The European Drone Strategy 2.0, adopted by the Commission, sets out a vision for the further development of the European drone market. It builds on the EU’s safety framework for operating and setting the technical requirements of drones, which is the world’s most advanced. The new Strategy lays out how Europe can pursue large-scale commercial drone operations while […]
LIFE projects: 47 million euros for 25 new Spanish green projects
The Commission today approved the allocation of more than €380 million in funding for 168 new projects across Europe, including €47 million for 25 new Spanish green projects under the LIFE Environment and Climate Action Program. LIFE projects, which are central elements of the European Green Deal, can help the EU achieve climate neutrality by 2050 […]
Specialist Position – Environmental Crime in Europol
Organisational setting: The post of Specialist – Environmental Crime is located in the Environmental Crime Team, EU Organised Crime Unit, European Serious & Organised Crime Centre (ESOCC), Operations Directorate. The Operations Directorate deals with the core business of Europol, improving the effectiveness and cooperation of the competent authorities in the Member States in preventing and […]
Algae can be part of healthier diets, reduce CO 2 emissions and fight water pollution
The Commission yesterday adopted the Communication “Towards a strong and sustainable EU seaweed sector”, a pioneering initiative to unlock the potential of seaweed in the European Union. The Communication proposes 23 actions to create the opportunities to turn this industry into a strong, sustainable and regenerative sector capable of meeting the EU’s growing demand. The […]
‘Fit for 55’: EU strengthens emission reduction targets for member states
The Council and the European Parliament today reached a provisional political agreement on stronger emission reduction targets for member states under the so-called effort sharing regulation. Pending a formal adoption, the provisional deal endorses an EU-level greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 40% compared to 2005, by 2030, for the sectors not covered by the EU Emissions […]
Post Doctoral Researcher in Environmental Aspects of E-Biking in Ireland
Offer description The University of Limerick (UL) with over 17,000 students and 1,800 staff is an energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement […]
COP27: European Union signs a strategic partnership with Namibia on sustainable raw materials and renewable hydrogen
Today, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of Namibia Hage Geingob signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic partnership between the EU and Namibia at the COP27 in Egypt. The partnership aims to ensure the development of a secure and sustainable supply of raw materials, refined materials and renewable hydrogen to support the green […]
COP27: EU calls on all Parties to take concrete steps to limit global warming to 1.5°C and respect the Paris Agreement
At the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference starting this weekend in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the Commission will call on all Parties to take urgent action to bring down greenhouse gas emissions and respect the commitments they made under the Paris Agreement and in the Glasgow Climate Pact adopted last year at COP26. On 7-8 November, President von der Leyen will […]
Environment Council: Climate Summit COP 27
EU environment ministers approved Council conclusions that will serve as the EU’s general negotiating position for the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP 27). All eyes will be on us in Sharm El-Sheikh. The EU has always been at the forefront of climate action and we will continue to lead by example. Protecting our planet for future […]