Commission launches platform to promote women in agriculture

mennessä CrNet Oy | maalis 12, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission has launched the Women in Farming Platform, a new initiative designed to empower women in agriculture and promote equal opportunities in rural communities. Announced in the Commission’s ‘Vision for Agriculture and Food’, the...

EU energy package to focus on cleaner, cheaper energy

mennessä CrNet Oy | maalis 11, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission has presented first initiatives to boost investment in homegrown clean energy solutions, increase resilience and reduce energy prices in Europe. To make the most of Europe’s own energy sources, a step change in its energy system and...

An ‘alarming’ two-thirds of children say cyberbullying has increased

mennessä CrNet Oy | maalis 11, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Around two-thirds of children worldwide report an increase in cyberbullying, with one in two say they don’t know how to get the right support, according to a recent poll carried out by the UN’s top official who works to end violence against children. The report...

Commission presents measures to increase EU’s energy independence and affordability

mennessä CrNet Oy | maalis 11, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

On Tuesday, the European Commission presented first initiatives to boost investment in homegrown clean energy solutions, increase resilience and reduce energy prices. The current geopolitical context again reminds us of the risks related to Europe’s reliance on...

EUR 103m EU funding for strategic environment and climate projects

mennessä CrNet Oy | maalis 10, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission is investing more than EUR 103 million in seven strategic projects across Europe with funding under the LIFE programme dedicated to environment, climate and clean energy objectives. The selected projects, focused on reinforcing economic...

Germany’s heating reform would widen gap between emissions and climate targets – researchers

mennessä CrNet Oy | maalis 6, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

The German government’s proposed heating reforms would lead to a substantial increase of projected emissions and make it more difficult to reach climate targets, according to a report by environmental think tank Öko-Institut. Compared to the current legal framework,...