FRAMINGNANO
International multi-stakeholder dialogue platform framing the responsible development of Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies (NS&T)
| Coordinatore | ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA RICERCA INDUSTRIALE - AIRI
Organization address
address: Viale Gorizia 25C contact info |
| Nazionalità Coordinatore | Italy [IT] |
| Totale costo | 742˙934 € |
| EC contributo | 675˙044 € |
| Programma | FP7-SIS
Specific Programme "Capacities": Science in society |
| Code Call | FP7-SCIENCE-IN-SOCIETY-2007-1 |
| Funding Scheme | CSA-SA |
| Anno di inizio | 2008 |
| Periodo (anno-mese-giorno) | 2008-05-01 - 2010-03-31 |
Partecipanti
| # | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA RICERCA INDUSTRIALE - AIRI
Organization address
address: Viale Gorizia 25C contact info |
IT (ROMA) | coordinator | 0.00 |
| 2 |
DIE INNOVATIONSGESELLSCHAFT MBH
Organization address
address: LERCHENFELDSTRASSE 5 contact info |
CH (ST GALLEN) | participant | 0.00 |
| 3 |
FONDATION EURACTIV POLITECH
Organization address
address: "BOULEVARD CHARLEMAGNE 1, BATIMENT IPC" contact info |
BE (BRUXELLES) | participant | 0.00 |
| 4 |
INSTITUTE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
Organization address
address: RICHMOND STREET 50 GRAHAM HILLS contact info |
UK (Glasgow) | participant | 0.00 |
| 5 |
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment
Organization address
address: Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9 contact info |
NL (Bilthoven) | participant | 0.00 |
| 6 |
TECHNOLOGICKE CENTRUM AKADEMIE VED CESKE REPUBLIKY VEREJNA VYZKUMNA INSTITUCE
Organization address
address: Rozvojova 135 contact info |
CZ (PRAHA) | participant | 0.00 |
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Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)
'The FramingNano project will support the establishment of a multistakeholders dialogue on NS&T regulation and governance among the scientific, institutional, industrial communities, the broad public to articulate consensus and absence of consensus between the various stakeholders, sustain a European debate between them, and foster the development of a shared frame of knowledge, objectives, actions to define constructive and practicable regulatory solutions toward a responsible development of NS&T. This action will lead to a proposal of a Governance Plan designing a deliberative process for the responsible development of NS&T at European level and beyond, including recommendations for future research, policy actions, and co-operative research processes over the years 2009-2013. The activity of the project will be articulated in 28 months and geared around 4 key actions: 1. Analysis and review of existing-proposed regulatory processes, identification of stakeholders; 2. collection and analysis of stakeholders positions and needs; 3. Development of an appropriate proposal of a Governance Plan; communication and dissemination of information on the project and NS&T governance. Project website and Newsletter, a mid term international workshop, a final international conference, and national workshops will be organised. The project brings together 6 partners from 6 countries, covering all main European geographical areas (North, Eastern, Centre, South). Consortium partners have a long experience in NS&T, in S&T assessment, consultation processes, analysis of technological and societal issues, communication, and liaison already established with many relevant stakeholders. The project will support the European Commission, EU policy makers and stakeholders in designing a European model that assure that the development of NS&T takes place responsibly and to the benefit of the individuals and the society.'
Introduzione (Teaser)
Nanosciences and nanotechnologies (NS&T) have the potential to transform our lives more dramatically than any other technology in history. However, we need to be aware of any possible harmful effects that could arise through their use.
Descrizione progetto (Article)
Appraising the risks arising from nanotechnology requires a new, multidimensional approach in order to provide a clear understanding of the factors involved and to facilitate debate among stakeholders. This challenge has been addressed by the Framingnano project, which is developing a governance model based on social, political and technical criteria. The resulting Framingnano Governance Platform (GP) can provide guidance on regulation and control, stakeholder engagement and other important issues.
Project partners are creating a website and a newsletter dedicated to issues concerning the responsible development of NS&T. Other outputs include a report on NS&T regulation and governance, a survey identifying EU stakeholders and a series of consultations and workshops. The website, newsletters and workshops can be used to disseminate the governance plan and to determine the reactions and opinions of stakeholders.
The proposed governance model is based on a permanent panel of experts representing stakeholders and a decision-making body. Consisting of representatives from institutions and competent authorities, they deal with regulatory issues in the different fields affected by NS&T. The model has been shown to provide an effective approach in dealing with the issues arising from NS&T research. Different EU Member States can adapt the model according their own cultural, legal and regulatory needs.
Framingnano is using an inclusive approach to promote multi-stakeholder dialogue on the subject of NS&T. The resulting platform is proving to be highly successful for tackling the complex current and future challenges facing NS&T governance. The governance model developed by Framingnano will also help to provide a valuable driver for economic growth for EU and benefit society as a whole.