Sustainability

The European Commission has launched the Global Gateway , a new strategy to boost digital, energy and transport links that are smart, clean and secure. The initiative focuses on sustainable connections that work for people and the planet, tackling pressing global challenges such as climate change...

In light of new European priorities such as the European Green Deal and Industrial and Digital Strategies, the European Commission has published a consultation on a draft proposal for the green and digital transition. The revision of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) aims to promote...

Energy Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) are cross-border energy infrastructure projects for building a more integrated and resilient EU energy market. On 19 November, the EU adopted the  5th list of energy Projects of Common Interest. The list contains 98 projects, including 67 in electricity...

The European Commission (EC) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) jointly organised the EU – Singapore Matchmaking Event which took place virtually on 11th and 12th November 2021. The event was implemented in the context of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH). The EC and ESG were...

The transition to economic, environmental and social sustainability has become a major priority for the European Commission. At the same time, all key actors have agreed that this transition must be based on a strong and resilient economy which is supported by SMEs. The Enterprise Europe Network...

The European Commission has prepared a   Staff Working Document to outline possible scenarios for a transition to a more resilient, innovative, sustainable and digital energy-intensive industries ecosystem. This document aims to launch a co-creation process for concrete actions, milestones and...

Are you wondering what EU funding is available for tourism businesses? In 2020, the EU introduced a stimulus package worth €2.018 trillion. It consisted of the EU’s long-term budget for 2021 to 2027 under the multiannual financial framework and NextGenerationEU, a temporary instrument to help the...

The New European Bauhaus initiative connects the European Green Deal to living spaces, calling on Europeans to build a sustainable and inclusive future. It will bring a cultural aspect to the Green Deal, aiming to demonstrate how sustainable innovation can positively impact daily life. In this...

On 29 June, the European Alliance Against Coronavirus talked about the collaboration between clusters and the Enterprise Europe Network in the field of tourism. Aija Konisevska Azadi, EEN Sector Group Tourism & Culture Heritage​, presented the activities of this EEN sector group, which has 34...

The Social Economy aims to put people first and reinvest profits back into an organisation or a social cause. Businesses in the Social Economy play an important role in job creation, work integration and sustainable growth. They cover a wide range of economic sectors, such as social services, health...

On 13 May, the European Alliance Against Coronavirus talked about environmental management systems and how environmental standards can be a value concept for corporate social responsibility and the green transition. Adrian Braun, Arctic Values​, introduced two wide-spread European environmental...

The first LIFE Call for Proposals has been announced, and over EUR 580 million is available in funding! Organisations are invited to submit their project proposals and ideas. The Open Call is under the new LIFE programme 2021–2027, and funding tenders are categorised into four sub-programmes: Nature...