Das Projekt "Klimaaenderungen und Energiefragen in Europa: potentielle Auswirkungen und Gelegenheiten fuer die Life Science Company" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Universität Trier, European Association for Environmental Management Education - Focal Point Trier -, Europäisches Diplom in Umweltwissenschaften durchgeführt. In 1997, Monsanto Company spinned off its chemical activities into two business units and created the Life Sciences Company (LSC). As a sciences-based firm, its activities are significantly felt in the natural environment and its position in the European market is relevant. The project presents a strategic analysis in order to find out opportunities for LSC in its related activities to the Climate Change with respect to energy. It covers many topics as: - Review of the regulatory framework (fifth European Action Program 'towards sustainability' with respect to energy, Dobris Assessment). - Situation analysis of current energy issues. - Status of EC carbon tax. - Non-renewable and renewable energy sources available in Europe. - Identification of areas for future energy sources or management. - Overview of third party funding. - Potentials for alliances and partnerships. Further recommendations and proposals are made to Life Sciences Company in order to face the European competition for the coming decades.