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EIT Climate-KIC selects 5 partners in Global South to implement gender mainstreaming into entrepreneurship
Women bring distinctive leadership qualities, social change capabilities and entrepreneurial skills that are essential to innovation. EIT Climate-KIC sees investing in female entrepreneurship as an opportunity to accelerate an inclusive, green transition.
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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.
Fleets electrification law could deliver 2 million EV sales – half what carmakers need to meet their 2030 emissions targets
The EU Commission is planning legislation to electrify large company fleets more quickly while President von der Leyen will come forward with her Automotive Industrial Action Plan on the 5th of March.
ICO₂NIC Project Kicks Off in Brussels: Transforming CO₂ Waste into Value
Launched in January 2025 within the Process4Planet partnership of the Horizon program, the ICO₂NIC project aims to transform industrial CO₂ waste into valuable feedstock through electro and biochemical conversion.
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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.
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.
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.
EU Parliament votes for warmer homes and climate protection
Dubbed the EU’s new “green building law”, the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) has been officially adopted in the EU Parliament today, signaling that Europe is gearing up to green one of the bloc’s biggest emission sources.
EU deal on energy savings: heat pumps can shine
EuroVelo 5 in Belgium is Cycle Route of the Year 2023!
The Belgian stretch of EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena) has been awarded Cycle Route of the year 2023 at Fiets en Wandelbeurs, the annual cycling and hiking fair in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The award highlights the concerted efforts of Belgian partners, coordinated by Pro Velo, Belgian EuroVelo Coordination Centr
53 to Zero: How NetZeroCities Pilot Cities Are Scaling Up the Climate Transition
53 cities are taking aim at the systemic challenge of rapidly and drastically reducing their emissions, paving the way for a climate–proof future in European cities by joining the NetZeroCities Pilot Cities Programme. Learn more by reading the article!
OSPAR welcomes new global agreement to protect marine biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
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
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
European Parliament proposes strong measures for corporate transparency
The EU Council and Commission must match Parliament’s ambition and endorse progressive provisions to EU anti-money laundering package
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.