European Year of Rail 2021 – Rail can make a big contribution to smart and sustainable mobility

Staff

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held an event promoting the European year dedicated to rail and explaining its potential to become a fully sustainable and competitive transport option, thereby helping to achieve the Green Deal targets

EESC and European Commission join forces for a healthier and fairer Europe in the digital age

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The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) backs the European Commission's 2021 work programme and points out that the driving force to make Europe healthier, fairer and more prosperous must be a coordinated approach with all interinstitutional actors, capitalising on the prominent role played by organised civil society

Civil society organisations call to have a hand in designing Europe's recovery plan

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Civil society organisations have been at the forefront of fighting the pandemic in Europe, often stepping in at a moment's notice to plug huge gaps in the public provision of social services and healthcare. Meeting remotely with the EESC on 12 May, they asked to be at the table with EU institutions and governments to help design a recovery plan for a sustainable Europe

When businesses don't forget human rights

Monica Straniero

According to a new report, many of the best companies set an example by going above and beyond their traditional role protect civil society space.

The kick off of the sustainable islands general states

Ottavia Spaggiari

Greening the Islands, the international conference dedicated to the promotion of the islands environmental sustainability due to be held on 2 and 3 December, lands in Gran Canaria, Spain. The event’s protagonists are the finalists of the Greening the Islands Awards, the prize that recognizes environmental best practices that can be replicated in countless islands around the world and in remote locations in general.

Worldwide green light for climate action as Paris Agreement enters into force

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The historic event comes less than a year after the landmark agreement was adopted and just days ahead of the UN climate conference in Marrakech, Morocco.

How partnerships can be a lever to create both business benefits and positive social impact

Amelie Reuterskiold Franchin

Innovative executive leaders across different sectors are slowly putting sustainability at the core of their organisations through applying collaborative, cross-sector approaches

Not financial reporting. Ready to account?

Monica Straniero

Businesses increasingly find themselves under the spotlight to demonstrate that they are operating not only in accordance with the law, but also in an ethical and socially responsible manner.

Call 4 Social Innovators: Making ideas happen

Cristina Barbetta

FabriQ, the incubator for social innovation of the City of Milan, launches its first “Call 4 Social Innovators”, targeted at individuals or teams made up of a maximum of 3 people. Social innovators will be offered a six-month work experience in the incubator.

Seven days without cars: Paris launches the challenge

Cristina Barbetta

Bicycles, electric cars and public transports will be available for free, in order to experience a “soft mobility” and “alternative transports that meet air quality standards”.