In Albania, a quiet transformation is taking root. One that weaves together sustainability, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment. At the heart of it is the Institute of Romani Culture in Albania (IRCA), which, through its ACCTING pilot project, has helped Roma micro-entrepreneurs take bold steps toward environmentally sustainable business practices.
Albania
From hand-me-down bikes to a city-wide shift
In the suburbs of Tirana, where cycling was once seen as a sign of poverty or a relic of the past, a quiet revolution is taking place. A non-profit organisation is helping schoolchildren reclaim the streets, not with flashy campaigns or expensive equipment, but with donated bikes, grassroots training, and a bold belief in change.

New ACCTING Research Line Reports
As the ACCTING project reaches its final week, we are proud to share the results of its second cycle of research, which are now ... read more

ACCTING’s pilot projects: lessons learnt
A three-part series focusing on the successes, challenges and lessons learnt from ACCTING’s pilot projects. read more

ACCTING’s pilot projects: frequent challenges
This article is part of a three-part series focusing on the successes, challenges and lessons learnt from ACCTING's pilot ... read more

ACCTING’s pilot projects: successes and achievements
A three-part series focusing on the successes, challenges and lessons learnt from ACCTING’s pilot projects. read more

ACCTING Final Conference: watch the replay now!
Last week ACCTING project held its Final Conference in Brussels a key moment to reflect on the project's contribution to building a ... read more
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Women, Villages, Forests: Local Struggle and Solidarity Experiences from Greece and Türkiye [webinar held in Greek & Turkish]
Watch the recording: "Women, Villages, Forests: Local Struggle and Solidarity Experiences from Greece and Türkiye" read more

Webinar: More Inclusive Sustainability Policies
Join us on 22 May to discuss how future research can actively shape sustainability policies and support Green Deal objectives. read more

Webinar: Research Supporting Social Impact – Sustainability through Innovation
Join us on 19 May to discuss how research can support innovation and social impact for environmental sustainability. read more

Webinar: Advancing Social Science Research for a Just Green Transition
Watch the replay of "Advancing Social Science Research for a Just Green Transition" read more

Webinar: Transformative Resistance: Engaging marginalised groups for a just green transition
Watch the recording now! Online Webinar: "Transformative Resistance: Engaging marginalised groups for a just green transition" read more
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