This paper examines key aspects of green jobs and their impact on the green transition of the EU. It responds to the European Union's commitments as part of the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package, and associated measures as part of the Circular Economy Action Plan, Green Deal...

ρϋoverall purpose of this case study is to gain an understanding of the enabling factors and barriers that influenced contribution of the LIFE Programme 2014-2020 to environmental improvement. The case study covers five projects that demonstrate the LIFE programme's contribution to...

This project was commissioned by DG Environment under the Air Quality Support Framework, to assess the evidence on the impacts of bioenergy use (solid biomass for heat and electricity generation) on air quality, the responses by Member States to such impacts, and to support increased policy...

The terms of reference (ToR) for the project requested a flexible approach to the work. Our proposal was based on the potential scope outlined in the ToR but made it clear that we were willing to adapt to meet the Commission's needs. The potential scope included supporting the Commission in a...

Horst aan de Maas is situated in the north of the Limburg Province, the southernmost province of the Netherlands. The biggest municipality in the Limburg Province in terms of surface area, Horst aan de Maas covers a total surface area of 19,192 ha with 42,000 inhabitants. Its vast landscape is...

The title of European Green Leaf is awarded every year to recognise and promote the efforts of towns and smaller cities (20,000 up to 100,000 population) towards better environmental management and outcomes. The first cities were awarded the title in 2015. Now in its 6th year, the European...

Vehicles of 'unknown whereabouts' are vehicles that are deregistered but without a Certificate of Destruction (CoD) issued or available to the authorities and also with no information available indicating that the vehicle has been treated in an ATF or has been exported. It is known from previous...