The priority of the RETRACE project is to give a systemic approach to circular policy formulation within the Interreg Europe programme. RETRACE aims to promote systemic design as a method that allows local and regional policies to move towards a circular economy when waste from one production process is incorporated into another, preventing waste from […]
Global Youth Video Competition 2019
Young people worldwide, from 18 to 30 years old (on 28 July 2019), are invited to create a maximum three-minute video in one of the following categories: 1. Land Videos should showcase balancing use of land for people and ecosystems. Actions can include: · Restoring and protecting landscape and forests; · Protecting wildlife and habitats; · Reducing emissions by […]
LIFE: Environmental governance & information
This call for proposals addresses the priority area ” environmental governance & information” of the environment sub-programme of the LIFE Programme Environmental governance & information The programme supports projects in the areas of awareness raising, environmental training and capacity building, legislative compliance and enforcement, knowledge development and public and stakeholder participation.It co-finances action grants for information, awareness […]
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 […]
LIFE: Nature and biodiversity
This call for proposals addresses the priority area “environment and resource efficiency” of the environment sub-programme. Please follow the instructions in the application package. For general information on who can apply and how to apply, please see the respective sections. Who can apply Anyone registered in the EU can make a proposal for LIFE traditional, integrated, preparatory, and technical […]
Bringing down the barriers to the uptake of clean energy solutions in Europe
Wind, sun, hydro, tidal, geothermal and biomass are all renewable energy sources (RESs). By using still more renewables to meet energy needs, the EU can reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels while increasing energy production sustainability. Accelerating the uptake of renewable energies represents a key solution to decarbonisation and climate change mitigation. Consistent achievements […]
Horizon 2020: FutureEnginePrize-01-2016
Cleanest engine of the future prize aims at reducing the pollution produced by future new vehicles using either gasoline or diesel fuels and their low biofuel blends available on the market. Powertrains/cars in which the improvements are achieved by using significant amounts of fuels or stored energy other than the main fuel (i.e. plug-in electricity, […]
LIFE PROGRAMME: Mitigation
Provides financial support for the preparation of a proposal for an Integrated Project in order to implement specific set of strategic climate plans or strategies: – Climate change mitigation IPs: national, regional or industry-/sector-specific greenhouse gas mitigation strategy or low carbon economy roadmap. – Urban climate change mitigation IPs: should aim at the implementation of urban or […]