This project is part of the BBI-RIA Bio-based Industries Research and Innovation action sub-programme of Horizon 2020. Wood-based materials find wide application in many market segments based on their macro-, micro- and nano-scale structures. Surface treatments, meaning altering the properties of the wood matrix at its skin or adding layers to it, are increasingly used […]
LIFE: Environment and resource efficiency
This call for proposals addresses the priority area “environment and resource efficiency” of the environment sub-programme. Environment and resource efficiency LIFE co-finances projects in the environmental sector in particular in the areas of air, chemicals, green and circular economy, industrial accidents, marine and coastal management, noise, soil, waste, water, and the urban environment.The programme provides action […]
Small increase in EU’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2017
Total greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU) increased by 0.7 % in 2017, according to latest official data published recently by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Less coal was used to produce heat and electricity but this was offset by higher industrial and transport emissions, the latter increasing for the fourth consecutive year. According […]
Joint Call 2019: Smart Water Management for Sustainable Society
The European Interest Group Concert-Japan is delighted to announce the opening of its 6th joint call for proposals on the theme of Smart Water Management for Sustainable Society. Proposals from interested researchers are now accepted, starting from Monday, April 15th until Friday, June 14th this year. What is the aim of the Smart Water Management for […]
EEA Agreement turns 25 with the pending challenge of completing the internal market and its social dimension
The 25th anniversary of the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement, in force since 1994, was the main topic of the EEA Consultative Committee meeting that took place on 23 and 24 May. This committee, which represents employers, workers and other civil society players of EEA member states, insisted on the importance of completing the internal […]
Emergency Trust Fund for Africa: almost €100 million to support the most vulnerable in the Horn of Africa
The European Commission has adopted seven new programmes and additional funds for two existing projects, worth €99.5 million. They will support ongoing efforts to help the most vulnerable people in the Horn of Africa. At national level, four new programmes have been approved in these countries and areas: South Sudan: increased access to primary and […]
Support for Civil Society Organisations piloting initiatives of the AU-EU Youth Hub!
The AU-EU Youth Hub is calling on all civil society organisations to submit concept notes for the AU-EU Youth Hub Call for Proposals. The Call makes available EUR 10 million in 7 lots: Culture, Arts and Sports Peace and Security Governance and Political Inclusion (Accountability) Governance and Political Inclusion (Remittances) Environment Preservation and Climate Change […]
The defense of a stronger common agricultural policy for climate action
The European Commission published on May 27 an external study to analyze the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and coherence of the EU added value for climate action in certain key measures of the CAP. Launched in 1962 to support the production of affordable and good quality food for European citizens, the CAP introduced climate action as […]
Household energy prices in the EU increased compared with 2017
On average, household electricity prices in the European Union (EU) increased to €21.1 per 100 kWh (+3.5%), between the second half of 2017 and the second half of 2018. Nevertheless, the average EU household electricity price was only €0.1 per 100 kWh higher than in the second half of 2015, the former peak in the last ten […]