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4 June 2010

Commission analyses how to reduce emissions to 30 percent below 1990 levels

On 26 May, the European Commission presented an analysis of the costs, benefits and options for moving beyond the EU's greenhouse gas reduction target for 2020, from 20 percent below 1990 levels to 30 percent, once the conditions are met. At present these conditions have not been met. The analysis s...

3 June 2010

Get involved in World Environment Day 2010 on 5 June

World Environment Day, is the UN's biggest global celebration for positive environmental action. The 2010 theme focuses on the central importance to humanity of the globe's wealth of species and ecosystems, in support of the 2010 UN International Year of Biodiversity.This year's host country, Rwanda...

2 June 2010

Using water more efficiently at fifth Breakfast at Sustainability’s

The fifth meeting in the Breakfast at Sustainability’s series focuses on water and how to manage it sustainably in concert with all those that are in charge. The meeting kicks off at 9.30am, and is hosted by the EU Liaison Office of the Region of Istria in Brussels (Belgium).In some European count...

1 June 2010

Cities set course for climate adaptation at Resilient Cities 2010

Resilient cities 2010 concluded on 30 May, after three days of discussion, learning and exchange on the topic of urban adaptation to climate change. Taking place in Bonn (Germany), the event comprised of 48 sessions, four plenaries and one key concept: Adaptation.500 Mayors, municipal decision maker...

31 May 2010

Giving biodiversity a lifeline at Green Week 2010

Green Week, the largest annual conference on European environment policy turns the spotlight on biodiversity this year. Running from 1 – 4 June in Brussels (Belgium), the conference will address the state of biodiversity and nature in Europe and the world, the benefits they bring, present-day pres...

28 May 2010

Transport: is the future electric?

Electric mobility is at the centre of discussion at the upcoming Second German Electric Vehicle Congress, to be held in Bonn (Germany) from 17-18 June 2010. The event will gather together top-class speakers from politics and research, the automotive industry, the energy industry, the electrical sect...

27 May 2010

Resilient Cities 2010 is almost here

The Resilient Cities 2010 first World Congress on Cities and Adaptation to Climate Change begins tomorrow and runs until 30 May in the city of Bonn (Germany).Resilient Cities 2010 will be a prime opportunity to share the latest scientific findings, state-of-the-art approaches and effective programs ...

26 May 2010

Copenhagen gears up for Velo-city Global 2010

The world faces huge challenges in terms of congestion and pollution in the cities, lifestyle diseases, and global warming. Although every city encounters its own specific challenges, there are vital lessons to share. Velo-city Global 2010, taking place from 22 – 25 June in Copenhagen (Denmark), b...