ERA-GAS is a multi-national programme
The ERA-GAS funding programme involves many countries and is worth about NZD$21.6 million. Funding is provided mostly by the countries participating in the project.
MPI has contributed NZD$1.25 million to assist New Zealand researchers involved in the programme.
Research focus
ERA-GAS research focuses on 4 themes:
- Theme 1: Improving the monitoring, reporting and verification of emissions.
- Theme 2: Fine-tuning and assisting with the implementation of greenhouse gas mitigation technologies.
- Theme 3: Creation of profitable production systems that increase production while reducing overall emissions.
- Theme 4: Assessment of existing policy and economic measures.
New Zealand supports research in themes 1, 2 and 4.
Process and key dates
Pre-proposal stage – completed | |
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Call opens | 5 March 2016 |
First teleconference on NZ participation | 10 March 2016 |
Second teleconference on NZ participation | 17 March 2016 |
Deadline for submitting pre-proposals to ERA-GAS portal | 29 April 2016 |
Full proposals | |
Outcome of pre-proposals announced | 19 September 2016 |
Deadline of submission of full proposals to MPI – to get funding letter | 24 November 2016 NZST 17:00 |
Deadline for submission of full proposals to ERA-GAS portal | 1 December 2016 CET 14:00 |
Funding outcomes announced | May 2017 |
Expected start date of projects | August 2017 |
End date for NZ participation in projects | 30 June 2020 |
Find out more
Who to contact
If you have questions about the Global Research Alliance and MPI's involvement, email info@mpi.govt.nz.