Τhe Estonian city of Tallinn officially becαme the European Green Capital for 2023, taking over from the French city of Grenoble. The opening ceremony will take place in the capital of Estonia, in the presence of Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, Tallinn’s mayor Mihhail Kõvart and Grenoble’s mayor Eric Piolle. Tallinn gained …
The blue bioeconomy includes any economic activity associated with the use of renewable aquatic biological resources to make products. The 2022 edition of the EU blue bioeconomy report focuses on algae and seaweeds, as the algae sector has been recognised as the most notable sector of the EU blue bioeconomy. The report offers an overview of latest …
For decades, Kozani has played a central role in Greece’s electricity supply through its local lignite power plant, which is the largest in the country and produces 40% of electric energy in Greece. For decades, Kozani has played a central role in Greece’s electricity supply through its local lignite power plant, which is the largest …
The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy programme for the 2021-2027 period was extended with a cross-border renewable energy (CB RES) window. The scope of the CB RES programme covers renewable energy projects that involve a physical or non-physical cross-border cooperation between EU Members States, but also Member States and non-EU countries. This programme aims to provide financial support …
The Commission has adopted a report on the outcomes of the Western Mediterranean (WestMED) initiative which has been in place for 5 years. Since 2017, five EU Member States (France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Malta), and five southern partner countries (Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia) have worked together on their shared interest for the Mediterranean …
Five Knowledge & Innovation Communities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) are launching the New European Bauhaus Booster 2.0. On a mission to foster the New European Bauhaus transformation, EIT Digital, EIT Climate-KIC, EIT Food, EIT Manufacturing and EIT Urban Mobility are looking for the most innovative ventures developing solutions that make Europe more sustainable, inclusive and improve citizens’ quality of …
The EU is supporting with EUR 616 million a total of 35 projects that will help deliver key infrastructure investments for dual civil/defence use, which is crucial in light of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The projects will also help strengthening the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes. The projects have been selected among those submitted under …
Here’s what the next 12 months have in store for the LIFE Programme. New LIFE Integrated Projects The latest Integrated Projects (IPs) to receive LIFE funding from the LIFE 2021 Calls for proposals will be published in February. Integrated Projects support authorities in EU Member States to implement environmental and climate plans, programmes and strategies …
The EU has concluded consultations with the north-east Atlantic coastal states and trilateral consultations with the United Kingdom and Norway on the joint management of shared fish stocks in 2023. These deals will contribute to the sustainable management of the stocks, as well as secure the fishing opportunities for EU vessels. They set catch limits, …
On 11 December, was the United Nations’ International Mountain Day. Here are five projects working to protect the high LIFE. Covering around 27% of the earth’s land surface, mountains improve the health and well-being of 1.1 billion mountain people worldwide. They also provide freshwater, energy, and food – resources that are becoming increasingly scarce. To mark International …