Month: October 2018

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

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

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

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

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

As the Turkish state continues to violate human rights in its Kurdish regions, the EU-funded DEMTUREUROPE project explores why the European Court of Human Rights is proving ineffective. Powered by WPeMatico

Patients with long-term medical conditions, such as depression, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy, need regular monitoring, but having to visit the clinic frequently for tests can be a problem. An EU- and industry-funded project is aiming to implement real-time, on-demand monitoring through remote assessment, to potentially improve patient experience and outcomes