Friday, November 09, 2012

What the EU is doing to improve Climate Entrepeneurship

The European Institute of Technology & Innovation (EIT) is a body of the European Union. In its own words "...mission is to increase European sustainable growth and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of the EU."


Work areas include:

  • Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Education
  • Learning and Dissemination

Their innovations are thematically grouped into CLIMATE, WATER, CITIES & PRODUCTION.
They Partner with Universities in Europe to work on these thematic areas.
Quite Interesting !!!! I think !

Monday, November 05, 2012

International Conventions on Environmental Issues

Hi Folks,
I just wanted to post a link to European Commission - DG- Environment's website.
This link contains the international conventions which most nations have ratified so far. Beginners in the Environment and Climate area may find it useful.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Best
Kalyan