When humans and animals are injured such as from a cut, they are able to heal over time. However, for broken robots, this often means replacement parts are needed. This not only impacts on the environment, but these parts can be costly. The EU-funded SHERO project had a radical vision of developing fully autonomous self […]
How is the EU working on the circular economy?
By using this model of production and consumption, we can reduce pollution and look to the future with greater optimism. What is the EU currently doing to promote the circular economy? The European Parliament defines the circular economy as: “a model of production and consumption that involves sharing, renting, reusing, repairing, restoring and reusing existing […]
European Parliament agenda for 2023: renewables, digitization, migration
Renewable energy, the circular economy, migration and online security are all on Parliament’s agenda for 2023. Digital transformation Cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and data sharing will all be discussed by Parliament in 2023. MEPs will agree a position on a legal framework for artificial intelligence in January, which aims to introduce a common regulatory and […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Solutions for the sustainable, resilient, inclusive and accessible regeneration of neighbourhoods enabling low carbon footprint lifestyles and businesses (Built4People)
Expected Outcome Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Lasting behavioural change of people and economic actors towards lower carbon footprint lifestyles and businesses. Mainstreamed participatory planning processes and interaction with all relevant stakeholder groups in city planning. More sustainable, low emission, inclusive and affordable neighbourhoods and built environment. […]
PhD Candidate in International Economics in Switzerland, With a Focus on Climate and Environmental Economics
Offer description The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is recruiting a: PhD Candidate in International Economics, With a Focus on Climate and Environmental Economics PERIOD OF CONTRACT: Starts on 1 September 2023, for 4 years, conditional on positive evaluation after the first year. ACTIVITY RATE: 100%/ 40 hours per week APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 […]
EU acts to reduce harmful chemicals
The new rules will further reduce the amount of dangerous chemicals in waste and production processes by introducing stricter limits, removing pollutants from the recycling chain and banning certain chemicals. As the EU moves towards a circular economy, which promotes the re-use and recycling of products, it is taking action to ensure toxic chemicals do not […]
LIFE: Circular Economy, resources from Waste, Air, Water, Soil, Noise, Chemicals, Bauhaus
Objective The aim is to facilitate the transition toward a sustainable, circular, toxic-free, energy-efficient/climate-resilient economy and toward a toxic-free environment as well as to protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment. The specific objective is to cover one or more of the following topics as fully defined in section 2 of the Call document: Circular Economy […]
LIFE: Technical Assistance preparation of ENV SIPs
Scope Provides financial support for the preparation of a proposal for a Strategic Integrated Project under the sub-programme Circular Economy and Quality of Life in the areas of Circular Economy, Waste, Water and Air, in order to implement – National or regional Circular Economy Action Plans, National and regional Waste Management Plans, River Basin Management […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Research infrastructures services enabling the development of materials for a circular economy
Expected Outcome Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes: enhanced and increased society’s long-term and consistent problem-solving capacity and evidence-based policy making in areas of sustainable materials and green transition, including a better understanding of socio-economic implications, through the provision of innovative, customised and efficient RI services; development of a […]