Expected Outcome A secure supply of sustainable raw materials is crucial for the green and digital transition. Environmentally friendly, safe, intelligent and resource efficient extraction technologies and methods for both open pit and underground mining need to be developed and implemented. Projects outcomes will enable achieving the expected impacts of the destination by increasing access […]
HORIZON EUROPE: New technologies and solutions for reducing the environmental and climate footprint of RIs
Expected Outcome Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes: reduction of environmental (including climate-related) impacts; optimisation of resource and energy consumption integrated through the full life cycle of research infrastructures; increased long-term sustainability of European research infrastructures. Scope The aim of this topic is to deliver innovative technologies and solutions […]
Open European public consultation on sustainability agreements in agriculture
The European Commission is inviting stakeholders such as primary producers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and input providers to share their experience with agreements aimed at achieving sustainability objectives in the agri-food supply chains. The feedback will help the Commission to draft guidelines on a new derogation exempting sustainability agreements in the field of agriculture from […]
Citizens’ initiative on football and European sport
The European Commission decided on 03 February to register a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled “Win It On The Pitch” whose main objective is to protect a European model of sport based on values, solidarity, sustainability and open competition. The European sport model is based on popular principles such as sporting merit, promotion and relegation, […]
Welcome to the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2022
The New European Bauhaus is about improving our daily lives, focusing on better living together in more beautiful, sustainable and inclusive places. It is about bridging global challenges with local solutions to achieve our climate targets and support a broader transformation on the ground. A triangle of three inseparable values guides the New European Bauhaus: […]
EU agriculture statistics
Discover facts and figures about farming in the EU, including funding by country, employment and production. Agriculture is an important industry for all EU countries and they all receive EU funds through the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). These funds support farmers directly through the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and rural areas, climate action and the […]
Sustainable supplies of raw materials is crucial for EU industry
MEPs want Europe to be less dependent on the imports of critical raw materials that are crucial for its strategic industries. To become climate neutral, energy-efficient and more competitive in the digital age, the EU will need more critical raw materials such as lithium and cobalt to manufacture batteries and electric engines. These technologies allow for the development of strategic […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Sustainable and innovative mine of the future
Expected Outcome Projects’ outcomes will enable achieving the expected impacts of the destination by increasing access to primary raw materials, in particular critical raw materials for EU industrial value chains and strategic sectors. Projects are expected to contribute to the following outcomes: Develop sustainable and smart mining technologies for exploitation of EU mineral resources; Contribute […]
LIFE Programme: Innovative financing schemes for sustainable energy investments
Objective The topic aims to set up innovative financing schemes for sustainable energy investments. In view of the ambitious EU climate and energy policy, including dedicated targets for the years 2030 and 2050, significantly enhanced investments will be needed. This is also clearly reflected in the European Green Deal Investment Plan, which aims at mobilising […]