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Estonia 10 February 2017
“If a storm hits us, we need to have a plan”
This is a story about how a storm upended a society, ultimately forcing Estonians to take action and protect themselves.
Programme: EE02: Integrated marine and inland water managementProject: EE02-0004: Elaboration of Estonia’s Draft National Climate Change Adapation Strategy (NAS) and Action PlanProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Climate Change and EnergyProgramme areas: Adaptation to climate change -
Portugal 03 January 2017
An award-winning climate change project
“Every week we are invited to either television or radio to talk about climate change adaptation. People are starting to see the effects on a daily basis. Now society needs to act,” says project leader Gil Penha-Lopes.
Programme: PT04: Adaptation to Climate ChangeProject: PT04-0007: ClimAdaPT.LocalProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Climate Change and EnergyProgramme areas: Adaptation to climate change -
Spain 15 December 2016
More efficient and sustainable tunnels
With support through the EEA Grants, Spain and Norway are working together to develop solutions to improve energy efficiency in tunnels. By taking the appropriate measures, electricity bill savings may reach 50%.
Programme: ES02: Environmental and Climate Change-related Research and TechnologyProject: ES02-0069: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN TUNNELSProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Climate Change and EnergyProgramme areas: Environmental and climate change-related research and technology -
Spain 07 July 2016
Eco-innovation in packaging
“We estimate huge energy savings of around 125 000 GJ over three years and a reduction of 18 750 tonnes of CO2. That is the equivalent of emissions from 3 750 cars driven for one year,” said Felip Vidiella, EMEA and India Packaging R&D Director at Dow Spain.
Programme: ES02: Environmental and Climate Change-related Research and TechnologyProject: ES02-0117: NEW SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS FOR FISH PROCESSING INDUSTRYProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Climate Change and EnergyProgramme areas: Environmental and climate change-related research and technology -
Romania 29 June 2016
Utilising the geothermal potential in Romania
In Oradea in western Romania there is great potential to increase the use of geothermal energy. With support from the Grants and in cooperation with Icelandic Geothermal Engineering, the municipality is replacing fossil fuels for district heating.
Programme: RO06: Renewable EnergyProject: RO06-0004: Development of geothermal energy to produce heat for consumers and the reinjection of geothermal water in reservoirsProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Climate Change and EnergyProgramme areas: Renewable energy -
Hungary 04 December 2015
Understanding the impacts of climate change in Hungary
Climate change is happening and decision-makers must know what society needs to prepare for. For that purpose, a new database with information on impacts and sectoral vulnerability to climate change in Hungary will soon be available.
Programme: HU04: Adaptation to Climate ChangeProject: HU04-0001: Establishing a National Adaptation Geoinformatic Sysytem (NAGiS)Project status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Climate Change and EnergyProgramme areas: Adaptation to climate change -
Portugal 09 September 2015
Increasing interest in climate change
How do you get students more interested in learning about climate change? Portuguese teachers are using video, pictures and social media when teaching this important topic.
Programme: PT04: Adaptation to Climate ChangeProject: PT04-0005: Clim@EduMedia - Climate Change: Learning through student mediaProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Climate Change and EnergyProgramme areas: Adaptation to climate change -
Poland 16 June 2015
How can your house save you money?
A campaign supported through the EEA Grants in Poland invites people to take a closer look at the benefits of energy efficiency
Programme: PL04: Saving energy and promoting renewable energy sourceProject: PL04-0001: Educational and promotional activities in the field of energy efficiency and use of renewable energy including the environmentally friendly housesProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Climate Change and EnergyProgramme areas: Energy efficiency
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