Policies
This policy information service of the LIAISE network informs about the most recent and relevant policy developments in the field of sustainability impact assessment. The section expands on the actual policy topics at the global, European and Member State level. Special attention is given to the LIAISE Policy Test Cases.
EU Announces Green Research Funding for 2013
Date:
09/07/2012
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The EU will fund research that addresses key challenges facing Europe. RSPB and Green Alliance Pamphlet – ‘Rio+20: Where It Should Lead’.
Date:
03/07/2012
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As delegates head to the Rio+20 Earth Summit, RSPB and Green Alliance have published a pamphlet asking leaders from politics, business, NGOs, economics, science and the youth movement to give their views. ... Global Environment Outlook (GEO-5) published
Date:
02/07/2012
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The fifth edition of the Global Environment Outlook (GEO-5) has been published by the UNEP. It warns that despite over 500 internationally agreed goals and objectives to support the sustainable management of the environment and improve human well-being, the world continues down an unsustainable path. Consultation on the EU Adaptation Strategy
Date:
02/07/2012
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The Directorate General of Climate Action has launched a public consultation on a proposed EU Adaptation Strategy. Key stakeholders, relevant organisations and adaptation experts are invited to provide feedback that could be used to develop the strategy from 21 May - 20 August 2012. Rio+20 Ends in Disappointment
Date:
02/07/2012
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Delegates and observers at the Rio+20 Summit have expressed disappointment at the lack of clear commitments and timetables from the international community to achieve sustainable development. The conference closed on Friday, 22 June, 2012. June 2012 Environment Council
Date:
02/07/2012
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The second and last Environment Council under the Danish EU Presidency was held in Brussels on 11 June 2012. EU Member States Face Court Cases Over Non-compliance of EIA Rules
Date:
22/06/2012
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Several European Member States are facing infringement proceedings for breaching European EIA laws. Ireland is taken to court for the third time, this year for excluding demolition work from the Irish law. Other court cases address Italy, Cypris and Poland. Furthermore, the Commission issued 17 final warnings for 13 countries. EU Ministers Agree on Seventh Environmental Action Plan Conclusions
Date:
11/06/2012
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Environment ministers meeting in Luxembourg on Monday, 11 June agreed on the content of the EU's seventh environmental action plan (7EAP). ... Resource Efficiency: New European High-level Advisory Group
Date:
06/06/2012
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On 5 June 2012, Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik launched the European Resource Efficiency Platform to provide high-level guidance and advice on policy measures designed to transform the European economy towards a more sustainable growth path. Green Week 2012: 'Every Drop Counts - The Water Challenge'
Date:
22/05/2012
Excerpt:
Green Week is the biggest annual conference on European environment policy. The theme of this year's event is water, a resource that is under threat as never before. Are we using it wisely? And what more could we do more to conserve it? It will take place from 22-25 May, 2012 in Brussels.