In Europe, cows and sheep diets mainly consist of imported soybean products. But our LIFE project LIFE ECOFFEED is developing an innovative and sustainable solution to produce feed for dairy livestock.
The first national event in Moldova was held online and brought together approximately 40 participants including researchers, experts, national authorities and academia. Organised as a joint regional stakeholder event between Moldova and Romania, this gathering allowed Moldova (as EU candidate country) to benefit from Romania’s expertise in fisheries and aquaculture policies.
The main outcomes of the Black Sea CMA Stakeholder Conference ( 22-23 November 2023) are published. The conference attracted over 200 stakeholders from all over the region and beyond to exchange and discuss joint action on a sustainable blue economy in the Black Sea.
Romania closed 2023 with their second “CMA in my country” event in Constanta. Participants engaged in a concerted effort to address the challenges facing the Black Sea blue economy by 2030. The primary focus of this gathering was to discuss strategies for reducing marine pollution, promoting sustainable blue growth, and fostering a circular blue economy. The event, structured into sessions, aimed to identify innovative and impactful solutions for the sustainable utilization of the Black Sea and its coastal resources.
Batumi played host to a dynamic in-person event entitled "Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Georgian Blue Economy: Innovative Project Ideas for the Development of Blue Economy in Georgia." The event aimed to support local stakeholders and inspire the generation of innovative concepts to boost Georgia's blue economy, and fuel innovations, focusing on underwater cultural heritage, small-scale cruising, and circular fishery.
Wetlands are vital for both healthy people and a healthy planet. On World Wetlands Day, we put the spotlight on two LIFE projects on a mission to protect our wetlands across Europe. Read how they are making a splash!
The European MSP Platform is shortly about to launch their new Multi-Use Compendium. This initiative is a response to the growing volume of discussions and interest on the topic of multi-use. It represents an evolution from the heavily used 'Sectors and Conflicts' Pages on the MSP Platform. Tailored for Member States’ Planners and MSP Practitioners, the compendium aims to consolidate information from diverse sources, offering a comprehensive view of the opportunities, challenges, and enablers associated with the integration of various maritime economic activities at sea. Look out for its launch later this month!
City living improves dramatically when communities reconnect with nature. Our LIFE projects are enhancing the quality of life for citizens all over Europe. Discover the LIFE Programme’s impact on nature conservation in cities!
On 21 February, join DG MOVE for an all-day academic conference on the state of play on EU transport policy and the challenges and priorities for the future of EU transport and mobility titled 'Moving forward together: what's next for EU mobility and transport?'
The Communication on Artificial Intelligence in the European Commission (AI@EC) covers how we plan to develop and use AI ethically and effectively and to support staff in boosting their AI skills, sharing ideas and accessing advice. Adopted on 24 January, it also proposes AI governance structures to fulfil the obligations of the Commission in relation to AI.
A ceremony honouring the life and legacy of former Commission President Jacques Delors will take place on Wednesday 31 January at 17:00 in the Berlaymont press room, in the presence of several EU leaders and high-profile public figures. Colleagues will be able to watch the ceremony via streaming. For more practical information click on the link below.
It will be soon that time of the year when thoughts turn to love. Follow the tips prepared by the Cyber Aware Team to beat the cyber cheats and secure your heart and data.
The closing event of the project ‘Enhancement of Latvia - Lithuania Interconnection’, funded by CEF Energy with over EUR 5 million took place on 25 February. The event marked the culmination of the construction works aiming to enhance the capacity of the gas transmission pipelines between the two countries, to ensure energy security of supply and foster stability in the region.
An information session will take place on 19 February from 14:30 to 16:00 on key outcomes stemming from our cross-programme cooperation linked to CINEA’s strategy on synergies and cross-programme feedback to policy. It will include a Q&A. Do not forget to confirm your participation and join in room 00/41 or online via TEAMS!
Thanks to the Seafood Algternative project, funded under EMFF, it is now possible to taste a 100% plant-based version of smoked salmon, canned tuna, caviar and tarama in the restaurants of 4 different countries, including the EXKi chain.
Every year on 28 January, EU institutions and Member States of the Council of Europe celebrate Data Protection Day. Read the European Data Protection Supervisor's (EDPS) factsheet, watch the video and follow the EDPS trainings to learn more about your rights in the digital era.
The New Year lunch on Friday 19 January was a joyful time to get together and enjoy many diverse flavours from all over Europe and beyond! A special thanks to all colleagues who brought a dish and to our HR team for the overall organisation of the lunch. You can find photos of the event in the ‘Photos and videos’ section on CINEAnet.
The Inter-EA Job Fair is just around the corner, running from 5 to 9 February. Colleagues from all six EAs will lead workshops to help interested staff with their applications and guide them towards job opportunities matching their skills and aspirations. For the complete programme, and new promotional video, check CINEAnet!
The Director General (DG) of DG MOVE, Magda Kopczynska, visited the Agency on 17 January to learn more about our transport project portfolio and to meet with staff working in this sector. The visit was also the occasion for the CINEA WiN Network to organise an informal coffee with the Director-General and CINEA Director where they both shared examples from their respective careers and discussed challenges and achievements.
The online 'Ideas box' is available for all staff to submit and share ideas to improve our way of collaborating and communicating together. The latest batch of ideas received, together with an answer from the relevant services have just been published - have a look at the ‘Together @CINEA’ page!
