To give visibility to EU4Algae members’ key research findings, business opportunities and innovations relevant to the algae industry, we are kicking off a dedicated section where we will be ‘giving the floor’ to all partners working in the industry to encourage them to share their projects and success stories and divulge them with the Algae community.
The 1st EU Algae Awareness Summit took place from 5 to 7 October at the Oceanographic Institute in Paris. The event was co-organised by the European Commission, the French Government, and the Global Seaweed Coalition (UN Global Compact) with the support of the Oceanographic Institute, Prince Albert I of Monaco Foundation.
A warm welcome to our dearest EU4Algae members, who have been with us for some time or just recently joined.
The LIFE Programme's 2023 calls have received a wide range of project ideas from across Europe, among them 236 proposals for the LIFE Clean Energy Transition sub-programme. Find out more about the submission results for the different sub-programmes here!
Revisit Aquatech Amsterdam with the LIFE projects LIFE BRINE-MINING, LIFE SOuRCE, and LIFE iBATHWATER! These innovative projects showcased their remarkable achievements in sustainable water solutions.
Road transportation is responsible for 21% of global carbon emissions, but hydrogen-powered vehicles can reduce them. This LIFE project is rapidly developing green hydrogen for road vehicles and mobile machinery.
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The European Commission has announced EUR 396 million in funding for 171 new LIFE projects across Europe, including for the Clean Energy Transition sub-programme, mobilising a total investment of more than EUR 722 million.
Following the successful conclusion of the first tender of the EU renewable energy financing mechanism on 27 September 2023, 8 solar photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 282.77 MW have been awarded funding.
The recent Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum – Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place highlighted the efforts of cities and regions and the key role of LIFE and Horizon 2020 projects in driving the clean energy transition and climate adaptation.
The first grant agreement to the project ‘Socioeconomic Transition of Western Macedonia’ supported by PSLF, entered into force on 27 October 2023. The project will support financing sustainable investments worth EUR 80.7 million, helping Western Macedonia in its transition away from carbon intensive activities.
On 7 November, Paloma and colleagues from Department B attended the 30th anniversary of ESPO - the European Sea Ports Organisation. The event also hosted the 15th edition of the ESPO Award. The winner was the North Sea Port, which was competing with 9 other projects under the “Nature restoration projects in ports benefitting the local community” theme. Congratulations to North Sea Port that won this year’s award!
The results of the first survey on the Agency’s approach to internal communication together with a set of follow-up actions are now available on CINEAnet. The overall satisfaction with internal communication at the Agency is high at 83.6%. Many thanks to all 183 colleagues who took the time to respond to the survey and provided comments and suggestions.
The autumn issue of the Agency's internal magazine is out! Read about the pilot staff exchange programme for EAs and DGs, EMFAF flagship projects in the WestMED, alternative fuel projects, 2023 CINEA Internal Communication Survey results and much more!!
LIFE Projects shined at Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum 2023: advancing the Green Deal and Clean Energy Transition. The efforts of cities and regions were highlighted together with the key role of LIFE and Horizon 2020 projects in driving the clean energy transition and climate adaptation.
The purpose of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) is to enable sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, food security, the growth of a sustainable blue economy, and healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans. This new video presents the EMFAF programme and its priorities.
All staff may submit and share ideas via the online 'Ideas box' to improve our way of collaborating and communicating together. We have just published the latest batch of ideas received together with an answer from the relevant services - have a look at the ‘Together @CINEA’ page.
Photos from the 2023 Brussels Ekiden relay marathon and this year’s Halloween breakfast are now available in the ‘Photos and Videos’ section of CINEAnet. A huge congratulations to all 36 CINEA colleagues representing three Agency Departments at the Ekiden relay marathon for their participation and team spirit! And a big thank you to each and every one from the HR team for organising another spooktacular edition of the traditional Halloween breakfast!
Three leading creators collaborated with the project CONSTRAIN to develop comics exploring the climate change challenge. All three comics highlight key messages from CONSTRAIN, including what the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C temperature goal means, why it matters, and how climate impacts increase and intensify with every fraction of a degree of warming.
