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														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.
‘Cœur en Main’, the podcast that takes care of your heart!
Have you ever wondered how your heart functions? Is taking 10,000 steps a day truly necessary for maintaining good health? Why does our heart rate increase when we’re stressed? The Belgian Cardiac League addresses these questions and more in their new podcast, ‘Cœur en main’.
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.
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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.
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
Ghent changes the local narrative around food accessibility
CGIAR and Interpeace Launch Innovative Dashboard to Promote Peace through Climate Finance
In the face of increasing climate threats and security challenges, International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and climate funds are responsible for aiding regions where climate vulnerabilities intersect with fragility and conflict.
20% increase in biomethane production in Europe, shows biogases industry in a new report
EU dependency on natural gas keeps increasing, it came from 83% in 2021 to 97% in 2022. It leaves more room for biogases to intergrate the European market and take a strategic importance in the the fight against climate change. It will, at last, set the path to the decarbonisation of the EU.
Heart failure may no longer be a death sentence for cancer survivors
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
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.


















