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.
European Commission Launches Eco-Innovation Action Plan
Date:
10/01/2012
Excerpt:
An eco-innovation action plan to stimulate green growth in the EU has been published by the European Commission. The Eco-Innovation Action Plan (Eco-AP) replaces the Environmental Technologies Action Plan, launched in 2004. New EEA Report: How 'Green Infrastructure' Can Improve Sustainable Land Use
Date:
10/01/2012
Excerpt:
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released a report on "How 'green infrastructure' can improve sustainable land use". ... Press Release of the European Commission: Hopes For Rio+20
Date:
10/01/2012
Excerpt:
Environment minister Janez Potočnik gave a speech to the Committee of the regions on 15 December, 2011, which set out the hopes of the Commission for the Rio +20 meeting to be held in 2012. Green Infrastructure Implementation and Efficiency
Date:
22/12/2011
Excerpt:
The EU should mainstream efforts to improve green infrastructure into existing legislation rather than develop a separate directive, according to a report for the European Commission. EEA Data: Most Carmakers Must Further Improve Carbon Efficiency By 2015
Date:
20/12/2011
Excerpt:
According to updated data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) several carmakers need to make their fleets even more carbon-efficient in order to meet 2012 CO2 emissions target. ... European Environment Agency Predicts Growth in Renewable Energies
Date:
06/12/2011
Excerpt:
A new report published by the European Environment Agency predicts a major growth in renewable energies for the coming decade. These projections are made on the basis of an analysis of the plans of EU member states to install renewable energies. These National Renewable Energy Action Plans are part of the EU's efforts to combat climate change. European Commission publishes Communication on "Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation"
Date:
30/11/2011
Excerpt:
The European Commission has published a communication on its new framework porgramme for research and innovation under the name "Horizon 2020". Horizon 2020 is supposed to provide major simplifications through the combination of all existing Union innovation and research funding. New EEA Report: Revealing the Costs of Air Pollution from Industrial Facilities in Europe
Date:
30/11/2011
Excerpt:
This European Environment Agency (EEA) report assesses the damage costs to health and the environment resulting from pollutants emitted from industrial facilities. It is based on the latest information publicly available. IEEP Study: Integrating the Environment into Cohesion Policy
Date:
30/11/2011
Excerpt:
A consortium led by the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) has completed a study for DG Regio on how to improve the integration of the environment into the next Cohesion Policy period (2014-2020). The report demonstrates that important opportunities are being missed to secure environmentally sustainable economic growth. Public Consulation on European Research Area
Date:
30/11/2011
Excerpt:
On 13 September 2011, the European Commission launched a public consultation which will help define the research landscape in Europe by identifying the main bottlenecks in creating a genuine single market for knowledge, research and innovation.