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  • Train GermanyGreen Deal
    30 November Nov 2021 1914 30 November 2021

    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

  • Artificial IntelligenceNews
    9 October Oct 2021 1843 09 October 2021

    AI in Europe: not all decisions can be reduced to ones and zeros, says the EESC

    Staff

    In two reports on draft EU legislation on artificial intelligence, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for an all-out ban on social scoring in the EU and for a complaint and redress mechanism for people who have suffered harm from an AI system.

  • Markus Spiske W Iux Lhndc Lw Unsplash (2)Recovery plan
    22 September Sep 2021 1129 22 September 2021

    Broad participation by civil society is key to a strong recovery in Europe

    Staff

    A hearing organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) discussed opportunities and challenges in the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plans in the various Member States, revealing that civil society is still far from being effectively involved in the process. There were calls for improved consultations in the upcoming implementing phase, following the shortcomings at the drafting stage

  • Ninno Jackjr Cg6gd QIOY UnsplashGender
    30 June Jun 2021 1902 30 June 2021

    CARE commits $130M to work towards SDG5: gender equality

    Staff

    10 Million women and girls will be supported by the global confederation working to fight poverty in 104 countries through Village Savings and Loans Savings Groups as part of a global strategy to transform gender dynamics and achieve gender equality. CARE applauds the convening of the Generation Equality Forum (GEF) in Paris, and as one of the organizations leading one of the “Action Coalitions” during the forum, is making bold commitments towards a future of gender equality by 2030

  • Krists Luhaers At Pwn YND Jnm UnsplashEurope
    30 June Jun 2021 1709 30 June 2021

    EU Commission proposes coordinated measures for the safe reopening of the cultural sector

    Staff

    The Commission has just published EU guidelines to ensure the safe resumption of activities in the cultural and creative sectors across the EU. These guidelines are expected to guide the design and implementation of measures and protocols in EU countries to cover both the safe reopening as well as the sustainable recovery in the cultural and creative sectors

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Transizione Energetica EESCSustainability
31 March Mar 2021 1741 31 March 2021

Energy transition: EU needs speed change

Staff

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) addresses the state of play of the Energy Union and the national energy and climate plans, warning that the 2050 EU energy and climate objectives can only be reached with a change of pace in the transition and that citizens must really be put at the heart of the process

Seedlings 3448883 1920 Foto Di Myriam Zilles Da Pixabay Sustainability
2 December Dec 2019 1637 02 December 2019

The social economy can be an economic model for tackling the dual challenges of ecological emergency and social crisis

Staff

Such is the message to the European institutions from the social economy actors meeting in Strasbourg – European capital of the social economy 2019, for the 4th European Day of Social Economy Enterprises, just as the European Parliament gives the green light to Ursula von der Leyen's new team

69 LABIOMISTAProjects
17 May May 2019 1700 17 May 2019

Developing a universal concept of human rights through art

Cristina Barbetta

Belgian artist Koen Vanmechelen inaugurated on the 8th of May 2019 the Human Rights Pavilion project in Murano, Venice, at the Berengo Art Studio, together with partners Global Campus of Human Rights, Fondazione Berengo, and the MOUTH Foundation. The project was initiated with GLASSTRESS, the world’s leading showcase for the collaborative work of contemporary artists with Berengo Studio’s Muranese glass masters

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10 November Nov 2017 1644 10 November 2017

Clean Air Forum: better air for European cities

Staff

The forum will be the occasion for decision makers and stakeholders to share knowledge and assist in the implementation of European, national and local air policies.

Arthur Roessle CIDSE Foto CompetitionSustainable lifestyle
12 June Jun 2017 1101 12 June 2017

CIDSE: Change the Planet through your Daily Life

Staff

CIDSE in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee, Broederlijk Delen, Entraide et Fraternité and Vita organises today a roundtable discussion on the power of citizens to move society towards fairer and more sustainable systems through their own innovative and local initiatives. During the event, CIDSE will release the awards of its first international photo competition “Inspire Change Through Your Lens”.

  • Little SunSocial business
    13 January Jan 2017 0804 13 January 2017

    The portable lamp plugged in the sunshine

    Martino Pillitteri

    Little Sun Solar Lamp, a new social business frontier envisioned by installation artist Olafur Eliasson. A global project that is transforming over a million lives through the awesome power of the sun

  • Green BondNext step
    14 December Dec 2016 1456 14 December 2016

    Green bonds need to be more than marketing tactic

    Monica Straniero

    The rapidly growing green bonds market is still self-regulated. More stakeholders than ever before are asking for concrete results

  • Society BusinessTaking responsability
    12 December Dec 2016 0943 12 December 2016

    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.

  • Gran CanariaGreening the islands
    2 December Dec 2016 1558 02 December 2016

    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.

  • Sud Africa#ShiftThePower
    28 November Nov 2016 1851 28 November 2016

    South Africa welcomes the first World Summit on Community Philanthropy

    Anna Omodei

    It will be held in Johannesburg on December 2nd and 3rd. It is sponsored by the Global Fund for Community Foundations and the Global Alliance for Community Philanthropy. Assifero - National Association of Foundations and Bodies of Philanthropy Institutional, will be representing Italy

  • CaritasRoadmap
    23 November Nov 2016 1625 23 November 2016

    Caritas pillars to achieve social justice

    Staff

    “Social justice and equality in Europe – is possible!" is Caritas vision for resilient social models in Europe that provide for the well-being of all people. This vision is based on the analysis of social realities on the ground.

  • Aid#EUDev
    22 November Nov 2016 1527 22 November 2016

    Sustainable development: Now actions must speak louder than words

    Staff

    As the EU sets out its priorities, European NGOs react on future European development policy

  • Marrakech SummitMarrakech Summit
    21 November Nov 2016 1048 21 November 2016

    COP22, companies and investors to cities and regions announce new commitments

    Staff

    The several key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Morocco last week, show determination from so many actors to turn climate commitments into reality. Here is who will do what.

  • CAR1#RCAConf
    17 November Nov 2016 1406 17 November 2016

    A pivotal moment for the Central African Republic

    Friederike Röder

    Leaders in Brussels must provide CAR with the support it needs to not only address immediate humanitarian concerns, but also to break the decades-long cycle of conflict with locally owned capacity, writes Friederike Röder.

  • 2017 Eu Budget#EUBudget2017
    17 November Nov 2016 0953 17 November 2016

    The sacrificial lamb of the EU budget deal: the humanitarian aid

    Martino Pillitteri

    It took 18 hours of negotiations but at the end a deal that focuses on strengthening the economy and responding to the refugee crisis was reached. But there was a victim: humanitarian aid

  • Africa DevelopmentDevelopment
    15 November Nov 2016 1440 15 November 2016

    Africa, recommendations for an European investments plan

    Staff

    Link2017shares its proposals in regards of the European Plan for Investments in Africa and the Mediterranean / Near East in the framework of the migration agenda.

  • Climate Paris Agreement
    9 November Nov 2016 1204 09 November 2016

    Marrakech climate summit: are expectations too high ?

    Monica Straniero

    The Paris Agreement set the overarching framework for dealing with climate change in the decades to come. But alone it will not solve the problem. Now, at Marrakech summit, nations must define the rules for the accord and to lay out a viable plan for providing at least $100 billion a year to developing countries to support climate action.

  • FilantropiaSocial investment
    7 November Nov 2016 1037 07 November 2016

    A snapshot of the Venture Philanthropy and Social Investment sector in Europe in 2016

    Staff

    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

    Staff

    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.

  • Social InnovationNew solutions
    3 November Nov 2016 1356 03 November 2016

    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

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