Jose Borjas	Secretary
Juan Piñeiro	Technology
Alexander Castellanos	Leader
Luis Delgado	Spokesperson

Engineering Solution (Proposal)

Methodology (How are you planning to solve the problem)

• In sectors for which BREF documents have already been adopted, projects must describe the envisaged degree of innovation in relation to techniques defined as BAT. The aim of these projects is therefore to produce substantial innovations in order to improve the BREFs.
• In sectors where BREF documents are not yet available, projects should provide information making it possible to determine BAT in the light of the indications contained in the Directive. In this way, the role of LIFE is always to make an innovative contribution to developing BAT. The most promising projects encompass a wide range of environmental aspects (integrated approach), give priority to prevention, including the prevention of waste disposal, make an innovative contribution and present a sound overall balance.
• Another type of project involves capacity building. This applies to LIFE Environment projects pursued in acceding or applicant countries where, for instance, information centres for clean technologies and BAT are set up. LIFE-Third countries projects focusing on such technologies are intended to make it clear to these countries that the European experience may help them to move towards sustainable industrial development.