by Daniela Negruti Today, we celebrate World Algae Day! Algae are among the oldest and most versatile organisms on Earth. For over a billion years, they have been shaping our planet’s atmosphere and ecosystems. Today, they are increasingly recognised as one of the most promising biological resources for addressing some of the twenty-first century’s most...
by Daniela Negruti Producing more Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is often seen as the key to reducing aviation emissions. However, as highlighted in a recent webinar attended by FUELGAE, organised by the World Bioenergy Association (WBA) and Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA), getting SAF from production facilities to aircraft is a far more complex...
The 13th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (KOS 2026) successfully brought together researchers, industry leaders, policy makers, local authorities, innovators and sustainability experts from around the world on the island of Kos, Greece. The conference is a major international platform for exchanging knowledge and showcasing practical solutions for waste management, circular economy, resource recovery and sustainable biofuels. It is organised yearly by the Unit of Environmental...
The FUELGAE consortium has successfully concluded its 8th General Assembly meeting, held on 3–4 November 2025 in Athens, Greece. Hosted by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and coordinated by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), the meeting marked a major milestone: the completion of the first 24 months of this Horizon Europe–funded project....
When you think of algae, you might picture green ponds or seaweed on the beach. But did you know algae and microalgae are part of your daily life—often without you even realizing it? From toothpaste to energy bars, these tiny organisms are making a big impact. To celebrate International World Algae Day, we’ve rounded up...
By Elena Gorostiza On May 9, 2025, research centres across the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) celebrated Europe Day with a special event held at the Eugenio Trías Public Library in Madrid. This initiative, designed to engage high school students with European research, highlighted the impactful work being carried out through EU-funded projects. Among the...
By Cliò E. Agrapidis, PhD The Transport Emissions Challenge Transport is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for almost one quarter of global carbon dioxide emissions. Almost one third of these comes from trucks carrying freight. In the EU, more than 10% of transport emissions are due to aviation. The common dominator for...
Thirteen partners from leading research institutions and industrial organizations across Europe gathered to assess progress, share insights, and plan for the upcoming phases of the project.
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