Discover EU4Algae's latest initiative: the Interview Spotlight series, featuring artist and illustrator Xulia Pisón, and Inés Carballo Tomé, founder and CEO of Aitana Espirulina.
Read the five new editions featuring BioAtlantis, EU-funded Projects ALGALUP and ENHANCEMICROALGAE, PhD thesis from the University of Gothenburg, uFraction8, and EU-funded Study.
The EMD took place from 30 to 31 May in Svendborg, Denmark. The two-day conference brought together exhibitors from across Europe to highlight the blue economy’s innovation and investment potential. EU4Algae was amongst the exhibitors, showcasing the groundbreaking work done with algae.
The Net Zero Industry Act is a regulation supporting the manufacture of net-zero technologies. This can strongly impact on the decarbonisation of the building sector, boosting the production of green technologies such as heat pumps, solar panels, wind turbines, and prefabricated smart facades. Similarly, the building sector can contribute to the act's goals by influencing the impact these technologies have during their entire lifecycle, making their use more efficient by integrating them with energy efficiency and passive heating and cooling systems.
This newsletter summarises, amongst many other items, the latest and most relevant content published in the BUILD UP portal on May’s Topic of the Month: ‘Circular construction for a sustainable building sector’, specially selected by us to keep you up to date on this key topic. In June, we are featuring content related to ‘Net-zero technologies and buildings’, addressing topics such as Prefabrication and off-site construction, Deep renovation, Net-zero energy technologies, EU policies, Renovation Wave, and many more closely related subjects. Explore our overview article below and if you want to share content on that scope, including articles, papers, case studies, webinars... get in touch now and we will help to promote it!
BUILD UP recently hosted the second of six webinars organised by CircularB Action. This session highlighted the policies, regulations, and initiatives introduced by the OECD, the EU, and local authorities to promote circularity in construction.
This tool provides a structured approach for regional energy planners in Europe to develop sustainable, cost-effective energy strategies while prioritising energy efficiency solutions aligned with the Energy Efficiency First principle.
Renovation of an 'Architect's House' built in the 1950s. The principles: energy efficiency and adherence to the circular economy approach.
From 11 to 13 June, Brussels hosts the 18th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). Check out the main keynote speeches and sessions on energy efficiency in buildings and don't miss out!
Doctor of Architecture, specialising in Sustainability and Innovation in the built environment, Jiménez talks about the need to adopt a circular economic model in construction and how to promote it, among other topics (interview in Spanish).
Senior expert in circularity, Ritzen talks about its role towards new zero-emission buildings, the challenges in boosting the uptake of circular construction, and the differences between circular and traditional construction.
Circular buildings optimise resource use, minimise waste, and offer benefits such as decarbonisation and increased resilience.
To decarbonise the building sector by 2050, the recent approval of the EPBD has elicited reactions from energy and construction players. Explore updated documents from the European Commission and some tools and insights from key stakeholders.
The LIFE Clean Energy Transition 2024 call for proposals is open until 19 September. Check out the most interesting funding for the building sector and see how you can help decarbonise the EU building stock!
Skills are no longer just a means to an end; they have become an asset in their own right. Just like money, skills can be traded, invested, and accumulated. They have the power to open doors and create opportunities. In a skills-based economy, individuals who possess in-demand skills are more likely to secure high-paying jobs and enjoy greater career mobility.
The Circ-Boost project aims at boosting the uptake of circular solutions in construction via five pilots across Europe and a 3D circular economy web map, harnessing digital technologies for waste management and optimising scalability and adoption.
The construction industry still represents one of the largest global energy consumers, and it has great potential for decarbonisation if circular construction principles are adopted. The European Union is pushing for the implementation of innovative and sustainable processes to achieve a paradigm shift towards circular construction. This article explores the potential of circularity to revolutionise the way we build, and envision, our built environment.
As part of the action plan derived from the CINEA’s first Services Satisfaction Survey in 2022 – colleagues across the Agency have been working together on common guidelines and best practices for organising CINEA’s Info Days. This includes a checklist summarising the respective tasks, roles, and responsibilities.
With the elections getting closer, Commission staff has a vital role as ambassadors by encouraging others to vote, spreading the word within their social circles and engaging in meaningful discussions. You will find all information, available content and tools on the corporate 2024 European Elections page. And most importantly #GOToVote on 6-9 June!
As part of the Staff Core values campaign, June is dedicated to the value of “Trust”, defined as ‘We rely on each other and establish genuine relationships while engaging in an open dialogue’. Check out the campaign page and stay tuned for further updates on the promotion of this value!
