Good news from around Europe
“The marine environment is very important for Spain, covering one million square kilometres in diverse regions with fantastic biodiversity,” says Itziar Martin from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment (MAPAMA), ahead of World Oceans Day this Friday (8 June). Powered by WPeMatico
For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing to increase funding by almost 60% for LIFE, the EU programme for the environment and climate action. Powered by WPeMatico
Clean Sea Life sounded the alarm about millions of small plastic discs washing ashore in south-west Italy. The LIFE project is monitoring the situation, organising beach clean-ups, and using the incident to study the movement of marine litter. Powered by WPeMatico
Next week is EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). Here are four LIFE projects helping to lead us towards the clean energy transition. Powered by WPeMatico
European Development Agency, s.r.o. arranged a study internship for students of secondary vocational school from Poland. The internship took place from the end of April till the beginning of May 2018 for a period of three weeks, which was mainly focused on practical training. This mobility was carried out within
img src=”http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/news/newsarchive2018/may/images/gdpr.jpg” alt=”Photo:EC” /> As of 25 May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is replacing the current Directive 95/46 on data protection. The GDPR harmonises the national legislations of the EU member states, deriving from this Directive. Any natural or legal person who collects or in any way
img src=”http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/news/newsarchive2018/may/images/awards18.jpg” alt=”Photo:EC” /> During EU Green Week – Europe’s biggest environmental event – Commissioner Karmenu Vella announced the winners of the 2016 and 2017 LIFE Awards. The nine winners include projects from Belgium, Greece, Spain, Italy, Austria, Poland and Slovakia. A special people’s Choice Award, in line with this
An insect-sized radar-transmitter is helping Italian beekeepers safeguard their hives from a recent outbreak of Asian hornets (Vespa velutina). In some areas of Liguria, Italy, 30% of bee colonies have completely collapsed. Powered by WPeMatico
img src=”http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/news/newsarchive2018/may/images/reach_1.jpg” alt=”Photo: LIFE Fit for REACH” /> The final round of REACH applications closes on 31 May. By then all companies making or importing chemicals into the European Union will have to register each substance and assess its impact on public health and the environment. REACH, short for Registration,
Millions of birds are killed and trapped each year as they try to migrate between Europe and Africa. Prosecutors from 18 jurisdictions across the Mediterranean met in Segovia on 09 May to crack down on wildlife crime and bring organisations profiting from it to justice. Powered by WPeMatico