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European Solar Days: what stakeholders had to say
Last week I participated in a stakeholder’s debate under the auspices of Amalia Sartori, Chair of the ITRE Committee, as part of the European Solar Days. This was one event of many that take place all over Europe during the first two weeks of May in order to raise public awareness of intelligent energy solutions and behaviours, particularly for Solar Thermal and Photovoltaics. Continue reading
Update: Sustainable Energy for All
Two days ago in Brussels a high-level meeting was held on the issue of sustainable energy for all, with representatives from the EU, the UN, developing countries, industry and civil society. The summit placed huge emphasis on the need for a global partnership in order to confront “energy poverty”. The access to modern energy is viewed as the difference between growth and stagnation in developing countries and the EU’s 2020 commitment to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth takes into account the striking global interdependence in the field of energy. Continue reading
EU Sustainable Energy for All Summit
In preparation for the upcoming Rio Summit, the EU will be hosting in Brussels a high-level Summit on the 16th of April in order to show its commitment to access to modern energy for the worlds’ most disenfranchised. This event will bring together representatives and experts in the field of energy and development from the EU, the UN, developing countries, private sector and civil society. All these actors are united by one ambitious goal: to achieve sustainable energy for all by 2030. Continue reading
2012 – In Focus: The European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations
In a time that translates into challenges for all kinds of people and in all areas of life, this year the EU decided to specifically tackle the case of the older generation. The European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations is a chance for all of us to reflect on the role that older people play in our communities and the role they will eventually end up fulfilling. Continue reading
Innovation Convention 2011: Open Innovation and public policy in Europe
This week I’ve been at the first Innovation Convention organised by the European Commission as an essential part of the Innovation Union flagship initiative. One debate that picked my interest and I’m sure of many of the participants was about the goal of having an open innovation platform in Europe. Continue reading
Europe and China: Rivals or strategic partners?
A conference on the relationship between China and Europe was recently organized by Friends of Europe, the main topic of debate being the economy. In the context in which China is one of the largest economies and has a lot of potential especially when it comes to investment, the panellists tried to present both sides of the debate. Continue reading
Global humanitarian aid event
These past two days I have had the pleasure of participating at the AidEx event, it brought together professionals from across the humanitarian aid industry and suppliers from a wide range of sectors. AidEx is a unique event in Europe that addresses the need for humanitarian actors and suppliers to meet and cooperate on future challenges. Continue reading
Innovation, Smart Cities and the Future
One of the most current topics in today’s economic environment is innovation, especially in the field of communication. It’s obvious that technology can drastically change our lives and make them easier in some respects. This belief inspired me to get more acquainted with what researchers are planning for the future at the 3rd European Innovation Summit. Continue reading
How education opens doors: mobility programs
We should speak in broader terms when it comes to education in Europe. It is useful to have a wider perspective and consider the benefits of extending the scope of educational programs such as Erasmus and Leonardo da Vinci. Transnational mobility has always been a main focus of the European educational agenda. Continue reading
Attracting Attention: What makes your project a story and why it matters
You are managing a fantastic project and you want to let people know all about it. Great! But how will you entice them? How will you make them hear you? By telling a story, of course, one that draws them into your world—not some sterile, technical explanation of what you do, but something real, that they’ll immediately want to be a part of. Continue reading
