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Horizon 2020 Environment
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Newsletter
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You can now apply for funding!
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€367 million is available in funding in 2017 for environment research and innovation under the Horizon 2020 Work Programme. Apply for funding under the topics: the Arctic dimension & earth observation, circular economy, climate services and decarbonisation, cultural heritage for sustainable growth, nature-based solutions, raw materials. Calls for proposals open today!
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European Commission kick-starts new environment projects with nearly €120 million in EU funding
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The European Commission has awarded grants to 28 new environment, climate action and circular economy projects as part of its Horizon 2020 programme.
These projects were selected from among 141 proposals which had been submitted by 8 March 2016 in reply to three calls for proposals (one-stage call topics).
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New projects to understand the Arctic region and its climate extremes
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The European Commission is providing almost EUR 31 million for three new Arctic Blue Growth research projects. The main goal is to better understand the Arctic area and how it is influencing climate change.
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Are you the expert we are looking for?
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Proposals applying for funding under the EU's Horizon 2020 programme are evaluated by independent experts. You can be one of them. If you are interested, please register in the European Commission's database and become a Horizon 2020 proposal evaluator!
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Finding the right project partners
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Horizon 2020 projects are composed of several organisations from at least three different countries. Working together is a major advantage for the progress of the projects. Here is a list of services which assist you in finding the right partners for your next project.
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Financing SME Eco-innovation
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"Grow circular!" was the theme of the 20th Eco-innovation Forum that took place in Tallinn (Estonia), between 26 and 28 October 2016. It examined financing opportunities for eco-innovative SMEs and showcased companies that succeeded in attracting investors.
Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises organised a business-to-investors matchmaking event. Most promising eco-innovation companies met 'cleantech' investors in more than 100 bilateral meetings.
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Events
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7 - 10 November
2016
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How to address the new global challenges on Earth observation?
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Several EU-funded Earth observation projects joined discussions on global Earth observation initiatives at the GEO-XIII plenary on 7-10 November in St. Petersburg.
The European Commission is showcasing how it provides support for the implementation of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) through the Copernicus Programme and the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (Horizon 2020).
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28 November
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2016
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Save the date: European Raw Materials Week
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The 1st edition of "Raw Materials Week", organised by the European Commission, will take place in Brussels from Monday 28 November to Friday 2 December 2016 and registrations are open. It will gather a wide range of stakeholders to debate and discuss raw materials policy and initiatives.
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5 - 6 June
2017
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Save the date: World Circular Economy Forum 2017
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The European Commission is co-organising the World Circular Economy Forum that will take place on 5 and 6 June 2017, in Helsinki, Finland. The organisation expects 1,200 participants specialised in circular economy solutions for business, cities and finance. You can now apply for an invitation to attend the event.
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