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CINEA colleagues were in Frankfurt last week and actively took part in the biggest annual conference and exhibition for energy professionals addressing Europe’s energy transition, ENLIT 2022. Forty-five innovative projects (the majority of which are managed by CINEA) presented their main results and achievements to representatives from industry, academia and the financial sector, at the dedicated EU Projects Zone.

Take a few minutes of your time and watch Patrik Kolar, Head of Department C 'Green Research and Innovation', who gives us a short update with all the latest news about CINEA (events, HR matters etc.)

Under the 'Accelerating the clean energy transition - towards lower bills and greater skills' theme, EUSEW 2023 will take place in Brussels and online on 20-22 June 2023. The calls for hosting a policy session and having a stand are now open. Check out the recording and presentation of the info session and get more information on how to apply, deadlines, etc.

The CAMPAIGNERS H2020 Climate project launched an app offering inspiring, daily individual challenges to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint and support climate neutrality. It connects Climate Campaigners living in 13 cities around the world. You can share your experience with others, get inspiration or invite friends to challenges.

As a part of this year’s Cybersecurity Training Programme, a podcast episode, was released by the Cyber monsters team, ‘The podcast about the monsters, not under your bed but in the net!’. In just 30 minutes, you will learn more about the trendiest way of hacking nowadays: ransomware attacks.

The Directors of the six EAs have concluded a MoU to establish a clear framework for sharing reserve lists, principally for CAST selections and open Calls for expression of interest for CAs. The new MoU consolidates the existing cooperation across the board, increasing the synergies and efficiencies through the pooling of resources and implementing new ways of working.

The LIFE Programme featured prominently at the EU's flagship event for the circular economy - Ecomondo 2022 - in Italy. Seven LIFE projects were showcased at the EU stand while the Green Assist Initiative was launched.

The team behind Rivers of LIFE are improving water courses in Voxnan, Gimån and Ljusnan in the counties of Gävleborg and Jämtland.

The Dutch Dune Revival project restored nearly 190 hectares of white dune, grey dune and dune slack habitats.

LIFE TECMINE set out to improve the restoration of open pit mines in Mediterranean forest areas by combining different techniques.

The LIFE Olivares Vivos project developed an innovative model of olive growing that can be used elsewhere in Europe. Get to know it!

In Ireland, the project BurrenLIFE developed a new model for the sustainable agricultural management of the priority habitats of the Burren.

The LIFE Programme's 2022 Calls for Standard Action Projects (SAPs) & Clean Energy Transition projects resulted in 751 proposals coming in from across the EU.

The fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15) will be the biggest biodiversity conference in a decade. Discover how the LIFE programme's work is allowing nature and biodiversity to thrive in Europe!

The European Week of Waste Reduction is an initiative which aims to promote actions and raise awareness about sustainable resources and waste management. The 14th edition will take place on 19-27 November 2022 and focuses on textile, to highlight the strong impact fashion has on our planet and to inspire actions that will bring more circularity into the textile sector.

In this zero-pollution edition of the DG Environment newsletter, find out more about the Commission proposals for stronger rules on ambient air, surface and groundwater pollutants, and treating urban wastewater.

Clean air and water are essential for healthy people and nature. The Commission proposed stronger rules on ambient air, surface and groundwater pollutants, and treating urban wastewater.

This public information system provides up-to-date information on the geographic location, technical description, implementation and financial support for each of the projects in the CB RES list adopted by the Commission.

Department B colleagues have been involved in the evaluation of the 53 eligible proposals received under the second military mobility call that closed on 29 September. The extra speed in this call's evaluation is due to the ever changing situation in Ukraine and the associated security concerns in the EU.

The agreement is for commitments of €186.6 billion, and payments of €168.7 billion. Once adopted, the budget will trigger further investments into a greener, more digital and more resilient Europe, while protecting the most vulnerable in its neighbourhood and around the world.