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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.
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
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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.
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.
Ready for clean heat? EU project to help speed up renewable heating and cooling
The energy crisis is making the roll-out of renewables more urgent than ever. REDI4Heat project will identify national policy gaps and propose effective strategies.
New cycling project for inclusion and climate action receives EU funding
European schools and cycling associations, including ECF Member Cyclist.ie and Biciclistas de Corella, receive funding from Erasmus+ to promote cycling, inclusion, and climate action.
Six new companies joined the H2Zero pledges to accelerate the use of decarbonized hydrogen
24/7 Carbon-free energy matching: shaping the future of corporate energy procurement
The EU power sector has a key role to play to end Europe’s addiction to imported fossil fuels. In the long-term, the only structural solution to future energy crunches is to massively decarbonise our energy system through clean and renewable electrification.
11% of the North-East Atlantic is now protected
Planting of the largest urban forest in Belgium
The company Urban Forests has been chosen to work with the Redouté-Peiffer Institute on this project. An innovative and 100% natural method, the “Miyawaki” technique, which allows the trees to grow much faster, will be used for the planting of this new forest
13 cultural projects creating sustainable connections across the Western Balkans and the EU
The Cultural Relations Platform is supporting the visibility and maximising the results of cultural cooperation projects in the Western Balkans. These projects cover a diverse range of sectors and contribute to the crosscutting objectives of the European Commission.
Museum collections inspire new Black history book
A new education book celebrating Black British history has been launched! The publication uses museum collections to tell previously untold historical stories from the Black community in Suffolk and beyond. It can be used in primary, secondary and further education, as well as by museums and community groups.
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.
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.