Online
The “Serious Game” School Competition organised by the EU-funded project Marine Sabres, takes place this 21st November, on the same day of the World Fisheries Day.
A great chance for students and teachers, to learn or test their knowledge on basic concepts of marine biology and coastal ecology and to increase awareness of the relationship between humans and the ocean.
Registrations are accepted until the day of the event: click here to sign up for the competition.
Online
Organised by the RitrainPlus consortium on 15 November (from 12:00 to 13:00), the event is part of a series of meetings dedicated to the project’s Community of Practice. The focus is be on research infrastructure staff, with Cristina Huertas-Olivares (International Initiatives & Projects Manager) and Joaquin Lopez Lerida (Data e-Science Management Plan & BlockChain Officer), both from the LifeWatch ERIC Statutory Seat and ICT-Core offices in Spain, moderating and presenting during the session.
The goal of the meeting is to promote the efficiency of distributed Research Infrastructures, through highly practical activities: attendants are presented with a suite of digital tools to enhance their daily workflow.
The recording of the meeting is available on the Ritrain Plus dedicated page: https://ritrainplus.eu/2024/10/14/next-cop-online-meeting-technical-tools-to-improve-the-efficiency-of-ris-staff/
Online
Organised jointly by ICOS and ACTRIS in the scope of the RitrainPlus project, the online workshop is dedicated to the management of European projects, and it is organised in three independent sessions on 14, 15 and 29 November. Participants can register for one or more of the sessions, depending on their interest.
The three sessions will cover essential topics: methods for identifying emerging themes and assessing project portfolios; practical strategies for managing multiple projects simultaneously; and ways to ensure the sustainability and long-term legacy of projects.
Please note that space is limited, and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
For details on this workshop, visit this page: https://ritrainplus.eu/2024/10/16/ritrainplus-knowledge-exchange-workshop-project-portfolio-management/
Lecce, Italy
LifeWatch ERIC participates in the European Researchers’ Night with the project Marine SABRES (www.marinesabres.eu), in the scope of the initiative “Marine SABRES in fairs: biodiversity conservation and restoration, sustainable blue economy and the benefits of ecotourism”.
During the event, LifeWatch ERIC presents results and activities carried out in the framework of the project, promotes best practices and examples of sustainable use of marine resources and tourism, and also presents some videos realised by the LifeWatch Italy Multimedia Production Centre relating to project activities.
Moreover, the event is a chance to promote the Serious Game School Competition just launched by the project.
More info: https://www.lifewatch.eu/2024/09/13/marine-sabres-european-researchers-night-2024/
Online
In the EULAC EnergyTRAN Horizon Europe Project framework, the virtual thematic event on technology and energy transition, scheduled for the 26th and 27th of June 2024, aims to bolster cooperation between Europe and Latin America by exploring innovative technologies policies and practices. Organised by the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI), the event will open with introductory presentations from the EU-Solaris ERIC, the OEI, and the European Research Executive Agency (REA). It will feature panels addressing key topics such as the exchange of scientific knowledge, challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, and the environmental and social impacts of energy transition.
Experts from both regions will discuss alternative energy sources, regulatory challenges, and innovative technological solutions like green hydrogen production and solar thermal energy applications. The event will also highlight the importance of international collaboration in advancing sustainable energy research and infrastructure, culminating in a session synthesising the discussions and outlining future steps for enhanced cooperation.
For more information please visit the OEI website: https://oei.int/oficinas/secretaria-general/eventos/fortaleciendo-la-cooperacion-europa-america-latina-en-la-transicion-energetica
To register, please fill out this form:
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16:00 – 16:15: Opening and Presentation
16:15 – 17:25: Panel 1: Knowledge Exchange in Scientific Cooperation between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean
17:25 – 17:40: Break
17:40 – 18:50: Panel 2: Challenges and Opportunities in the Energy Sector
18:50 – 20:00: Panel 3: Environmental and Social Impact of Energy Transition
16:00 – 17:10: Panel 4: Technologies for Energy Sustainability
17:10 – 18:20: Panel 5: Applications of Solar Thermal Energy
18:20 – 18:30: Break
18:30 – 20:00: Conclusions and Closing
Online, 23 May 2024
On 23 May 2024, at 10:00 CET, RESTORE4Cs will organise an online workshop to broaden the perspectives available for countries in finding solutions for achieving and reporting success in coastal conservation towards international and EU commitments.
European Union policies emphasise the importance of wetlands in achieving EU objectives related to climate neutrality, biodiversity protection, zero pollution, flood protection, and the circular economy. Therefore, it is crucial to prioritise assessing the current extent and condition of European wetlands, their greenhouse gas emissions, and their potential for mitigation through restoration or other measures. These priorities are essential to stopping biodiversity decline, restoring the environment, and achieving climate goals.
The workshop aims to identify countries’ needs, shared priorities, and activities for restoring wetland ecosystems. It also aims to establish indicators for assessing coastal wetland habitats and ensure the quality of evidence for policy development and investment in nature-based solutions.
For more information and to register, please visit this page: https://www.restore4cs.eu/coastal-wetlands-evidence-for-climate-and-nature-targets-workshop/
Online
Due to biodiversity loss and climate change, agriculture’s challenges are becoming more urgent than ever. The AgroServ project aims to revolutionise agriculture towards resilience and sustainability, bringing together a consortium of research infrastructures and offering a wide range of agroecological services that cover various levels, from molecular to societal. In doing so, AgroServ integrates stakeholders into a transdisciplinary research process. The project’s ultimate goal is to address agriculture’s pressing challenges and pave the way for a sustainable agrifood system.
On April 29, from 13.00 to 14.30 CET, this webinar will discuss the current state of agroecology in Europe and showcase how AgroServ’s services can enable a more sustainable food production system.
The webinar will feature a speech by Korinna Varga on partnership initiatives, Living Labs, and future challenges for European food production. Attendees will also receive updates on the AgroServ consortium’s progress and hear about completed or ongoing research projects from MetroFood. Moreover, information about the second call for proposals for the AgroServ project will be provided.
To register to this webinar, please visit this page.
Online
On May 22nd, the International Day for Biological Diversity will be celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity for our planet’s health. This year’s theme, “Be part of the Plan”, calls on all stakeholders to take action and support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. A one-hour BioDT webinar will explore the BioDT prototype Digital Twin for Pollinators.
The BioDT Pollinator pDT is a digital tool designed to assess the quality of landscapes for honey bees. It combines real-world data with advanced simulation techniques to provide actionable insights for conservation efforts. This exciting webinar offers a unique opportunity to understand the BioDT project better, explore the technical details behind the Pollinator pDT, demonstrate the pDT’s app, and participate in a live Q&A session with our expert team.
To register, please visit this page: https://biodt.eu/events/pollinator-pDT-webinar
Online, 21 March 2024
The BioDT project is organising an online workshop on 21 March 2024 to delve into a pioneering prototype digital twin (pDT) dedicated to Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES). This prototype combines the potential for recreation (RP) with tracking biodiversity occurrence (BD), providing a multifaceted view of ecosystem services.
The BioDT pDT for CES is an innovative approach that aims to model the significant role of cultural ecosystem services in shaping the human experience in natural environments. However, this modelling needs to catch up to other ecosystem services. To bridge this gap, our workshop introduces a visionary prototype digital twin that uniquely blends recreation potential with biodiversity occurrence. The goal is to refine this prototype by integrating expert feedback, revising the roadmap, and improving the models and user interface.
To register, please visit this page.
October 2-4, Laxenburg, Austria
The Open Earth Monitor Global Workshop 2024 is a three-day event organised by the OpenGeoHub Foundation (OGH) and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). The workshop will bring together global and European actors involved in open-source Earth Observation applications for policy, business, research, and society.
The event aims to connect various project partners, including data and environmental researchers, public and private sector developers, EU decision-makers and policymakers, representatives from global institutions, the business sector, and civil society. The workshop’s main objective is to discuss and test solutions for the most significant challenges in geospatial applications.
The OEMC Global Workshop 2024 will feature international keynote speakers, oral presentations, poster presentations, and demonstrative workshops. The participants will explore valuable opportunities and establish tangible collaborations to improve geospatial research and application products in open source.
The deadline for the abstract submission is March 15.
To submit your abstract, please visit this page.
The Greek National Distributed Centre is funded by the Greek General Secretariat of Research and Technology and is coordinated by the Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, in conjunction with 47 associated partner institutions.
To know more about how Greece contributes to LifeWatch ERIC, please visit our dedicated webpage.
The Italian National Distributed Centre is led and managed by the Italian National Research Council (CNR) and is coordinated by a Joint Research Unit, currently comprising 35 members. Moreover, Italy hosts one of the LifeWatch ERIC Common Facilities, the Service Centre.
To know more about how Italy contributes to LifeWatch ERIC, please visit our dedicated webpage.
The Dutch National Distributed Centre is hosted by the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam. Moreover, The Netherlands hosts one of the LifeWatch ERIC Common Facilities, the Virtual Laboratory and Innovation Centre.
To know more about how The Netherlands contributes to LifeWatch ERIC, please visit our dedicated webpage.
The Portuguese National Distributed Centre is managed by PORBIOTA, the Portuguese e-Infrastructure for Information and Research on Biodiversity. Led by BIOPOLIS/CIBIO-InBIO – Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, PORBIOTA connects the principal Portuguese research institutions working in biodiversity.
To know more about how Portugal contributes to LifeWatch ERIC, please visit our dedicated webpage.
The Slovenian National Distributed Centre is led by the Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (ZRC SAZU). It focuses on the development of technological solutions in the field of biodiversity and socio-ecosystem research.
To know more about how Slovenia contributes to LifeWatch ERIC, please visit our dedicated webpage.
The Spanish National Distributed Centre is supported by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, the Regional Government of Andalusia and the Guadalquivir River Basin Authority (Ministry for Ecological Transition-MITECO). Moreover, Spain is the hosting Member State of LifeWatch ERIC, the location of its Statutory Seat & ICT e-Infrastructure Technical Office (LifeWatch ERIC Common Facilities).
To know more about how Spain contributes to LifeWatch ERIC, please visit our dedicated webpage.
The Bulgarian National Distributed Centre is represented by the Agricultural University-Plovdiv.
To know more about how Bulgaria contributes to LifeWatch ERIC, please visit our dedicated webpage.
The Belgian National Distributed Centre makes varied and complementary in-kind contributions to LifeWatch ERIC. These are implemented in the form of long-lasting projects by various research centres and universities distributed throughout the country and supported by each respective political authority.
To know more about how Belgium contributes to LifeWatch ERIC, please visit our dedicated webpage.