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European Parliament takes on greenwashing and early obsolescence to empower consumers
The European Parliament cracked down on greenwashing and early obsolescence today, by voting for a stronger EU law to protect consumers from unfair commercial practices.
Parliament’s proposal unlocks the financing needed for more energy-efficient buildings
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recast. The main objective is to substantially reduce carbon emissions by increasing the rate of renovations of energy-inefficient buildings across the entire EU’s building stock.
European NGOs tell Scholz and Habeck to ‘stand firm’ over cars deal
Leading environmental organisations have called on Germany to support the text of the law to phase out sales of new combustion engine cars and vans, which the government agreed to in an EU ambassadors meeting last November.
Wildlife resilience after Australia’s black summer fires
The efforts made, thanks in particular to the WWF emergency fund, helped to soften the effects of the devastating fires in Australia. Three years on, we can see encouraging signs for the future.
New Water Europe Manifesto: Making Water a Top Priority in 2024
Water Europe unveils its new manifesto, calling upon European policymakers to adopt a Water-Smart strategy with a strong political accountability.
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The revised Regulation on Rail Passenger Rights enters into force
On 7 June 2023, the revised Regulation on Rail Passenger Rights entered into force. As a result, the rights of passengers when they travel by train rail have been updated and – in some cases – strengthened. Let’s pay special attention to the provisions that are more relevant to passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility.
C40 launches global networks to facilitate youth engagement in city climate action
C40 Cities announced new support for mayors and youth to help them co-create equitable solutions and work together to end our reliance on fossil fuels and deliver climate justice.
Call for applications! The ICLEI Action Fund is looking for data-driven projects on Energy Efficiency in 10 European cities
Non-profit and civil society organisations can now apply to receive up to 1 million EUR each to implement data-driven action to help cities reduce emissions and build resilience to climate change!
A new partnership between EACR and CancerTools.org
The European Association for Cancer Research announced its partnership with CancerTools.org: a global community of cancer researchers, academic institutes, and societies, sharing one mission: to accelerate cancer research!
FEFISOL II: a new European solidarity financing fund for Africa
Following the success of the first FEFISOL fund, its promoters have structured this new fund dedicated to financing African rural microfinance institutions and agricultural entities sourcing from small-holder farmers in Africa.
Helsinki wins Best User-Centric Service in Europe
After a year of research, Lisbon Council asked cities to pitch their best, most innovative projects, the ones that had delivered the most value for citizens. The winner: Helsinki.
A key agreement on an ambitious energy project for Bangladesh’s industries
The Green Climate Fund and the Infrastructure Development Company Limited have signed a critical agreement to implement a large-scale energy saving project for Bangladesh’s textile and garment industries.
Call for applications: NEMO Workshop on wellbeing and participatory museums
If you want to know more about how important culture is for our mental health and wellbeing, see you on the 28th of September at Brescia!
The Urban Air Mobility Plazza Accelerator programme kicks off in Toulouse
The Urban Air Mobility Accelerator programme will accelerate 10 start-ups from over Europe during the next 6 months!
By 2030: a resilient and ambitious Festival City in Edinburgh
“To be a world leading sustainable festival city” is the Edinburgh Festivals 2030 Vision. This vision is based on 6 ambitions and an accompanying series of 12 actions for festivals and their stakeholders.
Making tourism more accessible with In-Tour
Tourism is still not accessible to all. So, whether you are a beach, city or mountain person – join the efforts to change it for the better
Spanish renewables giant Iberdrola switches on Europe’s largest solar plant
The €300m solar power project, the Iberdrola’s largest to date, will supply some 335,000 homes in the area and avoid CO2 emissions of 150,000 tons a year.
Belgrade’s Urban Greening Plan Makes History
With support from local experts, Belgrade has created a Urban Greening Plan for a Linear Park along a former railway corridor in the urban municipalities of Stari Grad and Palilua. The park will stretch from the Beton Hala along the Danube to the Pancevo Bridge.
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
In 2019, before the covid crisis, Sabam supported 282 initiatives. In just three years, this figure has more than tripled. Click here to read more about this increase.
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