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EU and Israel to enhance their scientific cooperation

11-07-2012

The EU and Israel on 9 July signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen their scientific cooperation in the fields of energy, with a particular focus on clean energy, and water desalination. The agreement fully complies with the EU-Israel European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan adopted in 2005.
 
Both sides will encourage joint initiatives relevant for ensuring a sustainable supply of energy and water in compliance with international environmental standards. They will also strive for more efficient and sustainable technologies in these areas.
 
Renewables, smart grids, e-mobility, energy efficiency and oil fuels alternatives will be the focus of the energy-related cooperation, whereas water research will be concentrated on desalination, both areas in which Israel has a strong scientific expertise. Both parties will also look at the scientific challenges behind the link between energy and water.
 
The agreement will have an initial duration of five years and foresees activities such as joint research and scientific information, results, staff, equipment, samples and materials exchanges.
 
The agreement was signed in Jerusalem by Dominique Ristori, Director General of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and Shaul Zemach, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Energy and Water Resources.
 
As the European Commission's in-house science service, the Joint Research Centre's mission is to provide EU policies with independent, evidence-based scientific and technical support throughout the whole policy cycle. Working in close cooperation with policy Directorates-General, the JRC addresses key societal challenges while stimulating innovation through developing new methods, tools and standards, and sharing its know-how with the Member States, the scientific community and international partners. Key policy areas include: environment and climate change; energy and transport; agriculture and food security; health and consumer protection; information society and digital agenda; safety and security, including nuclear; all supported through a cross-cutting and multidisciplinary approach. (EU Neighbourhood Info) 
 
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