From Good to Better

Henderson Expedition: making the impossible possible
A 2015 analysis (published in 2017) revealed that in South Polynesia, on one of the four islands of the Pitcairn archipelago, Henderson Island, more than 8 tons of plastic washed up on its beaches: “the highest density of plastic debris ever recorded in the world.
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Calling for a cancer workforce action plan on World Health Worker Week 2025
On World Health Worker Week, the cancer community is coming together on social media to raise our voices with an urgent plea for policy makers across Europe: We have waited long enough. We need immediate action to address the growing cancer workforce crisis. ECO encourages every member of its community to share their messages, words of support, and experiences.
Driving inclusion in EU space and defence with DIVERIS
The EU defence, aeronautics, and space sectors thrive on innovation, but can they truly innovate if entire groups of talented people are left out? Today, these industrial sectors are among the least diverse in Europe, with barriers preventing many from accessing or advancing within them.
For an emergency plan for gender equality
Ahead of International Women’s Rights Day, Oxfam France is publishing an emergency plan with 15 measures addressed to the French government to make up for the delay in the fight against gender inequalities.
Building a more inclusive future: Digital innovation in social care
The digitalisation of social care raises critical questions regarding inclusivity and equity as vulnerable groups, such as older adults and people with disabilities, risk being excluded from essential services. Emerging technologies and digital innovation are playing a pivotal role in redesigning social services as questions around efficiency intersect with a growing demand for more personalised and equitable care.
Calling for a cancer workforce action plan on World Health Worker Week 2025
On World Health Worker Week, the cancer community is coming together on social media to raise our voices with an urgent plea for policy makers across Europe: We have waited long enough. We need immediate action to address the growing cancer workforce crisis. ECO encourages every member of its community to share their messages, words of support, and experiences.
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For an emergency plan for gender equality
Ahead of International Women’s Rights Day, Oxfam France is publishing an emergency plan with 15 measures addressed to the French government to make up for the delay in the fight against gender inequalities.
Carbon farming in Ireland: a blueprint for regenerative agriculture
Climate KIC, as part of Project Credible, is organising the 2nd European Carbon Farming Summit, due to be held in Dublin, Ireland, from 4 to 6 March 2025. The summit is a partnership with the Government of Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), and aims to shift the field from theory to practice.
What Europe does for me?
Discover the impact of the European Union in your region and in your daily life through this web-app!
A Step Towards a Water-Resilient Europe by 2050
Water Europe launched the Water Wise EU campaign at the end of May, a significant initiative aimed at uniting Europeans to “See Water Differently” and build a water-resilient Europe by 2050.
The Blueprints that support social and affordable housing providers to renovate districts and make them exemplary are out
Housing Europe and 9 committed partners created a rich and diverse capacity-building programme that provided a set of tools on how to renovate homes for people and have a strong social impact on communities.
IGLYO, Missing Children Europe and the University of Portsmouth are joining forces to collaborate on LGBTIQ+ Missing Children
Agreement on the European Disability Card: major advance for freedom of movement
Report shows farmers earn more with Living Income Reference Price
Global Coalition for Social Justice attracts first 100 partners
Governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, international organizations, academic institutions and INGOs join Coalition to grow multilateral cooperation, and accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Decent Work Agenda. Through knowledge sharing and advocacy, the ILO initiative seeks to “bend the arc of history in favour of social justice”.
Brussels’ low-emission zone successfully clears the air
In just four years, the Brussels Capital Region’s low-emission zone (‘LEZ’) has helped to produce a significant reduction in air pollution, demonstrating how this traffic regulation measure visibly improves health and environmental conditions in cities.
Success story: (Offshore wind) Power to the people
Rewilding efforts lay foundations for Iberian wolf comeback in Portugal
Over the past six years, Rewilding Portugal has undertaken a wide range of actions to enable the natural recovery of Iberian wolves south of the Douro River. In collaboration with local partners and supported by the European Commission, the “LIFE WolFlux” initiative has provided a strong foundation for ongoing work aimed at securing a brighter future for this iconic keystone species.
EU Guidance on independent living: a positive step towards compliance with human rights!
Today, the European Commission released a Notice on “Guidance on independent living and inclusion in the community of persons with disabilities in the context of EU funding”. This guidance is targeted to all Member States, authorities and organisations using EU funds to support persons with disabilities.
COP29: How Taiwan’s civil society is driving climate progress
Ahead of COP29, Cheetah Liu-Lee, Policy and Advocacy Supervisor from Amnesty International’s Taiwan office, assesses the progress made since he was part of Amnesty’s COP28 delegation and shares his key aims for COP29 amid several climate challenges on the island.
Lviv European Youth Capital 2025: A story of resilience in times of war
As war continues in Ukraine, Lviv has emerged as a symbol of resilience and hope for young people. Soon to enter its year as European Youth Capital, the city is using this opportunity to showcase the strength and determination of its young residents.
What Europe does for me?
Discover the impact of the European Union in your region and in your daily life through this web-app!
A Step Towards a Water-Resilient Europe by 2050
Water Europe launched the Water Wise EU campaign at the end of May, a significant initiative aimed at uniting Europeans to “See Water Differently” and build a water-resilient Europe by 2050.
The Blueprints that support social and affordable housing providers to renovate districts and make them exemplary are out
Housing Europe and 9 committed partners created a rich and diverse capacity-building programme that provided a set of tools on how to renovate homes for people and have a strong social impact on communities.