Transcript FTB - EFI
European forest research outlook for the future Lars Gädda November 12, 2004 Brussels Forest-Based Sector Technology Platform (FTP) INTRODUCTION CREDO OF THE FOREST-BASED SECTOR TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM (DRAFT) Renewable materials for a more sustainable and competitive Europe FTP’s contributions to a sustainable society New business concepts Better fulfillment of customer needs Successful down-stream industries Energy production World leading suppliers Secured availability of raw material for the forestbased industry Sustainable forest management Contribution to the general well-being Reuse, recovery, recycling Balance in forests’ different uses Process schedule PROCESS SCHEDULE _2004_ Stage _2005_ _2006_ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 Initiation 1 Setting up 2 Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) 3 Implementation of the SRA Forest-Based Sector Technology Platform (FTP) • CEI-Bois1, CEPF2 and CEPI3 have started a project to set up a Technology Platform for forest-based sector. • Objectives of the project: – Organise the production of a vision document which includes e.g. common vision for the sector, challenges and strategic goals. – Mobilise key stakeholders to participate in the process. – Organise launching event with the Commission. – Planning the next stage (e.g. for strategic research agenda, organisation, funding etc.) 1 European Confederation of Woodworking Industries 2 Confederation of European Forest Owners 3 Confederation of European Paper Industries FTP project organisation for stage 1 and 2 European industry and forest owners High Level Group Advisory committee National support teams Project Scientific council Concrete targets of the FTP • • • • • Strengthened position as the global technology leader. Increased value in the products through innovation. Reduced capital intensity. More efficient utilisation of raw materials. Improved energy efficiency and increased use of bioenergy. • Key contributor to sustainable development. Links to other TPs • • • • MANUFUTURE Sustainable Chemistry European Construction Technology platform Plant genomics and biotechnology Thank you!!