How is the EU specifically shaping the future of buildings and the way we interact with them? How can we make our buildings more intelligent and responsive to the environment? This article provides an overview of the state of play and perspectives of digital, smart buildings and technologies in the EU context.
The LIFE Programme has recently garnered significant attention from renowned media outlets, including The Guardian, BBC, and Euronews. Dive into the programme's impactful initiatives!
As the European Union strives to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, heat pumps have emerged as key players in revolutionising our buildings. These technologies leverage renewable energy sources, offering a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional heating systems. This article provides an overview of EU policies, financial instruments, and EU-funded projects to facilitate the adoption of heat pumps in buildings and to overcome the current barriers.
Our LIFE project GOProFOR LIFE works to combat deforestation and preserve Natura 2000 areas in Europe. Discover their free tools and strategies for sustainable forest management!
Every year, over 65 million people and their boots hit Europe’s snowy slopes to ski, hike and explore. Meet the three LIFE projects that are saving old boots from landfills and transforming them into eco-friendly footwear!
This year already has plenty in store for us, such as the results of the #EULife22 Strategic Integrated Projects & Strategic Nature Projects, the LIFE Awards 2024 and the new #EULife24 calls for proposals. Discover all LIFE Programme highlights in the next 12 months now!
This first edition of the training, specifically tailored for colleagues representing the Agency at external events, took place on 19 December. The training gave participants a snapshot of each programme so they can better respond to questions on the Agency’s programmes. The slides and recording are now available.
The course aims at helping them to prepare for the 2024 appraisal exercise, by giving an overview of the general/specific rules including new features of the appraisal report. The session will take place online exclusively.
Two projects have been selected for a grant under the Horizon Europe call to associate Ukrainian cities to the EU’s Climate-neutral and Smart Cities Mission. The allocation of €10 million to the two projects is double the original budget.
In the last issue of REVOLVE, an award-winning publication providing different angles on sustainability, Director Paloma Aba Garrote speaks about CINEA’s journey in ocean conservation. You can read the full article below.
Have you lost an item in either the W910 or BLS2 building? If so, simply drop an e-mail to CINEA LOGISTICS FMB. In case you found something, please bring it to office W910 03/22 - Logistics.
Sea lettuce (Ulva) produced by the ULVA FARM project was served for the second year in a row at the Nobel Prize dinner in December 2023. The project, funded under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, sets the basis for scaling-up Ulva cultivation in Europe.
A new repair kit and pump is now available in the parking (-1). The kit is similar to the ones that you can find in more than 40 Commission buildings.
From buying locally grown Christmas trees to offering non material gifts such as concerts and adopting fruit trees - enjoy a green Christmas with the Green Team's tips.
As winter rolls in across Europe, millions, including those in vulnerable rural districts, face challenges with affording heating. Two LIFE projects are helping communities plan the renovation and retrofitting of homes, ensuring warmth for all.
As promised, our shared core values are now displayed on the W910 ground floor (by the elevators). Once again, a big THANK YOU to the colleagues from the Working Group for their efforts, engagement and dedication to this bottom-up initiative!
Both the W910 building and BLS 5th floor will be closed from 23 December until 5 January included. All staff should telework during the period 3-5 January 2024 or take advantage of the Commission’s designated hubs.
On Tuesday 12 December, colleagues from the Horizon Transport unit welcomed a delegation from Türkiye to CINEA. The meeting was organised in the context of the ‘Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) Türkiye project’. As part of the project, a series of ‘policy dialogues’ are organised between Turkish authorities and EU institutions, with the aim of facilitating the exchange of information and experience on urban mobility-related topics.
When taking time off, creating an effective out-of-office message for your work email is essential to ensuring business continuity. You should always give people your return date as well as an alternative source to contact in your absence. This could be a FMB or the address of a colleague acting as your back-up. For more details, check out the e-mail sent by CINEA BCP FMB on 19 December.
CINEA's Communication Team wishes you a magical holiday season filled with laughter, joy and well-deserved relaxation. Happy New Year 2024! eNews will be back on Friday, 12 January 2024.
