environment
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Climate justice 9 February Feb 2016 1213 09 February 2016 One stop to tackling climate change and poverty
World technology and the globalised economy mean that we are no longer directly reliant on our local environment for survival. However, for millions of people across the developing world, their surroundings are the foundation of their livelihoods. This makes them the most vulnerable to environmental change. The Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) runs projects that tackles two problems of global importance at once.
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Environment 9 February Feb 2016 0840 09 February 2016 Europe's oasis
Ljubljana used to be a city choked with traffic. Getting from one side of the river to another was difficult, and public transport was a commuter’s nightmare. In less than a decade the trend has been reversed, and now the Slovenian capital has been named as the 2016 European Green Capital.
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Mobility 4 February Feb 2016 1634 04 February 2016 Start working to learn more about yourself
The findings of the report “SKILLS MISMATCH 3 Apprenticeship Supply in the European Union, Youth Engagement and the Labour Market" explained by ThinkYoung’s founder Andrea Gerosa
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Governance 27 January Jan 2016 1126 27 January 2016 Corruption: a scourge on global progress
The effects of corruption are manifold. From undermining development, democracy and the environment, as well as fuelling inequality by putting money into the hands of the rich and distorting decision-making processes, corruption is a scourge on global progress. Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Report 2015 indicates that there is still a long way to go in the global fight against corruption, but there are some glimmers of hope.
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NGO 22 January Jan 2016 1613 22 January 2016 CIDSE celebrates its 50th anniversary
At the CIDSE board of Directors meeting ending today 50 years since the foundation of the network were celebrated, the new member Progressio was welcomed in the CIDSE family, and a new CIDSE strategic framework was approved.
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Unions 22 January Jan 2016 1215 22 January 2016 Social dialogue, the road ahead will be an uphill battle
The Employment and Social Developments in Europe 2015 report (ESDE) outlines the challenges that social partners are facing in promoting a sustainable and inclusive recovery in Europe in time of crisis.
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Social Affairs 15 January Jan 2016 1207 15 January 2016 Do socially responsible firms pay more taxes?
A group of academics from Oregon University published a new analysis; "Do Socially Responsible Firms Pay More Taxes?" on the January issue of the American Accounting Association that demystifies the myth about companies adopting responsible behavior pay more taxes than traditional companies.
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World future 11 January Jan 2016 1644 11 January 2016 2016: Global Challenges
From Cologne to Yemen, we’re only 12 days in and already conflict, migration, women’s rights, climate justice, and human rights issues are set to dominate our 2016 headlines. In the age of information, it’s hard to pinpoint the key global challenges facing us. To simplify things, here is Vita International’s birds-eye view of the top 6 global challenges facing us this year.
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Human Rights Day 10 December Dec 2015 1222 10 December 2015 Trade and human rights, the worrying case of Latin America
On Human Rights' Day, six Brussels-based NGO networks remind us through a video that Latin America is the most dangerous region in the world for Human Right defenders, and propose actions the EU should implement to reverse this worrying trend.
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European Accessibility Act 9 December Dec 2015 1336 09 December 2015 Renewed hope for progress for persons with disabilities in the EU
Persons with disabilities are a growing share of the European population. Their daily life is hampered by a lack of accessible goods and services. Although the European Union has set a framework for promoting accessibility, its implementation has not been easy.
