Access to sustainable energy to reduce inequalities
A panel of experts at this year’s European Development Days explored whether access to sustainable energy can help redress inequalities in Africa. As the modern...
Hull smart city operating system to revolutionise municipal services
Hull is set to become the UK’s first city to implement its own smart city operating system, connecting and centralising municipal services and information. The...
Hawai’i Sea Grant receives aquaculture funding boost
The University of Hawai’i Sea Grant College Programme has been awarded nearly $1.4m (€1.27m) to research and develop new aquaculture opportunities. The funding, issued by...
Scotland green investment to support sustainable projects
Scotland has launched a new green investment programme, aimed at supporting businesses enabling the transition to net zero emissions by 2045. Local authorities, third sector...
Antisemitism in Europe: concerns grow after Halle shooting
Jewish leaders have raised concerns over antisemitism in Europe in the wake of a shooting at a synagogue in Halle, Germany earlier this week. The...
Maritime innovation funding for Kraken Robotics
Canadian marine technology developer Kraken Robotics will receive C$749,746 (€513,109.02) in maritime innovation funding from the National Research Council of Canada. The maritime innovation funding...
VinylPlus Sustainability Forum explores plastic and the circular economy
The 2019 VinylPlus Sustainability Forum heard how recycling is a key part of VinylPlus’ Voluntary Commitment to sustainability. VinylPlus, the Voluntary Commitment of the European...
#Girl2Leader campaign to inspire girls into politics
To mark the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl Child today, 11 October, the #Girl2Leader programme is connecting girls with female mentors in...
Benefit-in-kind tax benefits for electric vehicles extended in Ireland
The Irish government has extended the 0% rate of benefit-in-kind tax applied to electric company cars until 2022. The renewed tax rate, aimed at incentivising...
5G security risk assessment details potential cyber-risks
A comprehensive, EU-wide 5G security risk assessment has identified the most pressing potential challenges posed by 5G networks. The report, based on individual 5G security...
