The European Commission has adopted a new package of proposals to simplify EU rules, boost competitiveness, and unlock additional investment capacity. This is a major step forward in creating a more favourable business environment to help EU companies grow, innovate, and create quality jobs. By bringing our competitiveness and climate goals together, we are creating …
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into force with new measures to further tackle the environmental challenges caused by excessive packaging. It will significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions, water use and environmental costs in the packaging industry. In parallel, the regulation will create opportunities for recycling and sustainability sectors. It is an important step towards a more competitive, sustainable and circular …
The Commission is taking action to tackle risks stemming from low-value imports sold via non-EU online retailers and marketplaces hosting non-EU traders. These actions are part of the Communication on E-Commerce, ‘A Comprehensive EU Toolbox for Safe and Sustainable E-commerce’, which the Commission has proposed on 5 February 2025. The Commission encourages actions, among others, in …
Frederick University participates in the research project HEI GreenPath: Shaping HEI environment for a sustainable tomorrow, which aims to strengthen ecological awareness within all members of its university community. The project aims to integrate green skills and the concept of sustainability across disciplines and into the university’s existing curricula, equip faculty and research staff with …
The eArchiving Initiative seeks examples and case studies about the calculation of the carbon footprint of electronic archives, archiving software and tools. The eArchiving Initiative is developing a module on sustainable electronic archiving and carbon footprint calculation as part of its academic curriculum. The Initiative is looking for case studies of archivists calculating the carbon footprint …
Full Member of the most important professional network in Cyprus for the enhancement of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility The University of Cyprus participated in the work and decisions of the 8th Annual General Assembly of the Cyprus Network for Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (CSR Cyprus), which took place on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Larnaca, …
In April, the European University Cyprus hosted talented students from various high schools in Cyprus who participated in the ARDES Project workshops. This project, an Erasmus+ initiative, enables participants to explore the concepts of sustainability and environmental protection through the creative perspective of art and design. The students participated enthusiastically in the interactive workshops and …