http://www.envforum.eu/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:53:10 +0000 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt DokuWiki http://www.envforum.eu/lib/images/favicon.ico http://www.envforum.eu/ http://www.envforum.eu/doku.php/newsletter/start Delivered on a bimonthly basis, the EnvForum newsletter will guide you through the latest news on the EU Enlargement process, EU Environmental policies and related initiatives accounted for in the Envforum website. Subscribe to the newsletter by compiling the form below: tulas newsletter Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:36:50 +0000 http://www.envforum.eu/doku.php/news/2012_commission_work_programme_published The European Commission has adopted its work programme for 2012. Despite a heavy focus on job creation and growth, a number of environment related initiatives are planned to be adopted including on water, energy efficiency, the integration of renewable energy and air quality. A long awaited Communication on adaptation has also been announced. A key strategic item on the Commission’s agenda is the proposal for a new Environment Action Programme, due to be presented in October 2012, and expected t… William Beaufoy news Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:40:35 +0000 http://www.envforum.eu/doku.php/thematic_papers/start The project team and the environmental NGOs from the region plan to develop series of thematic background papers during the project implementation. The aim is to stimulate information exchange and cross-fertilisation of experiences. The papers will tackle important topics in the accession process and will primarily serve for preparation and stimulation of discussion at annual meetings. The papers will be the result of the joint effort of the project team and representatives of NGOs. 1st … tulas thematic_papers Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:48:43 +0000 http://www.envforum.eu/doku.php/events/annual_meetings/annual_meeting_2011/photo_gallery Annual Meeting 2011 - Photo gallery tulas events:annual_meetings:annual_meeting_2011 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:59:13 +0000 http://www.envforum.eu/doku.php/events/annual_meetings/annual_meeting_2011/downloads Annual Meeting 2011 - Downloads Please note that if you are experiencing problems in opening the files, right click on the file and select “Save target as...” in order to save it on your computer. Presentation * [Position Paper - Energy] * [ Position Paper - Transport] tulas events:annual_meetings:annual_meeting_2011 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:55:02 +0000 http://www.envforum.eu/doku.php/events/annual_meetings/annual_meeting_2011/start Project Activities (Brussels, 25-27 September) * Downloads * Photo gallery The 3rd Environment Forum Annual Meeting was held in Brussels from 25th to 27th September 2011. tulas Project_Activities Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:52:30 +0000 http://www.envforum.eu/doku.php/events/sidebar * NGOs & Enlargement * Project events * Preparatory meetings * Annual Meetings * Annual Meeting 2009 * Downloads * Photo Gallery * Annual Meeting 2010 * Downloads * Photo Gallery * Annual Meeting 2011 * Downloads * Photo Gallery tulas events Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:42:51 +0000 http://www.envforum.eu/doku.php/news/draft_energy_roadmap_2050_leaked The Commission’s draft Energy 2050 Roadmap was leaked in October. A final version is expected before the end of the year. The Roadmap concludes that it is possible to achieve decarbonisation of the energy system, and that the costs of transforming the energy system in this way do not differ substantially from a ‘Current Policy Initiatives’ scenario. William Beaufoy news Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:09:31 +0000 http://www.envforum.eu/doku.php/news/a_package_to_support_entrepreneurship_and_responsible_business On 25 October 2011, the European Commission published its package of initiatives to support entrepreneurship and responsible business. Following a policy process on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) based on merely voluntary mechanisms, the new package proposes a set of legislative measures. This includes amendments to the so-called accounting Directives and the transparency Directive, to decrease administrative burden and introduce a country by country reporting on government payments by co… William Beaufoy news Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:07:44 +0000 http://www.envforum.eu/doku.php/news/commission_launches_public_consultation_on_the_implementation_and_ratification_of_the_nagoya_protocol_on_access_and_benefit-sharing_in_relation_to_genetic_resources On 24 October the European Commission launched a public consultation on the implementation and ratification of the Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilisation, which was adopted on 29 October 2010 in Nagoya, Japan. The consultation is meant to provide input to the impact assessment the Commission is currently carrying out to assess the costs and benefits of different instruments that could be proposed and adopted fo… William Beaufoy news Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:07:11 +0000