EU Green Deal

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15 Jul: Making the European Green Deal a reality: EC Proposes Transformation of the EU Economy and Society to Meet Climate Ambitions

On July 14, 2021, the European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU’s climate, energy, land use, transport, and taxation policies fit for a 55% reduction of net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to 1990 levels. Achieving such a significant reduction of emissions in the next decade is crucial in light of Europe’s ambition to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050.

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29 Jun: Horizon Europe Open Calls for a Greener, Healthier, and More Digital Europe

Following the adoption of Horizon Europe Work Programme for the years 2021-2022, the first calls for proposals were launched on June 22, 2021. A substantial part of the funding, €14.7 billion, has been allocated to help accelerate the twin green and digital transitions, contribute to sustainable recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and build EU resilience against future crises.