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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.
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.
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
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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.
UN recognition of the human right to clean, healthy and sustainable environment: a new pathway for nature and people
This resolution is one of the most fundamental declarations to date of the relationship between people and nature. It recognises that clean and healthy ecosystems, biological diversity and a stable climate are fundamental to human life and dignity.
Carbon neutral cities are good for people’s health
Transitioning to carbon-neutral cities represents an incredible opportunity to simultaneously improve the health and wellbeing of city residents and visitors, and tackle the climate crisis. Cities may be vast – but their responsiveness, agility and ability to innovate at speed make them ideally suited to deliver positive change.
Unique site for the re-use of solar panels launched by ENVIE and Soren
A new site for the treatment of used solar panels has been established and inaugurated on September 27th. This new centre is the first of its kind in Europe and is expected to highlight innovative re-use, refurbishing, and recycling activities that have not been applied before in Europe.
Madrid approves the new 360 Sustainable Mobility Plan
POLIS member, Madrid, has approved the final text of the Madrid 360 Sustainable Mobility Plan, a key planning instrument that will structure the capital’s mobility policies until 2030!
Daring Cities 2022 spotlights how to procure much-needed funds for climate emergency work
The focus of Daring Cities is to catalyze and accelerate local climate emergency action. With well over 2,000 jurisdictions from around the world having formally declared a climate emergency, there is no shortage of projects that cities are seeking to launch tied to the goals of mitigating global warming and creating more resilient communities.
The race to the deposit box: European states tackling litter and plastic pollution
Since the adoption of the EU Single Use Directive in 2019, more and more European governments are deciding to introduce deposits on plastic cans and bottles.
European cities lead transition to zero-emission transport in urban areas
MOVE21, an innovation project funded by the European Commission aims at transforming European cities into smart zero emissions nodes for mobility and logistics. How? By helping them achieve a 30% reduction of transport-related emissions by 2030 via the implementation of 15 transport-related innovations.
Female-friendly city: Six projects to ’emasculate’ public spaces in Brussels
Following a call for projects to make Brussels public space more female-friendly, six initiatives that focus on gender and urban planning were selected to make sure women and girls will feel safer in Brussels city.
Promoting entrepreneurship and access to finance in the Cultural and Creative Sectors
“Microfunding Cultural and Creative Sectors” is a project to support the overall cultural and creative sectors (CCS) by bridging the skills gap of professionals in the sector and connecting them with the business and microfinance sector. The idea? To underpin cultural entrepreneurs in the implementation and financing of their business ideas!
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.
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