Norwegian engagement in Chinese Environmental research Prof. Rolf D. Vogt SINCIERE
Outline Setting Impetus Perspective DPSIR SINCIERE Perspectives ahead Network Forum
China the land of opportunities Chinese government Promote environment and sustainable development ahead of economic growth Need adapted knowledge based Decision Support Models that illustrate that abatement measures are needed for an sustainable management of natural resources and gives socioeconomic benefits They then have the ability to implement and carry through necessary abatement measures. Role model
Our future lies in China Chinas strong bid on research and development have already made them leading within several fields of science. We have an unique opportunity to advance on our strong alliances with researchers and research institutions that are/will be leading in the future. Increase our internationalization Become more visible We must now focus on China in a similar manner as previous efforts towards building up cooperation with USA and Europe
Large interest To develop further research cooperation between China and Norway We are attractive partners 20 year cooperation Norway has an advantage as a small environmental nation with researchers that have interdisciplinary experience from the Acid rain studies. UniForum No. 5/08 Bladet Forskning No. 1/08
Impetus Enable Chinese decision makers to establish knowledge based abatement strategies on environmental challenges thereby ensuring a sustainable development for them and for us.. Sustainability implies positive solutions for all components Needs for environmental protection are balanced against limitation posed by social harmony and economic production Environ. Protection Sound Economic Production Sustainability Social Harmony To obtain this knowledge, integrated assessment studies of the ways pollution and inadequate resource management affect the environment and humans are required.
Holistic perspective An necessary prerequisite for sound decision making and efficient environmental policy on the increasingly complex and integrated environmental challenges The scientists role is to provide knowledge SEI 2007
Drivers Pressures Understand the links from emissions through effects to responses Dispersion Long range transport Transformation State and fluxes Effects Legislation Responces Abatement measures
DPSIR philosophy Conceptual framework Drivers: Activities in society to achieve good life (production, energy, travel ) Pressures: side effects of drivers (Emissions, combustion of fossil fuels, CO 2 ) State: Chemical, Biological properties of, Water, Air, Soil, Climate, Radiation Impacts: Fish extinction, vegetation damage, Impacts for user interests, floods, droughts Nature s Response: Changed biodiversity, adjusted ecosystems, feedback mechanisms Society s Response: Adjustments, environmental protection, environmental technology, policy, legislations, taxes
SINCIERE Sino-Norwegian Centre for Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Bilateral agreement between CAS/RCEES and CIENS/UiO Sponsored by: The Research council of Norway
Needs Social, economic and nature scientists do not usually socialize We need to generate breeding ground for interdisciplinary projects Meeting point Think tanks Workshops Allocate funding
Our SINCIERE Vision: To act as a catalyst and mediator for cooperation between China and Norway within the field of environmental research. - Facilitate interdisciplinary and policy relevant research and serve as a node for a broad network of associated institutions.
Advantages Integrate research networks Through international collaboration national cooperation develops Strengthen institutional and scientific capacity Constitute a noticeable rostrum to allocate funding for environmental research in China Provide common framework and infrastructure for projects and project proposals Facilities, Workshops, Think Tanks Enhance access to international research funding (EU s 7 th, WB, etc)
Substance Member Forum CAS: RCEES, GYIG, IGSNRR CAF: SFA CASS Universities: Nanjing Wuhan, Renmin, Tsinghua, Agricultural, Peking SEPA: CRAES and others CIENS: NIVA, NILU, NIBR, NINA, NVE, UiO, CICERO, TØI UiO: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Associated members: BioForsk, Univ. of Life Science, Norw. Forest & Landscape Institute, HiT, ECON, FNI, NUPI Staff Chinese director, secretary, 2 Bilingual administrative coordinators, Scientific coordinators Facilities Office, venues
Centre Tasks Project generation Identify knowledge gaps and generate projects Visualize by means of a DPSIR framework were there are research needs that Norwegian institutes can provide. Arrange matchmaking workshops and seminars on identified target areas Invite key persons in China to the workshop Coordinate applications
Centre Tasks - Information Dissemination through e-mail Newsflash, Newsletter and Web page Present Members and their activities Information about projects and arrangements Presentations Update on: Funding sources for: Research projects Knowledge transfer Development aid Student and researcher mobility As well as Deadlines Relevant conferences
Centre Goals Holistic perspective Generate and facilitate projects that enable research-based and interdisciplinary environmental management in China Integrated Assessments, taking into account the full range of factors of importance for the impact and mitigation of environmental stressors on a local -, regional -, and global scale Novel approaches, linking bio-physico-chemical knowledge with economic and social understanding within the field of environmental research in a Chinese context.
Roadmap for policy-oriented research Establish SINCIERE as Network institution providing funding By enabling SINCIERE to minister funds it would contribute to an integrated, policy oriented and cross-disciplinary understanding and ensure continuity SINCIERE could provide topping up funding to stimulate integration across individual projects SINCIERE could provide funds for joint publications SINCIERE could have funds to stimulating project development SINCIERE could support student and researcher mobility
Sino-Norwegian Forum on Environmental Policy Develop dialog between researcher, stakeholders, NGOs and policymakers in both countries Building on the valuable experience of the successful Sino- Norwegian Forum on Social Policy by NIBR and CIRD in Hainan Yearly conferences with thematic issues: Strategies for adaptation to climate change Knowledge-based management of environment and its resources Urban environment Application of the DPSIR framework for Ecosystem Based management Sustainable development and challenges for rural development The role and importance of research and expertise for sustainable development Conclude with conference report and statement Managed by SINCIERE secretariat and coordinated by Institute of Policy and Management (IPM) (CAS) and NIBR (CIENS).
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