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The call for applications for the 2024 EU Organic Awards is open until 12 May. The awards, jointly organised by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, COPA-COGECA and IFOAM Organics Europe, aim to reward different actors along the organic value chain that have developed an excellent, innovative, sustainable and inspiring project producing real added value for organic production and consumption.

This is the latest edition of the Green Deal Funding Alert, a monthly newsletter that keeps you informed about funding opportunities and initiatives that support sustainable development and the transition to climate neutrality. This edition offers professional support and guidelines for finding the right financing approach for your climate adaptation projects, and provides opportunities for peer learning from other climate ambitious cities. Read on to find out how to benefit from these initiatives!

European Council President Charles Michel invited the EU heads of state or government to Strategic Agenda consultation dinners to take place in Vilnius, Bucharest, Warsaw and Vienna.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 02 Apr 2024 EU and Japan launch Enhanced Dialogue on advanced materials The EU and Japan will work together on developing new materials used in critical sectors of the eco...

A €100 million (CZK 2.5bn) European Investment Bank (EIB) loan to MONETA will increase economic opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses in Czechia. At least 12% of the loan will be allocated to projects with a positive impact on the climate or the environment. In addition, MONETA has committed to doubling this allocation: it will offer over CZK 700 million to entrepreneurs and small businesses to finance their sustainable business projects in the near future.

EIOPA is launching today its 2024 stress test in which it subjects insurers in the European Economic Area to a hypothetical scenario of severe but plausible adverse developments in financial and economic conditions. This year’s exercise envisions a re-intensification of geopolitical tensions.