WssTP approach to Eco-innovation Action Plan
The Eco-innovation Action Plan (EcoAp) is launched by the European Commission at December 15th, 2012, under the slogan “helping business to deliver green growth and environmental benefits”.
The goal is to expand the EU's focus from green technologies to all aspects of eco-innovation. It succeeds the Environmental Technologies Action Plan of 2004 (ETAP). The plan defines eco-innovation as any form of innovation resulting in or aiming at significant and demonstrable progress towards the goal of sustainable development, through reducing impacts on the environment, enhancing resilience to environmental pressures, or achieving a more efficient and responsible use of natural resources. It proposes measures to target eco-innovation specific barriers and drivers. The aim of the EcoAP is to deliver efficient solutions for environmental problems, improving European resource efficiency while opening new opportunities for business. The activities will focus on:
- Improve market conditions & getting from research to markets.
- Increase marketability and attracting finance.
- Measures to mobilize additional risk capital and assistance for SMEs.
- Member states will continue with the implementation of the ETAP National Roadmaps.
- Acting globally: Create links between EU businesses and businesses in major and emerging economies.
- Review of EU environmental legislation.
WssTP has reviewed the fields of action and is now seeking collaboration with the EcoAP.
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