Day: December 6, 2017

Happy International Volunteer Day

The 5th of December is a very special day for Czech childern and their parents. Every Czech household is visited by St. Nicholas with his companions, angel and devil, who reward the well-behaved kids and punish the mis-behaved ones. However, there is something more about this day apart from the

Events – Information Event: MSCA Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) 2018, London – 9 January 2018, London, United Kingdom

The UK Research Office (UKRO), in its capacity as UK National Contact Point for the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), is holding an information event in London, UK for UK organisations interested in applying to the 2018 MSCA Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Action (RISE) call, which opened on

Events – Webinar – Implementing a pathway approach for climate change adaptation at the local level – 11 December 2017, Brussels, Belgium

Planning for adaptation and selecting the right measures to implement while coping with a wide range of uncertainties is a challenge for many Covenant of Mayors signatories. The goal of this webinar is to tackle this issue. Has your city already defined or is in the process of defining and

Events – Let’s shape our FOODure – 19 December 2017, Brussels, Belgium

In line with the current policy initiatives, where the development of food authenticity and safety systems is among the priorities of FOOD 2030 and helps to support some targets of the SDGs 2, 3 and 12, the proposed workshop, as final open event of the PRO-METROFOOD project, is an opportunity

Research Headlines – Improving quality of urban life for Europe’s elderly

The EU-funded GRAGE project is taking an innovative approach to creating harmonious, sustainable and inclusive citizenship for the elderly in Europe’s urban areas. Bringing together researchers from diverse fields, the project is also addressing the global challenges of urbanisation, demographic change and environmental distress. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – New tool to help urban planners prepare for climate change

Climate change-related rising sea level, urban floods and heat waves will cause destruction and take lives in cities. The extent of these impacts will depend on how well and how quickly urban planners implement adaptation measures. The EU-funded RAMSES project has developed methodologies and a handbook to help urban planners

5th December is International Volunteer Day!

The 5th of December is International Volunteer Day! Check out what the EU Aid Volunteers initiative is about by watching the video on our Deployment page. Powered by WPeMatico

Disadvantaged groups in the labour market: OECD/EU report marks added value of entrepreneurship

Policy measures to facilitate entrepreneurship among disadvantaged groups can help create jobs and tackle social exclusion, according to The Missing Entrepreneurs 2017, a joint report by the OECD and European Commission. Powered by WPeMatico

French city Lyon rewarded with 2018 Access City Award for putting accessibility at the heart of its city life

On the occasion of the European Day for People with Disabilities, the European Commission today announced Lyon, France, as the winner of the Access City Award. The city was rewarded for its inclusive and universal accessibility.  Powered by WPeMatico