Societal Challenges

Horizon 2020 reflects the policy priorities of the Europe 2020 strategy and addresses major concerns shared by citizens in Europe and elsewhere.

A challenge-based approach is meant to bring together resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and disciplines, including social sciences and the humanities.

As of today the University of Pisa is part to 43 projects funded within this pillar. The projects description are grouped according to the challenge addressed:

Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, water research and the bioeconomy

Providing research and innovation to support the bioeconomy

Health, Demographic Change and Wellbeing

Striving for a better health for all

Secure, Clean & Efficient Energy

Paving the way for a competitive energy system

Smart, green and integrated transport

Aiming for a resource-efficient and safer mobility

Secure Societies- Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens

Protecting our citizens, society and the economy

Europe in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and reflective societies

Addressing inequalities and exclusion

Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials

Taking on the climate change challenge