The EU is investing €500 million in new projects that will advance the Green Deal objectives for sustainable transformation of the EU economy and society. The 91 new projects are funded through the EU Horizon Europe framework programme for research and innovation in the fields of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and environment.
According to the Executive Oder, the State of Alaska holds an abundant and largely untapped supply of natural resources including, among others, energy, mineral, timber, and seafood. Unlocking this bounty of natural wealth will raise the prosperity of U.S. citizens while helping to enhance the USA’s economic and national security for generations to come.
Today, the European Commission registered a European Citizens’ Initiative, entitled ‘HouseEurope! Power to Renovation’. The aim of the initiative is to create incentives for the renovation and transformation of existing buildings.
Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorologic Organization (WMO), will engage with the public and private sector leaders in Davos to strengthen collaboration against escalating global risks.
The agreement reflects the deep political and geopolitical ties between the European Union and Mexico, underscoring our shared dedication to the principles of multilateralism and international cooperation. As longstanding like-minded partners, the EU and Mexico are uniquely positioned to strengthen the global rules-based order and address urgent global challenges.
The European Union and Mexico have concluded their political negotiations to modernise the bilateral Global Agreement, following the political engagement of Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, and Mexican Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard. Dive into the details of the conclusions.
The Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, the European Union and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced €300 million in new financing to support strategic sectors for Côte d’Ivoire, promoting climate action, sustainability in cocoa production and reforestation in the country.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), as part of Horizon Europe, Europe’s largest research programme, has launched a new call: the creation of its tenth Knowledge and Innovation Community (KICs): EIT Water.
Urban pollution continues to be a major environmental threat to health in the EU, warns a report published today by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). European cities are too noisy, and air pollution remains too high, despite improvements. The EU and its member states will need to step up their efforts to meet the stricter standards in the years to come.
The EU Commission has launched a call for European cities committed to sustainability. They can apply for the 2027 edition of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards until 15 April 2025.
“Water is probably the most precious and at the same time the most undervalued natural resource we have. I think the time has come to firmly put water on the political agenda” – EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall.
This decade is decisive in combatting climate change, with record-breaking temperatures registered around the world in 2023 and 2024 and Europe warming faster than any other continent. Aviation, like most other economic sectors, is at a crossroads in its decarbonisation transition. How will it cope with the challenges?
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by STRABAG AG and Becker Umweltdienste GmbH, both of Germany. The transaction relates primarily to the sector of waste disposal in Germany.
From 1 March 2025, EU exporters are required to notify their intention to export 40 additional hazardous chemicals. This requirement follows the recent decision of the EU Commission to add new chemicals to the EU’s Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation.
The new EU regulation modernises the 2011 rules, facilitates the sale of construction products across the EU’s single market, supports innovative construction techniques, and strengthens the competitiveness and sustainability of the sector.
Thanks to a €33 million support from Cohesion Policy, citizens in Croatia’s Adriatic coast agglomerations of Novi Vinodolski, Crikvenica, and Selce will benefit from better collection and treatment of wastewater.
Swedish cleantech company Chromafora receives €22.5 million EIB loan to advance technology for removing “forever chemicals” from water. The funding supports the development and commercialisation of technologies to tackle widespread pollutants known as PFAS.
EIB lends Electrolux Group €200 million to develop energy-efficient household appliances. The company plans to step-up research in Italy, Sweden, Germany, Poland, and Romania.
The EU is taking an important step towards achieving its ‘Zero Pollution’ ambition, with the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive due to enter into force on 1 January 2025.
EFSA is launching a public consultation on its draft scientific opinion concerning the public health risks associated with perchlorate in food.
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