Climate Action

Fighting for a green future

May 5, 2023 | Climate Action, Denmark, Inspiring initiative

The Youth Green Movement (previously the Green Student Movement) is a Danish group of young climate activists fighting for a greener future with a biodiversity and climate crisis mindset.

Bringing volunteers together for civil protection

Apr 17, 2023 | Climate Action, Greece, Inspiring initiative

FILIOS ZEUS is a recent flagship initiative in civil protection in Archanes, Greece. It brings together volunteer groups to strengthen citizens’ awareness and involvement in civil protection.

From an abandoned hospital to a Climate Justice Center and Movement School

Apr 17, 2023 | Climate Action, Inspiring initiative, Spain

Casa dels Futurs is a Spanish initiative aiming to save the planet and catalyze the transition to climate-resilient communities by building an educational and physical infrastructure to further reinforce social and ecological movements.

Protecting the Karadere wild area in Bulgaria

Apr 14, 2023 | Bulgaria, Climate Action, Inspiring initiative

The Karadere wild area, valuable for its invertebrate fauna and plants, has witnessed a significant development due to a series of illegal procedures.

Volunteer solidarity to fight against disasters

Apr 14, 2023 | Bulgaria, Climate Action, Inspiring initiative

The National Association of Volunteers (NAVRB) was established in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2014. The project aims to assist professional services in risk prevention and disaster management through building, maintaining and developing a network of passionate volunteers.

A community network to observe the impact of floods

Apr 13, 2023 | Climate Action, France, Inspiring initiative

The Flood Impact Observers Network develops innovative tools to observe the impacts of floods which will provide the necessary intervention for vulnerable groups.

A platform to stop ecological destruction

Apr 13, 2023 | Biodiversity, Climate Action, Inspiring initiative, Turkey

Muğla Environment Platform is an initiative developed by citizens and non-governmental organizations from all Turkish cities to protect nature and common living spaces in the Muğla region

An ambitious vision for the largest protected area in Italy

Apr 13, 2023 | Biodiversity, Climate Action, Inspiring initiative

The Pollino National Park, the largest newly established protected area in Italy, covers almost 200 000 hectares between Calabria and Basilicata.

A voluntary system of civil defence in Florence

Feb 1, 2023 | Climate Action, Inspiring initiative

In Florence, since the terrible floods in 1966, many citizens’ organisations and groups have cooperated daily with the municipal civil defence system.