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ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

3rd European Commission Conference on

“Research for Protection, Conservation and Enhancement of Cultural Heritage:

opportunities for European enterprises”

Santiago de Compostela (SP)22-24 September 1999


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The City of Tomorrowand

Cultural Heritage


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4.4. Energy, environment and sustainable

developmentEnvironment:Environment: Million EURO Sustainable management and quality of water 254254• Global change, climate and biodiversity 301301• Sustainable marine ecosystems 170170• The city of tomorrow and cultural heritage 170170

Energy:Energy:• Cleaner energy systems, including renewables 479479• Economic and efficient energy 547547

Activities of a Generic Nature:Activities of a Generic Nature:• Fight against natural and technological hazards;

and socio-economic aspects of environmental change


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CriteriaSocial objectives Employment Health,

quality of life Environment

European added value Critical mass EU policies, problems, standards Complementary skills

Economic development and S&T prospects Growth Competitiveness Technological prospects

relevant research to achieve clear objectivesrelevant research to achieve clear objectives


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The overall goaloverall goal is to support

sustainable economic development and competitiveness, improved urban management and integrated planning policy, and help safeguard and improve the quality of life and cultural identity of citizens


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Approach• Socio-economic, environmental and technological

including the development, integration, and demonstration of technologies, tools and methodologies to improve forecasting, monitoring and assessment and establishing best practice

• Emphasis on increasing citizen and stakeholder participation in urban decision making and helping ensure the availability of reliable, efficient and affordable services for all urban citizens, including those with special needs


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4 themes4.1 Sustainable city planning and rational resource management4.2 Protection, conservation and enhancement of European

cultural heritage4.3 Development and demonstration of technologies for safe,

economic, clean, effective and sustainable preservation, recovery, renovation, construction, dismantling and demolition of the built environment, in particular for large groups of buildings

4.4 Comparative assessment and cost effective implementation of strategies for sustainable transport systems in an urban environment


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4.24.2 Protection, conservation and enhancement ofEuropean cultural heritage

4.2.14.2.1 Improved damage assessment on cultural heritagebetter prediction and prevention of environmental damage to cultural heritage and identification of pollution threshold levels (2nd call)

4.2.24.2.2 Development of innovative conservation strategiestools for the sustainable management of cultural heritage (1st – networks & concerted actions only; 2nd)

4.2.3 4.2.3 Foster integration of cultural heritage in the urban settingtools, methodologies and models to assist the decision making for sustainable exploitation and integration of cultural heritage in the urban development context (2nd)


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4.2.1.4.2.1. Improved damage assessments on cultural heritage

The target is to better predict and prevent environmental damage to cultural heritage and identify pollution threshold levels. Assessment of the chemical, physical and biological impact of urban multipollutants on movable and immovable cultural heritage, including the effects of particles and gases such as O3, N and S compounds and their synergistic effects as proposed by the EC Directives on urban air quality. Assessment of the effects of microclimate and indoor and outdoor pollutant deposition on historic buildings, museums, libraries, galleries and archives


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4.2.2.4.2.2. Development of innovative conservation strategies

The target is to develop tools for the sustainable management of cultural heritage. Preventive conservation strategies for indoor and outdoor cultural assets. New conservation products, methods and technologies compared to existing alternatives. Treatments’ reversibility and their non-destructive characteristics, the interaction between old and new conservation materials and methods on structural or on surface interventions. Environmental control systems (air conditioning, showcases), as well as building design methodologies and models for an integrative protection of cultural heritage. Demonstration of conservation and restoration strategies for historic buildings. Cost/benefit, life cycle and environmental impact analysis to assess strategies for the protection of cultural heritage, compared to accepted norms such as international charters (Athens, Venice)


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4.2.3.4.2.3. Foster integration of culturalheritage in the urban setting

The target is to develop tools, methodologies and models to assist the decision making for sustainable exploitation and integration of cultural heritage in the urban development context, consistent with its protection conservation and access. Identification and characterisation of technological and natural hazards relevant to cultural heritage, complemented by risk assessments and management methods and tools for mitigating the consequences, improving the safety of historic buildings, objects and people, and developing the scientific basis needed for the inclusion of cultural heritage protection in safety regulations. Tourism and sustainable exploitation and conservation of cultural heritage, including its protection against vandalism and civil disturbance. Assessment and mitigation of risks related to the use of antifraud devices and to the transport of cultural heritage.


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Overall Policy Context

(1) Urban environment(2) Urban cultural actions(3) Urban development


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Overall Policy ContextUrban environment :

• EC Air Quality Directives• EC Directive for the Environmental Impact Assessment

Key Action Work Programme response :Key Action Work Programme response :“Assessment of the chemical, physical and biological impact of urban multipollutants on cultural heritage, including the effects of particles and gases (O3, N, S) as proposed by the EC Directives on air quality.”“Cost/benefit Analysis”, “Life Cycle Analysis” and “Environmental Impact Analysis” to assess strategies for the protection of Cultural Heritage.


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Overall Policy ContextUrban cultural actions :

• Amsterdam Treaty - Art. 151• EC Cultural Framework Programme

(to be adopted in 2000) (follow up of Raphaël, etc.)Key Action Work Programme response :Key Action Work Programme response :… “to assess strategies for the protection of cultural heritage, compared to accepted norms such as international charters (Athens, Venice, etc.)”...


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Overall Policy ContextUrban development :

• “Sustainable urban development in the European Union : a framework for action”

• “5th Action Plan for environment and development”

Key Action Work Programme response :Key Action Work Programme response :… “tools, methodologies and models to assist the decision making for sustainable exploitation and integration of cultural heritage in the urban development context”...


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Information Sources• “Acquis communautaire” (Legislation, policies)

(http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/oj/index.html)• Information on previous EC RTD projects for the

Protection and Conservation of European Cultural Heritage– Through CORDIS and Europa server (Home pages

“Cultural Heritage”)– Research Reports Collection (n°1 n°10)– Review and Catalogue of RTD projects PLEASE VISIT OUR STAND IN SIPAC 99


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Protection, conservation and enhancement of Cultural

HeritageAnticipated Deliverables :Tools to better predict and prevent environmental damage to cultural heritage and identify pollution threshold levels; best practices for the sustainable protection, conservation and management of cultural heritage, including their secure exchange and access for citizens and its integration within the urban context.


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Protection, conservation and enhancement of Cultural Heritage

ObjectiveTo identify and assess the damage of

cultural heritage

with particular emphasis on solutions and evaluations of its

movableimmovable

protectionconservationenhancementaccessibility


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How to reach the objectives?

Understanding causes, consequences and mechanisms of deterioration of all cultural heritage materials

Developing and validating appropriate technologies and methods

Assessing the effects of urban environment, the effects of the use of technologies and mass tourism


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Immovable cultural assetsHistorical buildings and monuments

in brick masonry, wood, stone (marble, limestone, granite, etc.)

Overall Research Background(*)

Movable cultural assetsBronze sculpture, silver collections, ancient books (leather and paper),

frescoes and mosaïques, prehistorical objects (bone, metal), paintings

Conservation and protection strategies (coatings, showcases,

sensors, etc.)

Evaluation of damage (air pollution, biodeterioration, visitors, air conditioning-heating systems, insects

pests, etc.)

Evaluation of damage surface (air pollution, salts, biodeterioration, visitors, microclimate) structure (microclimate, seisms, traffic vibration, etc.)

Cost/benefit analysis of

Cultural Heritage protection

Protection and Conservation strategies surface (biocides, salt compatibility, water repellent) structure (reinforcing and remedial techniques)

(*)provided from about 70 RTD projects already funded


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Evolution

in the content, in the focuses of the research

in the approaches of the research in the structure of the research

teams


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How to participate in the Programme?

Shared Cost Actions Coordination actions (concerted

actions/thematic networks) Actions to stimulate SMEs

participation in RTD Accompanying measures

(workshops, Advanced Study Courses)

Fellowships


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Collaborative research(Shared cost project)

• Research projects (incl. pilot projects)• Participants : Universities, Research centres,

industrial enterprises (incl. SME)• 1-3 years duration• Minimum : 2 partners of 2 EU member states or 1

EU and 1 Programme’s Associated country• EC contribution (max. 50% of the project total cost)• Call for proposals - Deadline


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Concerted Actions and Thematic Networks

• Same dates/procedures as for the shared cost RTD projects• Commission does NOT pay for research• Commission PAYS 100% of cost of co-ordination

(meetings, travel expenses, etc.)

Thematic NetworksNetworks around a common RTD issue in Universities, RTD Centres, SME’s, etc.

Concerted ActionsNetworks of existing RTD projects (EC projects, projects funded by private or public funds in Member States, International Organisations, etc.)


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How can SMEs participate?• SMEs

EXPLORATORY AWARD

SHARED COSTRESEARCH PROJECT(collaborative research)

COOPERATIVERESEARCH

(CRAFT)


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Technology stimulation measures for SMEs

How are SMEs defined?The technology stimulation measures apply to SME

satisfying the following criteria :• Fewer than 250 employees• Annual turnover of less than EURO 40 million or

annual balance-sheet less than 27 million EURO• Less than 25% owned by an organisation which is

not an SME Check eligibility criteria (Info

Pack)http://www.cordis.lu/sme


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EXPLORATORY AWARDS Optional Preparation for Cooperative research CRAFT) Collaboration research (shared cost actions) (*)

2 SMEs :• 1 year duration• Maximum EC contribution : about 22.500 EURO• Continuously open call / cut off dates (3 per year)• Deadline (depending on 1st call for proposals)(*) depending on research capability


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Cooperative Research (CRAFT)•For SMEs with no adequate capability of research•

Coordinating and users

•Maximum EC contribution: 50% project (*) (max.1.000.000 EURO)•1 or 2 years duration•3 SMEs (minimum)•Continuously open call / cut off dates (3 per year)•Deadline (depending on 1st call for proposals)(*) 40% RTD costs minimum

SMEs proposers RDT performers (also SMEs)FUNDS

- 1/2 EC

- 1/2 SME proposers

research providers can not be “administ. coordi”


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Technology Stimulation Measures for SMEs

Exploratory Awards (Cultural Heritage)Proposals accepted for funding :•“Production and control of heating systems suitable for the well-being of people for the conservation of the works of art preserved in churches”•Survey of thatched roofs and analysis of thatching materials•Advanced workstations for controlled laser cleaning of artworks•Restoration and Conservation of wooden archaeological finds by means of the DIC (Détente Instantanée Contrôlée)


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Exploratory Awards (Cultural Heritage)Transformed in Cooperative Research

(CRAFT)• Restoration and Conservation of wooden

archaeological finds by means of the DIC (Détente Instantanée Contrôlée)

• Advanced workstations for controlled laser cleaning of artworks


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Exploratory Awards (Cultural Heritage)Transformed in Collaborative Research (Shared Cost Action)“Pesticide Free” desinfestation of antiques (furniture, books, tapestries, etc.) : SAVE ART - To save the artistic heritage from insect pests without using toxic chemical compounds


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CRAFT projects (“direct way”) - (Cultural Heritage)

• LITHOS - ARTE MORTARS - Optimalisation of mineral repair mortars for historical buildings

• MMWOOD - System for Maintenance of historic Wooden buildings


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… And how about SME participation on “Shared cost” action projects ?

Growing up (as end-users or research partner)

Among the new 20 projects accepted for funding in the past programme (1994-1998) we find 8 industrial/SME participants

Please refer to the Review document in your Conference brochure


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Advanced Study Courses

Sciences and Technologies of the Materials and of the Environment for the Protection of Stained Glasses and Stone MonumentsParis, 7-18 September 1998

Methods in the analysis of the deterioration of collagen based historical materials in relation to conservation and storageCopenhagen, 6-10 July 1999


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What makes a good proposal ?

• Meeting criteria• Realistic yet ambitious workprogrammes• Clear timescale, deliverables, milestones• Involve stakeholders


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City of Tomorrow and Cultural Heritage

Summary of 1st call 1999• Available Budget : + 17 000 000€• Very good response• 137 proposals (requesting 180 000 000€)• 21 “GO” proposals (requesting 21 773 000€ ,

of which 18% destined for SMEs), good coverage of MS and candidate countries)


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City of Tomorrow and Cultural Heritage“No Go” ANALYSIS

Reasons for failure Adjusted percent oftotal No Go (1)

Consortia make-up 75%Lack of evidence of impact orapplicability (incl. EU dimension,exploitation, dissemination)

66%

Approach not convincing 36%

Innovation not convincing 31%

Insufficient information 21%

Poor management 20%Out of scope/poor link to theme(2) 10%

Costs too high 10%(1) Where the failure reason was mentioned in the Consensus Report Recognising that 73% of NoGo proposals failed at Step1, 17% at Step 2 and 9% at Step 3(2) Includes 15 Non eligible


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Messages for potential proposers based on experience of the first evaluation

Present the objectives and the potential results in the context of the work programme. Explain why the proposed approach is the best way of meeting the objectives. Describe the methodology showing how the results would be obtained. Justify claims for socio-economic impacts.

All levels (researchers, end users, public authorities etc.) of stakeholders should be involved in the research.

The state of the art must be described (a description is of much more value than a list of references!).

The approach to be followed must be sufficient to convince the evaluators of its credibility

Ask somebody not involved to critically evaluate the draft proposal.


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Calls for ProposalsOpening: 20 March 1999Closing: 15 June 1999

4.2.24.2.2 Development of innovative conservation strategies (ONLY FOR THEMATIC NETWORKS and CONCERTED ACTIONS)

Opening: 15 November 1999Closing: 15 February 2000

4.2.1 4.2.1 Improved damage assessments on cultural heritage4.2.24.2.2 Development of innovative conservation strategies4.2.34.2.3 Foster integration of cultural heritage in the urban

setting

22ndnd call call

11stst call call


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CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

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