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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.
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
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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.
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.
Shifting Economy Week, inspiration for a more sustainable future
To introduce people to this new way of doing business, several regional bodies and their partners are joining forces during Shifting Economy Week. A week full of events, of all shapes and forms, to inspire you but above all to provide answers to all the questions.
Bill Gates throws support behind new European cleantech scale-up coalition
8 European cleantech companies have joined hands to raise all ships when it comes to putting Europe in the driver’s seat to reach net-zero goals.
UNESCO offers concrete support to Small Island Developing States to monitor policies for creativity
All Parties of the UNESCO 2005 Convention have to undertake research and analysis for the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions. Why? To assess the impact of policy change on the creative and cultural industries, set priorities, and identify where further human and financial resources are needed.
The Climate Heritage Network launches new action plan
The Climate Heritage Network launches new plan to empower people to imagine and realise climate resilient futures through culture — from arts to heritage!
From feeding children to facing climate change
Many children across Glasgow rely on free school meals for a regular, nutritious, and balanced diet. But when the holidays come, many low-income families can’t afford to put the extra budget in the shopping cart. So, Glasgow’s City Council launched the Glasgow Children’s Holiday Food Programme.
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.
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
