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The project trying to bring back traditional cereal crops to Europe
In partnership with the European Commission
The ‘Re-cereal' initiative not only seeks to boost biodiversity by reintroducing traditional crops, but it is also a scientific project. Institutions as well as public and private entities are involved in the project to optimise cultivation methods, producing robust crops and gluten-free foods.
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Discovering the Spanish Rio Tinto region's link with Mars
In partnership with the European Commission
The Rio Tinto mining park in Huelva Spain, is home to a unique touristic and educational initiative called "Mars on Earth". Established over 30 years ago as the leading industrial tourism destination in Spain, the mining park is perfect for space enthusiasts.
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How Europe helps tackle illegal fishing in the Western Indian Ocean
In partnership with the European Commission
The ample fish stocks of the Western Indian Ocean provide livelihoods to coastal communities. But this hard-to-control area has become a hotspot for illegal fishing that's now endangering the marine ecosystem.
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Reviving the timber industry in the French Alps
In partnership with the European Commission
With its spruce, larch and cedar, the Alps region is one of the most wooded in France. Fourteen years ago, the local timber sector decided to pull together and face up to more competitive offers from forests in Germany and Austria, the Nordics and Eastern Europe. A new label was born.
