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Static Acoustic Monitoring of the Baltic Sea Harbour porpoise (SAMBAH)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

Background The Baltic Sea subpopulation of harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) is small and has been drastically reduced in recent decades. The species is listed in Annexes II and IV of the Habitats Directive as well as in the national red lists of several Member States. This, in combination with a complex of threats and problems that are still fairly po ...
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Company level environmental accountability reporting and information (CLEAR Info)

Start date: Jan 9, 2012, End date: Dec 19, 2014,

Background Parent companies and their subsidiaries can play a key role in combating many environmental problems: economic growth and environmental damage are closely correlated. However, linking parent company environmental performance and financial performance in a form that is relevant to investors will contribute to de-coupling economic growth from env ...
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ERA-NET ON ECO-INNOVATION - Boosting eco-innovation through joint cooperation in research and dissemination (ECO-INNOVERA)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Sep 30, 2014,

"Eco-innovations (EI), i.e. “green” technologies, processes, products and services have an increasing impact for the global competitiveness of European industry. To reach a worldwide leading position, it needs to boost the implementation of EI in industry, especially in SMEs. The ERA-Net on EI will support research and dissemination in the field of EI.The success of EI is determined by criteria th ...
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Green Public Procurement (GPP) capacity building and implementation in the Baltic Sea Region (Baltic GPP)

Start date: Sep 28, 2011, End date: Sep 27, 2013,

The Baltic GPP project has focused on Green Public Procurement (GPP) as a means for decreasing the ecological footprint of public authorities. Through buying innovative, eco-efficient products and services we can significantly reduce environmental pollution and build up necessary know-how and capacities for meeting future environmental challenges. Fostering exchange and learning from each other’s ...
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Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Landfills by use of Engineered Bio-covers (BIOCOVER)

Start date: Aug 1, 2005, End date: Nov 1, 2008,

Background Decomposing organic waste in landfills generates large quantities of methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to the global problem of climate change. Conventional technology for extracting methane for use as an energy resource is seldom cost-efficient and generally captures only 40-60% of the gas produced. The adoption of the ...
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Baltic SeaBreeze (BSB)

Start date: Dec 31, 2004, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

The goal for the Baltic SeaBreeze (BSB) project was to increase awareness of the marine pollution situation in the target sectors of fishing, shipping, and leisure craft owners. Focus areas have been environmental issues in guest harbours and marinas, Blue Flag activities, courses for fishermen and seamen, and a media campaign. The ultimate goal of Baltic SeaBreeze was to change the attitudes and ...
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Baltic Sea management - Nature conservation and sustainable development in the marine ecosystem through marine spatial planning (BALANCE)

Start date: Jun 19, 2005, End date: Dec 18, 2007,

BALANCE – or in full “Baltic Sea Management–Nature Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Ecosystem through Spatial Planning” – is an INTERREG III B co-funded project aimed towards development of informed marine management tools for the Baltic Sea based on spatial planning and cross-sectoral and transnational co-operation.BALANCE is organised into 5 work packages (WPs) which will identify ...
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LIFE Environment Preparatory Project for the EU emissions trading scheme update (LETS update)

Start date: Jun 1, 2005, End date: Jun 2, 2006,

Background Climate change is the most serious environmental issue facing the world. As a signatory to the Kyoto Protocol, the EU is committed to achieving an 8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2012 compared to 1990 levels. To that aim, the EU has adopted Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas allowance trading within the Co ...
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Trilateral Wadden Sea Forum (WSF)

Start date: Sep 29, 2002, End date: Dec 30, 2005,

The aim of the Wadden Sea Forum project (WSF) was to develop socio-economic perspectives for the Wadden Sea region. These perspectives were to be compatible with the national and international standards of nature and environmental protection of the Wadden Sea ecosystem and the protection of the landscape and cultural heritage of the Wadden Sea region, as laid down, in particular, in the joint tril ...
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European Flower Week-Campaign on the EU Ecolabel (Flower week)

Start date: Dec 1, 2002, End date: Jan 31, 2005,

...ncourage consumers to buy environmentally friendly products. Campaign activities will be conducted in schools and retail shops. The project will be co-ordinated by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency in partnership with national authorities, producers, retail organisations and consumer's organisations. The overall campaign objectives are to : · increase the number of EU eco-label licenc ...
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