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# 91999E2833

**WRITTEN QUESTION E-2833/99 by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Strategic reasons for undertaking research on climate change.** 
  
*Official Journal 280 E , 03/10/2000 P. 0143 - 0143*

  

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2833/99

by Eija-Riitta Korhola (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(18 January 2000)

Subject: Strategic reasons for undertaking research on climate change

In which areas does the European Commission believe it is important to undertake research related to climate change for strategic reasons for example, related to cooperation with the United States, or meeting the needs agreed in international research groups established within the framework of the United Nations programmes?

Answer given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(14 February 2000)

Strategically, and in the context of cooperation with the United States and Japan, several priority themes have been identified. These include climate prediction, carbon cycle and climate impacts research. Similarly, post-Kyoto research themes are being addressed as a priority.

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