GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

• Perform landscape analyses of methodologies that focus on the de novo design, which guides sustainable products and processes and coordinate with the projects from NMBP-15, NMBP-16-2020 and other relevant initiatives (e.g. those in WG-E of the EU NanoSafetyCluster) to fill in the gaps in the current understanding;
• Develop working framework for creation of an expanded safety and sustainability community, with agreement to create a common mechanism to engage, mobilise and bring together diverse stakeholders;
• Map and address sustainable-by-design skills mismatches and competence gaps, and support the enhancing of adequate skills at all levels – including in university programmes, research, industry and among regulators.

The proposals are expected to support the uptake and utilization of the sustainable-by-design strategies by industry, especially SMEs. 

Sustainability and life cycle of products and processes have a major impact on and can positively contribute to the health and well-being of the citizens. The topic is open for international cooperation where the EU has reciprocal benefit. Resulting projects should establish cooperation mechanisms with relevant international initiatives to align and leverage the extensive experience.