A new CINEA publication highlights LIFE funded projects accelerating Europe’s clean energy transition, with ManagEnergy and other local support initiatives featured among key actions.
The EU institutional report ‘Giving LIFE to Europe’s clean energy transition’ brings together 28 concrete project stories of various kinds, many of which are closely linked to the energy transition of Europe’s buildings.
The Renovation Passport Data Model developed within the OneClickRENO project provides a standardised structure for planning deep renovations, integrating energy, financial and comfort indicators to advance towards zero-emission buildings.
The 2025 Implementation Report confirms continued progress on the Atlantic Action Plan 2.0, with stronger cooperation among Atlantic countries and improved Maritime Spatial Planning. It also sets the stage for a 2026 review of the plan to align fully with the EU Ocean Pact and reinforce a unified approach to sustainable ocean governance.
The Energy Efficiency Directive has set the framework — now regions and municipalities must act. Watch this ManagEnergy Online Seminar to learn how to plan, finance, and deliver efficient heating and cooling solutions.
How to apply the EE1st principle in buildings to reduce energy poverty in the Energy Community countries?
This summary report in English presents the key findings of a comprehensive study commissioned by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), a study that explores how marine space in the German EEZ can be used more efficiently through multi-use concepts. It focuses on combining offshore wind farms with additional uses such as aquaculture, passive fisheries, ecological restoration and research, outlining technical, legal and spatial planning conditions for their integration. The report supports future policy development and planning frameworks for sustainable, multi-purpose use of ocean space in the North and Baltic Seas.
The European Commission has launched the 'European Affordable Housing Plan', placing housing at the centre of the European agenda and highlighting the need for coordinated public action, financing and reforms to ensure access to affordable housing.
A study commissioned by Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) examines how multiple maritime activities can share space within offshore wind farms in the North Sea and Baltic Sea EEZ. Conducted by s.Pro, Ramboll and Kiel University of Applied Sciences, it finds that combining offshore wind with low-trophic aquaculture, passive fishing, ecological restoration and research is technically and legally feasible. The study highlights logistical, economic and regulatory challenges and recommends pilot zones, early spatial planning integration, and inspiration from the Dutch “area passport” model.
The Coastal & Marine Union (EUCC) has released a new issue exploring the opportunities and challenges of the energy transition in the North Sea. It highlights forward-looking projects and examines how offshore energy innovation can align with environmental stewardship and social acceptance.
Explore this new digital publication highlighting the essential role of CEF Energy in driving Europe’s energy transition.
Permitting issues ranked highly in the list of concerns for Innovation Fund beneficiaries. CINEA conducted a dedicated survey on permitting, targeting the whole Innovation Fund portfolio of ongoing projects and discussed the results at a dedicated workshop. The resulting main takeaways are summarised in this publication.
The Green Shipping Finance Guide by GreenMarineMed offers practical insights into financing pathways that support the decarbonization of Mediterranean maritime transport. It highlights innovative funding instruments, EU policy links, and case studies to help stakeholders navigate the transition toward greener, more resilient shipping.
This report reviews the state of play of blue tourism in the Mediterranean, impacts, governance frameworks, and future opportunities. The objective is twofold: to diagnose the challenges and dynamics currently shaping blue tourism in the region, and to propose policy pathways that can guide a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient transformation of the sector.
EU’s latest EMFAF study on BlueSkills, maps key training gaps across the growing Blue Economy sectors.It highlights emerging roles like energy transition managers, marine spatial planners & blue carbon advisors, and introduces BlueComp: a dynamic framework for future-ready training and careers.
Europe’s bioeconomy generates €967B/year and supports 16.9% of EU jobs, but faces a €121.8B annual investment gap. Fisheries is one of nine identified subsectors. This EIB's report offers a roadmap for targeted investment, highlighting partnerships among public institutions, private investors, and EU Member States to drive a sustainable, competitive, and climate-resilient Europe.
Dive into the Mediterranean’s potential for restorative aquaculture with this FAO publication, which spotlights six marine species that offer both ecological benefits and economic value. From the noble pen shell to the Greek bathing sponge, each profile blends biology, conservation insights, and aquaculture practices to show how sustainable cultivation can help regenerate marine habitats, boost biodiversity, and support coastal livelihoods.
How open and ethical is research in the Black Sea region? A new review explores how Open Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI) is being applied across marine science. Findings show real progress in public engagement and science education, yet highlight persistent gaps in ethics, governance, and inclusivity, often due to short-term funding and limited institutional support. The study proposes a flexible model to strengthen responsible, sustainable research in under-resourced regions, helping advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the Black Sea and beyond.
