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Dow and The Nature Conservancy Announce Collaboration Pilot Site in Brazil

DOW

Minas Gerais, Brazil - June 13, 2012

European University Association

With 850 members across 47 countries, EUA is the largest and most comprehensive organisation representing univers

UITP welcomes G20 recognition of public transport and calls for a sustained investment in public transport infrastructure to achieve green growth

UITP - International Association of Public Transport

Following the annual G20 meeting in Mexico, where for the first time urban public transport was specifically mentioned, the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) reiterates its stance that a commitment to, and investment in, public transport is crucial to achieving sustainable development. 

European Business Press celebrates its 50th anniversary

EBP

Como, Italy.  Leading European business publications, members of the European Business Press (EBP), met at their annual meeting in Como, Italy today. The reason for choosing this picturesque Italian town for the event is that the EBP was founded in Como 50 years ago. 

Luca di Montezemolo, the European Manager of the Year 2012 - European Business Press voted for the Chairman of Ferrari

EBP

Como, Italy. The European Business Press (EBP) presented the "European Manager of the Year 2012 Award" to Luca di Montezemolo, the Chairman of Ferrari, at its Annual Meeting in Como, marking the 50th anniversary of EBP. Today the organisation counts 48 leading European business newspapers and magazines in 27 countries among them publications such as the "The Wall Street Journal Europe", "Handelsblatt", "Les Echos", and "Milano Finanza".

Holzforschung Austria Named Winner of First FEP Award

CEI-Bois

Istanbul (Turkey), 7th of June – The European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP), the umbrella organisation of the wood flooring industry in Europe, announced Holzforschung Austria (HFA) as the winner of the very first FEP Award. As a prominent research institute in the field of wood and wood-related products, HFA conducts a range of testing activities and gathers expertise across the sector.

European Standards Organisations drive international cooperation on Smart Grids – the electricity networks of the future

CEN and CENELEC

The European Standards Organisations – CEN, CENELEC and ETSI – are engaged in an ongoing dialogue with partners around the world, in order to share knowledge and coordinate the development of standards that are needed to accelerate the deployment of the next generation of electricity networks, known as ‘Smart Grids’. The three organisations hosted an international meeting in Brussels on 18 and 19 June, with the participation of high-level delegations from Brazil, China, Japan, Korea and the USA.

“Renewables and energy efficiency markets: a way out of the economic crisis? Europe needs to set clear and reliable signals towards sustainable growth”

EUFORES - European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources

Brussels, 20 June 2012 “One way to support economic growth in the EU is to gain leadership in green technologies. To achieve this, EU has to decide on strong policy priorities and translate them into clear signals for industry and investors!“ said Claude Turmes, MEP and EUFORES President after a EUFORES high level parliamentary debate in the European Commission in Brussels.

UITP participates in the UN Environment Programme’s Sustainable Transport Campaign on Eve of Rio+20

UITP - International Association of Public Transport

Bus, Train, Metro and Carpooling Companies will show how sustainable transport is a first-class entry point to greener economies.

19 June 2012 – Brussels

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), together with dozens of train, metro, bus, and carpooling companies across Europe are launching the Let’s Travel Together campaign aimed at changing the behaviour of travellers and commuters and inviting citizens to virtually share their ride with friends and jump on the sustainable spaceship driving to Rio…

Greek Crisis takes EU Leaders one step closer to a European Banking Union

Grayling

Executive Summary
Two mainstream parties in Greece managed to achieve a majority in the weekend’s elections and are likely to form a government of national unity to press ahead with the terms of the country’s bailout. A Greek default has however not been ruled out.
Earlier this month, the European Commission adopted its package on bank recovery and resolution with the aim of putting banks on a stronger footing to face down future crises.

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