186 project news found
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Romania 08 December 2023
Tough Prison Makeover
In a significant step towards its prison reform, Romania is implementing a multifaceted project backed by the EEA and Norway Grants. It aims to improve criminal penalty execution by adopting principles from the Norwegian prison system. Emphasising normality, the initiative aims to enhance education, accountability, and successful detainee reintegration.Programme: RO-JUSTICE: JusticeProject: RO-JUSTICE-0003: Improving the correctional services in Romania by implementing the normality principle - 4NORM (—ality)Project status: SignedFunded by : Norway GrantsSector: Justice and home affairsProgramme areas: Correctional Services and Pre-trial Detention -
Latvia 01 December 2023
Inspiring change and hope for the future
How can art and food help us imagine a more sustainable future? This is the question that inspired the project ART + FOOD + NEXT GENERATION, a collaboration between the Rucka Art Foundation in Latvia and Vitenparken in Norway. The EEA Grants’ funded project ran from October 2022 to November 2023 and used art and food to creatively challenge the current and future environmental crises.Programme: LV-LOCALDEV: Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Cultural CooperationProject: LV-LOCALDEV-0033: Art+Food+Next GenerationProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Culture, civil society, good governance, fundamental rights and freedomsProgramme areas: Cultural Entrepreneurship, Cultural Heritage and Cultural Cooperation -
Latvia 20 November 2023
Green innovation for heavy duty vehicles in Latvia
How can water vapor and biofuels help cut up to 80% of emissions for heavy vehicles, and contribute to reaching the climate targets in Europe?Programme: LV-INNOVATION: Business Development, Innovation and SMEsProject: LV-INNOVATION-0027: Development of "NordicCNG" new type CNG-Diesel-Water technologProject status: SignedFunded by : Norway GrantsSector: Innovation, research, education and competitivenessProgramme areas: Business Development, Innovation and SMEs -
Lithuania 17 November 2023
Nuclear drills in a wheelchair
In a joint initiative funded by the EEA and Norway Grants, Lithuania is bolstering its nuclear preparedness to safeguard its population from potential disasters. The project focuses on enhancing authorities' capabilities, implementing a unified warning system, and conducting comprehensive drills with an inclusive approach. These measures aim to establish robust technical and organisational conditions for effective emergency response, ensuring the safety of residents and institutions in the face of nuclear or radiological emergencies.Programme: LT-ENVIRONMENT: Environment, Energy, Climate ChangeProject: LT-ENVIRONMENT-0007: PDP# 7: Development of an early warning system on nuclear emergency of LithuaniaProject status: SignedFunded by : Norway GrantsSector: Justice and home affairsProgramme areas: Disaster Prevention and Preparedness -
Czech Republic 02 November 2023
#OurStories: Life beyond bars & punishments
Prisons shouldn’t be a one-way ticket – coming back is what truly matters. And reintegration starts with finding one’s way back into society. Halfway and probation houses are a step in that direction. Today marks a milestone in the Czech Republic’s justice system with the first-ever probation house opening in the city of Písek in South Bohemia. This project, supported by the Norway Grants, opens the door for more prisoners to turn their lives around.Programme: CZ-JUSTICE: JusticeProject: CZ-JUSTICE-0003: Back To LifeProject status: SignedFunded by : Norway GrantsSector: Justice and home affairsProgramme areas: Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Judicial System, Strengthening Rule of Law -
Slovakia 18 September 2023
#Ourstories: Empowering sustainable communities - The 7 steps undertaken in Brezno, Slovakia
In an era marked by escalating environmental challenges, it is especially important for cities to take responsibility and embrace eco-conscious practices. Urban centres are not only hubs of innovation and progress but also significant contributors to climate change and resource depletion. Undertaking environmentally responsible practices within cities is a crucial step towards curbing carbon emissions, preserving natural resources, and safeguarding the well-being of inhabitants.Programme: SK-CLIMATE: Climate Change Mitigation and AdaptationProject: SK-CLIMATE-0035: Action plan and activities of the City of Brezno, designed to mitigate the consequences of climate changeProject status: SignedFunded by : Norway GrantsSector: Environment, energy, climate change and low carbon economyProgramme areas: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation -
Lithuania 18 May 2023
#OurStories: Reclaiming the past: tackling Ignalina's nuclear waste problem
Nuclear waste – it's that thing we all know isn't great. We've heard the warnings, seen the caution signs. But guess what? We have to find a way to deal with it as nuclear waste is an issue in many places. Luckily, the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP) in Lithuania, they're not running from it – they're rolling up their sleeves and finding a solution. This is a story about real people turning a tough situation into an opportunity.Programme: LT-ENVIRONMENT: Environment, Energy, Climate ChangeProject: LT-ENVIRONMENT-0004: PDP #4: Safety Enhancement of Ignalina NPP Radioactive Waste managementProject status: SignedFunded by : Norway GrantsSector: Environment, energy, climate change and low carbon economyProgramme areas: Environment and Ecosystems -
08 March 2023
The path towards gender equality
The history of women in technology is fascinating and tough at the same time. Women have been fundamental in the tech industry since its origins around 300 years ago. Still, there are only 25% of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) today. Let us find out why and how we can change the course of history – with women at the forefront.Programme: RF-YOUTH: EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth EmploymentProject: RF-YOUTH-0001: YOUNG-ICT_WOMEN: Innovative Solutions to increase the numbers of EU vulnerable girls and young women into the digital agendaProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Youth EmploymentProgramme areas: Fund for promotion of sustainable and quality youth employment -
Poland 13 February 2023
Secure identity, safe community: modernising ID verification in Poland
Have you ever considered the purpose of identity checks by the police? If you have, you will know that it is a critical component of modern policing that helps ensure public safety and prevent organised crime. In the context of a constantly changing security landscape, Polish police are stepping up to the challenge with support from the Norway Grants.Programme: PL-HOMEAFFAIRS: Home AffairsProject: PL-HOMEAFFAIRS-0004: Documents – Safety and Control, including Tactical ID-controlProject status: CompletedFunded by : Norway GrantsSector: Justice and home affairsProgramme areas: International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime -
Croatia 17 November 2022
Being a judge: a career, a calling
Few professions in our society are as respected as Judges. But who are the people behind the gown and the gavel? Meet Tamara Bogdanovic – the Administrative Court Judge in Zagreb, Croatia. She has been seconded to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg as part of a project funded by the Norway Grants.Programme: HR-JUSTICE: Justice and Home AffairsProject: HR-JUSTICE-0001: Reconstruction of the Municipal court building in Split and promotion of e-servicesProject status: SignedFunded by : Norway GrantsSector: Justice and home affairsProgramme areas: Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Judicial System, Strengthening Rule of Law