If you have trouble reading this e-mail read the online version.
   

TRANSFORMING TERRITORIES NEWSLETTER

Joint Research Centre

European Commission Logo
banner for: Transforming Territories Newsletter

@Transforming_EU @Transforming_EU

Highlights

European Startup Village Forum

In startup villages, innovative entrepreneurship helps unlock the development potential in rural areas. If you think your municipality is or could become a Startup Village, learn more and become part of the network!

 
more
 

Events

The Future of Cities Webinar Series

After a first engaging webinar on heat extremes in EU cities, register now for 2 upcoming sessions on homelessness, and inclusive cities fit for challenges.

Date
date 06/06/2024 - 20/06/2024
 
more
 

Past events

GIANT initiative

On 2 May, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Eurostat’s FIGARO team leaders were invited to present the GIANT initiative during the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) course focusing on Supply, Use, and Input-Output Tables in New Delhi (India). This event was organised by the IMF's Institute for Capacity Development in collaboration with the South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Centre.

 
more
 

System dynamics for system innovation

On May 06 the second session of the working group on system dynamics for system innovation took place at the JRC premises in Seville. The group has discussed an early version of POLYTRoPOS, a system dynamics model that will be applied to several use cases trying to measure and evaluate innovation policies at different territorial levels. This project is instrumental in the efforts of the European Commission aiming to deploy Europe’s full innovation potential and measure its effects.
 
more
 

JRC vacancies

Working at the JRC

The JRC Recruitment Portal is a portal for the recruitment of temporary staff for the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission. The JRC mission is to provide independent, evidence-based science and knowledge, supporting EU policies to positively impact society. We offers opportunities in scientific and administrative domain.
 
more
 

New publications

Integrating Transformative Innovation (TI) into climate change adaptation (CCA) strategies

Territories are looking at more systemic ways to address impacts of climate change. This report looks at the key features of territorial Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) strategies, as they are developing throughout the EU, and examines whether and how the adoption of a Transformative Innovation (TI) approach could add value to these strategies and their implementation.

Author
author Harding, R., Nauwelaers, C. and Haegeman, K. - Editors: Carat, G. and Gnamus, A.
SeeAlso
See also FLASH NEWS
 
more
 

Are EU regions ready to tackle climate change?

A recent study conducted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in collaboration with external experts has provided valuable insights in assessing science, technological innovation, and policy priorities geared towards tackling climate change.

Author
author CAPPELLANO F.; MARQUES SANTOS A.; DOTTI Nicola F.
SeeAlso
See also FLASH NEWS
 
more
 

EU cities and heat extremes

What are the consequences of heat extremes in cities, and how can local authorities counteract the Urban Heat Island effect? Read this new policy brief.

Author
author IODICE S.; ARBAU L.; MAISTRALI A.; MARANDO F.; MELCHIORRI M.; PROIETTI P.; SULIS P.; TAINGUY O.; VANDECASTEELE I.
 
more
 

Smart Specialisation in the Western Balkans: potential for knowledge-based economic cooperation

Smart Specialisation in the Western Balkans can enhance science and technology collaborations amongst the region’s countries, and facilitate their integration into the EU Research Area. Discover the findings of this new technical report.

Author
author RADOVANOVIC N.; FABBRI E.; MATUSIAK M.; CONTE A. SALOTTI S.; DOSSO M.; HOLLANDERS H.; MERKELBACH I.; TOLIAS Y.; DURAN SILVA N.; FUSTER MARTÍ E.; MASSUCCI F. A.; PLAZAS A.
 
more
 

This is the monthly Transforming Territories Newsletter of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), The European's Commission's science and knowledge service.

Please refer to the Privacy Statement for the newsletter's contact list.

If the Transforming Territories Newsletter was forwarded to you and you wish to register, please subscribe here.

You can unsubscribe at any time by updating your profile.

To know more about our activities, please visit https://place-based-innovation.ec.europa.eu/index_en  

Contact JRC-TRANSFORMING-TERRITORIES@ec.europa.eu

 

The European Commission is committed to personal data protection. Any personal data is processed in line with the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725. Please read the privacy statement.