CINEA, EACEA, EISMEA and HaDEA launched a call for expression of interest among staff to select up to three Confidential Counsellors for each Agency. Confidential Counsellors receive, listen, inform, help and support staff members who are looking for assistance in problematic situations or conflicts. Do you see yourself in this role? All you have to do is apply by 30 April.
The six Executive Agencies announced this week the joint launch of a comprehensive guide aimed at preventing psychosocial risks in the workplace. The EAs have collaboratively developed a guide tailored for both managers and staff to effectively navigate and mitigate these risks.
May is around the corner and that means that our beloved cycling competition is coming up as well! Check out the CINEA Cycling Group programme featuring an array of interesting activities designed to cater to both avid cyclists and beginners alike.
The 2024 LIFE Calls for Proposals were announced yesterday, and are open for proposals on conserving nature, protecting the environment, taking climate action and transitioning Europe to clean energy. As the EU’s flagship initiative for funding environmental and climate actions, the LIFE Programme turns ideas into reality – this year with EUR 571 million available to share among successful project proposals!
The Transport Research Arena (TRA) is the largest transport and mobility research and innovation conference in Europe. #TRA2024 took place in Dublin from 15 to 18 April. CINEA’s Director was a keynote speaker in two sessions and CINEA co-organised four Special Sessions as well as jointly managing the EC stand with other services. The stand welcomed high-level visits including of the Irish Minister of Transport and DG MOVE’s DG Magda Kopczynska.
Reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is a critical element in the fight against climate change. This is why EU researchers have pioneered a novel method under the CarbFix2 project of capturing emissions and storing them underground as rock. This could help Europe meet its climate targets.
The Commission has just launched a feedback opportunity for the 2025 Horizon Europe work programme. The feedback is being collected at the level of the ‘Destinations’ or Missions and the Commission has provided an orientation document for each, outlining the impacts and outcomes expected from the actions to be funded in 2025. Responses submitted through the public survey will contribute to the co-design of the ‘main’ 2025 work programme. This possibility to #EUHaveYourSay will close on 6 May 2024 midday, CET.
Representatives of the 49 projects selected under the 2022 Innovation Fund call met on 11 April 2024 in Brussels at the Innovation Fund Cleantech Conference. These highly innovative projects were allocated over EUR 3.4 billion in funding following the third large scale call under the Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes for the demonstration of innovative low and zero-carbon technologies.
A video series about the influence of Antarctica, Greenland and glaciers on sea-level rise is one of TED-Ed highlighted four lessons on Cryosphere and sea level, produced under the PROTECT project. A paper about the implications of sea-level rise for coastal conservation strategies was also released.
The info session was a great opportunity to celebrate the successes of last year and touch upon the challenges lying ahead in 2024. In case you didn't manage to join, you can find the presentation and recording from the session available at the link below.
The CINEA football team won its first match against REA 7-2 on Friday 12 April. The game was played in good spirits, with excellent tactical movements from the CINEA team. The team will participate in the 26th edition of the Schuman Trophy on 18-20 May 2024 in Rosières. They are looking for 1-2 extra players, but especially for a goalkeeper. If you wish to join the team contact Elisa Vargas Amelin (C1) and/or Leonidas SIOZOS-ROUSOULIS (C3) by Thursday 25 April at the very latest.
All the projects funded under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF – 2021-2027) now boast a fiche in CINEA’s public dashboard. It includes all the main information regarding the project, in particular a description and information on the partners, dates, and budget.
CINEA’s parent DGs, DG COMM and the Spokesperson’s Service are responsible for contacts with the media. The moment you are contacted by a journalist, please inform your Head of Unit and the Communication Team. For more details check the CINEA guidelines for media requests as well as the applicable approval workflows.
Earlier this month as part of an action by the EC central services, CINEA’s website was updated to make the content more user-friendly and the structure better aligned with the overall EUROPA website. This update is part of the Commission efforts to improve its online presence.
Interested in EU budget and its role in making Europe fit for the future? Then be sure to attend the Annual EU Budget Conference (in person or online), a high-level event co-organised by DG BUDG and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU. Taking place in Brussels on 29 April, the focus of this year's event is the future of the EU budget and how it will continue to play a central role in achieving our common EU priorities. To register click on the link below.
The time has come to secure a seat at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) taking place in Brussels and online on 11-13 June 2024. Get ready to exchange new ideas, meet other members of the clean energy community, and expand your network. Explore the programme and find more about the speakers and 60+ sessions dedicated to key topics on net-zero energy solutions, cities and citizens, renewables, energy efficiency, decarbonisation and international cooperation.
April is dedicated to Integrity: We strive for honesty, ethics and accountability towards our colleagues, the European Union, and its citizens. Watch the video message of the Core value Ambassador of the month, Claudia Guerrini (D1), who gives us tips on talking with citizens about the EU.
The SMILES project has officially started, with the objective of supporting improvements in the transport infrastructure of the French city of Nantes. The EUR 30 million grant complements a loan of EUR 200 million awarded by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Another PSLF grant agreement was also signed in April - the Sustainable and Affordable Housing“ for the New Green Industry and Society (SHERIS)” project. It will build around 750 sustainable and affordable housing units in the Skellefteå municipality (Sweden).
In our series of short ‘Meet your colleagues’ interviews, we met with Diego Grippa this week, Project Officer in Unit B2 "Central and South-East Europe + ATM and Just Transition Mechanism". Let us know if you would like to be next!
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