Traduction de «Génie de l'environnement » (Français → Anglais) :

This program does not cover only social science or scientific research. It covers the whole spectrum of university activities: social science, natural science, engineering, health, environment, the whole spectrum of modern science.

The scientific fact, however, of genetic engineering is that this technology has already improved the quality of life for so many, and with a balanced and practical regulatory environment, it has an exciting future in the whole pharmaceutical, medical, food and feed areas, to name but a few.

Let me cite, in particular, the compulsory identification of any vegetable fat content on the front of the product; the requirement for preliminary validation of a reliable analysis method; the principle of subsidiarity, which was removed by the Council even though it had been proposed by the Commission from the outset, the rejection of methods of genetic engineering and chemical methods – I would point out that the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection is in favour of rejecting the use of genetic engineering – and, finally, last but not least, a proposal for a serious impact study, which will not be carri ...[+++]ed out long after the directive comes into force but rather as soon as it comes into force, on the socio-economic situation of the cocoa-producing countries who are likely to be the first victims of this legislation.

The Council's discussions reinforce the Presidency's conviction that: - the public must be given a better understanding of modern biotechnology, for example by enhancing information and extending the debate on bioethics; - Community policies which affect competitiveness in the biotechnology sector must meet the needs of European industry while maintaining the level of security - taking particular account of the need to protect the environment and health - and strengthen its competitiveness on world markets; - a large majority of delegations consider that experience gained so far gives sufficient certainty about the safety of genetic en ...[+++]gineering, justifying a reduction in administrative requirements, without undermining the safety of human beings and the environment; - a large majority of delegations consider that there are grounds for amending the Community's regulatory framework in order to reduce excessive constraints hampering European industry in relation to competitors on the world market; - in this context, the Commission should examine the legal framework and submit to the Council before the end of 1994 concrete proposals to amend Directive 90/219/EEC; - in view of the economic importance of releases and the placing of products on the market, the Commission should also consider amending Directive 90/220/EEC in the near future; - in addition, rapid progress must be made on other provisions, concerning for example patent protection, which are important for biotechnology, in order to simplify the procedure and - taking account of the "one-door one-key" principle - to avoid double or multiple examinations; - small and medium-sized undertakings working in the field of biotechnology should be given greater help to develop - under existing research programmes - and it should be made easier to draw up the appropriate statistics concerning biotechnology.

I am not trying to make a sexist comment, rather I am trying to give you the facts as they are in universities today: Women tend to go into areas such as health areas; areas in general where one helps people, such as environmental sciences, civil engineering, chemical engineering to make drugs and work for the pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology and biotechnological engineering.

The RTD activities proposed will be aimed at developing, on a shared-costs basis, not only these future materials (synthesis materials, superconducting alloys, composites, "intelligent" materials) but also new related technologies (molecular engineering, "nanotechnologies", waste recycling, etc. - Advanced propulsion technologies. Research will be conducted in the aircraft, motor vehicle, railway rolling stock and shipbuilding sectors in order to develop new and more efficient and environment-frendly propulsion and transmission systems. For example, lighter engines, energy-storage systems and new braking techniques will be developed. - R ...[+++]esearch concerning standards, measurement and testing. The relevant Community activities will be aimed at harmonizing measurement systems and standards needed for the smooth functioning of society. The research in question will also provide a scientific database essential for the application of Community directives and regulations, particularly concerning foodstuffs, the environment and safety at the workplace. There will also be flanking measures in order to enhance the spin-offs from the programme, especially for SMEs. Total estimated budget: ECU 1 575 million 3. Environment Environmental protection is one of the major concerns of the present day. Arguably the challenge of the twenty first century will be to organize all human activities in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.