Objective KNOSSOS seeks to address the gap between science and society in the field of environmental research with a focus on policy makers and civil society, who are the main recipients of the project. We propose to take stock of available research results that are useful for policy-making. KNOSSOS will then add a knowledge management system, with innovative tools to guarantee fast and easy access to relevant information. This initial phase will also yield collaborative workshops on evidence-based policy making and training for policy makers in the field of environmental research. KNOSSOS puts an emphasis on disseminating research findings beyond Europe: through a number of ‘Knowledge Fairs’ as side events of international conferences, but also by including DG Research findings in one of the world’s largest collections of Environmental Science Research, the Online Access to Research in the Environment (OARE). In order to ensure swift uptake of European environmental research into policy making, KNOSSOS, with its partner IEEP, the Institute for European Environmental Policy, will issue monthly policy briefs for European, national and international policy makers. Aiming for enhanced visibility of European mission to raise public awareness about emerging environmental issues. KNOSSOS’ strength lies in the composition of its consortium: UNEP, the world’s leading environmental authority, joins forces with the Institute for European Environmental Policy, a renowned independent not-for-profit institute with a strong reputation in giving policy advice; and with GLOBE EU/Europe, an excellent partner in training policy-makers and disseminating deliverables. KNOSSOS will have an impact on both policy makers and civil society in and beyond Europe. Our goal is to make European environmental science not only understandable, but also actionable and a preferred reference for all who seek information to pressing ecological questions of our time. Fields of science natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesenvironmental sciencessocial sciencespolitical sciencespolitical policiescivil society Programme(s) FP7-ENVIRONMENT - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Environment (including Climate Change) Topic(s) ENV.2009.5.1.0.2 - Knowledge transfer and uptake of EU-research results Call for proposal FP7-ENV-2009-1 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CSA-SA - Support actions Coordinator UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME EU contribution € 663 948,00 Address UNITED NATIONS AVENUE GIGIRI 00100 Nairobi Kenya See on map Activity type Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Sylvie Motard (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (4) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all The Club of Rome - European Support Centre Participation ended Austria EU contribution No data Address Tuchlauben 8 - 15 1010 Wien See on map Activity type Other Administrative Contact Thomas Schauer (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data INSTITUTE FOR EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, LONDON United Kingdom EU contribution € 154 100,00 Address 25EP 25 ECCLESTON PLACE SW1W 9NF London See on map Region London Inner London — West Westminster Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Claire Froomberg (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data GLOBAL LEGISLATORS ORGANISATION FOR A BALANCED ENVIRONMENT-EU Belgium EU contribution € 10 086,00 Address RUE STASSART 131 1050 BRUXELLES See on map Activity type Other Administrative Contact Kiti Vihavainen (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment Europe Belgium EU contribution € 40 344,00 Address Rue Stassart 131 1050 Brussels See on map Activity type Other Administrative Contact Rafael Jiménez-Aybar (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data