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11 April 2016

15 recommendations for an increased uptake of bio-based products in public procurement

Published : Mon, 11 Apr 2016 On 12 April 2016, the Public Procurement Working Group of the European Commission’s Expert Group for Bio-based Products published 15 recommendations for an increased uptake of bio-based products in public procur...
Bioproducts Working group European Commission Stakeholders
07 April 2016

EU tourism skills: 'Improving information on accessible tourism for disabled people'

Published : Thu, 07 Apr 2016 The study, 'Improving information on accessible tourism for disabled people', maps the skills needed to improve the accessibility and safety of tourism services for disabled people and people with special needs....
European Union Skill Information Accessible tourism Disability Research Map Low-floor Safety Services Special education Analysis Performance Training Vocational education Education
06 April 2016

Launch of the OECD–EUIPO report on the economic impact of counterfeit trade

Published : Wed, 06 Apr 2016 Event: 18/04/2016 @ OECD Conference Centre Counterfeit and pirated trade is a significant economic risk that undermines innovation and hampers economic growth. This open launch event will present the key findings...
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Counterfeit Trade Paris France Pirate Risk Innovation Economic growth
16 March 2016

Workshop on the Sustainable Circular Economy: New opportunities for raw materials, chemicals and water?

Published : Wed, 16 Mar 2016 The workshop 'The Sustainable Circular Economy: New opportunities for raw materials, chemicals and water' was co-organised by CEFIC, ERRIN and East and North Finland, and held in Brussels on 15 March 2016. ...
Sustainability Circular economy Raw material Chemical industry CEFIC Norethisterone Finland Brussels
16 March 2016

Steel industry: Commission takes action to preserve sustainable jobs and growth

Published : Wed, 16 Mar 2016 The Commission suggests policy measures to support the European steel sector to overcome its serious challenges, largely due to global overcapacity.
Steel Sustainable development Employment Economic growth Public policy Region Globalization Capacity utilization European Commission Long-term Member states Institutions of the European Union
11 March 2016

Finding the balance? Exploring solutions in the debate concerning patents and plant breeders’ rights

Published : Fri, 11 Mar 2016 Due to the emergence of modern biotechnology, an imbalance between patents and plant breeders’ rights has arisen. Patenting of plant-related traits limits breeders’ access to biological material for ...
Patent Plant breeders' rights Biotechnology Biomass Plant breeding
11 March 2016

Finding the Balance: Exploring solutions in the debate concerning patents and plant breeders’ rights

Published : Fri, 11 Mar 2016 Event: 18/05 > 18/05/2016 @ Crowne Plaza Brussels Due to the emergence of modern biotechnology, an imbalance between patents and plant breeders’ rights has arisen. Patenting of plant-related traits limits bree...
Patent Plant breeders' rights Biotechnology Biomass Plant breeding

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Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures
Shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors
Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency
Promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management