European Green Deal

ECCP News

Make your green idea a reality: Apply now for LIFE funding

The European Commission has launched its 2020 call for project proposals under the LIFE programme. In 2020 more than €450 million are earmarked for nature conservation, environmental protection and climate action projects. LIFE funds projects under its environment and climate action sub-programmes...
ECCP News

New Circular Economy Action Plan supports a green future for Europe through the circular economy transition

A new Circular Economy Action Plan was adopted by the European Commission on 11 March as part of a policy package to support European industry and the European Green Deal. The Action Plan aims to make the European economy fit for a green future, strengthen competitiveness while protecting the...
ECCP News

Industrial clusters participate in the COP25 Climate Summit in Madrid

A session on industrial ecosystems and open innovation took place last Thursday, 12 December 2019 during the COP25 Climate Summit in Madrid, Spain, where the example of business clusters was showcased as a driver for innovation and growth. The session was open by Ms. Eva Revilla, from the European...
ECCP News

EREK report — The implementation of the circular economy in Europe: Perspectives of EU industry cluster managers and regional policymakers

In the EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy, the European Commission defines circular economy as follows: “In a circular economy the value of products and materials is maintained for as long as possible; waste and resource use are minimised, and resources are kept within the economy when a...