Some nations and regions are beginning to develop research agendas that respond to these five challenges. For example, the European Union has recently announced a €3.6 billion nanotechnology research program, which includes environment, health, and safety goals that align with these challenges.
一些国家和地区已经开始制定研究日程来应对这五大挑战。比如，欧盟最近宣布了一项耗资36亿欧元的纳米技术研究项目，包括与这些挑战相关的环境、健康和安全目标。