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Strengthening European Food Chain Sustainability by Quality and Procurement Policy (Strength2Food)

Start date: Mar 1, 2016, End date: Feb 28, 2021,

... 4 non-EU countries combines leading academic, communication, SME and stakeholder organisations to ensure a multi-actor approach. It will undertake case study-based quantitative research to measure economic, environmental and social impacts of FQS, PSFP and SFSC. The impact of PSFP policies on balanced nutrition in schools will also be assessed. Primary research will be complemented by advanced ec ...
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Green Entrepreneurs Europe

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

Europe needs more young people with green entrepreneurship skills if it is to achieve its EU2020 target of ‘Sustainable growth - for a resource efficient, greener and more competitive economy.’ Delivering this target requires young people with the skills, knowledge and commitment to build a more competitive low-carbon economy that makes efficient and sustainable use of resources, protects the envi ...
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Developing and Communicating the Impact of Youth Work across Europe

Start date: Feb 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

... the processes which brought about these outcomes and how they were achieved. (vi) Communicate and disseminate this new knowledge via reports, policy briefings and an open access e-book(vii) Produce recommendations for policy makers / funders.(viii) Disseminate outputs through an International Conference.The project will have 5 phases1) Training in TE2) Embedding TE in youth work organizations3) I ...
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S@il (S@IL)

Start date: Mar 4, 2012, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

Alternative propulsion systems for (freight) sailing, defined her as hybrid sailing concepts, have high potentials, due to rising oil prices and environmental aspects. Hybrid sailing concepts can lead to new business opportunities, job creation, more attractive regions and a more sustainable future. S@IL will build capacity, develop, improve and test concepts, develop business cases, build allianc ...
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GREEN RENOVATION CLUSTER (GREENOV)

Start date: Mar 31, 2009, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

The project aims at developing the economic sector of sustainable renovation mainly by stimulating the innovation capacity of SMEs working in this field. The project will contribute to the transition to low-carbon cities and sustainable economy and will improve the knowledge and expertise on sustainable renovation of existing buildings. Partners of this project are key stakeholders involved in ...
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Innovative approaches to sustainable energy promotion and management (ENVIREO)

Start date: Mar 9, 2010, End date: Apr 29, 2014,

The building sector has a major impact not only on economic and social activities but also on the natural and built environment. The sector is responsible for about 30% of primary energy use in OECD countries. Sustainable building is an approach to building design. construction and management that reduces or eliminates the negative impact of buildings on the environment while promoting enhanced bu ...
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Flood preparedness increasing in Beregovo Transboundary Polder System focusing on Charonda-Latorytsa channel basin (HUSKROUA/0901/043)

Start date: Mar 31, 2011, End date: Feb 27, 2014,

...ities include: Support of joint Ukrainian -Hungarian project work; Flood management improvement of Charonda-Latorytsa channel basin; Promotion of sustainable environmental development; Improvement of economical and social territory development; Public awareness and involving increasing on environmental problems. ...
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ATLANTICPOWER

Start date: Jan 31, 2012, End date: Jan 31, 2014,

Development of cooperation and joint approaches in identifying new market niches in the renewable energy sector, the redefinition of education and training programmes in the field of offshore and marine renewable energies, contributing to the development of a greener energy model, while improve competitiveness and innovation capacities in regions of the Atlantic Area. ...
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From strategies to activities (Bioenergy Promotion2)

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

...Cohesion Funds, • created a dialogue with public and private utility companies with the aim of encouraging them to integrate sustainability principles in their corporate strategies, • provided recommendations and thematic input to relevant transnational organizations and networks in the Baltic Sea Region, such as the Expert Group for Sustainable Development Baltic 21 under the Council of Baltic Se ...
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Climate Change, Cultural Heritage & Energy Efficient Monuments (Co2olBricks)

Start date: Sep 16, 2010, End date: Dec 15, 2013,

...e process of balancing the different interests of climate protection and heritage preservation. For that purpose on the one hand a broader sensitivity for the problem and on the other hand practical recommendations how to deal within this area of conflict are necessary.The partnership comprises 18 partners from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus and Germany, comb ...
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VOIce-based Community-cEntric mobile Services for social development (VOICES)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Jun 30, 2013,

There is widespread agreement that ICT services have the potential to play a major role in furthering social development in developing economies such as those in Africa. However, while there is a great deal of potential and opportunity, the amount and scope of actual mobile ICT services currently in existence in African countries is very limited.The Mobile Web for Social Development Roadmap, recen ...
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Renewable Energies Transfer System (RETS)

Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Dec 30, 2012,

The RETS: Renewable Energies Transfer System project has grown up out of a local experience of economic development through renewable energies (RES) in Northern Alsace (France).The project aims to tackle the challenges of renewable energies for local and regional authorities (and in particular those with less than 25,000 inhabitants) in association with the expertise of existing competency centres ...
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The Baltic Sea Region Bioenergy Promotion Project (Bioenergy Promotion)

Start date: Dec 31, 2008, End date: Jan 23, 2012,

...s contributes in a very promising way to sustainable and rural and business development. In large installations, often only intensive financial support systems make the biomass transportation and use economically feasible. Therefore, intensified contraction should be undertaken to stimulate local bioenergy market e.g. by promotion on media and personal contacts.The virtual Development of local, di ...
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AGORA -Network Sustainable Tourism Development in the Baltic Sea Region (AGORA)

Start date: Jun 30, 2005, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

The BSR is characterised by large areas of unspoilt countryside. Because of strong economic problems just in these rural areas tourism seems to be a promising opportunity to support regional development. Sustainability considered as a guiding principle can ensure that such a development will lead to economical benefits without threaten the nature and the social structure. Consequently a lot of sus ...
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Environmental themes by the means of theatre

Start date: Dec 31, 2003, End date: Dec 30, 2006,

Project illustrates environmental themes by the means of theatre and on the basis of manuscripts written by school pupils. The idea is to show the effect of different mode of operation on environment and to realise the actions as a part of a wider impact chain. Productions are filmed and distributed for a wider audience. Cultural exchange at the grassroots level between schools in Finland and Esto ...
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Urban Technology Network II (UTN II)

Start date: Oct 31, 2002, End date: Oct 29, 2006,

...n within the CADSES area in the mid-term. The preparation of co-operation projects within the network and further the approval and implementation of these projects will have positive effects on urban economic development. Local companies have been contracted in implementing or upgrading urban services. The UTN II project should strengthen the urban economy and infrastructure for the social system ...
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Finnish Estonian youth camps in environmental issues

Start date: Dec 31, 2001, End date: Dec 30, 2004,

The aim is to increase the environmental awareness and know-how of young people on both sides of the Gulf of Finland by bringing the young together and creating co-operation contacts between schools in the participating regions. Target areas: Itä-Uusimaa and Päijät-Häme (Finland) and Harjumaa (Estonia)
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European SME Pro-Active Manager Model Definition, Aiming at Fostering Regional Sustainable Development by Increasing SMEs Awareness on the Social Responsibilities (SME PAM)

Making business more socially responsible : The project intends to produce training tools to increase awareness amongst SMEs of the need for CSR. The wide diffusion of these tools should also increase general awareness and contribute to formulation of public policy on the issue. This project started in 2002 and lasted 24 months.
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Lessons from Nature: innovation towards teaching and learning for a green economy and society

Start date: Dec 1, 2010,

We live in an unsustainable world. Pressure on natural resources to drive the European economy is increasing year on year. We cannot continue to meet the needs and aspirations of Europe without significant changes to the way we live and consume. There is a need to promote learning that will change the way we design our economies, businesses and products. LfN (Lessons from nature) takes a unique ap ...
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