Last 28 August 2024, the VERGE Project successfully convened its first Project Review Meeting with the European Commission. The meeting was held remotely with partners joining in from Iceland, Greece, Belgium, Estonia and Germany.

Work package leaders presented the activities carried out during the first reporting period (Nov 2022 – Apr 2024) highlighting key outputs and risks encountered. Their presentations also covered discussion on future plans and next steps for the next 18 months. Overall, the project received positive feedback and promising outlook for the project by CINEA Project Officer and external expert.