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A playground for energy in Hamburg
“We installed something completely new to Hamburg: photovoltaics with battery storage owned on a shared model by tenants for a whole apartment block”
Combating violence against women: MEPs back EU accession to Istanbul Convention
MEPs have voted to approve the European Union’s accession to the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women, concluding Parliament’s role in the process.
The Reuse revolution: how social enterprises are leading the way
The 30 March 2023 marked the first-ever International Day of Zero Waste. It provided an opportunity to reflect on consumption patterns. But also on how to support those who are working to reuse, repair, and recycle to prevent waste. In this, social economy enterprises have been leading the way for decades.
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20% increase in biomethane production in Europe, shows biogases industry in a new report
EU dependency on natural gas keeps increasing, it came from 83% in 2021 to 97% in 2022. It leaves more room for biogases to intergrate the European market and take a strategic importance in the the fight against climate change. It will, at last, set the path to the decarbonisation of the EU.
Heart failure may no longer be a death sentence for cancer survivors
FP190: GCF’s first at-scale private sector programme in the water sector
In the water sector, Climate Investor Two will help countries, undergoing, or expected to undergo water stress, adapt to climate change by building infrastructure which sources, transports, and treats the water necessary for both municipal and industrial users. This is GCF’s first at-scale private sector programme in the water sector.
Sabam supports a record number of cultural initiatives: 751 grants awarded in early 2022
Car Free Sunday: Brussels to be largest car-free zone in Europe
The Brussels-Capital Region will hold its much-celebrated annual Car Free Sunday on Sunday 18 September this year, when it will be the largest car-free zone in Europe.
Baltic Sea Countries sign declaration for more cooperation in offshore wind
On 30 August 2022 the Heads of Governments and Energy Ministers of the 8 countries around the Baltic Sea met in Copenhagen. They committed to new volumes for the build-out of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea and agreed to cooperate more closely on it and on energy more broadly
The European countries fighting against “conversion therapies”
European countries are taking steps against “conversion therapies”. Keep reading to know more about this harmful pratice and why is it important to put an end to it.
Slovenia takes a pivotal turn towards circularity
Circularity is one of the key elements of a sustainable global future and the Slovenian government has decided to take radical steps to make it central to their economy, by participating in a Deep Demonstrations, led by EIT Climate-KIC
OSPAR adopts the second regional marine litter action plan
Launching of the “National confluence of community leaders for peace” in Colombia
The European Institute of Peace brought together in Bogotá more than 40 community leaders from 8 of the regions most affected by the conflict in Colombia: Meta-Guaviare, Catatumbo, Montes de María, Sur de Bolívar, Putumayo, Cauca, Arauca, and Chocó.
Register now for the global clean energy action forum
Join thousands of clean energy leaders at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum in Pittsburgh September 21-23! The objective? To work together in accelerating the clean energy transition while responding to global energy security needs.
Museum collections inspire new Black history book
A new education book celebrating Black British history has been launched! The publication uses museum collections to tell previously untold historical stories from the Black community in Suffolk and beyond. It can be used in primary, secondary and further education, as well as by museums and community groups.
UNESCO and the European Union celebrate 10 years of strategic partnership
UN recognition of the human right to clean, healthy and sustainable environment: a new pathway for nature and people
This resolution is one of the most fundamental declarations to date of the relationship between people and nature. It recognises that clean and healthy ecosystems, biological diversity and a stable climate are fundamental to human life and dignity.
Carbon neutral cities are good for people’s health
Transitioning to carbon-neutral cities represents an incredible opportunity to simultaneously improve the health and wellbeing of city residents and visitors, and tackle the climate crisis. Cities may be vast – but their responsiveness, agility and ability to innovate at speed make them ideally suited to deliver positive change.
Unique site for the re-use of solar panels launched by ENVIE and Soren
A new site for the treatment of used solar panels has been established and inaugurated on September 27th. This new centre is the first of its kind in Europe and is expected to highlight innovative re-use, refurbishing, and recycling activities that have not been applied before in Europe.
Madrid approves the new 360 Sustainable Mobility Plan
POLIS member, Madrid, has approved the final text of the Madrid 360 Sustainable Mobility Plan, a key planning instrument that will structure the capital’s mobility policies until 2030!
Daring Cities 2022 spotlights how to procure much-needed funds for climate emergency work
The focus of Daring Cities is to catalyze and accelerate local climate emergency action. With well over 2,000 jurisdictions from around the world having formally declared a climate emergency, there is no shortage of projects that cities are seeking to launch tied to the goals of mitigating global warming and creating more resilient communities.
The race to the deposit box: European states tackling litter and plastic pollution
Since the adoption of the EU Single Use Directive in 2019, more and more European governments are deciding to introduce deposits on plastic cans and bottles.