Year: 2018

Beach resort recycles spare tiles into climate-resilient drain

The municipality of Benicàssim, on the eastern coast of Spain, is pioneering a sustainable urban drainage system to evacuate torrential rain water from its town centre. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency with which heavy rainfall floods the streets of Mediterranean seaside resorts. As part of the LIFE

Commission reports on progress under global commitments for sustainable urban development

European – Press release Commission Brussels, 9 February 2018 Today at the World Urban Forum in Malaysia, the Commission takes stock of what was achieved under the three commitments put forward by the EU and its partners 15 months ago. Powered by WPeMatico

Commissioner Creţu at the 9th World Urban Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

European Commission – Speech – [Check Against Delivery] Kuala Lumpur, 8 February 2018 Opening Speech by Commissioner Creţu, in charge of Regional Policy, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, at the Opening Plenary of the 9th World Urban Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (7-13 February 2018)…

Member States to benefit from €98.2 million in investments to improve citizens’ quality of life

The European Commission has approved an investment package of €98.2 million to support Europe’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy under the new LIFE funding programme for the Environment and Climate Action. Today’s investment package will contribute towards improving the quality of life for European citizens in five areas: Nature,

More money for nature and biodiversity

The EU has increased LIFE funding dedicated to nature conservation and biodiversity by 10%. New EU rules adopted on 16 November 2017 specify that at least 60.5% of the budget allocated to LIFE’s sub-programme for environment will now go towards protecting Europe’s natural capital. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Next-generation insulation promises large energy efficiency gains

An EU-funded consortium has developed a next-generation insulation system using lightweight nano-cellular foam in combination with active moisture monitoring and control technology. The aim is to improve the thermal performance, longevity and sustainability of new and retrofitted buildings. Powered by WPeMatico