Environment

Energy

Recent EU policy actions/communications:

• EU proposals for Climate Action (2007)
• A European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (2007)
• European Union Biomass Action Plan (2005)
• Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment (2006)
• Towards sustainable water management in the European Union (2008)
• Handbook on Good Practice in Flood Mapping
• Halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010 (2006)
• ManagEnergy is an initiative of the European Commission Directorate-General for Energy and Transport, which aims to support the work of actors working on energy efficiency and renewable energies at the local and regional level. The main tools are sectoral advice, training, workshops and online events. Additionally information is provided on case studies, good practice, European legislation and programmes. It also includes a partner search system with some 3500 organisations, including 380 energy agencies, which can provide valuable expertise and partnerships on energy activities at local and regional levels.

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