Horizon 2020 Information day 21 september 2015

1. Towards a low-carbon Europe (SC5-6-2016)
Pathways towards the decarbonisation and resilience of the
European economy in the timeframe 2030-2050 and beyond
(Research an innovation action)
Objective of the topic: to map out alternative decarbonisation trajectories,
with their inherent cross-sectoral trade-offs and
socio-economic implications, that will be available
for Europe between 2030-2050 and beyond in line
with the EU's medium and long-term mitigation
targets.
Sub-topics in 2016: SC5-6a) Managing technology transition
SC5-6b) Assessment of the global mitigation efforts
in the perspective of the long-term climate goal

2. SC5-6a)
Managing technology transition
Objective of the sub-topic: to explore the different aspects (such as
innovation, industrial and trade impact,
investment and regulatory needs…) of the
challenge of low-carbon transition and their
socio-economic and environmental
implications.
Expected impact: to contribute to the design of post-2030
decarbonisation pathways in Europe through
the in-depth analysis of the technology change
landscape in different sectors;
to develop further modelling tools that can
support decision-making on highly complex
and inter-linked matters.
Number of projects funded: 3-4

3. SC5-6b)
Assessment of the global mitigation efforts in
the perspective of the long-term climate goal
Objective of the sub-topic: to analyse the adequacy of the COP21
outcomes from the perspective of the long-term
goal and explore the available
pathways for achieving the below 2°C
target;
to analyse the opportunities and constrains on
EU climate action in the post-COP21
landscape.
Expected impact: to define the level of future global and regional
climate actions needed for achieving the long
term goal;
to boost international cooperation with major
emitting countries.
Number of projects funded: 1-2