Sustainable Development | European Green Deal
Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services based upon which the economy and society depend.
On 11 December 2019, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal - its ambitious flagship project aiming at Europe becoming the first climate neutral continent by 2050:
"Becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 is the greatest challenge and opportunity of our times. To achieve this, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal, the most ambitious package of measures that should enable European citizens and businesses to benefit from sustainable green transition. Measures accompanied with an initial roadmap of key policies range from ambitiously cutting emissions, to investing in cutting-edge research and innovation, to preserving Europe’s natural environment.
Supported by investments in green technologies, sustainable solutions and new businesses, the Green Deal can be a new EU growth strategy. Involvement and commitment of the public and of all stakeholders is crucial to its success.
Above all, the European Green Deal sets a path for a transition that is just and socially fair. It is designed in such a way as to leave no individual or region behind in the great transformation ahead."
- European Commission, Green Deal Website
The European Green Deal also includes a clear objective to set up a Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, mirroring the Green Deal.
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News
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Commission adopts Circular Economy Action Plan
On 11 March 2020, the European Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan which aims to transform the way products are made and empower consumers to make sustainable choices.
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The European Commission has announced the latest results of the European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot. Over 100 game-changing ideas from across Europe are on track to receive EIC support totalling €...
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EU launches raft of R&D efforts to boost Europe’s industries
Commission pledges to give new impetus to development of clean hydrogen fuel technologies and stimulate investment in companies run by women.
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Events
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Stepping up the game- Driving Urban Transitions JPI Urban Europe Policy Conference
On the backdrop of the EU green deal and the Urban Agenda for the EU, Europe is now working on an ambitious strategy to become the first climate-neutral continent, and ensuring liveability, prosperity...
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The Policy Conference is the biggest European conference dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe. Sessions organised by the European Commission and energy stakeholders focus on sustainable...
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18th European Week of Regions and Cities
The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to regional policy. The event has grown to become a unique communication and networking...
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Calls
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Call for expression of interests for ‘green’ Programme Managers launched
The European Commission published a call for a Programme Manager for breakthrough energy and environmental technologies
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Call for Event Partners: 18th European Week of Regions and Cities 2020
The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to cohesion policy.It has grown to become a unique communication and networking platform, ...
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Call for University Sessions Workshops: EU Region´s Week
The EURegionsWeek is the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to regional policy and attracts up to 10,000 delegates. This free event serves as a platform for discussing and showcasing the development...
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Documents
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A new Circular Economy Action Plan For a cleaner and more competitive Europe
The European Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan - one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe's new agenda for sustainable growth.
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[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Sustainable Development | European Green Deal
Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services...
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[Focus Article] - Western Balkans warms up to European Green Deal
The Western Balkans have a critical role to play in meeting the EU’s objective of a climate neutral Europe by 2050 – the overarching objective of the European Green Deal. European Commission...
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Links
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S3.ME (link to S3 strategy Platform in Montenegro)
Platform online since 15 January 2020 for implementation of the S3 Strategy in Montenegro. Follow this link
Projects
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The GeoERA proposal is put forward by the national and regional Geological Survey Organisations (GSO) of Europe. Its overall goal is to integrate the GSO’s information and knowledge on subsurface energy...
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Centre of Excellence for Advanced Technologies in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Agriculture is facing enormous challenges today. Not only does it have to provide enough safe and healthy food for the ever-increasing Earth’s population, it is also expected to offer alternatives to ...
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The South East European International Institute for Sustainable Technologies
The South East European International Institute for Sustainable Technologies (SEEIIST) proposed in late 2016 by Prof. Herwig Schopper, a former Director General of CERN and initiator of the international...
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