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5 LIFE projects moving mountains

To mark International Mountain Day, we've gathered five LIFE projects conserving mountainous areas in an article! Learn how they are working to protect the high LIFE.

 
Getting down to business

The sixth episode of the #LIFEis30 podcast series is available! Hear from entrepreneurs and innovators from across Europe about how the LIFE programme has helped them develop new products and processes in the circular economy. A great listen as the European Commission recently presented new proposals to stop wasteful packaging and boost reuse and recycling.

 
Boost your chances

The deadline to apply to host a policy session is approaching on 1 February. Take note of our insider tips to maximise your chances of success.

 
CommOCEAN 2022: Do you speak MSP?

CommOCEAN 2022 was organised in Sète, France, by the European Marine Board Communications Panel (EMBCP) with the objective to provide communication skills and inspiration to communicators in marine related fields across a range of experience levels. Together with Folco Soffietti from the MSP MED project, the EU MSP Platform participated in a panel to describe good practices, lessons and opinions on successful and original ways to communicate and inform people about Maritime Spatial Planning. Read more on our website.

 
IOC MSP Forum and Conference 2022: stepping stones towards 2030

From November 21st to 22nd, Europe and the world met in Barcelona to discuss Maritime Spatial Planning. First with the 5th edition of MSP forum which addressed Knowledge support for MSP; Capacity building and awareness; Transboundary cooperation; Climate-smart MSP; Marine protection and restoration and Sustainable blue economy. The Forum was followed the next day by the 3rd edition of the International Conference on MSP organised by the European Commission DG MARE and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO), a hybrid and dynamic event packed with new projects, results and perspectives. Read more on our website.

 
New MSP infographic: facts, figures, future.

Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) is a fundamental tool for the development of a Sustainable Blue Economy. It allows us to manage the use of our seas and oceans in a long term, inclusive and innovative way, to reduce conflicts, create synergies between human activities and ensure they take place in an efficient and safe way, within the capacity of the receiving ecosystems. Explore our infographic to find out facts, figures and what are the next steps.

 
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Plan your year with EUSEW 2023

The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023 is shaped by its community. Be part of it and start the year on the right foot by brushing up on key deadlines and planning your involvement in Europe’s biggest conference on sustainable energy and energy efficiency.

 
The ‘go-greener’ of the month

CINEA Green Team released the third interview in the series “The ‘go-greener’ of the month, featuring Hugues Felix, Project Adviser in Unit C3. Do you want to know more about what he does, his zero waste principles and green tips? Check out the video where he tells us everything about that!

 
Shining the light on your team - #MyTeam video competition launched

The #MyTeam video competition (deadline 31 January) gives you the opportunity to use your creativity, sense of humour and to spend some fun time with your colleagues in the process. Participating teams will be judged by a randomly generated panel (including someone from each Department), and have the chance to win a prize!

 
2022 EMFAF Info Day - Watch the recording

On 24 November, CINEA organised the 2022 EMFAF Info Day for the calls for proposals on blue careers and regional flagship projects in EU sea basins. It took place in physically and online. Director Beckers opened the info day presenting the programme, while DG MARE Director-General Charlina Vitcheva presented the Commission priorities linked to the call.

 
5 questions to Alexandra Helici

In our series of short interviews - ‘Meet your colleagues’, this week we met Alexandra Helici from the Director’s Office. Let us know if you would like to be next!

 
Moldova joins the LIFE programme

Moldova is the third non-EU country to join the programme after Iceland and Ukraine. Moldova can now benefit from LIFE’ support for mobilising public and private resources for climate action, biodiversity protection, circular economy and the clean energy transition.

 
Commission’s online event on age equality mainstreaming on 9 December

This event will have a specific focus on the rights of older persons. Speakers will address the topic from the perspectives of the Commission, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and the Age Platform Europe. All colleagues working on or having an interest in age equality are welcome.