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Report on the future of European competitiveness
The report, prepared for the European Commission by former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, identifies Europe’s major challenges and discusses how to finance and coordinate European policies to keep Europe competitive.
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Oarsoaldea Regional Strategic Plan
Oarsoaldea Garapen Agentzia, the development agency of the region’s local councils, made up of Errenteria, Lezo, Oiartzun and Pasaia, will receive technical assistance from NAIDER for the implementation of the Oarsoaldea Regional Strategic Plan for the period 2026-2030. Oarsoaldea, a historic industrial engine of the Gipuzkoa and Basque economy, is today a revitalised region, aware…
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Design and organisation of the Health and Environment Observatory of the Basque Country
The Department of Health of the Basque Government is being supported by NAIDER in the design and development of the Basque Health and Environment Observatory. The Observatory, whose creation is a common objective of the Health and Environment Management Sectors, will allow a better understanding of the environmental impact on health and will facilitate decision-making…
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Cities facing heat waves
Heat waves are one of the most worrying consequences of climate change. Extreme heat is particularly alarming in cities, where it causes the urban heat island effect. We need to rapidly reduce gas emissions while reducing exposure and vulnerability and increasing the overall resilience and adaptive capacity of cities. The deployment of green and blue…
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Technical assistance to the Town Council of Ortuella in environmental matters
The Town Council of Ortuella has an Environmental Planning, Management and Protection Department. As a local public administration, it has certain obligations and competences in environmental matters. In terms of planning, there are general strategies and sectoral plans, and in terms of management, there are municipal responsibilities such as waste management, water management and conservation,…
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Naider to participate in the European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns Aalborg 2024
NAIDER will be attending the 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns on 1-2 October. Organised by ICLEI, the event brings together European and global leaders in urban sustainability every three to four years. Udalsarea 2030, the Basque network of sustainable municipalities is a partner of the 2024 edition. It is returning to the…
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Launch of the GELBIZ Project for the circular competitiveness of Goierri companies
Today NAIDER was at the premises of the Goieki Development Agency in Ordizia for the launch of the GELBIZ project (Goierriko Enpresen Lehiakortasuna Bultzatzeko Ibilbide Zirkularra). This project, which will run until 31 May 2025, is part of the Basque Government and Ihobe’s Circular SME 2023 call. Its main objective is to develop activities and…
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Energy Poverty in the EU
With rising global energy prices and the equity challenges of the ecological transition, energy poverty is once again at the centre of economic policy debates in Europe. However, the lack of consensus on the measurement of energy poverty complicates policy formulation and evaluation in this area. The Joint Research Centre report conducts a comprehensive analysis…
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Launch of the BIRATU Project for the Transition to a Circular Economy in Oarsoaldea
This week we have started the BIRATU Project for the transition towards a circular economy in Oarsoaldea. Iván de Torres and Haizea Agirre have given two training sessions on the subject to technical staff of Oarsoaldea Garapen Agentzia, reviewing theoretical concepts of the circular economy and exploring opportunities for the application of this circular competitiveness…
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Science, Research and Innovation Performance of the EU 2024
How does Europe perform in the global context in science, research and innovation? The 2024 edition of the SRIP Report provides an overview of performance, including an analysis of the determinants of performance. The report addresses the contribution of research and innovation in boosting competitiveness, environmental sustainability and improving quality of life.