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Kiel Young Researcher Conference 2012 - Did You Know that Your Research is on Green Growth?

Date: 
15/11/2012
Excerpt: 
The Kiel Young Researcher Conference 2012, which is taking place from 15-16 November, 2012 in Kiel, Germany, invites contributions from Postdocs and PhD students from different research areas to discuss the issue of Green Growth against the backdrop of their respective disciplines.
events

3 PhD Student Positions on EU Politics

Date: 
22/09/2012
Excerpt: 
Radboud University Nujmegen, the Netherlands, is offering three PhD Student Positions related to research on the implementation of EU Directives. The deadline for submitting applications is 22 September, 2012.
funding

Better Implementation of Environmental Legislation Could Save 50 Billion Euros a Year

Date: 
07/03/2012
Excerpt: 
The better implementation of EU environmental legislation could save €50bn a year according to a Communication published by the Commission. A range of approaches to improve implementation are suggested including improved surveillance and inspection, better sharing of information, and more access to justice for environmental groups.
policies

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.

European Commission Report: the Costs of Not Implementing the Environmental Acquis

Date: 
27/09/2011
Excerpt: 
This report for the European Commission focuses on the costs of not fully implementing the EU environmental acquis. The report is an attempt to quantify the benefits of full compliance with EU environmental laws and policies and aims to provide an overview on the implementation gaps and the associated costs.

Beyond GDP: Sustainability Indicators For Policy Making

Date: 
27/09/2011
Excerpt: 
IN STREAM is funded by DG Research of the European Commission and focuses on the linking of mainstream indicators with sustainability measures. This final conference will show how IN STREAM results can support policy makers in taking account of sustainability in policy making. ...
events

ICLEI European Convention 2011: Cities in Europe 2020 - Enhance Sustainability Now

Date: 
12/09/2011
Excerpt: 
The ICLEI European Convention 2011 will act as a forum to discuss the implementation of Europe-wide sustainability measures in cities focusing on the "EU 2020" Strategy. ...
events

Economist/Policy Analyst at the OECD Trade and Agriculture Directorate

Date: 
11/09/2011
Excerpt: 
The OECD is looking for an Economist/Policy Analyst who will contribute to the work on analysing the linkages between agricultural policies and environmental impacts, in particular in the context of the OECD Green Growth strategy and climate change issues. ...
funding