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.
Narratives
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.
ACCTING Narrative: Economic struggles and access to sustainable food
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...
ACCTING Narrative: A new kind of mobility in Portugal
Daily bike trains to school were the triggering event to develop a new kind of mobility in Portugal
ACCTING Narrative: An educator with two children fights for a change of values
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...
ACCTING Narrative: Challenges linked to mobility for a single mother of three
Mobility options for a single mother with three children.
ACCTING Narrative: Considerations on eating patterns and sustainability
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...
ACCTING Narrative: When the energy crisis leads to a change of business model
In Belgium, the energy crisis leads to a change of business model.
ACCTING Narrative: A micro-enterprise pursuing energy saving and recycling
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...
ACCTING Narrative: There cannot be a better place for me to live than here
Luigi, Italy, lives independently in an energy community.

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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