Policy framework for halting biodiversity loss largely in place – European forests in the midst of struggle

30 enero 2008 0 Comments 0 tags

Despite political commitment, Europe is struggling to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2010. Forests cover roughly a third of the European land area and they are a vital host

Innovation in European forest-based sector plays crucial role in meeting global challenges, says European Commissioner Janez Potocnik

30 enero 2008 0 Comments 0 tags

European Commissioner for Science and Research Janez Potocnik had a powerful message for the audience at the 5th Conference of the Forest-Based Sector Technology Platform, recently held in Kranjska Gora,

Nueva recomendación de la Comisión para ayudar a aprovechar el conocimiento para Europa

22 enero 2008 0 Comments 0 tags

La Comisión Europea ha adoptado una recomendación para la gestión de la propiedad intelectual (PI) en las actividades de transferencia de conocimientos de universidades y otras organizaciones de investigación públicas.

Last demonstrations of DEFOR project

20 enero 2008 0 Comments 0 tags

The European project Interreg Sudoe DEFOR (DEvelopment of FORest) focuses on the transfer of innovative technologies to small and medium forest enterprises. It started in January 2007 and will be

Le paquet climat oublie nos forêts

19 enero 2008 0 Comments 0 tags

L’arbre qui tombe fait plus de bruit que la forêt qui pousse. » Ce proverbe résume assez bien le faible intérêt politique porté aux questions forestières par l’Union européenne ou

QUESTIONNAIRE to collect information from EU Member States to promote adaptation to climate change in forestry

19 enero 2008 0 Comments 0 tags

The aim of this questionnaire is to survey existing and planned adaptation strategies to cope with climate change impacts on forest and forestry in EU 27 Member States. This questionnaire

Forests, their Products and Services (FPS)” Bordeaux 10, 11 and 12 March 2008 – Annual COST domain meeting

19 enero 2008 0 Comments 0 tags

The Forest-based domain FPS of COST (European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research) is one of the most active of 9 scientific domains, with more than 30

Energy policy- Ireland still dependends on imported energy

18 enero 2008 0 Comments 0 tags

Source : http://www.bulletins-electroniques.com/ti/143_06.htm Copyright © ADIT Considering the current world situation regarding climate changes and the announced fossil fuel crises, Ireland has established a new strategy for its future energy.

«Gune»: Excellence research made in Bask Country

15 enero 2008 0 Comments 0 tags

Source : http://www.bulletins-electroniques.com/actualites/54641.htm After a successful conversion of its hard industry, thanks to the development of influential technological centres, the Bask country is developing an ambitious programme in basic research.