Infomobility services for road users and operators
Colin Reekie, Q-Free’s Commercial Manager in the UK, discusses the innovative solutions provided by Q-Free’s Infomobility service. Q-Free began as Micro Design in 1984, formed...
Mediterranean fisheries transparency boosted in new package
The United Nations’ (UN) General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean has adopted a package of measures aimed at shoring up transparency and sustainability. The 43rd...
UK lithium supply necessary for EV growth
Domestic lithium supply chains in the UK and the EU are a growing priority to support clean energy and electric vehicles. As the world transitions...
EU biomass subsidies contribute to forest destruction
A new report has found EU subsidies for biomass energy channel nearly €7bn per year into unsustainable and destructive energy sources. US environmental advocacy non-profit...
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund: developing a sustainable blue economy
The new, streamlined European Maritime and Fisheries Fund for the period spanning 2021-2027 was introduced in June 2018 to encourage the development of a sustainable...
Ocean Stewardship Fund to support sustainable fishing
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has increased its Ocean Stewardship Fund, aimed at driving progress on sustainable fishing practices. The Marine Stewardship Council is an...
Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme to support UK farmers
The second round of the UK government’s Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme is set to award £22m (€25.66m) to more than 3,600 farmers. The funding...
Helsinki Airport expansion supported by European Investment Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a loan agreement with Finnish airport operator Finavia Corporation to support the expansion of Helsinki Airport. The EIB...
Forest data transparency project aims to meet sustainability goals
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched a new project aimed at improving transparency of forest data. The $7.1m (€6.43m) project, to...
EU innovation and networks audit finds flaws in project selection, synergy
The European Court of Auditors has completed an audit into the EU Innovation and Networks Executive Agency. The Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA) was...
