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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.
New collective Dare to Care focusing on mental health care in creative art
Dare to Care – Art Collective is a newly formed group of nine emerging arts professionals from a wide range of disciplines within the creative industry working across Europe. They decided to join forces to improve the working conditions in their careers and protect other emerging artists from facing similar challenges.
CASA LEGAL: An association of women lawyers promoting access to justice
Casa Legal is Belgium’s very first not-for-profit association of women lawyers. The support they provide, which combines legal aid, social work and psychological support, enable to help people in difficulty, for whom access to justice is a challenge.
Wildlife resilience after Australia’s black summer fires
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Young people deserve to #BeSeenBeHeard
The Body Shop and the European Youth Forum launch a petition calling on all European governments and the European Parliament to lower the voting age to 16 for all local, regional, national and European elections.
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.
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.
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Brussels takes the plunge (cleanly) with the Damona
Good news from the port of Brussels! The first electric and zero-emission cleaning boat joins the crew to clean the port. One more step towards a cleaner city, and towards the objective of the first regional strategy for urban cleanliness!
Rethinking school
The European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ) and Dr Belinda Hopkins are on a mission to create safer and happier learning environments. Are you a school principal or senior advisor? Join their course this autumn on implementing a whole-school restorative approach.
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!
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.