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Eurecat presents to the Minister for European Union and Foreign Action the impact of its international alliances and new solutions in the field of technological sovereignty

2026-02-19T12:34:12+01:00February 18th, 2026|Corporatiu, Press Notes, Sustainability|

The Catalan Minister for European Union and Foreign Action, Jaume Duch, has visited Eurecat’s headquarters in Manresa, where he was able to learn about the impact of the solutions it develops on European technological sovereignty, in areas such as the recovery and valorisation of fundamental raw materials, including lithium, magnesium, nickel, cobalt and rare-earth [...]

Eurecat helps to drive clean technologies as a key sector in European technological sovereignty

2026-02-19T12:37:09+01:00February 13th, 2026|Press Notes, Sustainability|

The Eurecat technology centre has taken part in the second edition of the ‘Leaders Meeting Fit for the Future’ summit, which brings together leading European regions in the fields of industry and innovation, where it highlighted the opportunities offered by innovation in the strategic field of clean technologies (cleantech) for European technological sovereignty and [...]

Thermochemical technologies, key to advancing a decarbonised circular economy model

2026-02-09T13:26:23+01:00January 14th, 2026|Press Notes, Sustainability|

The year 2026 will bring “significant advances in thermochemical technologies to continue moving towards a decarbonised circular economy model”, as they make it possible to obtain high-value products such as biofuels and biomaterials from waste management, according to the Scientific Director of Sustainability Area of Eurecat, Irene Jubany. In the field of sustainability, “one [...]

Eurecat promotes a new carbon offset scheme in Mediterranean territories

2026-01-30T09:54:27+01:00December 19th, 2025|Press Notes, Sustainability|

The Eurecat technology centre has advanced an innovative voluntary carbon offset scheme based on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with the aim of providing an economic incentive for sustainable agriculture that leads to improvements in biodiversity and soil quality. The initiative is part of the Bioresilmed project, which promotes the bioeconomy and climate resilience in [...]

Catalonia promotes technological and nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation

2025-11-13T08:56:57+01:00November 12th, 2025|Canvi Climàtic, Press Notes, Sustainability|

The European project IMPETUS, focused on implementing solutions for climate change adaptation in Europe, is now entering its final stage with significant results in Catalonia that demonstrate the potential of technological and nature-based solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change in the Catalan coast. The activities in the Catalan coast, which will conclude [...]

Rural territories, key to achieving climate neutrality

2026-01-29T12:52:42+01:00October 24th, 2025|Press Notes, Sustainability|

The Eurecat technology centre highlights the importance of promoting a new rural bioeconomy based on innovation, participation and sustainability, with initiatives such as the development of a carbon credit model for Mediterranean crops, regenerative tourism and the creation of green jobs in nature-related sectors, with the aim of preserving rural territories as one of [...]

Eurecat and CREAF create a joint unit specialized in nature-based solutions, combining science and innovation to tackle climate change challenges

2026-01-29T12:10:08+01:00September 25th, 2025|Canvi Climàtic, Chemical, Press Notes, Química, Sustainability|

The technology centre Eurecat and CREAF have established a joint research and innovation unit to develop and transfer technological solutions to society and industry, aiming to accelerate the adaptation of Catalonia to the effects of climate change. The alliance between the two organizations seeks to ensure that Catalonia is prepared to face global warming [...]

Direct potable reuse tested as an innovative solution for water resilience in the metropolitan area

2026-01-29T12:32:59+01:00September 22nd, 2025|Aigua aire sols, Press Notes, Sustainability|

In the context of climate emergency and increasing water scarcity, the DECIDEIX project, led by the technology centre Eurecat, has been launched to develop planning tools for the safe implementation of water reuse models. The project will validate the safety and feasibility of a pilot based on Direct Potable Reuse (DPR). This model involves [...]

Eurecat innovates in new fuels for the aviation industry to help decarbonise the sector and mobility

2025-11-03T16:19:54+01:00September 17th, 2025|Aeronautical, Press Notes, Química, Sustainability|

Today, at an H2CAT network conference in Lleida, the Eurecat technology centre presented innovations in new aviation fuels made from used oils and gases produced by combining captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen which are expected to help decarbonise the industry and mobility. Eurecat pointed out how these materials can be used as raw [...]

Eurecat brings new technologies to six European consortia worth over €43 million to foster more sustainable mobility and logistics

2025-11-03T16:17:40+01:00September 16th, 2025|Automotive, Energy, Press Notes, Sustainability|

The Eurecat technology centre is contributing new technologies to six European consortia with a total budget of over €43 million to drive the transformation of urban mobility and logistics towards more circular, sustainable and digital models with the goal of advancing Europe’s green transition and achieving the climate neutrality target set by the European [...]

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