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Amid seismic change, race is on to revive Earth’s ‘third pole’
Conservation International is launching a historic conservation partnership to plant 1 billion trees and protect 1 million hectares across India, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
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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.
Mastering accessibility – the Viennese inspiration
As over 100 million people in the European Union live with a disability, cities play a critical role in ensuring accessible and inclusive environments. But accessibility goes beyond removing physical barriers—it’s about creating inclusive environments where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can participate fully in society.
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.
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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.
Wildlife resilience after Australia’s black summer fires
New Water Europe Manifesto: Making Water a Top Priority in 2024
Water Europe unveils its new manifesto, calling upon European policymakers to adopt a Water-Smart strategy with a strong political accountability.
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.
C40 launches global networks to facilitate youth engagement in city climate action
A playground for energy in Hamburg
“We installed something completely new to Hamburg: photovoltaics with battery storage owned on a shared model by tenants for a whole apartment block”
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.
Spain: over 16.000 young migrants obtain residence permits thanks to 2021 reform
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
New Water Europe Manifesto: Making Water a Top Priority in 2024
Water Europe unveils its new manifesto, calling upon European policymakers to adopt a Water-Smart strategy with a strong political accountability.
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.