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Meaningful participation: Making sure undocumented people’s voices are heard
When policymakers and service providers base their decisions on data generated through participatory methods, it is more likely that their decisions will be informed by the actual needs of undocumented people, instead of pre-conceived notions of these. As policies and services gradually become more inclusive, they can start breaking cycles of structural vulnerability and marginalisation of undocumented people.
Sustainable rebuilding of Ukrainian cities
Time for the kick off of the ‘Sustainable Rebuilding of Ukrainian cities’ pilot project, with 36 Eurocities member cities and 10 Ukrainian cities and agglomeration areas on board!
An updated roadmap to Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Green procurement: the key to decarbonize construction and road transport
The European Commission has clearly identified Green Public Procurement (GPP) as a strong stimulus for eco-innovation, and the present presidency of the EU Council, Sweden, has prioritised green energy and industry transitions.
The EACR promotes CGI-Clinics at the EU Parliament – Implementing Cancer Personalised Medicine at National Level
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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.
Sailing to a greener port
More jobs, less greenhouse gas emissions. That’s what we like to hear. The decision to expand the Port of Brussels’ container terminal presents a golden opportunity for the local economy and the environment. Read how the Port is working to achieve 2050 carbon neutrality.
It’s time to close the gap in cancer care for good
Half a million people are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year. On World Cancer Day 2022, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition reaffirmed their commitment to closing the care gap, to raising awareness and to empowering patients.
Social inclusion through sport, the success story of a group of Afghan women in Florence, Italy
“We need to embrace new models of social inclusion that make the most of refugees’ skills, talents and resources in a mutually beneficial exchange”. The city of Florence has welcomed Afghan women footballers fleeing the Taliban regime and the ban on their passion.
Afghan women ‘bend it like Beckham’
Fatima, Maryam and Susan’s life starts anew on a football pitch in Florence. A lesson on passion and newfound freedom.
Brussels walking the talk on LGBTQIA+ rights
The 2022-2025 plan adopted this February sets out 35 concrete actions to clamp down on discrimination and increase inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community. Read Equal.Brussels’ article for the low down on what’s included.
The European Commission goes to war against microplastics
Europe bets on local partnerships
City budgets have taken a hit since 2020 and whilst EU funding has been a lifeline, the risk of uneven recovery is real. Local and regional authorities will be key to delivering an effective recovery that is digital, green and just. Eurocities tells us how.
Against ‘ghost flights’ for the planet
“There is absolutely no reason why this should be the reality.” Airports Council International (ACI Europe) strongly supports the European Commission’s position on ghost flights, the nonsensical practice of running empty flights to retain airport slot usage rights.
A well-deserved award for the leader of reforestation
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.
We wish you a successful and inspiring European Year of Youth
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.
Trading fair to tackle climate challenges : The Coffee Case
Boost for Brussels’ creativity thanks to the Fonds Creative Brussels
ART2WORK wins the first prize of the FOnds Creative Bruxsels, it’s the opportunity to develop its project STORY2WORK. To find out more about the association or to register for the next call for projects, just click.
European Youth Capital 2025 – final 4 cities revealed!
And the finalists are… -drum roll in the background.
See you at the Official Award Ceremony in November 2022 to discover the European Youth Capital for 2025!
Make things happen for Irish farmers
Ireland’s mission: to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Their best ally? The EIT Climate-KIC and their deep demonstration methodology, from soil to farm to fork.