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TRANSECO (TRANS’ECO)

Start date: Sep 30, 2008, End date: Jun 29, 2012,

TransEco is an economic programme to develop and promote the cross-border region, so as to increase business opportunities in the area. Companies are given the opportunity to reach new target groups, tofind new partners and to invest in new economic sectors. Achievements: ...
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Implementation of air quality plan for Małopolska Region - Małopolska in a healthy atmosphere (Małopolska Region)

Start date: Jan 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

Background Małopolska province struggles with very poor air quality, particularly during the winter season. Along with Silesia and nearby regions of Slovakia and the Czech Republic, it is one of the most polluted regions in the EU. Concentrations of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) and benzo(a)pyrene are exceedingly high throughout the whole region. T ...
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Vistytis/Rominten forest (Vistynets lake/Krasnolesye) natural park and tourist cluster

Start date: Dec 31, 2013, End date: Dec 30, 2016,

The objective of this project is to develop a transnational cross-border natural park through the networking model establishing links between the municipalities, regional and national authorities, private businesses, ecologists, NGOs and the creative sector in Russia (Kaliningrad region), Lithuania and Poland. The project will be carried out within 2 years (2014–2016). Within the framework of this ...
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The creation of a Transboundary UNESCO Biosphere (Protecting Europe's Lifeline)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Mar 30, 2016,

The Danube, Drava and Mura Rivers, an area of more than 800,000 ha represent the unique natural and cultural heritage of five countries: Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Slovenia. The rivers are rich in biological values and natural resources. In order to preserve this European Lifeline, WWF and his partner organisations pushes for a Trans-Boundary UNESCO Biosphere Reserve; this would bring b ...
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Improving cross-border characters of the Körös-Maros National Park and the Cefa Nature Park (NATPARKSHURO)

Start date: Feb 29, 2012, End date: Feb 27, 2013,

Protecting the natural heritage is not possible without the cooperation of neighbouring countries, as political borders are not ecological barriers. This is also true in case of the Körös-Maros National Park and the Cefa Nature Park. The main aim of the current application is to harmonize the conservation efforts of the two parks, and to enable cooperation on a daily basis. The activities encompas ...
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MEDIGATE

Start date: Apr 30, 2007, End date: Jun 29, 2008,

The project involves international experts of the transportation and logistic field and who will work with the following objectives: • Underline and demonstrate the strategic role of intermodal trans-port in the opti-misation of the goods flow in the logistic chain, • Affirm the concept of a multimodal platform as a strategic node in the logistic chain, • Demonstrate the possible impact of multimo ...
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Harnessing of Natural Resources

Start date: Mar 31, 2011, End date: Jun 29, 2014,

Rural regeneration through the harnessing of natural resources and under-utilised assets for economic and social gain. The proposal focuses on the natural beauty and resources of West Cavan, West Fermanagh and East Leitrim and harnesses them to act as a catalyst for rural regeneration. This area has been previously identified as a cohesive unit in need of regeneration. This will be achieved throug ...
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EXPLORE - EXploit the PotentiaL fOr Research and innovation in Eco-building EXPLORE - EXploit the PotentiaL fOr Research and innovation in Eco-building (EXPLORE)

Start date: Aug 31, 2009, End date: Feb 27, 2012,

Il progetto EXPLORE si prefigge l’obiettivo generale di contribuire allo sviluppo del mercato interno transfrontaliero della filiera dell’ Eco-I- Building, in particolare attraverso il perseguimento di due congiunti obiettivi specifici: rafforzare le capacità delle istituzioni e degli altri soggetti competenti ai fini dell’implementazione e l’attuazione di strumenti innovativi di supporto alle imp ...
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ECO FAB

Start date: Sep 30, 2008, End date: Sep 29, 2010,

Objectif général :Le projet ECO FAB vise à créer un groupe de réflexion transmanche destiné à la création de réseaux thématiques d’acteurs pour la mise en oeuvre d’outils communs de prospective dans une logique de projets relatifs aux démarches d’éco-rénovation et éco construction. Ce projet pilote propose d’identifier des réseaux au regard des ressources en matières premières, des formations et q ...
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Addressing the divide between EU indications and their practical implementation in the green construction and eco-social re-qualification of residential areas in South East Europe regions (BUILD SEE)

Start date: Dec 31, 2012, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

WHY ARE SEE CITIES SO FAR FROM SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DESPITE EU INDICATIONS ? WHY DO URBAN PLANNING AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS LACK A TRUE GREEN APPROACH? "BUILD SEE" answers these questions. It supplies public administrations, enterprises and citizens with practical tools, recommendations and action plans (from SEE local country case-studies) to bridge the gap to achieve low environmental impact and ...
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Transnational Network for enhancing the Mediterranean organic olive-growing competitiveness (BIOLMED)

Start date: Mar 4, 2007, End date: Sep 29, 2011,

General objective is the improvement of the Mediterranean organic olive growing competitiveness. The proposal foresees the creation of a permanent transnational network of BIOL quality circles (C2) based on some consolidated experiences at local level (Biol Prizes). BIOL quality circles will have the aim to sustain the agriculture company development aimed at the organic olive oil quality improvem ...
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Bridge technical differences and social suspicions contributing to transform the Adriatic area in a stable hub for a sustainable technological development. (ADRIA-HUB)

Start date: Sep 30, 2012, End date: Sep 29, 2015,

Major efforts have been made by the European Union to increase the fundamental interaction between research, education and innovation, as key driver of a knowledge-based society. Furthermore, the Union recognised that the relationship between the business community and the university, considering its double role as education and research institution, is of strategic importance for a modern vision ...
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WATER RESOURCES VULNERABILITY TO CLIMATE AND ANTHROPOGENIC LANDSCAPE CHANGES (WARECALC)

Start date: Apr 15, 2009, End date: Apr 14, 2013,

"Climate projections and trend analysis of historical data suggest that precipitation and temperature changes can dramatically alter the supply of and the demand for water in the human- and eco-systems. Moreover, anthropogenic landscape changes are occurring at unprecedented scales and rates given the societal needs for various (and often competing) ecosystem goods and services (food, energy, and ...
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Innovative methods of Barta river basin management system (Barta club)

Start date: Dec 1, 2001, End date: Aug 31, 2005,

Background The water management systems in Latvia are far from perfect, particularly those systems covering the Barta River, which is home to a range of Salmonidae species (salmons and trouts). Despite the threats, it is extremely important to protect the Salmonidae habitats and spawning grounds for the coming generations. The use of eco-technologie ...
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Development of Environmental Management Systems in Hospitals from four European Regions and Integration in QM-Systems (IEM in Hospitals)

Start date: Nov 1, 2001, End date: Apr 30, 2004,

Background In nearly all areas of a hospital it is possible to decrease environmental pressures by environmentally-sound measures, without neglecting medical standards. To assure a sustainable approach, ecological processes have to be included into the general management of the hospitals by means of integrated environmental management. A preliminary pr ...
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Environmental quality and pressures assessment across Europe: the LTER network as an integrated and shared system for ecosystem monitoring (EnvEurope)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

Background A vast amount environmental data is currently collected across Europe, both at national and international level, generating valuable information for policy makers and citizens. However, much of this information is not readily comparable, posing a major obstacle to the development of well-informed environmental policies and strategies at Europea ...
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WOLF IN THE ALPS: IMPLEMENTATION OF COORDINATED WOLF CONSERVATION ACTIONS IN CORE AREAS AND BEYOND (LIFE WOLFALPS)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: May 31, 2018,

Background After their eradication in the Alps in the first half of the 20th Century, wolves have started returning again, following the protection measures and the improvement of ecological conditions in Western Europe that have occurred in recent decades. Currently, the natural expansion of wolves in the Alps presents wildlife managers with the challeng ...
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Learning the Business of Eco-Tourism

Start date: Nov 1, 2009,

Eco-tourism is a segment of the tourism industry that is growing rapidly in popularity. The importance of eco-tourism as an agent for economic growth in remote areas of Europe and in areas witnessing declining income and opportunities through conventional agriculture means it is imperative appropriate educational supports are developed to encourage and enhance its potential. Since it is destined t ...
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R€************

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Aug 31, 2016,

Students are digital natives and will use all forms of modern technologies to share, collaborate and promote their 21st century slant on preservation and yet innovation related to the project. 'Eco' is a much over used prefix, as are the terms 'reusing' and 'recycling' but these are often misunderstood. The project will use as its fundamental principle the prefix 'R€' to create activities beyond ...
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ECO-SUFFICIENCY

Start date: May 4, 2015, End date: Feb 3, 2016,

Facing austerity measures and lack of opportunities, some European citizens experience self-absorption and join nationalist or reactionary movements. Yet, all around us, people are developing collective projects that prove that we have the capacity to ensure sustainable development in our territories and the well-being of people in our society. The training course Eco-Sufficiency aimed at promotin ...
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Visualizing aquifers: sustainable water use in the Atacama Desert and beyond (INVISIBLE WATERS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Jun 30, 2019,

Billions of people rely for their everyday existence on aquifers. The invisibility of these waters, however, poses formidable challenges for those who rely on them: locating, measuring and controlling aquifers is complex and precarious, yet of utmost importance for human survival in many parts of the world. The overall aim of the proposed project is to explore the vital connections between humans ...
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GENetic diversity exploitation for Innovative macro-ALGal biorefinery (GENIALG)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Dec 31, 2020,

The GENIALG project aims to boost the Blue Biotechnology Economy (BBE) by increasing the production and sustainable exploitation of two high-yielding species of the EU seaweed biomass: the brown alga Saccharina latissima and the green algae Ulva spp. GENIALG will demonstrate the economic feasibility and environmental sustainability of cultivating and refining seaweed biomass in multiple use deman ...
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Nodding Syndrome: a trans-disciplinary approach to identify the cause and decrease the incidence of river epilepsy (NSETHIO)

Start date: Oct 1, 2015, End date: Sep 30, 2020,

Nodding syndrome (NS) is a neurological, incurable syndrome, currently affecting mainly children between 5 and 15 years of age in South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania. Since 1950, when NS was first described, its cause has remained a mystery. NS is characterized by head-nodding (an atonic form of epilepsy), often followed by clonic - tonic seizures, developmental retardation and faltering growth. In t ...
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Customised Advisory Services for Energy-efficient Manufacturing Systems (CASES)

Start date: Mar 1, 2012, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

"This CASES project is aimed at teaming up trans-continental researchers in the areas of sustainable design/manufacturing and ICT to enrich the knowledge base and achieve research synergies to develop smart design and manufacturing planning services in terms of energy efficiency. The objectives include:(1) To establish an active international community and effective communication channel for resea ...
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ECO-DESTINET A NETWORK DEVELOPING A EUROPEAN QUALITY LABEL FOR ECOTOURISM DESTINATIONS

• Aggiornamento, espansione e riorganizzazione del “Manuale per la creazione di marchi ecoturistici” • Sviluppo di criteri minimi per la classificazione in Europa• Introduzione di una bozza di marchio di qualità europeo per l’ecoturismo (European Ecotourism Label - EETL)• Preparazione di piani di azione per armonizzare le certificazioni di qualità esistenti. • Raccolta, codificazione e valutazione ...
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