Workshop on ERA and Innovation Union: Transnational cooperation of national programmes in the Danube Region Danube-INCO.NET Participation of non-EU-MS in Joint Programming Initiatives: Examples from Moldova Igor Serotila Academy of Sciences of Moldova 10th of July 2014 Belgrade, Serbia Strategic vision for European Research Area Integration 2008 – Action Plan-1: Moldovan Initiative: Knowledge Excellence Preparation for association to FP7 2011 – Action Plan 2: Moldova towards the HORIZON 2020 - Implementation of the status of Associated Country to FP7. 2013 – Action Plan 3: Moldova in HORIZON 2020 - Preparation for association and implementation of the status of Associated Country to H2020. Association to the European Research Area Association to FP7, President of Academy Gheorghe Duca and EU Commissioner Marie Gheohegan Quinn, 2011 Association to H2020, President of Academy Gheorghe Duca and DG Robert Jan-Smits, 2014 Cooperation in FP7 and Bilateral Programmes Eastern Partnership Romania 38 AM AZ BY GE UA Armenia Greece 25 13 13 9 8 16 10 Italy 14 21 16 17 Georgia Bulgaria 20 Germany UK EU Member States and Associated Countries RO EL BG DE UK IT FR HU TR PL NL SL 38 25 21 20 17 14 13 13 11 10 9 9 Performance of Eastern Partnership States in FP7 * before association Background information on water in Moldova Water resources of Moldova: 3621 rivers and rills with total length about 16.000 km, 4117 natural lakes and artificial ponds, 7.000 fountains 166.500 wells of groundwater. • 13,2 bill. m3 - surface of water resources • 2,8 bill. m3 - reserves of groundwater 6 Water resources management in Moldova: Challenges • Limited access to water resources • Lack of access to safe drinking water and sanitation • Transitional legal framework and poor enforceability • Poor water quality • Effects of transboundary impact • Inadequate water treatment • Mild evaluation and management of hazardous risks State Program: Scientific Research and Management of Water Quality • • • • • 12 Clusters, 5 scientific directions: Investigation of water structure and water quality Surface water Ground water Water treatment and supply Irrigation Technologies Research performers in water 7 Research Institutes: •Institute of Chemistry •Institute of Genetics, Plant Physiology and Protection •Institute of Applied Physics •Institute of Ecology and Geography •Institute of Geology and Seismology •Institute of Electrical Engineering and Nanotechnology 7 Universities: • State University of Moldova • Technical University of Moldova • State Medical University of Medicine and Pharmacology N. Testemitsanu • Tiraspol State University of Moldova • State University of Agriculture • Balti State University Researchers: Total researchers – 838 Habilitate Doctors – 124 Doctors – 439 Young researchers (35 years or less) – 233 Joint Programming Initiatives in the EU • Ten JPIs evolving • Process started in 2008 • The Water JPI started in 2010 • Years of intense preparation and building trust • Coordinated by Spain • Co-coordinated by The Netherlands • Moldova partner in the Water JPI in 2011 Water JPI Partner (19+1) Observer (5) Total (24+1) IE UK FI NO SE EE LV DK NL BE EC PL DE MD AT FR HU RO IT ES PT TR EL CY IL JPI Partners Cyprus Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary France JPI Partners France Hungary Hungary Ireland Ireland Israel Moldova Academy of Sciences of Moldova JPI Partners Italy The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal JPI Partners Norway Poland Portugal Romania Spain Turkey United Kingdom JPI Governance • Governing Board, RDI Programme owners • Representatives from all partners • Member from Moldova • Executive Board, RDI Programme managers • Representatives from all partners • Member from Moldova • Scientific and Technological Board • 17 prominent Scientists 7 technologists • Stakeholders Advisory Group • 11 prominent stakeholders • Secretariat Strategic vision of the Water JPI • The grand challenge: Achieving Sustainable Water Systems for a Sustainable Economy in Europe and Abroad Water RDI programmes adding up to an annual investment of about €370 m. Current Water JPI partners represent 88% of this funding (€ 328 m) JPI Objectives • Involving water end-users for effective RDI results uptake. • Attaining critical mass of research programmes. • Involve at least two-thirds of the public National water RDI investment in Europe. • Reaching effective, sustainable coordination of European water RDI. • Harmonising National water RDI agendas in Partner Countries. • Harmonising National water RDI activities in Partner Countries. • Develop a catalogue of jointly programmed activities whose global budget amounts to at least 20 % of the total water RDI budget of partner Programmes. • Supporting European leadership in science and technology. Research priorities: European Context 1. Health, Demographic Change and Wellbeing 2. Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine, Maritime and Inland Water Research and the Bioeconomy 3. Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy 4. Smart, Green and Integrated Transport 5. Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials 6. Europe in a changing world - Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies 7. Secure societies – Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens Source: European Commission, Horizon 2020 1. Materials, Processes and Innovative Products 2. Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources 3. Health and biomedicine 4. Biotechnology 5. National Heritage and Society Development Moldova Parliamentary Decission 150/14.06.2013 19 Research and Innovation Agendas: Water JPI and Moldova Priorities • Maintaining Ecosystem Sustainability • Developing safe water systems for the citizens • Promoting competitiveness in the water industry • Implementing a waterwise bio-based economy • Closing the water cycle gap 1. Materials, Processes and Innovative Products 2. Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources 3. Health and biomedicine 4. Biotechnology 5. National Heritage and Society Development Research on water The document lays out specific actions in the short, medium and long term, tackling specific water challenges. JRC Workshop Vienna, Austria, 24-25 June 2014 Keynotes from discussion: • The need for a consolidated approach to Danube Challenges • The need for a common strategy for RDI Pilot Call for proposals 2013 • 10 partner countries: CY, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, IE, IT, NO, PT • • • • • Published on November 1, 2013 Closing on December 19, 2013 Projects kicking off by autumn 2014 A budget of 9 M€, fresh money On the topic: “Emerging water contaminants – anthropogenic pollutants and pathogens” • 1. Identification and prevention of emerging freshwater contaminants; • 2. Control, mitigation and methods for treatment and removal; and • 3. Impact on ecosystems services and human health. • Selection of projects completed, funds completely used Call for proposals 2014 • Preparing for a call on a topic related to “developing technological solutions and services for water distribution and measurement, waste water treatment and reuse, desalination, floods and droughts, etc.” • Confirmed Call Partners: ES, PT, CY, IT, IE, UK, SE, NL, NO, DK, EE, BE, IL, RO, ZA, MD • The Call for proposals will have a budget of 20 M€, using funds from JPI partners and the European Commission • Expected • Incremental country involvement and funding commitments • Involvement of the water industry • Partners from outside Europe Call for proposals 2015 • Preparing for a call on a topic related to “improving water use efficiency and reducing soil and water pollution for a sustainable agriculture” • The Call will count on support from Water JPI partners and the European Commission • Total Call budget could exceed 30 M€ • Expected • Incremental country involvement and funding commitments • Stable presence of partners from outside Europe H2020 Project in support of the Water JPI: Water Works 2014-2019 • Submitted in H2020 Call: H2020-WATER-2014-one-stage • Topic: WATER-3-2014 • Coordination: Ministry of Economy and Competitivness (MINECO) of Spain • Participants: 20 Program owners • Moldova is participating • Budget: 6 Mil Euro • WaterWorks2014 proposal passed all evaluation thresholds WaterWorks2014 will benefit researchers, policy-makers, water authorities, utility operators, industry, farmers, and citizens by developing new solutions to water challenges. Joint Programming: Advantages and disadvantages for Moldova • Advantages • Coordination of the national / regional, public, research, development and innovation programmes • A process based on variable geometry • A new way to address RDI problems with European dimension • Disadvantages • A EU driven process, although the EU is following and feeding the process Thank you for your attention! Igor Serotila Academy of Sciences of Moldova [email protected] www.asm.md www.international.asm.md The Water JPI Joint Programming Initiative Water Challenges for a Changing World www.waterjpi.eu
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