The EU is a strong global performer in the transition towards sustainability, according to the new Transitions Performance Index (TPI), published by the European Commission. The index ranks all EU countries plus 45 others around the world on their performance along four transitions: economic, social, environmental and governance. It will help the EU to monitor progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and delivering on its...

EPFLglobaLeaders is a new doctoral fellowship programme funding early stage researchers to become leaders in the transition towards sustainable societies. Forty-eight doctoral fellows will benefit from a multifaceted training programme, including a secondment in the non-academic sector. Call 2 is now open with a deadline of 15 April 2021. DETAILS...

The European Commission (EC) has launched the design phase of the New European Bauhaus initiative, an environmental, economic and cultural project, aiming to combine design, sustainability, accessibility, affordability and investment in order to help deliver the European Green Deal. The core values of the New European Bauhaus are thus sustainability, aesthetics and inclusiveness. The goal of the design phase is to use a co-creation process to...

The European Commission is betting on investments in green farming technologies and biodiversity to set the EU economy on a growth curve out of the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and has published the first details of its ‘Farm to Fork’ and ‘Biodiversity’ strategies, two of its major policies to put the economy on a greener, more sustainable footing. “The coronavirus crisis has shown how vulnerable we all are, and how important it...

Are you a young sustainability researcher looking to further develop your innovative ideas? Does your research have the potential to make this earth a better place? Tell us why you should become one of 25 Green Talents this year and take the chance to show us how your research is connected to the Sustainable Development Goals in your application. The award is open to all disciplines! Who can apply? Enrolment in a master’s or PhD programme or a...

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Innovative Training Network “Multimodal Environmental Exploration Systems Novel Technologies" (MENELAOSNT) invites applications for 15 early-stage researcher (ESR) positions, available with a starting date in the period August–September 2020 for a period of three years. The network unites 7 beneficiaries and 5 partner organisations from both the academic and industrial sectors from 6 countries (Spain, Romania,...

Empa conducts cutting-edge materials and technology research, generating interdisciplinary solutions to major challenges faced by industry, and creates the necessary scientific basis to ensure that our society develops in a sustainable manner. As part of the ETH Domain, Empa is committed to excellence in all its activities. EMPAPOSTDOCS-II is an individual-driven research and career advancing fellowship which follows a bottom-up approach and...

The year 2019 marks the centennial anniversary of the Bauhaus, one of modern Germany's most influential art and design schools. On the occasion of this momentous anniversary, Germany – Land of Ideas is holding an international competition for creative professionals to present their designs and visions for a better world. We are seeking concepts and prototypes that address relevant social issues, in ways both big and small, and that contribute to...

Take part in one of the biggest global business challenges today! More than 80,000 students from 180 countries have participated in the Go Green in the City challenge over the last 8 years . Go Green in the City 2019 is open to two-member teams from anywhere in the world including ASEAN.  In a team of two, present your idea to Schneider Electric. Make it to the finals in Spain and you could win the grand prize of a lifetime! To be eliglble you...