Podcast: The new Aosta University Campus
Aosta, a city in north-western Italy, is known for its rich history and beautiful Alpine scenery. Recently, the city has undergone a transformation with the help of MCA, an architectural firm specialising in the preservation of historical buildings and the introduction of modern design elements. This also includes the project for the construction of the […]
Innovation for tasting and appreciating wine
A technological dispenser to innovate in the wine sector
Podcast: Biobits, Metagenomics at the service of the environment
At a time in which the challenges of our society call for interdisciplinary approaches, the fusion of knowledge from different subjects becomes essential to overcome today’s complexities. The ‘Biobits’ project is an exemplary result of this synergy and of the European commitment to research and the development of innovative solutions. The heart of this project, […]
Social Economy and Europe – Clip of Cohesion #65
Clip of Cohesion #65 – At the event organised by Europe Direct Emilia-Romagna held on 22 February at the Sala Borsa in Bologna, the new European perspectives of the social economy were discussed with leading representatives of the sector
Podcast: A cycle route between history, culture and sustainability
Implemented in the Basilicata region, the project ‘Verso Matera, Magna Grecia, Vie della Transumanza del Sale e Francigene’ is part of the 2014-2020 Action and Cohesion Plan (CAP) for an amount of EUR 3.7 million. This involves the construction of a cycle route, with a route that takes up ancient paths, redeveloping disused tracks. In […]
The Green Deal challenge by 2050 – Clip of Cohesion #63
Clip of Cohesion #63 – Ecological transition and climate change are key issues across the EU. This was discussed at the series of meetings approaching the European elections organised by Europe Direct Emilia-Romagna in Bologna
In Valle d’Aosta for safer mountains
Montagna Sicura is the name of the project that aims to create a culture of safety
Podcast: Revamping of Macomer’s waste-to-energy plant
In the new episode of ‘EU with YOU’ we talk about a green project in Sardinia, to modernise the area’s incinerator, promoting energy sustainability. A waste-to-energy plant is a particular type of incinerator, which uses the combustion of so-called Municipal Solid Waste, i.e. non-recyclable waste from households. The term ‘revamping’, on the other hand, actually […]
Small projects for communities – Clip of Cohesion #62
Clip of Cohesion #62 – We present some CLLD projects – Community Led Local Development – realized in Val Venosta of the Trentino Alto-Adige Region. The example of Terra Raetica project.
Podcast: Landfill mining in Maruzzella
Landfill mining as a practice to revalue brownfield sites and to enable the recovery of various materials. In recent years, the world has witnessed several traumatic events that have affected our lives and some sectors of the economy. During these events, it has also been difficult to find many raw materials, which are now imported […]