Day: October 11, 2018

Events – Climate policy and forest bioeconomy – 4 December 2018, Brussels, Belgium

The European Forest Institute’s autumn ThinkForest event aims to provide a better science-policy understanding of the path towards reaching the Paris Agreement, and how it is connected to future bioeconomy development. • How are climate targets and policies related to bioeconomy development in the future? • What does the recent science evidence

Events – 2018 Biocities Forum – 14 November 2018, Barcelona, Spain

The Biocities Forum will facilitate international science-policy-business dialogue on the potential of forests and circular bioeconomy solutions to build sustainable and resilient cities, including: • Holistic views on the future of cities and their role in leading sustainable change • Wood engineering products for building construction • Innovative architectural solutions and vertical forests

Events – VicInAqua webinar – Turning water and energy challenges into opportunities (free) – 19 October 2018

Our EU-African project VicInAqua (EC H2020 funding, GA No. 689427) is organising a webinar on 19th October 2018 (10.30-12.00am CET, free but registration required). Turning water and energy challenges into opportunities – find out how you can exploit business and innovation opportunities created by water and energy challenges! Learn more

Research Headlines – Using smartphones to tackle teenage depression

EU-funded researchers are turning teenagers’ ever-ready smartphones into a pioneering tool to prevent anxiety and depression, revolutionising access to effective, scalable and personalised digital mental healthcare. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Caring for the mental health of young carers

Thousands of children across Europe care for a sick or elderly relative, potentially to the detriment of their schooling, social development and mental health. A pioneering EU-funded project will provide much-needed support for this largely unrecognised group of young people. Powered by WPeMatico

Commission grants 22 cities with funding for innovative projects; launches new call for projects for security in public urban spaces

European – Press release Commission Brussels, 10 October 2018 The Commission has announced the winning cities of the 3rd call for projects under the Urban Innovative Actions. €92 million from the European Regional Development Fund will finance innovative solutions to urban challenges such as air quality, climate change, housing, and…