Theme1
Sub-Projects – Theme 1 – Environment
Sub-project "Risk & Innovation"
General description of the project
The globalisation and innovation processes in industry and research cause serious risks that can hardly be adequately managed or prevented by single regions on their own. Problems related to water and environment pollution, nuclear plants, spread of viruses and illegal immigration don't stop at the border, but also influence the decision making and policies in the neighbouring states. Therefore, it is indispensable to co-ordinate individual measures across borders and launch common prevention activities. In order to raise the awareness for the exigency of a cross-border co-operation in terms of risk management, to improve the existing risk management and information systems as well as to get informed about best practices and methodologies in other regions, the five SWG partners commonly work in an interregional network providing the opportunity to exchange experiences and elaborate new approaches and ideas. Best examples, gained knowledge and project results will be presented in the "Handbook on cross-border globalisation and innovation risks: EU views and experiences", which will be published in the final stage of the project.
For further information, please see www.riskandinnovation.eu.
