03 Apr 2024
EU and US Joint Consultative Group discusses transatlantic science and technology cooperation
The Joint Consultative Group meeting between the European Union and the United States on Science and Technology Cooperation reaffirmed a strong commitment to advancing transatlantic scientific cooperation. The meeting, which took place in Washington DC on 14-15 March 2024 was co-chaired by Signe Ratso, Deputy Director-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission, Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Anthony Fernandes, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Rahima Kandahari of the U.S. Department of State, with the participation of key US and EU science agencies and services.
Both sides recognise that research and innovation can play a pivotal role in achieving the shared objectives of the EU and the US of achieving a sustainable global economy, protecting the environment, fostering technological cooperation, and promoting democracy and security.
The meeting addressed current and future R&I cooperation in thematic areas including cancer research, climate-health nexus, climate neutrality in aviation, modelling for transition pathways, transport research, earth observation, circular economy, AI in research and innovation and bioeconomy research. Researcher mobility, training, and career development was also discussed, with a view to seeking balanced transatlantic researcher flows.
Cooperation is based on the EU-US Agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation which provides the framework for continued collaboration over the next five years. Looking ahead, the participants agreed to maintain regular dialogue and review progress periodically.
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