Ukraine agrifood SMEs to receive EIB finance, advice
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has launched a scheme offering financial and technical support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the agrifood sector...
Congo Ebola outbreak: EU offers €50m in humanitarian aid
The European Commission has announced it will distribute €50m in funding to support vulnerable communities affected by the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic...
Energy intensive industries: experts propose climate action
Experts from the EU’s energy intensive industries have developed a series of recommendations for implementing climate neutrality by 2050. The expert group comprises representatives of...
Women in Agriculture Taskforce report released
The Scottish government’s Women in Agriculture Taskforce has published its final findings on gender equality in the sector. The taskforce’s report identifies systemic marginalisation of...
Ocean conservation: making the Green Deal blue
Ocean conservation non-profit Oceana has called on the new European Commission to ensure marine preservation is fully integrated in its proposed European Green Deal. Ursula...
Climate emergency resolution approved by European Parliament
The European Parliament has passed a resolution declaring an environmental and climate emergency in Europe and around the world. In addition to approving the climate...
Offshore wind investment can help meet climate goals
A new report has found that the European Commission’s targets for offshore wind energy generation can be met with targeted investment. The ‘Our energy, our...
Together Against Violence campaign to protect women in Palestine
A 16-day joint campaign, ‘Together Against Violence’, has launched to advocate for the rights of women in Palestine. The campaign forms part of the international...
EER 2021 to reward sustainable regional policy innovation
The European Entrepreneurial Region initiative (EER), which rewards innovative policy strategy in regions of the EU, has been renewed for the period spanning 2021...
Air quality Eurobarometer: stricter policies needed on pollution
A new Eurobarometer survey has found that more than two thirds of EU residents believe additional measures should be taken to improve air quality. The...
