Sustainability and integration of radioecology — position paper

Muikku, M.; Beresford, N.A.; Garnier-Laplace, J.; Real, A.; Sirkka, L.; Thorne, M.; Vandenhove, H.; Willrodt, C.. 2018 Sustainability and integration of radioecology — position paper. Journal of Radiological Protection, 38 (1). 152-163. 10.1088/1361-6498/aa9c0b

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Abstract/Summary

This position paper gives an overview of how the COMET project (COordination and iMplementation of a pan-European instrumenT for radioecology, a combined Collaborative Project and Coordination and Support Action under the EC/Euratom 7th Framework Programme) contributed to the integration and sustainability of radioecology in Europe via its support to and interaction with the European Radioecology ALLIANCE. COMET built upon the foundations laid by the FP7 project STAR (Strategic Network for Integrating Radioecology) Network of Excellence in radioecology. In close association with the ALLIANCE, and based on the Strategic Research Agenda (SRA), COMET developed innovative mechanisms for joint programming and implementation of radioecological research. To facilitate and foster future integration under a common federating structure, research activities developed within COMET were targeted at radioecological research needs identified in the SRA. Furthermore, COMET maintained and developed strong mechanisms for knowledge exchange, dissemination and training to enhance and maintain European capacity, competence and skills in radioecology. In the short term the work to promote radioecology will continue under the H2020 project EJP-CONCERT (European Joint Programme for the Integration of Radiation Protection Research). The EJP-CONCERT project (2015–2020) aims to develop a sustainable structure for promoting and administering joint programming and open research calls in the field of radiation protection research for Europe. In the longer term, radioecological research will be facilitated by the ALLIANCE. External funding is, however, required in order to be able to answer emerging research needs.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1088/1361-6498/aa9c0b
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Pollution (Science Area 2017-)
ISSN:	0952-4746
Additional Keywords:	radioecology, radiation protection, joint programming, Strategic Research Agenda, Europe
NORA Subject Terms:	Ecology and Environment
Date made live:	05 Jan 2018 11:52 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/518869

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