The WestMED – MSPglobal joint webinar focused on advancing a step closer to a Mediterranean MSP perspective, a perspective of collaboration, coexistence and synergetic relationship between the different components of the maritime sectors
A new Technical Group has been established by the WestMED initiative to support the adoption of innovative, eco-compatible sustainable aquaculture practices in the western Mediterranean, focusing on the needs of Southern countries
This meeting marked the start of a new phase in which stakeholders will have a much more direct leadership of the initiative, and discussions will pursue the development of concrete project ideas.
A National Strategy for the Blue Economy (SNEB) for 2030 has been drawn up to provide a vision covering the conditions of exploitation, regulation and management of the maritime space and its resources.
We welcome the European Commission Communication on a new approach for a sustainable Blue Economy in the EU, to progress faster towards the European Green Deal’s objectives.
We discussed with Mathilde Kraft, project coordinator of West MOPoCo and French National Coordinator of the WestMED Initiative, on the main results, lessons learnt and follow-up activities planned.
On 20 May, LIFE held an online workshop to showcase its impressive track record in addressing a wide range of marine pollution issues.
LIFE beneficiary madebymade is one of three winners in the Dealflow.eu ‘Best EU-backed sustainable start-ups’ award.
Since 1992 the LIFE programme has helped around 5 500 projects flourish across the EU and in third countries. Here is a preview of the new-look EU fund for environment and climate action, which will run from now up until 2027.
Restoring and managing peatlands could improve water retention and quality, store carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve biodiversity. Since 1992 LIFE has been working hard on this.
The European Parliament has officially approved the deal with EU Member States on the new LIFE programme which will run from 2021 to 2027.
This 15th edition of the LIFE Awards recognises excellence in three categories: nature protection, environment and climate action. A jury will choose a winner in each of these categories, but your opinion is key: vote for your favourite project in the LIFE Citizen's prize category!
Last week we celebrated the European Natura 2000 Day and the LIFE programme’s birthday. To mark both occasions, LIFE held a ceremony in the heart of Brussel’s Sonian Forest – a Natura 2000 Special Area of Conservation.
Take this survey and tell us what you think about BUILD UP, the European portal for energy efficiency in buildings.
CINEA has just signed grant agreements with 21 projects amounting to €123.481 million for several energy topics under the 2018-2020 Horizon 2020 Work Programme. See project examples.
The Innovation Fund is one of the world’s largest funding programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies. It aims at bringing greenhouse gas emission reductions by supporting breakthrough technologies in renewable energy, energy-intensive industries, energy storage, and carbon capture, use and storage, thus paving the way to climate neutrality and reinforcing European technological leadership on a global scale.
The European Commission is increasing LIFE programme funding by almost 60% from 2021 to 2027. LIFE will also expand into four new sub-programmes: Nature and biodiversity; Circular economy and quality of life; Climate change mitigation and adaptation; and a new addition called Clean energy transition.
Consultation on the list of projects of common interest in smart grids and cross-border CO2 transport networks. Have your say on candidate projects for the 5th PCI list in the field of smart grids and cross-border CO2 transport networks by mid-June
The Energy Efficiency Mortgages Initiative helps European banks to integrate the energy efficiency of homes in mortgage issuance leading to additional financing for energy efficiency improvements to properties.
Three joint and research projects managed by CINEA will receive €9.5 million from Horizon 2020) and approximately €1.2 million from Japan’s Strategic International Collaborative Research Program (SICORP) under the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).
