Bergen Økologiske Landsby (BØL) is an ecovillage located in Osterøy, Norway, aiming to combine ecological practices with community values to create a model for sustainable businesses and lifestyles.
Sofienberggata 7, located in the heart of Oslo’s Grünerløkka district, is a municipally-owned building which was recently renovated to significantly reduce energy consumption while enhancing the quality of life for its tenants.
Solhuset, located in Avedøre near Copenhagen, Denmark, serves as an inspiring example of how a consumer-owned utility company and low-income residents of social housing can work together to achieve lasting environmental change.
The initiative started from the EU project AURORA, endeavouring to implement energy communities at 5 European universities and local district councils. In Aarhus, Denmark, this led to the creation of Universitetets Energifællesskab (UEF), Aarhus’ first energy community.
In Belgium, the energy crisis leads to a change of business model.
The impact of climate change and the capacity to mitigate its negative impacts are unevenly distributed across and within societies; it is the poorer, marginalised and vulnerable groups who are the most acutely affected. ACCTING has collected 358 narratives via...
Luigi, Italy, lives independently in an energy community.
Sonia, Norway, advocates for clearer, more efficient community energy schemes.
#BIKEYGEES is a remarkable initiative that aims to empower refugee women and girls in Berlin by offering them free practical cycle training. The initiative also teaches German traffic rules and how to carry out basic bike repairs in different languages. They also give out bikes, helmets, maintenance tools, and locks to participating girls and women after passing a small theoretical exam, so they can leave the training self-sufficient.
The Living Lab Experiment at Griesplatz in Graz involves engaging local stakeholders in the smart redesign of the square, which plays a vital role as a traffic hub. This includes residents in the vicinity, cyclists, pedestrians, and marginalized groups. The EU project (Urban Europe) and the University of Graz facilitate the Living Lab which is the second oldest and largest in Austria. The initiative has a long-term Smart City Strategy that prioritizes mobility measures, such as public transport, e-mobility, and city logistics. The University of Technology Graz is also a project partner.
As the ACCTING project nears its conclusion, we’re thrilled to announce our Final Conference on 3 April 2025 at La Tricoterie in Brussels! read more
ACCTING Open Studios are workshops where participants come together to dive deep into specific topics related to the Green Deal. The ... read more
Engaging vulnerable groups in building resilient futures Watch the replay! Vulnerable groups are significantly more impacted by the ... read more
As ACCTING continues to explore how the European Green Deal and its associated policies impact vulnerable groups, the project is ... read more
Bridging the Gap: Inclusive Criteria for NGO Funding Online webinar on Tuesday 1 October 2024 11.00 - 12.30 CEST read more
Green Digital Accessibility 2024 Bridging Sustainability and Accessibilityin the Green Transition: Future Transformations in the ... read more
In June ACCTING participated in the 11th European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) in Valencia, Spain, the 2024 European Green Capital. read more
ACCTING partner Burcu Borhan Türeli took part in the "Agroecology and Our Rights" meeting supported by UNDP GEF SGP, which gathered a ... read more
Based on insights developed in ACCTING research activities and experience from related projects and initiatives, this webinar explores ... read more
ACCTING is delighted to host an online webinar on “Rooted in equality: Strengthening food security through gender+ inclusive and ... read more
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