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EU Parliament votes for warmer homes and climate protection
Dubbed the EU’s new “green building law”, the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) has been officially adopted in the EU Parliament today, signaling that Europe is gearing up to green one of the bloc’s biggest emission sources.
EU deal on energy savings: heat pumps can shine
EuroVelo 5 in Belgium is Cycle Route of the Year 2023!
The Belgian stretch of EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena) has been awarded Cycle Route of the year 2023 at Fiets en Wandelbeurs, the annual cycling and hiking fair in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The award highlights the concerted efforts of Belgian partners, coordinated by Pro Velo, Belgian EuroVelo Coordination Centr
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
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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.
Tilburg’s key to integrating unaccompanied minors
Tailored support and a holistic approach are the pillars of Tilburg’s integration services for unaccompanied minors to enable a smooth transition from childhood to adulthood. Hats off to the Netherlands!
New measures to eliminate deforestation and native vegetation conversion in Brazil’s Cerrado region
Six of the world’s largest food and agribusiness companies have developed a new method to disclose deforestation- and conversion-free soy purchases from Brazil’s biodiversity-rich Cerrado region!
The global program for urban nature pioneers
Cambio rhymes now with cargo
With the support of the Brussels Region, Cambio expanded its car rental service to include the possibility of renting shared cargo bikes!
Seeking 70 CrAFt Cities ready to meet the challenge of a climate-neutral future
“Another future is however possible”, says Power Plant
The new report, released by Eurelectric today, defines a new integrated energetic approach: it looks like it’s time to move the lines.
Carbon certification and remuneration for 100 farms, or how to combine the pleasant and the useful
Soil Capital is finally seeing the fruits of its consultancy work: 100 farms have just been paid for reducing or storing carbon emissions. A well-deserved reward for the implementation of soil regeneration practices!
Clean Technologies become a strategic priority for the EU
Through the REPowerEUplan, the EU is reviewing its strategy and making cleaner energy a priority. It is time to review the fields of action to end energy dependency and reduce the ecological footprint of European consumption!
Travelling around Austria with one ticket
A train ticket for unlimited travel in Austria without making climate change worse: one ticket, one climate: the KlimatTicket. No need to say more, we let you see by yourself.
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.
Mobile mental health clinic: promoting mental health resilience and social cohesion in Rwanda
On 18 May 2022, Interpeace and the Government of Rwanda launched a Mental Health Mobile Clinic to support national efforts to strengthen a decentralised mental health system.
Towards a low carbon future in Belgium with 4 new energy transition fund projects
“States must recognize that our rights depend on a healthy environment” says Amnesty International
Amnesty International is calling on all states to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and all human rights by supporting this resolution in the UN General Assembly.
“Museums for Climate Justice”: the new campaign launched by Museums Association
The Museums for Climate Justice campaign will support museums to be bold and brave in taking action, putting forward a systems change approach which focuses on climate and social 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!