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Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be done about it?

EU-funded researchers are improving the tracking and certification of biological waste to help give it a second life as new bio-based products.

The EU-funded CO-FRESH project developed new techniques, tools and insights to drive the fruit and vegetable industry towards greater sustainability. The results will ensure the food industry is better prepared for the future, benefiting producers and consumers.

EU-funded researchers are championing smarter and more sustainable ways to safeguard biological samples and data donated by millions of citizens. The aim is greater international preparedness for potential future health threats like pandemics.

14 projects have been selected to receive in total €29 million in EU funding to support early-career researchers, enhance public engagement with science, and promote the uptake of research results in society and the economy.

With a budget of €2,5 million, the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Youth will support projects awarded a Seal of Excellence under the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships calls.

The French region of Brittany launched a call to support up to seven projects that were awarded a MSCA Seal of Excellence but could not be funded by the European Commission.

This recognition will allow MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships applicants to seek alternative funding for their excellent projects.

The European Commission will provide co-funding for 12 doctoral training and 15 postdoctoral fellowship programmes.