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Retrofitting our way out of recession
Posted on: 24 April 2013
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The URBACT “Building Energy Efficiency in European Cities” workstream has been set up to examine the role of city public authorities for energy efficient urban communities through retrofitting in the building sector. This article, written by Paul Ciniglio, Sustainability Strategist and Antonio Borghi, Lead Expert of the URBACT Project presents the first findings of their work.
URBAN-NEXUS dialogue cafe. Goteborg, 10-11 April 2013
Posted on: 24 April 2013
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This third URBAN-NEXUS Dialogue Café provided an opportunity to: share knowledge with other researchers, urban professionals and practitioners from across the public, private and third sectors; identify complex issues shared by European cities in achieving sustainable land-use; relate issues on land-use to other aspects of ‘the sustainable city’; and develop connections and networks with other organisations to explore priorities and potential options for future cooperation and collaboration. Presentations and a synthesis report are available online.
Panorama Magazine: Spring 2013
Posted on: 23 April 2013
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This issue of the quarterly magazine highlights the role of Cohesion policy in returning growth to Europe. Cohesion policy is the investment arm of the EU budget, aiming to boost growth and competitiveness through capitalising on regional strengths. The policy will, in the future, reinforce even more the achievement of the ‘Europe 2020’ objectives and will focus on sustainable investment with a more effective use of EU, national and regional investment.
Innovation in urban mobility: policy making and planning
Posted on: 22 April 2013
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Every year the Transport Research & Innovation Portal (TRIP) issues four policy brochures on the major transport policy priorities set by the EU. Policy brochures are publications aiming at sharing important information about the critical role transport research plays in policy making, planning and development in the transport and mobility sector. This policy brochure, on urban mobility, highlights the contribution of research in delivering innovative solutions for sustainable and integrated urban transport systems that support economic prosperity and social cohesion in Europe.
The future of the EU SDS: expectations and possible contributions from the European Sustainable Development Network. Brussels, 21-22 February 2013
Posted on: 22 April 2013
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The main objectives of this workshop were: to reflect upon the Rio+20 outcomes document and which of its objectives and targets are particularly important to be addressed in the EU; on the basis of this, which topics should be addressed in the forthcoming EU Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) review and how could a future governance structure for the EU SDS look like; and to identify a potential role and services the ESDN could fulfill for the EU SDS review and in the post-review EU SDS process. A discussion paper, workshop report and presentations are available online.
Towards sustainable mobility in European cities: Insights and issues for policy makers and researchers. Bratislava. 21-22 March 2013
Posted on: 22 April 2013
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More than 66 professionals from 16 European countries discussed in Bratislava the trends, barriers and approaches for sustainable mobility in European cities. The experts agreed that it is necessary to focus on clever combinations of technological and infrastructural solutions with measures to stimulate changes on the demand side. In a nutshell, sustainable urban mobility in the future has to opt for clean technologies, smart infrastructures and to favour the change of modal split towards more walking, cycling and public transport. Presentations are available online. Register to view the documentation.
European Commission action on adaptation to climate change
Posted on: 18 April 2013
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The European Commission yesterday presented a package consisting of two parts: The EU strategy on adaptation to climate change sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU’s preparedness for current and future climate impacts to a new level; and, in a related measure, the Commission also adopted a Green Paper on insurance in the context of natural and man-made disasters.
Europe Real Estate 2013
Posted on: 3 April 2013
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A pan-European reference guide to commercial property.
A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies
Posted on: 3 April 2013
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The European Commission adopted a Green Paper on “A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies”. This document launches a public consultation lasting until 2 July, allowing Member States, other EU institutions and stakeholders to express their views; for example on the type, nature and level of potential climate and energy targets for 2030, but also on other important aspects of EU energy policy in a 2030 perspective. Those views will feed into the Commission’s on-going preparations for more concrete proposals for the 2030 framework which will be tabled by the end of 2013.
Scientific support to EU growth and jobs: Efficient buildings, vehicles and equipment. Brussels, 26 March 2013
Posted on: 3 April 2013
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The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has launched an initiative on scientific support to growth and jobs, starting with a conference dedicated to “Scientific support to EU growth and jobs: Efficient buildings, vehicles and equipment”. Europe faces unprecedented challenges, and the need to return to economic growth and job creation is critical to recovery from the current crisis. European efficient buildings, vehicles and equipment are three key sectors that present a real opportunity to boost Europe’s competitiveness and contribute to economic development while promoting long-term sustainability at the same time. They have the potential to trigger investment and innovation, leading to economic growth and jobs. However, on the way to shifting to a more efficient approach, there is still a need for additional scientific support from the public as well as the private sector. The main aim of this event was to identify where scientific support is needed. Presentations are available online.
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