The European Union launches a new advisory service with EUR 30 million to green investments

Thee European Commission launched GREEN ASSIST, the Green Advisory Service for Sustainable Investments Support. Funded with EUR 30 million from the LIFE Programme, GREEN ASSIST helps beneficiaries to prepare green or greener investment projects, across diversified sectors, for instance by integrating nature-based solutions or circular economy principles. Available as of today, GREEN ASSIST will provide free, easy-to-access, …

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Fisheries: EU and neighbouring countries agree first-ever joint multiannual management plans in the Mediterranean

For the first time, the EU and neighbouring countries in the Mediterranean agreed on the establishment of five fully-fledged multiannual management plans (MAPs) based on the principles of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). It is a key step in improving the environmental and economic sustainability of fishing in the Mediterranean. It is the outcome of the 45th annual meeting …

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EIT launches EUR 12 million call to boost innovation and reskilling in European higher education

8 November 2022 – Budapest, Hungary – The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and coordinator EIT RawMaterials are launching a new call under the EIT HEI Initiative aimed at boosting innovation in higher education. The newly announced call will mobilise up to EUR 12 million of EIT funding for higher education institutions (HEIs) and their partners. …

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145 projects selected for Erasmus+ capacity building in higher education funding

The European Commission has announced the selected projects in 2022 for Erasmus+ funding to promote capacity building in higher education. Here are two things you might not have known about Erasmus+: it’s not all about student mobility – the programme also funds international cooperation projects Erasmus+ fosters cooperation with countries all over the world The …

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2022 #BeActive Awards: finalists announced!

The 2022 #BeActive Awards aim to reward and give visibility to projects and initiatives that have successfully promoted sport and physical activity across Europe. The 2022 #BeActive Awards aim to reward and give visibility to projects and initiatives that have successfully promoted sport and physical activity across Europe. The competition contributes to the promotion of …

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Are you a digital educator? Sign-up for the “Teachers as Researchers weeks”

The European Digital Education Hub is organising a series of “Teachers as Researchers weeks” where educators can collaborate on finding answers to the challenges they experience in their day-to-day professional lives. With its “Teachers as Researchers” activities, the Hub facilitates collaborative knowledge sharing and knowledge building processes on a European scale. All educators (teachers, school …

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HaDEA’s project CIRPASS to feature at COP27 session with their concept of Digital Product Passport

COP27 session “Innovation to serve enhanced circularity” will feature HaDEA’s project CIRPASS to highlight the Digital Product Passport (DPP) as an example of how digital innovation can provide services and tools leading to circular models and sustainable products. The session will take place on November 11 from 16.00 to 17.00 (EET) and will be broadcast through the UGIH YouTube channel. Ilias …

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Horizon Europe: 115 proposals competing for EUR 99 million in sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply topics

The European Commission launched new calls for projects under Horizon Europe’s Work Programme for 2021-2022 with EU funding of EUR 99 million in total available for 8 single-stage sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply topics opened on 26 May 2022. 115 proposals were submitted within the deadline of 27 October 2022 requesting EUR 766.6 million. Please see the …

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Open University of Cyprus: The Open University of Cyprus coordinates a new COST Action aiming to enhance the resilience of Small-Medium Islands in climate changes

The Open University of Cyprus leads the new COST Action 21158 – Enhancing Small-Medium IsLands resilience by securing the sustainability of Ecosystem Services (SMILES), which brings together scientists, researchers and academics from 24 countries. Chair of the Action, which has secured funding through a very competitive call, is Professor Ioannis Vogiatzakis, Academic Coordinator of the MSc Programme “Environmental Conservation and …

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