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7 November Nov 2016 1037 07 November 2016 A snapshot of the Venture Philanthropy and Social Investment sector in Europe in 2016
According to the Evpa ( European Venture Philanthropy association) survey, the sector is a dynamic and evolving sector focused on providing more effective and measurable support for social purpose organisations and tackling the major issues facing our societies today.
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4 November Nov 2016 1647 04 November 2016 Worldwide green light for climate action as Paris Agreement enters into force
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.
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3 November Nov 2016 1356 03 November 2016 How partnerships can be a lever to create both business benefits and positive social impact
Innovative executive leaders across different sectors are slowly putting sustainability at the core of their organisations through applying collaborative, cross-sector approaches
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2 November Nov 2016 1616 02 November 2016 Sofia, the 2016 capital of international philanthropy
Transnational Giving Europe, TGE, has met in Sofia. The 19 network partners came together to take stock of the year’s activities, but above all to draw new directions to follow under the banner of solidarity. The priority for next year will be given to the promotion of transnational philanthropy and to the activities of the network itself with events and ad hoc partnerships.
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2 November Nov 2016 0818 02 November 2016 Welcome to the Anthropocene: here’s why
Wildlife is disappearing within our lifetimes at an unprecedented rate. World food and energy systems are the keys to reverse the trend.
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28 October Oct 2016 1534 28 October 2016 European companies awarded for their green business solutions
Businesses are quickly recognising that shifting to a circular economy makes sound economic sense. The Commission's 'European Business Awards for the Environment' rewards the best of these pioneers for their eco-innovative practices and products
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28 October Oct 2016 0201 28 October 2016 EU aid gap puts sustainable development at risk
The new aid target the EU set itself to reach the 0.7% target by 2030 is too long and too uncertain to deliver the financing needed to end global poverty by 2030, CONCORD Aidwatch report says
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27 October Oct 2016 1715 27 October 2016 An accessibility success story
After a long period of campaigning, lobbying and negotiation the European Parliament yesterday adopted the ‘Directive on the Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies’ (Web Directive). This means that all public authority websites and mobile applications, including electronic and multimedia publications have to be accessible.
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27 October Oct 2016 1544 27 October 2016 Silvia Costa: «In 20 years of European voluntary service thousands of young people have kept Eu united»
The European Parliament approved a resolution on Voluntary Service and the promotion of volunteering in Europe. A step that will lead to the definition of the activities and volunteer status to facilitate European and international mobility.
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27 October Oct 2016 1036 27 October 2016 Harmonizing EU tax rules is good but commitment to tackle race to the bottom is a must
Oxfam welcomes the Commission's efforts to make taxation fairer and more effective in the EU, the fight against tax evasion and avoidance, and to close loopholes between EU countries and non-EU countries
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27 October Oct 2016 0840 27 October 2016 There will be no soft Brexit for Britain’s poorest
According to the leading academic Kenneth Armstrong, vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the UK are already suffering as a result of Brexit
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26 October Oct 2016 0745 26 October 2016 Is the EU’s migration partnership approach with African countries balanced?
The implementation of the Valletta Action Plan and the EU Migration Compact for cooperation on migration with African countries are not perceived as balanced or as being conducted in a spirit of true partnership by all parties, writes ECDPM’s experts. This risks undermining the EU’s image as partner in the area of migration and development and may undermine principles of good donorship.
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25 October Oct 2016 1029 25 October 2016 Are migrants taking away jobs from locals ?
According a new research, southern Europeans seem to be penalized by their high share of low- skilled workers, whom are more likely to compete with migrants for low value added occupations
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21 October Oct 2016 0924 21 October 2016 Mental health support to refugees is a priority not a luxury
Mental Health Europe (MHE) warns authorities that denying access to mental healthcare and support today will only lead to future challenges in EU Member States tomorrow.
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20 October Oct 2016 1810 20 October 2016 A new tool to promote gender equality in science
Gear, Gender Equality in Academia and Research, offers practical steps to make institutional change in the research sector, which is still dominated by men
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19 October Oct 2016 0946 19 October 2016 The green finance edge
As capital markets develop and investors seek sustainable alternatives, green finance may provide growth opportunities in addition to delivering environmental benefits
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18 October Oct 2016 0838 18 October 2016 Now hiring across Europe. The NGOs are looking for you
The recruitment service for NGO’s, Good Moves, makes its grand entrance in Brussels. What it means for the NGOs and for the job seekers
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17 October Oct 2016 1053 17 October 2016 Developing together the support services of tomorrow
Within the framework of its 20th anniversary, the European Association of Service provider for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) organises on 20th October the conference “Developing together the support services of tomorrow”. Marianne Thyssen, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Mobility and Skills, will open the conference to explain how European initiatives such as the European Pillar of Social Rights can strengthen the development of high quality social services in the EU
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17 October Oct 2016 0934 17 October 2016 Stiglitz: we should learn from the co-operative model to fight inequalities
Top experts and thousands of executives, decision-makers, managers and leaders from the cooperative community and other sectors gathered to The International Summit of Cooperatives held in in Quebec to discuss the growing interest in the role of the cooperative business model in bringing about more inclusive and resilient economic development and sustainable prosperity.