The European Commission has launched the European Social Innovation Competition in memory of Diogo Vasconcelos. Based on the theme “Challenging plastic waste”, the 2019 edition calls for ideas and projects that reduce plastic waste and littering through changing and improving existing processes or through introducing brand-new products and initiatives. What’s the contest about? The competition […]
Read MoreConcurso Europeo de Innovación Social 2019
La Comisión Europea ha lanzado el Concurso Europeo de Innovación Social en memoria de Diogo Vasconcelos. Basada en el tema “Desafío de residuos plásticos”, la edición 2019 requiere ideas y proyectos que reduzcan los residuos plásticos y la basura mediante la modificación y mejora de los procesos existentes o la introducción de productos e iniciativas completamente […]
Read MoreWTO essay prize for young economists
The World Trade Organization launched the 2019 Young Economists Essay Award that promotes high-quality research on trade policy and international trade cooperation among young economists and the relationship between the WTO and the academic community. What’s the contest? You will have to write an essay of a maximum of 15,000 words adressing the problems related […]
Read MorePremio de ensayo de la OMC para jóvenes economistas
La Organización Mundial de Comercio lanzó el Premio de Ensayo para Jóvenes Economistas 2019 que apunta a promover una investigación de alta calidad sobre política comercial y cooperación comercial internacional entre economistas jóvenes y reforzar la relación entre la OMC y la comunidad académica. De que va el concurso Tendrá que escribir un ensayo de […]
Read MoreEEA Photo Competition “Sustainably Yours”
Launched by the European Environment Agency (EEA) the photo competition “Sustainably Yours” invites citizens from EEA member countries and West Balkan cooperating countries, from 18 years old, to reflect on the environment and climate impacts of food, energy and mobility. Participants can submit photographs depicting any of the following three categories: – Sustainable food; – Sustainable energy; […]
Read MoreEuropean Capital of Smart Tourism
The European Capital of Smart Tourism initiative recognises outstanding achievements by European cities as tourism destinations in four categories: sustainability, accessibility, digitalisation as well as cultural heritage and creativity. This EU initiative aims to promote smart tourism in the EU, network and strengthen destinations, and facilitate the exchange of best practices. Background The European Commission is […]
Read More#Ode2Joy Challenge
Europa Nostra and its President Maestro Plácido Domingo are inviting citizens from the whole of Europe to participate in the #Ode2Joy Challenge ahead of this year’s Europe Day which will be celebrated on 9 May 2019. Launched at the beginning of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, this creative initiative celebrates our shared cultural heritage and values as a […]
Read MoreCall for the Salvador de Madariaga Journalistic Prize
The Representation in Spain of the European Commission and the Association of European Journalists, with the support of the information office of the European Parliament in Spain, call for the XXV edition of the European Journalism Prize “Salvador de Madariaga”. The associations of journalists, the media, faculties and journalism centers and professionals in the […]
Read MoreInternational Essay Contest for Young People
This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the […]
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