HORIZON 2020 for a more sustainable and fairer knowledge society: what role for the citizen, civil society and the public good? Dr.

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1 HORIZON 2020 for a more sustainable and fairer knowledge society: what role for the citizen, civil society and the public good? Dr. Claudia Neubauer Fondation Sciences Citoyennes a NGO think tank on science & democracy HORIZON 2020 BRUSSELS, 07/06/2012

2 Informal alliance of NGOs on CSF and Horizon 2020 Open letter Public Research should benefit Society, not big business, June 2011

3 Informal alliance of NGOs on CSF and Horizon 2020 Open letter Public Research should benefit Society, not big business, June 2011 pervasive focus on competitiveness, technological innovation and the contribution of research to growth seriously narrows down the options and possibilities of inclusive governance and of sustainable innovation responding to social, ecological and economic demands.

4 Informal alliance of NGOs on CSF and Horizon 2020 Open letter Public Research should benefit Society, not big business, June 2011 pervasive focus on competitiveness, technological innovation and the contribution of research to growth seriously narrows down the options and possibilities of inclusive governance and of sustainable innovation responding to social, ecological and economic demands. R&I are portrayed as a race, for which the only alternative is to go faster or slower, but with no choice over direction.

5 Informal alliance of NGOs on CSF and Horizon 2020 Open letter Public Research should benefit Society, not big business, June 2011 pervasive focus on competitiveness, technological innovation and the contribution of research to growth seriously narrows down the options and possibilities of inclusive governance and of sustainable innovation responding to social, ecological and economic demands. R&I are portrayed as a race, for which the only alternative is to go faster or slower, but with no choice over direction. "Papers, products and patents" is a good summary of the trends in R&I.

6 Informal alliance of NGOs on CSF and Horizon 2020 Open letter Public Research should benefit Society, not big business, June 2011 pervasive focus on competitiveness, technological innovation and the contribution of research to growth seriously narrows down the options and possibilities of inclusive governance and of sustainable innovation responding to social, ecological and economic demands. R&I are portrayed as a race, for which the only alternative is to go faster or slower, but with no choice over direction. "Papers, products and patents" is a good summary of the trends in R&I. Addressing adequately poverty, social, economic and ecological injustice, loss of biodiversity, climate change, resource scarcity, the need to move towards a low-carbon society, public health issues, democratic deficits, etc. would need a significant shift of current European R&I policies.

7 Horizon 2020 should: Overcome the myth that only highly complex and cost intensive technologies can create employment, sustainability, and well-being,

8 Horizon 2020 should: Overcome the myth that only highly complex and cost intensive technologies can create employment, sustainability, and well-being, Seek for major non productiviste innovations, allow and support plurality in technology choice,

9 Horizon 2020 should: Overcome the myth that only highly complex and cost intensive technologies can create employment, sustainability, and well-being, Seek for major non productiviste innovations, allow and support plurality in technology choice, Support decentralised governance, decentralised energy supply, locally adapted and produced agriculture, etc.

10 Horizon 2020 should: Overcome the myth that only highly complex and cost intensive technologies can create employment, sustainability, and well-being, Seek for major non productiviste innovations, allow and support plurality in technology choice, Support decentralised governance, decentralised energy supply, locally adapted and produced agriculture, etc. Facilitate cooperation and knowledge exchange between civil society organisations and academia in order to realise the innovative potential of the non-profit sector in numerous research and innovation domains.

11 a) frequency of terms Term Short semantic analysis of Horizon 2020 competit*/ market, industry/sme, etc. Specific programme (Sc. Exc., Ind. Leader., Soc. Challenges) 221 consumer, citizen 39 civil society 1 sustainable 56

12 a) frequency of terms b) meanings of terms Term Term Short semantic analysis of Horizon 2020 competit*/ market, industry/sme, etc. Specific programme (Sc. Exc., Ind. Leader., Soc. Challenges) sustain* sustain environment sustain research infrastructures 221 consumer, citizen 39 civil society 1 sustainable 56 citizen inform the (passive, ignorant) citizens cooperate with (active, creative) citizens

13 Science Society Activities

14 Science Society Activities FP6: Science and Society

15 Science Society Activities FP6: Science and Society FP7: Science in Society

16 Science Society Activities FP6: Science and Society FP7: Science in Society H2020:?

17 Science Society Activities FP6: Science and Society FP7: Science in Society H2020: Science with and for Society (including Responsible Research and Innovation)

18 FP6 FP7 H2020 Science and society Science in society Science with and for society (responsible research and innovation) 80 M 330 M 0,46 % of total FP6 (17,5 bn ) 0,62 % of total FP7 (53 bn )

19 FP6 FP7 H2020 Science and society Science in society Science with and for society (responsible research and innovation) 80 M 330 M 1 bn 0,46 % of total FP6 (17,5 bn ) 0,62 % of total FP7 (53 bn ) 1,25 % of total H2020 (if 80 bn )

20 Societal challenges Ensuring societal engagement in research and innovation Enabling all societal actors to interact in the innovation cycle increases the quality, relevance, acceptability and sustainability of innovation outcomes by integrating society's interests and values. [ ] A scientifically literate, responsible and creative society will be nurtured through the promotion of and research on appropriate science education methods Ensuring societal engagement in research and innovation science with and for society Enabling all societal actors to interact in the innovation cycle increases the quality, relevance, acceptability and sustainability of innovation outcomes by integrating society's interests and values (responsible research and innovation). [ ] A scientifically literate, responsible and creative society will be nurtured through the promotion of and research on appropriate science education methods. It also includes participatory research where scientists and CSOs co-produce protocols and knowledge in order to respond to society needs.

21 Clearly ensure CSO participation Rules for Participation Title I Introductory provisions Article 2 Definitions RfP (10) 'legal entity means undertakings, research centres and universities, encompassing any natural person, or any legal person created under national law, Union law or international law, Title I Introductory provisions Article 2 Definitions (10) 'legal entity means undertakings, research centres and universities, and civil society organisations encompassing any natural person, or any legal person created under national law, Union law or international law,

22 Clearly ensure CSO participation Rules for Participation Title I Introductory provisions Article 2 Definitions RfP (10) 'legal entity means undertakings, research centres and universities, encompassing any natural person, or any legal person created under national law, Union law or international law, Title I Introductory provisions Article 2 Definitions (10) 'legal entity means undertakings, research centres and universities, and civil society organisations encompassing any natural person, or any legal person created under national law, Union law or international law, Regulation establishing Horizon 2020 General principles: Article 12 External advice and societal engagement (RRI) Article 13 Cross-cutting actions (RRI)

23 Specific programme, Title I Establishment Specific programme, Title I Establishment Article 3 Specific objectives 1. Part I Excellent science shall strengthen the excellence of European research by pursuing the following specific objectives: (a) strengthening frontier research, through the activities of the European Research Council (ERC); (b) strengthening research in Future and Emerging Technologies; (c) strengthening skills, training and career development, through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions ("Marie Curie actions"); (d) strengthening European research infrastructures, including e-infrastructures. Article 3 Specific objectives 1. Part I Excellent science shall strengthen the excellence of European research by pursuing the following specific objectives: (a) strengthening frontier research, through the activities of the European Research Council (ERC); (b) strengthening research in Future and Emerging Technologies; (c) strengthening skills, training and career development, through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions ("Marie Curie actions"); (d) strengthening European research infrastructures, including e-infrastructures. (e) strengthening research into needs expressed by civil society organisations.

24 Definition of civil society organisations as used under FP7 CSOs are non-governmental, not-for-profit, not representing commercial interests, and pursuing a common purpose for the public interest. Definition from the BSG-CSO funding scheme (Research for the Benefits of Specific Groups-CSO)

25 MAIN MESSAGE ON SCIENCE SOCIETY ACTIVITIES

26 MAIN MESSAGE ON SCIENCE SOCIETY ACTIVITIES Science with and for society is not an annexe. It should be central in Horizon 2020.

27 MAIN MESSAGE ON SCIENCE SOCIETY ACTIVITIES Science with and for society is not an annexe. It should be central in Horizon It is transversal and should be introduced into all thematic priorities under Societal challenges: health, food-agriculturebio-economy, energy, transport, climate, inclusive societies

28 MAIN MESSAGE ON SCIENCE SOCIETY ACTIVITIES Science with and for society is not an annexe. It should be central in Horizon It is transversal and should be introduced into all thematic priorities under Societal challenges: health, food-agriculturebio-economy, energy, transport, climate, inclusive societies Give it an IMPORTANT BUDGET so as to make it (at least) a (relative) priority.

29 Example organic agriculture Framework programme Budget for research on OA in M Total budget of FPs in M % of budget spent on OA research FP FP FP FP

30 Example organic agriculture Framework programme Budget for research on OA in M Total budget of FPs in M % of budget spent on OA research FP FP FP FP total amount of money for organic agriculture research is constantly growing

31 Example organic agriculture Framework programme Budget for research on OA in M Total budget of FPs in M % of budget spent on OA research FP FP FP FP total amount of money for organic agriculture research is constantly growing relative support to organic agriculture research did not grow since 1994 and stays stable at a very low level

32 Example organic agriculture versus biotechnological agriculture Organic agriculture in Biotechnological agriculture in FP FP6-Food % of FP6-Food budget 4,71 18,51

33 Example organic agriculture versus biotechnological agriculture Organic agriculture in Biotechnological agriculture in FP FP6-Food % of FP6-Food budget 4,71 18,51 Support to projects for biotechnological agriculture was more than three times as high as support to those on organic agriculture: BT/OA = 3.25.

34 Example organic agriculture versus biotechnological agriculture Organic agriculture in Biotechnological agriculture in FP FP6-Food % of FP6-Food budget 4,71 18,51 Support to projects for biotechnological agriculture was more than three times as high as support to those on organic agriculture: BT/OA = Horizon 2020 mentions conventional, organic, and BT agriculture.

35 Example organic agriculture versus biotechnological agriculture Organic agriculture in Biotechnological agriculture in FP FP6-Food % of FP6-Food budget 4,71 18,51 Support to projects for biotechnological agriculture was more than three times as high as support to those on organic agriculture: BT/OA = Horizon 2020 mentions conventional, organic, and BT agriculture. what will be prioritised?

36 Example organic agriculture versus biotechnological agriculture Organic agriculture in Biotechnological agriculture in FP FP6-Food % of FP6-Food budget 4,71 18,51 Support to projects for biotechnological agriculture was more than three times as high as support to those on organic agriculture: BT/OA = Horizon 2020 mentions conventional, organic, and BT agriculture. what will be prioritised? what budget share?!

37 Part III Societal Challenges 2.Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture, Marine And Maritime Research And The Bio- Economy 2.3 Broad lines of the activities (a) Sustainable agriculture and forestry The aim is to supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw-materials, while safeguarding natural resources and enhancing ecosystems services, including coping with and mitigating climate change. The activities shall focus on more sustainable and productive agriculture and forestry systems which are both resource-efficient (including low-carbon) and resilient, Part III Societal Challenges 2.Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture, Marine And Maritime Research And The Bio- Economy 2.3 Broad lines of the activities (a) Sustainable agriculture and forestry The aim is to supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw-materials, while safeguarding natural resources including biodiversity, in a European and world-wide perspective and enhancing ecosystems services, including with and mitigating climate change. The activities shall focus on more sustainable, resilient and productive agriculture and forestry systems which are both resource-efficient (including low-carbon, low external input and organic farming), protect natural resources, are diverse and can adapt to a changing environment and are resilient,

38 Increasing production efficiency and coping with climate change, while ensuring sustainability and resilience ( ) Multi-disciplinary approaches will be sought to improve the performance of plants, animals, micro-organisms, (...) Emphasis will be placed on integrated and diverse production systems and agronomic practices, including the use of precision technologies and ecological intensification approaches to benefit both conventional and organic agriculture. Genetic improvement of plants and animals ( ) call for all appropriated conventional and modern breeding approaches and for a better use of genetic resources Increasing production efficiency and coping with climate change, while ensuring sustainability and resilience ( ) Multi- and transdisciplinary approaches utilizing the expertise and experience of actors along the whole supply chain will be sought to improve the performance of plants, animals, micro-organisms, ( ) Emphasis will be placed on integrated and diverse production systems and agronomic practices, including the use of precision technologies, agro-ecological and organic farming methods and ecological intensification approaches to benefit both conventional and organic agriculture. Genetic improvement of plants and animals ( ) call for all appropriated conventional and modern breeding approaches and for a better use of genetic resources for adaptation to scarce resources, reduced pesticide use and local environmental conditions.

39 HEALTH Protection of public health Universal access to health care Access to new drugs and technologies Affordable innovations Generics Patenting, licensing Transparency

40 EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 1. CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 1. CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL add a point: In the case of inventions that have the potential for further development into a lifesaving drug, vaccine or medical diagnostic, global access licensing (as proposed in the 2012 WHO CEWG report) should guarantee the availability of affordable treatment in low and middle income countries. Article 12 Proposals [ ] add a point: 4. Any proposal for research with potentials for further development into a novel medical technology (e.g. drug, vaccine, medical diagnostic) shall include a draft with a concrete and transparent strategy to guarantee access to this technology in low and middle income countries, where otherwise lack of access to the technology would pose a threat to the protection of public health.

41 Thank you for your attention.