Women in ocean science: Canadian research programmes announced
The World Maritime University (WMU) will conduct a major research project on the theme of empowering women in the maritime research sector. The project, whose...
Climate Action Week to be held in London
London’s inaugural Climate Action Week, aimed at exploring solutions to climate change reduction, will take place between 1 July and 8 July. Featuring hundreds of...
National Physical Laboratory space mission to track climate change
A space mission from the UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has been added to the European Space Agency’s (ESA) proposal programme. The National Physical Laboratory...
RESPECT women framework to address violence against women
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has produced a framework for policymakers aimed at reducing violence against women and girls. The WHO has partnered with the...
Autonomous wind farm inspection robots in development
A new project aimed at developing robots which can conduct autonomous wind farm inspection and repair offshore has launched in the UK. The £4m (€4.52m)...
UK cycling survey finds Britons reluctant to cycle to work
A new study has found only 7% of UK residents cycle to work, with many non-cyclers citing concerns over safety as a deciding factor. The...
Baltic Sea overfishing in crisis, environmental groups say
Four NGOs focused around environmental issues have called for an end to herring and cod fishing in the Baltic Sea due to overfishing concerns. Coalition...
Green infrastructure investment must increase – UN Environment
United Nations (UN) Member States have urged increased investment in ecosystem-based solutions for disaster risk reduction. The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment), the UN’s...
SMEs in Sweden: EIF enters new financing agreement
The European Investment Fund (EIF) has entered into a lending guarantee agreement boosting investment facilities for Swedish small businesses. The EIF, a branch of the...
Western Balkan reform progress praised in new report
The European Commission has adopted its annual assessment of the implementation of institutional reforms across the Western Balkan states. The report, covering Western Balkan reform...
