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AGROMINE - Cropping hyperaccumulator plants on nickel-rich soils and wastes for the green synthesis of pure nickel compounds (LIFE)

Start date: Jul 1, 2016, End date: Jun 30, 2020,

Background The worldwide demand for nickel (Ni) is experiencing an unprecedented growth under current industrial and economic pressures. The European Innovation Partnership (EIP) classified Ni as a raw material with high economic importance. However, mine production mainly takes place outside of the European Union, whose mine output (in New Caledonia, Gre ...
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European multicentre, randomised, phase III clinical trial of hypothermia plus best medical treatment versus best medical treatment alone for acute ischaemic stroke (EuroHYP-1)

Start date: Feb 1, 2012, End date: Jan 31, 2017,

The consortium led by UKER and EuroHYP, the European Stroke Research Network for Hypothermia, proposes a large, multicentre clinical trial which will assess mild hypothermia as a novel treatment for ischemic stroke.Stroke is the second cause of death world-wide and the second cause of lost disability-adjusted life years in high-income countries. Stroke incidence rises exponentially with age, so it ...
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Flexible and PrecIse IrriGation PlAtform to Improve FaRm Scale Water PrOductivity (FIGARO)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

The objective of the FIGARO project is to significantly reduce the use of fresh water on farm level through developing a cost-effective, precision irrigation management platform. The platform will be structured for data acquisition from monitoring devices and forecasting tools, data interpretation, system control, and evaluation mechanisms enabling full decision support for end users at farm scale ...
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BRIDGING THE IMPLEMENTATION GAP: FACILITATING CROSS-BORDER ICZM IMPLEMENTION BY LOWERING LEGAL-INSTITUTIONAL BARRIERS IN THE MSB (MARE NOSTRUM)

Start date: Jan 30, 2013, End date: Dec 30, 2015,

The project in briefMost Mediterranean countries share the challenges of rapid shoreline development, extreme seasonal fluctuation in populations, vulnerability to coastal hazards and eroding environmental quality. Yet many of these countries are also characterized by inadequate planning, management and enforcement of the regulations, as well as the lack of solid database to assist decision makers ...
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Transnational Initiative for guidance of graduated and entrepreneurship (TRIGGER)

Start date: Oct 13, 2013, End date: Aug 12, 2015,

The projects scope is to unleash dynamic economic activities and employment opportunities in the light of worsening of the socio-economic situation surfacing from the global crisis. Investing in the human capital of the area, the project intents to promote networking establish synergies between the Academic Institutions and the business community and create more opportunities for young people and ...
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Utilizing Stream Waters In The Suppression Of Forest Fires With The Help Of New Technologies (Streams-2-SUPPRESS-Fires)

Start date: Mar 31, 2013, End date: Mar 30, 2015,

The main objective of the project is to share competencies and innovative tools for the protection of protected areas by fires. Achievements: Enhanced protection of the protected area due to the suppression of the danger of fires.
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Soil Sustainable Management in a Mediterranean River basin based on the European Soil Thematic Strategy (Soil Sustainability(So.S))

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Jun 30, 2012,

Background Soil is a fundamental element of the environment, performing vital ecological, social and economic services for European citizens. It filters and buffers contaminants, allowing us to have clean drinking water, wide biodiversity, a source of raw materials, a sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide and an archive of our cultural heritage. The importa ...
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Using applied research results from ESPON as a yardstick for cross-border spatial development planning (ULYSSES)

Start date: Aug 31, 2010, End date: Jun 30, 2012,

ULYSSES is an experimental and innovative project supported by 18 European border and cross-border areas, which aims at using applied research results from ESPON as a yardstick for decentralised cross-border spatial development planning. Based upon a sound methodological approach, the targeted analysis is expected – as a first step – to establish high-quality and multi-thematic territorial analyse ...
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Itinerari Termali (ITER)

Start date: Dec 31, 2002, End date: Jun 29, 2005,

Starting from the Ancient Greek and Roman times, these facilities tend to be built in areas where "the waters" (hot springs or thermal pools) were thought to have healing properties. Through history spa towns became extremely important both from an artistic and cultural point of view and are part of the cultural heritage. Nevertheless very few has been done to protect was can be considered one of ...
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MSc Programme in Management of Ecological and Sustainable Tourism

Start date: Oct 1, 2013,

Tourism is one of the world's fastest growing industries and an important source of foreign exchange and employment for many developing countries. In reviewing the first five years' implementation of Agenda 21 in 1997 at its nineteenth Special Session, the General Assembly indicated the need to give further consideration to the importance of tourism in the context of Agenda 21. In 2002, the World ...
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LAS-SME's - Language Audit System for Training Priority and Training Path Definition in SME's in the Manufacturing Sector

The LAS-SME's project aims at the development and introduction of training methods and support tools, able to respond to the language communication needs of SME's, particularly those in the manufacturing sector. In order to achieve this, an audit system will be designed, developed and tested in addition to the design and introduction of new training paths for the sector. The audit system will comp ...
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ILTOF - Innovative learning and training on fracture

The project objectives focus on the improvement of know-how transfer processes and the development of innovative learning and teaching methods in the field of fracture mechanics and structural integrity (with particular reference to concrete and ceramic materials) by means of teaching materials using e-learning and new technologies. Target groups are managers, technicians and engineers involved in ...
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CLO2 - Professionalising training and mobility for outdoor animators in Europe bridging the gap between sector competences and learning outcomes.

At European level, the outdoor sub-sector is a fast growing and developing activity area; as a consequence, employment needs are increasing rapidly and employers are seeking well trained professional employees, able to match the requirements of a more and more demanding clientele.Unfortunately until now, there has been no formal connection at European level, between the competences required by out ...
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Cross-border collaboration to fight illegal logging and timber trade to protect trans-boundary Greek-F.Y.R.O.M ecosystems (AITOLOS)

Illegal logging and the cross-border trade in illegally logged timber is currently a major concern among all countries worldwide. Moreover, illegal logging and trade has a multi-dimensional impact, ranging from environmental damage to foregone governmental revenues and crime.In AITOLOS, project partners conduct a forest market and timber trade analysis in both countries. Next, they develop specif ...
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