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The public vote for the 2024 European Sustainable Energy Awards is closing this Sunday 2 June at midnight. This is your last chance to choose your favourite candidates in the three categories: Innovation, Local Energy Action and Woman in Energy. The winners will be revealed at a Ceremony on Tuesday 11 June at 10h30 in the Charlemagne building and online, in the context of the 2024 European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW).

To continue the celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the European Maritime, Fisheries (and Aquaculture) Fund, CINEA published an infographic with the main milestones of the Fund. In 10 years, with a budget of €389.5 million, EMFF/EMFAF has funded more than 500 projects and engaged more than 8,000 stakeholders.

The competition runs until Friday 28 June, aiming to shine the spotlight on local climate-related initiatives, raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage change across the EU. Submit one photo and a caption that answers these questions: “What climate action have you taken or noticed around you, in your home, community or city? Why does this make you proud or passionate?” There are three categories in the competition: At home, in your community, or in your city.

CINEA is helping promote DG ENV’s #WaterWiseEU campaign on water resilience which was launched during the EU Green Week, where water resilience is the topic of the event. CINEA's stand featured LIFE and HE-Climate projects dealing with this topic. With the message 'See Water Differently', the campaign aims to educate people about the issues and promote innovative solutions, inviting everyone to take part in building a water-resilient future. CINEA’s project stories are featured in the ‘Water news’ section of the campaign website and will be promoted on social media.

The competition highlights the successful and innovative ideas for sustainable events that were already used during 2023, with 2023 EUSEW being in the running for a possible prize. Winners will be announced during a ceremony organised by DG SCIC and HR – in the presence of Commissioner Hahn. Colleagues can follow the ceremony online.

A new CORDIS Results Pack is now available! It showcases the results of Horizon 2020 polar projects in the study of polar regions, climate change, the ocean-climate-cryosphere nexus, modelling and predicting the vulnerable components of Earth’s climate system and the biosphere. Out of the 13 projects selected, 10 are managed by CINEA.

Discover how initiatives like ManagEnergy and REMARKABLE Climate Leaders are empowering individuals to lead the charge towards climate neutrality with the recording and slides from our latest online seminar.

Over 650 experts attended the leading conference on the energy transition and climate neutrality on 5-7 March to discuss net-zero industries, energy communities, and clean energy technologies. Read more about the conference and the ManagEnergy Workshop entitled 'Cities and regions – drivers for climate neutrality'.

On 28 February 2024, 24 staff of local/regional energy agencies, cities and regions have completed the third ManagEnergy Master Class where they have learnt how to design, develop and operate One-Stop-Shops for residential retrofit.

In February and March 2024, ManagEnergy Expert Lisa Vaughan visited the recently established Sligo-Leitrim Energy Agency to empower their efforts in energy efficiency for residential and community renovations.

We welcome the release of the #EULIFE24 CET Calls, especially the call for Standard Action Projects supporting local and regional authorities in establishing new energy agencies. Find out more and apply by 19 September 2024!

The high level event 'Conference of Mayors: Translating the EU Green Deal into local actions' on 15 March was organised by the Flemish Government within the framework of the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council. Read all the insights!

Unlocking financial pathways for sustainable energy projects across Europe, ManagEnergy's April 2024 master class provided invaluable insights and practical skills for energy agencies and local authorities.

Join the first ManagEnergy Master Class on Energy Communities this October! This Class is designed to empower energy agencies and local authorities with the skills and knowledge needed to champion these initiatives in their regions. Apply by 1 July.

Join us at the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2024, on 11-13 June in Brussels, where ManagEnergy will be actively participating with an inspiring talk and an interactive stand at the Energy Fair. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and engage!

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is currently inviting experts from the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy to register to the European Commission expert’s database to evaluate proposals.

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To those who share our passion for the future of European Seas, we were thrilled to have you join us on our journey toward a more sustainable and vibrant blue economy on 30th May 2024 in Svendborg, Denmark either physically or remotely. This year's theme centred around action – transforming ideas into impactful practices, identifying innovative solutions, and striving for bold and ambitious changes for a brighter, more sustainable future.

The Common Maritime Agenda (CMA) for the Black Sea is taking center stage at European Maritime Day (EMD) 2024, an annual event organised by the European Commission on May 30-31 in Svendborg, Denmark, hosted at SIMAC Academy- Svendborg International Maritime Academy.

The world’s first methanol-powered tugboat, part of the Horizon 2020 Fastwater project, was officially launched at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges on 14 May 2024. The "Methatug" will help assess the feasibility of methanol as a sustainable fuel for the shipping industry and it is a first significant step not only for greening the Port's own fleet, but also towards wider EU climate-neutrality goals.