Congratulations to the new tandem duo just elected as heads of the CINEA cycling group: Christine Van Wunnik (C1) (the previous acting President) and Agnieszka Romanowicz (D1)! The members of the CCG cast their votes and the results were announced during a breakfast.
Watch the latest videos from projects CRiceS and PolarRES as they dive into the fascinating world of Polar environments. Discover the crucial role of observations in climate models and the challenges of gathering data in the polar regions in CRiceS' short video. Plus, get insights into the main goals and societal impact of the PolarRES project.
Last week the results of the 2022 LIFE call and the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism (RENEWFM) first call were announced. EUR 396 million in funding has been awarded to 171 new LIFE projects across Europe, mobilising a total investment of more than EUR 722 million. Also, following the successful conclusion of the first RENEWFM call, 8 solar PV projects with a total capacity of 282.77 MW have been awarded funding.
This week Milan Linate and Malpensa airports held the kick-off event of the eMAGO project at the European Parliament. This project, with a #CEFTransport support of EUR 4.4 million, aims at decarbonising the two airports' operations by installing electrified charging units to supply power to the aircraft as well as several electrical charging stations for greening the airports ground handling operations.
A joint mission CINEA/DG MOVE took place on 16-17 November in Romania with the aim of reviewing most of CEF1 and CEF2 rail and road projects in Romania. Colleagues visited among others the 21-RO-TC-Giurgiu Bridge project focusing on the rail rehabilitation works between Vidra and Comana and in particular 4 bridges, including a construction of a 136-meter-long bridge over the Arges river.
The call for European Sustainable Energy Awards call is open. The Awards aim to highlight individuals, projects and initiatives that are contributing to Europe’s clean energy transition. The three Awards categories recognise ground-breaking projects, local energy initiatives and women who are having an outstanding impact on Europe’s transition to renewables and greater energy efficiency. The call is open to EU-funded projects, researchers, start-uppers, policymakers, campaigners, and industry experts. Learn more from the info session that took place on 15 November (recordings and presentation available).
The conference took place on 22 and 23 November 2023, bringing together voices from various sectors, backgrounds, and experiences to address crucial challenges and opportunities in the Black Sea basin. CINEA was present with the 3rd thematic session 'Boosting Innovation and Blue skills', EMFAF Black Sea flagship projects and the Common Maritime Agenda (CMA) technical group on sustainable aquaculture kick-off meeting.
Every year, staff members shall undergo a preventive medical check-up (Article 59(6) of the Staff Regulations). It takes place with your General Practitioner (GP) at the ceiling of EUR 45 and should be submitted via JSIS online by selecting the request type: “Medical Service".
Don’t be shy and share ideas via the online 'Ideas box' to improve our way of collaborating and communicating together. Have a look at the replies from the relevant services to latest batch of ideas received - ‘Together @CINEA’ page.
Something did not go according to plan, or you fear that you will breach a procedure? Don’t worry, in CINEA there is no “blame and shame” culture! It is however important to register such events, to keep track and avoid them in the future. Our Manual of Procedures is constantly updated, and now includes many examples to help you identify what needs to be reported and how to do so. Check it out!
The CINEA Staff Charter Staff Assembly will take place on Monday 27 November from 14:30 to 16:00, in a hybrid format, both in meeting room W910 - 00/41 and via TEAMS. The meeting will be dedicated to presenting the revised Charter following the conclusion of the staff consultation process. Join the meeting and have your say on the final look/name of the Charter that was designed to represent all of us and our shared common values!
In the framework of the "Be well at work" programme, a number of services and activities are proposed in the Agency to stay healthy and feel comfortable in your working environment. Do you want to reduce stress in your daily life? A chair massage is a very efficient anti-stress method for several reasons. There are also several online activities available to the staff at lunchtime.
Our HR team organises a full day dedicated to supporting you in your career. Choose among various sessions that will help you prepare for mobility and job applications, develop your skills or deepen your reflection on your professional prospects.
Many thanks for your feedback so far! We have reached 64% of response rate in CINEA. Let’s try to increase it in the coming days so that the results are as representative as possible in the Agency! You still have an opportunity to make your voice heard. Therefore, if you have not participated yet, please take a short break to fill in the survey before next Friday 1 December.
What does Europe’s trash tell us about its past, present, and its future? ‘Throwaway’ is a project that unearths the hidden history of waste in Europe while simultaneously highlighting its significance as a marker of social change. Interested in participating in a guided visit with the Green Team? Join us on 7 December!
We welcome the new inclusive group for all crafters (yarn/fibre sewing, embroidery, macramé, weaving etc.) from beginner to expert. Bring your own project along or ask other members for ideas and help share the joy of creating. Join the dedicated Teams channel and meet in the ground floor cafeteria (couch area) at lunchtime whenever you are in the office and available (12.00-14.00).
In our series of short ‘Meet your colleagues’ interviews, we met with Blanca Garcia Alvarez this week, Project Adviser in Unit D3 "Sustainable Blue Economy". Let us know if you would like to be next!
One of EU4Algae’s objectives is to identify and drive forward the EU algae business environment by promoting entrepreneurship and business creation and compiling and gathering information on the calls and projects published under EU funding programmes. In this section, you will find open and upcoming calls for proposals and other opportunities.
During the European Week for Waste Reduction we highlighted two LIFE projects that make a difference in plastic waste reduction through their effective recycling processes. Read how they tackle packaging and waste recycling challenges!
EU4Algae is becoming an information hub for the algae sector. In this section, we highlight some recently published reports/papers of interest for the EU4Algae members, also available on our website.
