The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed an agreement renewing Project Development Assistance (PDA) under the Innovation Fund to increase technical and financial advisory support for innovative decarbonisation projects that are either not selected via the Fund or are preparing to apply. The renewed PDA agreement aligns with the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal, which […]
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EU Review of Final Energy and Climate Plans: Questions and Answers
In this publication, we attach a press release from the Commission on the National Energy and Climate Plans. Are the EU and its Member States set to meet the EU’s binding energy and climate targets for 2030? The Commission assessment of the final National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) indicates that, overall, Member States have presented significant improvements […]
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Protecting Europe’s Wildlife and Habitats with Natura 2000
Did you know that Europe is home to the largest network of environmentally protected areas in the world? Over 27 000 nature sites protected by EU laws make up the Natura 2000 network! Every year on 21 May it is celebrated Natura 2000 Day, when it is highlighted what is being done to protect most valuable […]
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EU regions and cities collaborate with UNEP to accelerate multilevel action on climate and environment
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a joint action plan to strengthen the capacities and boost the international cooperation of local and regional authorities within the CoR framework with sub-national governments around the world to tackle the triple global crisis. On 28 March, CoR President […]
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Deal on new EU rules to reduce textile and food waste
On Tuesday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on new measures to prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU. Cutting down food waste Negotiators agreed to introduce binding food waste reduction targets to be met at national level by 31 December 2030: 10% in food processing and manufacturing and […]
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EU Organic Awards 2025: apply now!
The application period for the 2025 EU Organic Awards is officially open and will run until 27 April 2025. The awards, jointly organized by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, COPA-COGECA, and IFOAM Organics Europe, recognize outstanding initiatives that contribute to the growth and success of organic […]
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Forging a circular path from organic distillery residues to high-value meat alternatives
The EU-funded BionovFOOD project is proposing novel approaches to converting grape marc and other biorefinery by-products into protein-rich ingredients for the creation of new food products. As the world’s population steadily increases, so does the need for new, sustainable food sources. Unfortunately, today’s food production systems are plagued by inefficiencies, resulting in rising by-product loss […]
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Alternative fuels: €422 million of EU funding to boost zero-emission mobility
The EU is allocating nearly €422 million to 39 projects that will deploy alternative fuels supply infrastructure along the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), contributing to decarbonisation. These projects have been selected under the first cut-off deadline of the 2024-2025 Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU funding programme supporting […]
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The Commission calls for accelerating water protection and flood risk management in Europe
The European Commission yesterday publishes its latest reports on the state of water in the European Union, covering the implementation of the Water Framework Directive, the Floods Directive, and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The reports highlight progress made in improving the status of EU water bodies over the past six years and identify key […]
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