheries and aquaculture industries. By decreasing pollution and the nuisance value of wastes, and by promoting more efficient waste handling, production, waste recycling, and lower input systems, in line with best management practices, the objectives of the ETAP will be achieved. It is aimed at T4.6.2 of thematic priority 5. The specific objectives of this CA are to: - Assemble the latest relevant information on environmental management in the farming, fisheries and aquaculture industries, and to identify key players in the European Research Area, and in INCO countries, to prepare for future projects - Document the current state of the art, and to acquaint members, and the research community in Europe and in INCO countries, with the latest developments in environmental management research - Map current research activities within the ERA - Identify barriers that prevent effective environmental management and sustainability - Survey national and European legislation and policies - Develop a set of guidelines and recommendations of best practice to help to decrease the environmental impact of the farming, fisheries and aquaculture industries. To assist implementation of these guidelines through two technology transfer workshops - Provide an online European database, linked to existing web sites and databases of specialist groups - Promote exchange of European researchers - Promote collaboration with the farming, fisheries and aquaculture industries - Make recommendations for future research - Disseminate knowledge via the specialised web site, technology transfer workshops and the staff exchange programme.
The role of GOFC GOLD is to establish the link between space agencies, science community and the users of earth observation data and data products. The primary function of the Land Cover Implementation Team (LC-IT) is to develop and evaluate methods, tools and products for land cover measurements and monitoring using space-borne and in-situ observations. The LC-IT assesses current needs and deficiencies for global and regional monitoring to support Global Change research, national and regional forest inventories and international policy. The team cooperates closely with other GOFC-GOLD implementation teams and regional networks worldwide. Within this framework, the ESA GOFC GOLD project office helps to strengthen the GOFC-GOLD framework, to coordinate, promote and fulfil the GOFC Land Cover implementation plan, and to support the European Space Agency and related projects and services. Specific objectives for the first period (2004-2006) are: (1) To establish a GOFC-GOLD LC PO at the Jena University including the necessary infrastructure required to operate the LC PO. (2) To staff and operate the GOFC-GOLD LC PO for a period of three consecutive years starting February 2004. (3) Management and coordination of the execution of the GOFC-GOLD Land Cover Implementation Plan in close cooperation with the GOFC-GOLD-chairs John Townshend and Alan Belward. (4) To support ESA in the coordination of land cover harmonization and validation activities focussed on the development of a user information service for the (4.1) reporting and exchange of validation results and (4.2) information relating to the operational activities of satellite platforms and data delivery (GLOBCARBON and GLOBCOVER projects). To provide ESA with appropriate progress and annual reports and attend regular review meetings at ESA ESRIN, Italy.
In spite of rapid development in all area of applied biotechnology all over the world, Egyptian universities and scientific institution somehow are still behind. Biotechnology provides a library of advanced scientific tools in all sectors of human activities including drug development, biomedicine, plant improvement and bio-pesticides, so biotechnology is expected to contribute massively in global economy. In our project we will develop strong educational Joint master degree in different area of biotechnology (JM-Biotech), based on Bologna system that will contributing to the reform of Egyptian higher education system. The project will ensure the ability of Egyptian universities partners to offer the new degree based on successful course materials, teaching methods, advanced equipped labs and well trained faculty staff with strong support of EU partners' expertise and experience. Our wider objective is to establish a new joint Master degree in biotechnology applied to agri- science, environment and pharmacology, this 3 areas are closely related to each other on academic and industrial level the robust developed curriculum will create a new generation of young Egyptian graduates and scientists with new skills and visions, contributing in solving many existing problems in industry in different areas using the most advanced biotechnology methods which help in solving employability problem and some economic issues in Egypt. Our specific objectives are: 1. Establishing a new joint master degree in selected areas of biotechnology based on development of 12 elective courses in selected area of Biotechnology) and update 8 available ones. 2. Support the developed curriculum with new teaching skills and methods by training. 3. Improving EG partners' laboratories by new advanced Biotech equipment and tools. 4. Establish biotechnology center in each EG partners to guarantee project dissemination and sustainability.
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