NEWS & EVENTS : GENERAL INFORMATION
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09.29.2011
Recent observations continue to show changes in Earth's climate
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09.12.2011
"Cities in Europe 2020 - Enhance sustainability now!"
The ICLEI European Convention 2011 "Cities in Europe 2020 - Enhance sustainability now!" will act as a forum to discuss the implementation of Europe-wide sustainability measures in cities focusing on the Europe 2020 Strategy and its seven flagship initiatives.
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09.07.2011
The « Train of Ideas » from Hamburg to Brussels, 7-13 September 2011
Europe has its 2011 Green Capital! Hamburg pipped 34 other cities to the post in the race to the title. Now the Train of Ideas from Hamburg travels around Europe exhibiting its visions of a green future to transform people into environmental protection enthusiasts
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09.06.2011
Increasing fragmentation of landscape threatens European wildlife
A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) reveals that Roads, motorways, railways, intensive agriculture and urban development are breaking up Europes landscapes into ever-smaller pieces, with potentially devastating consequences for flora and fauna across the continent.
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07.29.2011
Commission to provide 244 million for 183 new environment projects
The European Commission has approved funding for 183 new projects under the LIFE+ programme, the European Union's environment fund. The projects involve all EU Member States and cover actions in the fields of nature conservation, climate change, clean technology, environmental policy and information and communication on environmental issues. Overall, they represent a total investment of some 530 million, of which the EU will provide 244 million.
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07.29.2011
Commission launches consultation on improving EU air quality policy
Air pollution is one of the main environmental worries facing EU citizens, with up to 49% of Europeans living in areas where EU air quality objectives are still not met. As part of a comprehensive review of Europe's air policies intended to set new long-term objectives beyond 2020, the European Commission is launching a public consultation on its current policy in this area.
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07.29.2011
35 million for eco-innovation comes on stream
Funding worth 35 million for 42 eco-innovation projects selected under the 2010 Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) is now coming on stream, as applications are ongoing for the 2011 call for proposals.
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07.29.2011
Arranging a cross border emergency rescue, preventing major environmental damage or comparing energy consumption of buildings in different countries will soon be faster and easier thanks to improved data sharing in the EU.
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07.29.2011
A huge majority of EU citizens care deeply about the environment
The latest survey by the European Commission shows that the environment is an important personal concern to more than 90% of respondents in every single Member State. A large majority of Europeans agree that using natural resources more efficiently and protecting the environment can boost economic growth in the EU.
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09.29.2011
Recent observations continue to show changes in Earth's climate
09.12.2011
"Cities in Europe 2020 - Enhance sustainability now!"
The ICLEI European Convention 2011 "Cities in Europe 2020 - Enhance sustainability now!" will act as a forum to discuss the implementation of Europe-wide sustainability measures in cities focusing on the Europe 2020 Strategy and its seven flagship initiatives.
09.07.2011
The « Train of Ideas » from Hamburg to Brussels, 7-13 September 2011
Europe has its 2011 Green Capital! Hamburg pipped 34 other cities to the post in the race to the title. Now the Train of Ideas from Hamburg travels around Europe exhibiting its visions of a green future to transform people into environmental protection enthusiasts
09.06.2011
Increasing fragmentation of landscape threatens European wildlife
A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) reveals that Roads, motorways, railways, intensive agriculture and urban development are breaking up Europes landscapes into ever-smaller pieces, with potentially devastating consequences for flora and fauna across the continent.
07.29.2011
Commission to provide 244 million for 183 new environment projects
The European Commission has approved funding for 183 new projects under the LIFE+ programme, the European Union's environment fund. The projects involve all EU Member States and cover actions in the fields of nature conservation, climate change, clean technology, environmental policy and information and communication on environmental issues. Overall, they represent a total investment of some 530 million, of which the EU will provide 244 million.
07.29.2011
Commission launches consultation on improving EU air quality policy
Air pollution is one of the main environmental worries facing EU citizens, with up to 49% of Europeans living in areas where EU air quality objectives are still not met. As part of a comprehensive review of Europe's air policies intended to set new long-term objectives beyond 2020, the European Commission is launching a public consultation on its current policy in this area.
07.29.2011
35 million for eco-innovation comes on stream
Funding worth 35 million for 42 eco-innovation projects selected under the 2010 Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) is now coming on stream, as applications are ongoing for the 2011 call for proposals.
07.29.2011
Arranging a cross border emergency rescue, preventing major environmental damage or comparing energy consumption of buildings in different countries will soon be faster and easier thanks to improved data sharing in the EU.
07.29.2011
A huge majority of EU citizens care deeply about the environment
The latest survey by the European Commission shows that the environment is an important personal concern to more than 90% of respondents in every single Member State. A large majority of Europeans agree that using natural resources more efficiently and protecting the environment can boost economic growth in the EU.
