The EU is on a mission with researchers to protect our planet and society.
By helping researchers discover new ways to improve people’s lives, and to protect us from climate change and global health shocks, the EU is building a better future for all of us.
Local action for global impact.
Real change starts at the local level, and supporting local initiatives can have a far-reaching impact when research results are scaled up far and wide. The EU connects people locally and globally to transform these results into solutions that benefit us all.
Living examples are researchers like Dr Natsiavas, Dr Chatzikonstantinou, Dr Panizza and professor of physics Dr Taroni, who are on a mission to beat cancer; Dr van Engelenburg, Agneszka Osipiuk and geographer Dr Zwierzchowska on a mission to prepare for the impact of climate change; oceanographer Dr Gabriel Jordà and marine biologist Dr Kiessling on a mission to save our oceans and rivers; soil scientists Professor Terribile, Dr Soussana and Dr Ing Bispo on a mission for healthy soils; and smart city senior researcher Gert Vervaet and economist Dr Ardeleanu on a mission for greener cities.
By collaborating with researchers and bringing people together across society to find inclusive solutions for global challenges, the EU‘s ambition is to safeguard our health, climate, oceans, soils, and cities. This work also helps create new skills, jobs, and industries for a sustainable and prosperous future.
Research and innovation, vital to create a better society.
New knowledge and breakthrough innovation are helping us move faster towards the world we want, where both people and nature can flourish. Investments at EU level can deliver the science and innovations that are needed to tackle challenges too complex to be solved by one country alone.
Research and innovation are crucial, not only for a healthier planet, but also for our economic growth. EU Research & Innovation explains nearly two thirds of economic growth in the EU and helps to create more and better jobs.
Bringing concrete solutions in 5 areas
Research and innovation give us confidence that the future can be greener, healthier, more efficient, and more inclusive, as we find concrete solutions to some of our greatest challenges. The European Union invests greatly in this, with funding programmes like Horizon Europe, but it’s the researchers that are spearheading these projects.
We are on a mission to shape the future we want to live in, and together, we can make it a reality:
Conquering Cancer - Mission Possible - The mission aims to save more than 3 million lives by 2030 by improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of cancer patients.
A Climate-Resilient Europe - Prepare Europe for climate disruptions and accelerate the transformation to a climate-resilient and just society, taking into account the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Restore our Ocean and Waters - The mission aims to restore degraded marine ecosystems and habitats, protect ocean health and biodiversity, and increase the sustainable production of energy and healthy food from the ocean.
Soil health and food - Restoring degraded soils and delivering healthy food - The mission aims to improve soil health in Europe by restoring degraded soils, reducing soil erosion, increasing soil organic matter content, and delivering healthy food.
100 Climate-Neutral Cities by 2030 - By and for the citizens - The mission aims to support and promote cities in their transition towards climate neutrality by 2030.
LEARN MORE & JOIN OUR MISSION
Are you interested in finding out how groundbreaking research is already transforming our daily lives? Look no further!
Watch the short documentaries and read our 10 feature stories that highlight the importance and success of researchers solving some of the world's most pressing challenges.
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Le pédologue français Dr Antonio Bispo s’est donné pour mission d’accroître le stockage du carbone dans les sols agricoles, avec l’aide d’un financement de l’Union européenne et de 22 partenaires…
De missie van Gert Vervaet, een Belgische senior smart city-onderzoeker, is het verbeteren van de kwaliteit van het leven in de stad. Dat doet hij dankzij EU-middelen en een team van partners in heel…
El oceanógrafo español, Dr Gabriel Jordà, se encuentra en una misión para proteger las islas europeas de los peores impactos del cambio climático con la ayuda de fondos europeos y veinticuatro socios…
De missie van de Nederlandse onderzoeker, dr. Jolijn van Engelenburg, is het beschermen van onze watervoorziening nu de impact van de klimaatverandering voelbaar wordt, met behulp van financiering…
Dr. Monica Ardeleanu, economist de mediu român, este într-o misiune de a face ca locuințele și soluțiile de locuit din lume să fie mai ecologice, cu ajutorul fondurilor UE și a 17 organizații…
Ο Έλληνας ερευνητής, Παντελής Νατσιάβας, έχει αναλάβει την αποστολή επαναπροσδιορισμού της έννοιας της παρηγορητικής φροντίδας για όσους πάσχουν από καρκίνο, με τη χρήση της τεχνολογίας και με τη…
Misją dr geografii Iwony Zwierzchowskiej jest stworzenie zielonych obszarów na terenie Poznania przy wsparciu finansowania z UE oraz 30 partnerów z Europy i nie tylko.
