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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
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.
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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”
Pay less, ride more: Portugal is first EU country to reduce VAT rate on bicycle purchases
One year after the EU passed legislation enabling member states to apply reduced VAT rates on the supply, rental and repair of bicycles, including e-bikes, Portugal has become the first country to make use of this possibility. Customers can now save hundreds of euros when purchasing bicycles!
Renewable power’s growth is being turbocharged as countries seek to strengthen energy security
EU leaders seal deal for groundbreaking law to stop deforestation
KMOP’s initiative “Live Without Bullying” awarded as one of the most impactful and scalable innovations in education
Boosting the cycling economy: France takes ambitious step in becoming “another cycling nation”
French government supports White Paper for boosting the development of the national cycling economy. Key areas of focus include manufacturing, sales and repairs, cycle logistics and cycle tourism!
EU effort sharing could have even greater potential if multi-level, place-based and locally differentiated
The EU agreed to a stricter trajectory with more ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets for all EU Member States.
ICLEI Europe welcomes this revision as an important step in Europe’s decarbonisation. The next step: applying this “effort sharing” model vertically, and in a place-based and locally differentiated manner!
5 ways to take back power in the fight against climate change
There’s no doubt that the world is in a climate emergency but this is no time to despair! Here are five actions anti-corruption fighters can take to reclaim power in the fight against the climate crisis.
Brussels Region launches permanent Citizens’ Climate Assembly
100 citizens will be drawn by lot to propose solutions on this topic and then monitor what happens to these proposals. It’s a world premiere!
How activism led the way forward to protect intersex children in Greece
To mark #intersexawarenessweeks, ILGA Europe looked into the efforts and experiences of activists in Greece, resulting in the country becoming just the 5th in the world to ban intersex genital mutilations on children.
5 major theatres join forces to form “Le Collectif de 17h25”, with the aim of sustainable development
5 cultural structures are grouped around a project for the standardisation of decorative elements, part of the “Supporting green alternatives in culture” scheme of the cultural and creative industries (CCI) sector of France 2030.
End of psychiatric certificate requirement for transgender transition pathway in France
STOP Homophobie welcomes the end of a deeply “degrading” stage and is pleased with a “victory” for all trans people in France: The end of the obligation to provide a psychiatric certificate for the transition of transgender people!
Fit for Future platform demands EU countries adopt climate-neutrality targets
Can cycling tourism in natural areas help in biodiversity recovery?
New partnership aims to accelerate Global Biodiversity Framework implementation
Bordeaux says “Yes” to its new food policy
In order to reduce its dependence on imports for food, the city of Bordeaux has put in place a number of measures, including the Sustainable Food Governance Advisory Council (SFGAC).
Rewild the planet to help solve the climate crisis
The parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) met in Montreal, Canada, to finalize a Global Biodiversity Framework. This plan will shape the actions and financing of the nature conservation agenda for the next 8 years and give direction to the work beyond in close to 200 countries.
Growth spurt predicted for green infrastructure investment
Public and private investment in green urban infrastructure such as parks, forests and roof gardens is expected to increase a lot by 2030! A key driver of the spending? The push to mitigate climate change impacts.