Update from Commissioner Mariya Gabriel
Update from Commissioner Mariya Gabriel
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More than 27,000 new cases of cancer in Ireland in 2020, according to the European Cancer information system
In 2020 more than 14.000 new cases of cancer in the male population of Ireland were registered, while the cases among women were almost 13.000, according to the figures of the European Cancer information system (ECIS) managed by the JRC.
58% of jobs in Ireland depend on extra-EU exports
Irish companies’ exports outside the EU were worth €251 billion in 2019, and kept 1.3 million Irish workers busy, according to the new report on Trade and Jobs of the European Commission. This means that 58% of jobs in the Country depend on extra-EU exports, a very high rate compared to other EU Countries.
The Irish Fishing Fleet faces uncertainty due to Brexit
In 2019, the Irish fleet recorded a gross profit. Gross Value Added, gross profit, and net profit decreased since 2018 driven by reduced value of landings. In addition to the disruption that Brexit has brought to the markets, the UK’s decision to leave the EU continued to bring uncertainty for the Irish seafood industry in 2020 with fears over loss of access to UK waters and difficulties in importing and exporting seafood to and from Ireland.
In 2020 the biggest fire in Ireland burnt state-owned forestry in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim
In 2020, about 3.300 hectares were affected by fire in Ireland, including 300 hectares of forest land, as reported in the 21th edition of the JRC Annual Report on Forest Fires in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
CO₂ and Greenhouse Gas emissions have not fallen enough in Ireland over the last 30 years
CO₂ and Greenhouse Gases emissions followed a swinging trend in Ireland over the last 30 years. Overall, figures for 2020 are similar to those for 1990, according to the 2021 edition of the JRC EDGAR report.
New JRC Urban PM2.5 Atlas shows air quality situation in Dublin
The new JRC Air Quality Atlas presents the major categories of PM2.5 emission sources –and where those sources originate - for 150 cities across Europe, including Dublin. The sector with the highest contribution to PM2.5 emissions in Dublin is industry. More than 40% of the emissions in town is produced by the city centre.
Teaming up for accurate cancer tests: Joanna and Yoshihisa’s story
When we visit the doctor to get tests done, we may be nervous about the lab results but we tend not to worry about whether or not they are accurate.
State of the art research and innovation supports the European standardisation
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) contributed to a more effective translation of research and innovation into standardisation in the context of the EU Standardisation Strategy.
Cancer prevention and protecting children from harmful marketing: Maria João’s story
As head of Portugal’s National Program for Healthy Eating Promotion (PNPAS), Maria João Gregório has been leading efforts to improve people’s diets in Portugal for the past three years.
Evidence for better breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment: Susan’s story
After a shock breast cancer diagnosis, Susan Knox began advocating for other women affected by the disease
Recommendations for the Implementation of an EU Strategy on Technology Infrastructures
The JRC and the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO) recommend a pan-European, agile and sustainable environment for the development, accessibility and governance of technical infrastructures.
JRC publishes new competence framework to support learning for environmental sustainability
Part of the Proposal for a Council Recommendation on learning for environmental sustainability, it provides a definition of sustainability competences and a common ground for education and training programmes.
Cancer in Europe: 5 things the data tells us
European data suggests that only half of us will go through life without developing cancer at some point.
EU Missions Infoday, 18-19 January 2022
Info-Days for the EU Missions will be held virtually between 18 and 19 January 2022. For a detailed agenda, participation information and practical details, visit the event website.
Erasmus+ calls for proposals 2022
European Universities, Capacity Building, Jean Monnet, Erasmus Mundus actions – check out all the centralised Erasmus+ calls for proposals! They can be found on the Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal (F&TP). Explore the new 2022 Erasmus+ Programme guide to help you navigate through calls and actions!
Global Energy and Climate Outlook 2021: 2°C target is within reach but more ambitious pledges needed for 1.5°C
Fulfilling the climate policy pledges made at the recent COP26 in Glasgow would bring the world closer to the climate targets of the Paris Agreement
Women’s employment must increase at least three times faster than men’s to meet EU targets
The European Jobs Monitor 2021 finds that the gender employment gap has been largely stable since 2014.
Efficient tracing of Omicron with new PCR test
The JRC has developed a new detection method specific for the Omicron variant.
Science meets regions: results of the first call for expression of interest
The first call of interest of the Science meets Regions programme led to the selection of 14 regional and local administrations and 2 multiregional networks across Europe.