Lighthouse smart cities conference celebrates GrowSmarter success
The GrowSmarter sustainable smart cities initiative has brought together its three ‘Lighthouse Cities’ in a conference aimed at assessing the impact of the scheme. The...
Fiscal governance audit finds flaws in budgetary oversight
An audit into fiscal governance by EU Member States has found that legal requirements for national budgetary frameworks should be stricter and better monitored. The...
Jetty maintenance inspection: innovation for safety
Why continue to try and inspect a jetty in the traditional way when new, cost effective methods are now available with drone technology? Maintenance inspection...
Sea lice treatment: Norway delivers the future of delousing
Treatment of sea lice, which have a detrimental effect on marine ecosystems, fish health and welfare, is one of the greatest challenges in salmon...
EU affordable housing policy essential for economic, environmental progress
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has called for immediate adoption across the EU of policies ensuring residents can access affordable housing. The EESC...
Water reuse in agriculture: Commission agrees regulation
The European Commission has reached a provisional agreement on minimum requirements for the reuse of water in the agricultural sector. The new rules were initially...
EU environment outlook report identifies need for urgent action
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released a coruscating report on the current state and future outlook of environment policy in the EU. The EEA’s...
Integration of immigrants: funding announced for Italy, Spain
The EU’s new Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson has announced more than €13m in emergency funding to support the integration of immigrants in...
Glasgow Plastics Reduction Strategy to cut plastic waste
Glasgow City Council has launched its Plastics Reduction Strategy, which aims to fully phase out the use of single-use plastics by 2022. The strategy’s 24-point...
Blue Economy Window call for SMEs launched
The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund has launched its Blue Economy Window call, aimed at supporting sustainable development of SMEs in the oceans sector. The...
