Background Briefings - Environment
Short summary from the European Commission's office in London.
Community Noise Strategy Plan
The CALM network will establish a Community Noise Research Strategy Plan based on the work and reports of expert Noise Working Groups appointed by the European Commission and in cooperation with the relevant industry sectors, research institutions and interest organisations. The aim is to clearly identify links and gaps between current noise abatement technology and future EU noise reduction and regulation goals in the fields of air traffic, road and rail transport, marine technologies and outdoor equipment.
Dutch Urban Expert Centre
Site focussed on European urban policies: news, information on policies, and events.
Ecologic
Think-tank for environmental research, policy and consultancy, including publications, information and links.
ENDS Environment Daily
Commercial Environmental news and policy monitoring (some free samples)
Eneriure Project Homepage
ENERIURE is a long term project with the support of the Altener Programme of the European Commission about Renewable Energy Legislation in Europe.
Environment Policy
Factsheet from the European Parliament.
EU Environmental Law homepage
Full texts of cases, legislation and other materials, including detailed articles on specific issues related to European Environmental Law.
EUbusiness: Environment
EU environment news, background information and links.
Europa Portal: Environment
Links to policy overview, relevant laws, policy implementation and sources of information.
European Awards for the Environment
Established by the Directorate-General Environment of the EC to recognize companies which make an outstanding contribution to sustainable development.
European Co-operation for Sustainable Environmenta
Information on the project, conferences and contacts.
European Commission DG Environment
The Directorate General responsible for environment, nuclear safety and civil protection.
European Environment Agency
Information on environmental conditions, issues, and research themes, including reports, data and links.
European Environmental Bureau
Non-governmental network representing 130 NGOs from 24 European countries
European Partners for the Environment
a public-private/NGO partnership that brings together international, European, national and local public authorities, companies, trades unions, and NGO's
IGC: Environmental Law in Europe
Links to environmental laws and reports covering both the EU and of European countries.
Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES)
Projects and reports from the Ispra-based institute.
Institute for European Environmental Policy
Site describing the activities of the Institute, together with a number of downloadable reports.
Penelope Bacchus
Information and best practice guidance on promoting sustainable local energy policy.