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You are what you read - Sept 2021

Published: Thu, 09/30/21

The EPN Consulting Newsletter No. 133 | Sept 2021

Editorial

Dear Colleague,

From 31st Oct to 12th Nov 2021 in Glasgow (UK) there will be a crucial event for the entire world: the UN Climate Change conference 2021 - better known as COP26 - organised by the UK in collaboration with Italy. During these 12 days of workshops and discussions four goals need to be achieved: 1. Secure global net zero by mid-century and keep 1.5'C...Read more

Electric robotaxis may not be the climate solution we were led to believe

For years, we have been told that electric autonomous taxis can help fight climate change by reducing air pollution. But new research from Harvard Law School suggests these supposedly “zero emissions” vehicles could actually exacerbate many of the problems we are facing today. Read more

How future trains could be less noisy

Rail transportation is core to Europe’s plans to become carbon neutral by 2050, but noisy trains are an obstacle that will need to be first overcome. ‘We have a lot of resistance from people (living) beside the tracks who are against all construction and upgrades of the lines’ said...Read more

Transport operator partners to offer mobility-as-a-service in the Netherlands

Public transport operator Arriva Netherlands has partnered with mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) solutions provider Moovit to introduce a travel platform which aims to allows riders to plan journeys with transit operators, shared transport and micromobility providers. The Glimble app... Read more

EU biofuel reform plan risks undermining waste-based fuels: industry

The European Commission’s proposal to halt advanced biofuels from being double-counted towards road transport energy targets would diminish the use of waste-based fuels in favour of cheaper crop-based biofuels. Read more

Seven finalists named for 2022 European Capitals of Smart Tourism

Seven European cities have been shortlisted in this year's European Capitals of Smart Tourism competition and are invited to present their city’s candidature in front of the European Jury. For this initiative the cornerstones of smart tourism are being defined by excellence of tourist destinations across the EU in the four award categories: Accessibility, Sustainability, Digitalisation, Cultural Heritage and Creativity.

EIT and EIF join forces to boost innovation in Europe

Two major players in Europe's innovation ecosystem, the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate more closely and boost innovation for the green and digital transitions. Read more

The Website of the Month: EC Green City Accord

The Green City Accord is a movement of European mayors committed to making cities cleaner and healthier. It aims to improve the quality of life for all Europeans and accelerate the implementation of relevant EU environmental laws.

By signing the Accord, cities commit to addressing five areas of environmental management: air, water, nature and biodiversity, circular economy and waste, and noise. Read more

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Upcoming Professional Events

Find more in our Events section

05 Oct 2021 – Deadline to submit proposals to the CREATIVE EUROPE [CREA-CROSS-2021-INNOVLAB] call (Project Grants – Innovation Lab)

05 Oct 2021 – Deadline to submit proposals to the CREATIVE EUROPE [CREA-MEDIA-2021-VODNET] call (Project Grants – European VOD networks and operators)

05 Oct 2021 – Deadline to submit proposals to the [HORIZON-MSCA-2021-INCO-01-01] call (CSA – MSCA International Cooperation 2021)

06 Oct 2021 – Deadline to submit proposals to the Horizon Europe [HORIZON-EIC-2021-ACCELERATOROPEN-01] call (EIC Accelerator Grant – 2nd cut-off date)

06 Oct 2021 – Deadline to submit proposals to the Horizon Europe [HORIZON-EIC-2021-ACCELERATOROPEN-01] call (EIC Accelerator Blended Finance – 2nd cut-off date)

06 Oct 2021 – Deadline to submit proposals to the Horizon Europe [HORIZON-EIC-2021-ACCELERATORCHALLENGES-01] call (Green Deal innovations for the Economic Recovery – 2nd cut-off date)

06 Oct 2021 – Deadline to submit proposals to the Horizon Europe [HORIZON-EIC-2021-ACCELERATORCHALLENGES-01] call (Strategic Digital and Health Technologies – 2nd cut-off date)

06 Oct 2021 – Deadline to submit proposals to the “EIC Horizon Prize for ‘Fuel from the Sun: Artificial Photosynthesis'”[H2020-Sunfuel-EICPrize-2021] call (Inducement Prize)

07 Oct 2021 – Deadline to submit proposals to the [HORIZON-MSCA-2022-CITIZENS-01-01] call (CSA – European Researchers’ Night 2022-2023)

N.B. We are working on adding Horizon Europe deadlines to our Events section

04-05 Oct 2021 – London (UK) – The UK CAV Infrastructure Symposium

05-06 Oct 2021 – Amsterdam (NL) – World Passenger Festival 2021

05-06 Oct 2021 – Online – FT Energy Transition Strategies Summit: Mapping energy’s unstoppable transformation

07 Oct 2021 – Online – EU Sustainable Investment Summit 2021

11-15 Oct 2021 – Hamburg (DE) – ITS World Congress 2021

12 Oct 2021 – Online – FT Event – CLIMATE CAPITAL: THE FUTURE OF CLIMATE FINANCE

12 Oct 2021 – Silverstone (UK) – BATTERY TECH EXPO 2021

19-21 Oct 2021 – Birmingham (UK) – MULTIMODAL 2021

25-29 Oct 2021 – Europe – EU Sustainable Energy Week 2021: “Towards 2030: Reshaping the European Energy System”

26-29 Oct 2021 – Rimini (IT) – ECOMONDO 2021 – The Green Technology Expo

27-28 Oct 2021 – Amsterdam (NL) – Digital Utilities Europe 2021

27-28 Oct 2021 – Brussels (BE) – 17th Carbon Dioxide Utilisation Summit

27-28 Oct 2021 – Online – Conference on Rail Asset Management in Europe

28-29 Oct 2021 – Online – IRF Annual Conference on “Innovation: Charting Pathways to Sustainable Mobility”

02-03 Nov 2021 – Coventry (UK) – ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION 2021

Please note that many conferences are being cancelled, postponed or converted in Virtual events due to the Covid-19 emergency.
Visit our Events section for updated information.

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