The necessity for the project arose due to illegal waste dumping taking place in the ravine of Kouroupitos on the island of Crete. Non-compliance with European law by Greek authorities led to the condemnation of Greece by the European Court of Justice and to the imposition of heavy fines. Under...

The project 'Ex post Evaluation of Cohesion Policy Programmes 2007-2013 Co-Financed by the ERDF/CF, Work Package 6' was one out of a number of work packages included in the ex post evaluation organised by DG Regional and Urban Policy. The evaluation analysed the progress and achievements of...

The ex-post evaluation of Directive 2009/16/EC on Port State Control (PSC) was initiated as a part of the Maritime Fitness Check under the Commission Work Programme 2016. Hence, the evaluation forms part of the Commission's REFIT programme and pays particular attention to potential areas for...

The European Green Deal is the cornerstone of European Union climate policy. It establishes the clear target of becoming climate neutral by 2050. To reach this ambitious goal, it will require reducing EU's GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and 90% in transport...

As European Green Leaf 2018, Leuven would like to inspire other cities with its approach of involving the whole community to tackle climate change. In 2018 the many projects focusing on energy use, energy production, food consumption and mobility (amongst others), will further contribute to a...

Växjö has been a leader in sustainability for some years. Winning the 2018 European Green Leaf Award gives the city a chance to take its environmental work to the next level. Activities and events taking place throughout 2018 aim to connect Växjö with cities from around the world, while also...

As European Green Leaf 2018, Leuven would like to inspire other cities with its approach of involving the whole community to tackle climate change. In 2018 the many projects focusing on energy use, energy production, food consumption and mobility (amongst others), will further contribute to a...

Växjö has been a leader in sustainability for some years. Winning the 2018 European Green Leaf Award gives the city a chance to take its environmental work to the next level. Activities and events taking place throughout 2018 aim to connect Växjö with cities from around the world, while also...

Galway is a vibrant, diverse city and the regional capital of the West of Ireland. It is a city of learning, a city of youth, a city of rich cultural heritage and of stunning natural environment. Galway is also a green city, committed to the environment and to sustainable development. We are...

"Soot, dirt, stench and billowing chimneys - this is what people in other places still associate with Essen. But Essen is prettier and greener than you'd think. All the parks and expanses of water give you a real zest for life. In my view, we earned the title of European Green Capital, and can...