• Posted 08-Nov-2021

Embracing change in a shifting world -COST fully supports South African research community

On 25 to 29 October 2021, the Southern African Research & Innovation Management Association Leadership in Research & Innovation Management, SARIMA, organised its annual conference virtually.


  • Posted 08-Nov-2021

Commission awards first three grants under the Innovation Fund

At a dedicated event on 4 November the first three projects to be financed since the creation of the Innovation Fund signed their grant agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the implementing body of the Fund.


  • Posted 08-Nov-2021

France, Germany, UK, US and EU launch ground-breaking International Just Energy Transition Partnership with South Africa

The governments of South Africa, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, along with the European Union, have announced a new ambitious, long-term Just Energy Transition Partnership to support South Africa's decarbonisation efforts.


  • Posted 08-Nov-2021

The World Bank offers solutions to Estonia's waste management problems

In a thorough study funded by European Commission’s DG Reform, the World Bank found that Estonia would need to improve the collection of packaging waste, increase the recycling of bio-waste and raise awareness on waste, especially among young people.


  • Posted 08-Nov-2021

New strategy for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea

The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) has adopted its new 2030 Strategy for the Mediterranean and Black Sea at the end of the 44th annual session on 6 November 2021.