What is the role of the EU Scientific Steering Committee for Expo 2015? - Interview with Franz Fischler, EC Scientific Steering Committee

What is our contribution to the legacy of Expo 2015 Milano? Former EU Commissioner for Agriculture of Franz Fischler presents our Scientific Steering Committee for Expo 2015.

This is a joint initiative of the European Commission and the European Parliament, launched on 21st March 2014.

The Committee is chaired by Franz Fischler and consists of 11 members of high international repute: Jo Swinnen (BE), Joachim von Braun (DE), Hannelore Daniel (DE), Maria Helena Saarela (FI), Béatrice Darcy-Vrillon (FR), Peter Heffernan (IR), Claudia Sorlini (IT), Esther Kok (NL), Ewa Jakubczyk (PL), Katharina Hedlund (SE) and Tim Benton (UK). It is complemented by stakeholder representatives from the United Nations, OECD, the private sector and civil society.

This Committee was set-up to ensure the European Union takes full advantage of the opportunities offered by the Expo to establish its role as a key player in a global scientific debate, and to work toward fruitful collaboration on Expo-related matters with other stakeholders, both in the public and private spheres, which will contribute to the political legacy of the event.

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