The Chemical Industry as an energy intensive sector in Europe Responses from the Chemical Regions 16th April 2009 Massimo Buscemi Regione Lombardia - Presidency

The general context «…the Community shall take action, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity…» (Treaty on European Union) «…local action is key to meeting the 20% energy efficiency targets. The crucial role of regions and cities…» (CoR, 2009/C 76/04) «Ulteriori forme e condizioni particolari da autonomia…possono essere attribuite ad altre Regioni…» (Italian Constitution, Art. 116)

Research & Innovation Increasing the innovative capability LR stands out from the other Italian Regions thanks to its leadership in the field of research and innovation. It invests in R&I more than the national average; It has 12 universities, the 30% of private researchers and the 22% of the total researchers in Italy. Moreover, biotech is an important sector for research and innovation policies: Lombardia hosts about 70 percent of Italian biotech companies and ranks among the top 20 regions in Europe in terms of biotech and related patents Increasing the innovative capability Improving the quality of life Enhancing excellence Attracting value and human capital

Priority areas A3T Research (IReR) Food Energy/ Environment Health Advanced Manifacturing Agricultural production and environmental impact Mobility Materials for building trade and energy saving Biotech for health Aeronautics and mechanics

An Energy Policy for Europe Internal Market for Electricity Energy Technologies Security of Supply International Energy Policy Energy efficiency and renewable energies for climate action

Responses from the Regions Call for proposals Networking and involvement of civil society International agreements Networks of Excellence Direct support Common projects Expo 2015

What now? Knowledge Involvement Sharing Action

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