A team of 20 experts representing different scientific and economic disciplines, held a workshop to review issues specific to the emerging information society. New avenues and priorities for environmental research and concrete management were discussed. Through informal meetings and interviews, the relevance of the conclusions of the meeting were checked against the reactions of political, industrial, and trade union leaders, within the paradigm of competitiveness, employment, and environmental interactions. Intensive electronic dialogue was initiated and maintained with scientists and environmentalists. Phase I outputs include publication of two brochures and two executive summaries.
Case studies created by relevant experts cover critical environmental issues.
Output for each workshop will include a brochure and an executive summary to be published immediately following the workshop conclusion. The variety of experts who participate in the initial phases intend to influence future work plans and enhance the capacity building role of participating institutions. Partnerships through the project are intended to help meet the needs of the political, economic, and scientific communities' decision makers. Short monographs, executive summaries, brochures, and special journal editions will also be available in electronic format at this website. New partners are to be identified and evaluated concerning their ability to lead EGIS projects.