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Partnersearch for this international RTD (Research, Technological Development and Demonstration) Project

Possible project types

CRAFT, Integrated Project, STREP, SSA, CA

Status

planned for submission 2005 - 2006

Foreseen thematic priorities - Main research areas

> Impact and mechanisms of greenhouse gas emissions and atmospheric pollutants on climate, ozone depletion and carbon sinks
> Complementary research
> Cross-cutting issue: Sustainable Development concepts and tools
> Providing health, security and opportunity to the people of Europe

Problems to be solved and results

Definition of a standardized algorithm to calculate the eco impact of individuals' lifestyle.
Implementation of a user-friendly platform to allow individuals to assess their lifestyles and to support decision makers in sustainable policy making. Start of the platform respectively knowledge transfer to the public by implementation of projects in pilot areas.

Partner sought

Universities, Research Centres, NGOs, cities/regions, who will act as partners and/or work package leaders from all countries/regions

Expertise required

Research Centres/Universities: Sustainable assessment of lifestyle, especially in the dimension "energy use / CO2 emissions".
NGOs / cities / regions: Knowledge transfer, pilot areas.