ENTEC

Enhancing the capacity for Environmental Technology and Climate Research

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'EnTeC aspires to enhance the R&D potential of the Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety (INRaSTES) of NCSRD, Greece, by establishing a research infrastructure for Environmental Technology and Climate Research in the field of atmospheric pollution and climate change assessment of the Southeast European region. The institute has achieved significant progress and growth but needs further support to evolve to a major R&D centre on Integrated New Environmental Technologies and Climate Research. The proposal builds on a focused Action Plan, directly aiming at strengthening the research capacity of INRaSTES for advancing its participation in environmental/climate related research activities at European, National and Regional level. Major objectives are: - Upgrade of the existing research infrastructure (recruitment of high level scientific personnel, modernization / acquisition of equipment) - Strategic partnership between INRaSTES and renowned research entities in the field of atmospheric and climate research in the ERA. - Outreaching of the INRaSTES scientific achievements / capacities to increase visibility of the work and expanding R&D collaborations; - Pursuit of long-term self-sustainability to ensure financial support for the whole spectrum of the proposed R&D activities beyond EnTec. The lack of high-resolution, long-term climate data records causes a severe uncertainty about the long term effects of air pollution and establishment of global climate change effects in regional scales. Southeast Europe and the Mediterranean are areas where regional climate change is more intense and diverse than elsewhere in Europe. The foreseen EnTeC activities aim at combining complementary expertise in areas such as field measurements (monitoring/sampling of key climatic active species and parameters), analytical laboratory techniques, advanced modeling tools for climate research and cross-cutting issues of mitigation/adaptation to climate change impacts.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

Greece's renowned National Center for Scientific Research 'Demokritos' (NCSRD) conducts world-class basic and applied research for advancing scientific knowledge and promoting technological development in designated areas of national socioeconomic interest. An EU initiative is helping to boost the Center's capacity in environment- and climate-related research.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

NCSRD is the largest multidisciplinary research centre in Greece, with critical mass in expertise and infrastructure in fields such as energy and the environment. The Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety (INRASTES) is one of five institutes responsible for coordinating its research activities.

The EU-funded project ENTEC (Enhancing the capacity for environmental technology and climate research) seeks to strengthen the Institute's research and development (R&D) potential at EU, national and regional levels.

During the first 18 months, the project recruited 16 leading scientists that specialise in environmental and climate research. In an effort to reverse the brain drain, priority was given to scientists of Greek origin who had left the country. Twelve research priorities have been identified.

To support scientific merit and know-how, ENTEC is modernising existing experimental and computational equipment and infrastructure at INRASTES. Most of the new equipment has also been procured. In addition, senior scientific staff is currently being hired for the facilities.

Strategic partnerships and collaborations are being sought through secondments between INRASTES and leading research organisations and networks in atmospheric and climate research within Greece and the European Research Area (ERA).

By continuing to increase visibility and expand R&D cooperation, ENTEC intends to transform the Institute into a strategic R&D centre for integrated new environmental technologies and climate research. Outcomes will also impact South-East Europe and the Mediterranean, two regions expected to be hit hard by the effects of regional climate change.