http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/newsbytheme.cfm?displayType=news&tpa_id=141 Latest news from DG Enterprise and Industry - News - Space European communities Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:11:01 GMT Newsroom application v1.4 entr-news@ec.europa.eu (Enterprise & Industry News team) entr-newsroom-admin@ec.europa.eu (Newsroom Administrator) 30 http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3795&lang=en Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:38:55 GMT ]]> Published Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:38 CET:

]]> Managing natural resources and biodiversity, observing the state of the oceans, monitoring the chemical composition of our atmosphere: all depend on accurate information delivered in time to make a difference. The European initiative for the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) will provide data to help deal with a range of disparate issues including climate change and border surveillance. Land, sea and atmosphere - each will be observed through GMES, helping to make our lives safer. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3795&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3793&lang=en Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:31:59 GMT ]]> Published Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:31 CET: ]]> <p> In 2005, the EU made the strategic choice to develop an independent European space borne earth observation capacity to deliver services in the environmental and security fields, called Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES).</p> <p>This capacity is designed in a way that is firmly rooted on existing capacities led by the European Space Agency (ESA), Eumetsat and individual countries, complemented by additional EU components to ensure its global dimension. Together these three activity strands are forming the GMES space capabilities. A Communication, adopted today by the European Commission, deals with the achievements and the next steps to bring GMES in a fully operational stage in the most cost efficient way. It however covers only the space component, since it defines largely the scope of the programme as well as of the in situ infrastructure and the overall financial costs.</p> http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3793&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=3749&lang=en Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:16:57 GMT ]]> Published Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:16 CET:

]]> The Flash Eurobarometer Space activities of the European Union (Flash No 272) was conducted in order to examine EU citizens’ opinions and to assess: a) their awareness of space activities of Europe and the European Union, b) their perception of these activities, and c) their general attitude toward space exploration. Information retrieved from this survey is of great interest for those involved in the Space community.

Summary (289 Kb)

Analytical Report (3,1 Mb)

]]> http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=3749&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=3723&lang=en Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:26:03 GMT Published Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:26 CET: ]]> <p>Between September 2009 and February 2010 the European Commission is hosting a series of 5 multistakeholder workshops on company disclosure of environmental, social and governance (ESG) information.</p> <p>These workshops are part of the European Commission’s policy to promote corporate social responsibility.</p> <p><i><a href="http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/csr/index_en.htm">Corporate Social Responsibility (also known as &quot;CSR&quot;)</a> is “a concept whereby enterprises integrate social and environmental issues into their business operations and into their relations with stakeholders on a voluntary basis”</i>.</p>

ESG disclosure workshops - concept note 091014.pdf (88 Kb)

Workshop 1 - Summary of discussions (202 Kb)

Presentation by Joaquim Croca, Vodafone (443 Kb)

Presentation by Pierre Dutrieu & Yann Louvel (6,8 Mb)

Presentation by Bruno Prior, Summerleaze (134 Kb)

Presentation by Akira Fujiyoshi, Esai Co. Ltd (1,4 Mb)

Presentation by Roger Cowe, Context (8,7 Mb)

Background document : XBRL the medium is the message (Ralf Frank) (81 Kb)

Background document : Valuing non-financial performance (3,3 Mb)

Background document : Survey of quality of sustainability reports 2008 - Ernst and Young (292 Kb)

Background document : Statement and Guidance on Non-Financial Reporting - International Corporate Governance Network (128 Kb)

Background document : Reporting on CSR - introduction for supervisory and executive boards - Denmark government (630 Kb)

Background document : KPIs for ESG - European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (1,1 Mb)

Background document : CSR in Annual Reports of Spanish Companies - Observatorio de Responsabilidad Corporativa (3,9 Mb)

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]]> More than 120 delegates representing European institutional stakeholders and industry across the civilian, security and defence domain attended the workshop on ‘Space for Security and Defence’, jointly organised by the European Defence Agency, the European Commission and the European Space Agency in Brussels on 16 September. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3622&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3508&lang=en Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:43:21 GMT Published Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:43 CET: ]]> <p>Trademarks E-Learning Module Now Available </p> <p>The China IPR SME Help desk has launched the first in a series of E- learning modules. The 25 minute module assists SMEs in understanding how to protect their brand and their profits in China by registering, protecting and enforcing their trademark rights.</p> <p>Written by Help desk experts, the module provides training on all aspects of protecting your brand in China.</p> <p> <ul> <li>What is a trademark? What can you register and how does it define your business?</li> <li>Who should register a trademark? Do you need to register? Why?</li> <li>How do I register? The process, costs, time and regulations involved in registering your mark.</li> <li>What if you're infringed? What can you do to enforce you rights in China?</li></ul>.</p> http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3508&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=3489&lang=en Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:23:21 GMT Published Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:23 CET:

]]> The European Union, year after year, is being hit by forest fires. This puts European citizens at risk and causes tremendous costs economically and to nature and wildlife. Therefore 55 partners, with support of the European Commission, have joined forces in a project for rapid mapping of places at risk via satellites (SAFER project). This common project is a part of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) programme, one of the two independent European space capacities. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=3489&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=3429&lang=en Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:35:58 GMT ]]> Published Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:35 CET:

]]> The European Commission has today published its third call for proposals for space under the Space Theme of the Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7), with a budget of EUR 114 million. The call supports research in the areas of space science and exploration (EUR 58 million) with a view to exploring neighbouring planets, and Earth observation (EUR 47 million) through the continued development of Europe's Global Monitoring system for Environment and Security (GMES). The call also aims at enhancing Europe's cooperation with other major space powers, taking the form of support for cross cutting activities with a budget of EUR 8 million. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=3429&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3418&lang=en Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:35:44 GMT Published Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:35 CET:

]]> 23 June at 18.00 CET, the French Civil Protection Authorities (DDSC - Direction de la Défense et de la Sécurité Civile) triggered the GMES emergency response service to help combat a Marseille forest fire. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3418&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3245&lang=en Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:14:45 GMT Published Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:14 CET:

]]> The European Commission and the European Patent Office (EPO) have been presenting the highly regarded European Inventor Award since 2006 to honour the finest minds behind commercially successful inventions. The public proposal phase for the 2010 Award is now open, and it closes on 12 September 2009. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3245&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3156&lang=en Thu, 28 May 2009 14:20:05 GMT Published Thu, 28 May 2009 16:20 CET: ]]> <p>The European Commission adopted the proposal of regulation for the GMES programme on 20th May 2009. The programme monitors the state of the environment on land, at sea and in the atmosphere to improve the security of the citizens in a world facing increased risks. This new investment from the EC brings GMES into an initial operational phase. It is the first concrete step towards the sustainability of the programme. Earth observation allows monitoring of the natural environment. It draws on both satellites and airborne, seaborne and ground-based installations. Data collected allows better management of the environment and enhances security for citizens. In order to complement the running activities funded through framework programme, the European Commission has decided to invest EUR 150 millions more with the objective to make GMES operational by 2014. Space applications like GMES are source of innovation. In the current economic downturn, investment in innovation is crucial. OECD tells that the world market for Earth Observation, worth $735 millions in 2007, has the potential to rise to around $3 billions in 2017. The Space Council of the 29th May &quot;underlines the potential of space to develop enabling technologies and promote future economic growth in Europe. It considers including space applications among any further selection of new lead markets under the Commission's Lead Market Initiative&quot;. No doubt, GMES will encourage industry in particular SMEs to develop innovative information services.</p> <p>The availability of environmental information is a key factor to understand the evolution of climate change so that we can observe our planet for a safer world. </p> http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=3156&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=2280&lang=en Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:27:28 GMT Published Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:27 CET:

]]> The Commission Vice-President responsible for transport, A. Tajani, met Jean-Jacques Dordain, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), in order to give official endorsement to their continued cooperation in the Galileo programme. This meeting comes after the signing of a delegation agreement covering Galileo's deployment phase by the European Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA) on 19 December 2008. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=2280&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=2657&lang=en Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:47:59 GMT ]]> Published Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:47 CET:

]]> A star-studded session capped a day of major aeronautics and space events on Tuesday, 12 November 2003, Day 2 of the EC’s Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) launch in Brussels. Dubbed ‘Aerospace Day’ by organizers, highlights included a high-level roundtable session on Europe’s aerospace sector and the presentation of the prestigious CEAS Award to space pioneer Fredrik Engström. The conference close on Day 3 featured a stirring speech by French Minister of Research and former astronaut Claudie Haigneré. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=2657&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=1823&lang=en Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:47:46 GMT Published Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:47 CET: ]]> <p>On 26 September 2008, the 5th Space Council welcomed the progress made with the implementation of the European Space Policy and highlighted new priority areas in a Resolution. This Resolution was adopted both by the Council of the EU (Competitiveness) and by the Ministerial Council of the European Space Agency (ESA).</p> http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=1823&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=1822&lang=en Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:03:34 GMT Published Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:03 CET:

]]> On 26 September 2008, the 5th Space Council welcomed the progress made with the implementation of the European Space Policy and highlighted new priority areas in a Resolution. This Resolution was adopted both by the Council of the EU (Competitiveness) and by the Ministerial Council of the European Space Agency (ESA). http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=1822&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=2501&lang=en Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:54:29 GMT Published Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:54 CET:

]]> On 26 September 2008, the 5th Space Council welcomed the progress made with the implementation of the European Space Policy and highlighted new priority areas in a Resolution. This Resolution was adopted both by the Council of the EU (Competitiveness) and by the Ministerial Council of the European Space Agency (ESA). http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=2501&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=1761&lang=en Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:45:19 GMT ]]> Published Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:45 CET:

]]> Kopernikus is the new name of the European Commission’s earth observation activities previously known as GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) so far. The name Kopernikus was announced by Commission Vice-President Günter Verheugen, today at a dedicated conference in Lille, organised in cooperation with the French presidency of the EU. The objective of Kopernikus is to monitor the state of the environment on land, at sea and in the atmosphere and to improve the security of the citizens in a world facing an increased risk of natural and other disasters. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=1761&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=1752&lang=en Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:20:48 GMT Published Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:20 CET:

]]> 11 September 2008 saw the adoption of the European space policy progress report. The annex of this report includes elements for a European strategy for international relations in space. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=1752&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=2514&lang=en Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:47:55 GMT ]]> Published Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:47 CET:

]]> The European Commission (EC), the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Defence Agency (EDA) have agreed to join forces in order to develop critical space technologies in Europe. The aim is to ensure that Europe can rely on a technical and industrial capacity for accessing space, in particular in the area of the manufacturing of satellites and launchers. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=2514&lang=en http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemshortdetail.cfm?item_id=2518&lang=en Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:58:31 GMT Published Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:58 CET:

]]> Following the adoption of the Space Council Resolution in May 2007, this Report provides an overview on the main progress achieved in the first year of the implementation of the European Space Policy (ESP), as elaborated jointly by the European Commission and the Director General of the European Space Agency (COM(2007)212).

European Space Policy Progres Report (79 Kb)

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