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Promotion of Eco-innovations – the German approach

Dr. Christoph Rövekamp Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany Katowice, 22.10.2009. Promotion of Eco-innovations – the German approach. "Crisis is a productive state. You merely have to eliminate the overtones of disaster.". Max Frisch (1911 – 1991) Swiss architect

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Promotion of Eco-innovations – the German approach

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  1. Dr. Christoph Rövekamp Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany Katowice, 22.10.2009 Promotion of Eco-innovations – the German approach

  2. "Crisis is a productive state. • You merely have to eliminate the overtones of disaster." Max Frisch (1911 – 1991) Swiss architect and writer

  3. “Why supporting Eco-Innovation?” “How does Germany foster R&D in the field of Eco-Innovation”? Perspectives: National and European level Overview

  4. Revised EU SDS since 2006 The Commission adopted the second progress report on 24 July 2009 – COM (2009) 400 Three main conclusions: Positive policy progress in all areas covered by the Sustainable Development Strategy Unsustainable trends persist – efforts need to be intensified Input for reflection and debate on how to bring the sustainable development in the future EU Sustainable Development Strategy

  5. EU SDS: current status (Eurostat report)

  6. EU SDS: current status (Eurostat report) • R&D expenditure remained far from the 3%-target • Moderately unfavourable changes for the headline indicators of climate change and energy • Unfavourable developments: sustainable consumption and production (e.g. domestic material consumption), sustainable transport (e.g. greenhouse gas emissions) • Efforts to reduce pressure on biodiversity have been mainly unsuccessful so far • Progress in many fields • BUT: EU is not yet on a pathway to SD •  It is still a long way to go!

  7. Why promoting Eco-Innovation? • Eco-Industries need further support and development • Europe is the world's leader of environmental technologies • this sector employs some 3.4m people • and generates €227b in turnover • Eco-Innovation is a driver for European lead markets: • Growth in world markets for eco-technologies: 6% annually • Estimated Volume (water & waste): € 500b in 2020

  8. Strategic approaches and R&D initiatives High Tech Strategy for Germany Fona – Research for Sustainability High Tech Strategy on Climate Protection Environmental Technologies Master Plan The German Approach to R&D for Eco-Innovation

  9. Strategic approaches – High Tech Strategy • The High Tech Strategy for Germany • Launched in 2006 • Strategy supported by all ministries • Integrated innovation policy approach • Focus on global challenges and new markets

  10. Strategic approaches – High Tech Strategy AIMS OF THE HIGH TECH STRATEGY LEAD MARKETS INDUSTRY / SCIENCE FRAMEWORK CONDITIONS • Set new priorities – oriented to global challenges: health, climate protection/ resources conservation/ energy, mobility, security • Considering all factors entering into successful innovation • Use strategic partnerships to mobilize industrial research • Rely on key technologies as a basis for innovation • Encourage the growth of outstanding research and innovation clusters: the “Top Cluster Competition” • Expand and streamline innovation support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM); the “KMU-innovative” programme for funding cutting-edge research by SMEs • Strengthen top-quality research and innovation in the new Länder • Provide more attractive terms for innovation financing • Improve conditions for start-ups • Make R&D investments more attractive by enhancing intellectual property protection • Make public procurement more innovative • Pursue initiative for a “Freedom of Science Act” (“Wissenschafts- freiheitsgesetz”) Build bridges between industry and science Improved framework for innovation industry Set new priorities and creating lead markets

  11. Strategic approaches - “FONA - Research for Sustainability” • Fona – Research for Sustainability • Framework Programme of the BMBF • Contribution to the German National Strategy for Sustainable Development • Operating time: 2004 – 2009 • Annual budget: 160m Euro • > 1000 projects • Inter- and transdisciplinary research • Learning Programme • Creating a network of stakeholders from industry, science, politics and administration • Basis for co-operation beyond the borders www.fona.de Shaping the European Research Area at the 5th BMBF Forum for Sustainability in Berlin

  12. I ) Work on the knowledge base • - e.g. Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) • II ) Initiate technologic breakthroughs • - Innovation Alliances (e.g. LIB 2015, OPV) • III ) Offer knowledge for decision takers • - e.g. Financial forum: climate change, Climate Service Center • IV ) Assume global responsibility • - Dialogue for Sustainability (D4S) Mobilising the relevant actors in industry and science Strategic approaches – High Tech Strategy on Climate Protection • Starting point: „Climate Summit“ • Dialogue with Industry and Science

  13. Strategic approaches – High Tech Strategy Innovation alliances open up markets • Industry and research open up together innovation fields • 600 m € of Federal research funds mobilize over 3 billion € from industry • aim is to cover all the important parts of the value chains • further alliances in preparation

  14. Strategic approaches - Environmental Technologies Master Plan • Environmental Technologies Master Plan • Passed by the Federal Government in November 2008 • Aim: Openingupfuturemarketsmoreeffectively, improvetheframeworkconditionsforinnovation • In thefirststage, the Master Plan isfocusing on theareasofwater, rawmaterialsandclimateprotection (includingrenewableenergy).

  15. Advancement of the Framework Programme “FONA - Research for Sustainability” • More international and european focus • Integrated research pipeline • Inter- and transdisciplinary approach • Thematic foci: Earth system and geotechnologies Climate and energy Sustainable technologies and resources Society and cultural developments • Cross-cutting issues (e.g. Economics and sustainable development, Research infrastructures)

  16. ERA-Net on Eco-Innovation • Targets • Boosting development of Eco-Innovation all over Europe • Improving the dissemination of knowledge on Eco-Innovation • Instruments • Exchange of experiences with national research programmes cross European borders • Joint Activities for improving the implementation of Eco-Innovation • Pooling national funds for supporting research for development and for dissemination of eco-innovation •  More information on the ERA-Net in Session 4

  17. The current status of EU sustainability indicators shows that there still is a long way to go in order to reach the political sustainability targets Eco-Innovations are crucial to be developed further to achieve long-term objectives Eco-innovation must be embedded in the political and social context (e.g. regulatory framework, standards, awareness raising, consumer behaviour/information) Conclusions

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