Nowadays it is very rare, especially under 30, that someone knows which one is a ‘good’ herb and which one is a ‘bad’ plant while the previous generations have known all about them.
ACCTING Narrative: Loving nature, living from the nature
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Inspiring initiative
ACCTING Narrative: Contributing to tackling environmental disasters
Bernardo, 69, Italy, believes in the contribution of disabled people in tackling environmental disasters.
Social resilience in primary schools
This initiative brings together social researchers and educational training practitioners from several Croatian institutions to research aspects of social resilience of schools in situations of natural (climate) disasters, as well as to empower them to enhance their resilience through learning and experience sharing.
A flexible aid platform for disaster relief actions in Austria
The Austrian Red Cross and Hitradio Ö3 founded Team Austria (original: Team Österreich)- a flexible aid platform with the goal to channel the willingness of people in advance to help during natural disasters and other emergency situations.
Providing free regional transportation for rural citizens
“Linava” is the Lithuanian national association of motor carriers. One of their initiatives is to encourage the members of the association to provide free regional transportation for rural citizens,
SoulRiders: using cycling to tackle inequalities
SoulRiders is a community-led charitable organisation based in the south-side of Glasgow, Scotland. They use bikes to tackle inequalities, especially related to ethnicity, and overcome loneliness by bringing diverse communities together.
Oslo as an age-friendly city
As life expectancy continues to rise, the Nordic region is seeing a steady increase in an ageing population. The municipality of Oslo, Norway, initiated a series of action to make the city more age friendly.
An electric bus for senior citizens in the Netherlands
The Stichting Zonnebus Cuijk uses an electric bus to transport elderly people through the village to different destinations, including the pharmacy, the library, and the supermarket. By opting for an electric bus, the Foundation puts an emphasis on sustainable forms of transport to enhance the mobility of senior members of their community.
Indigenous Women’s Movement of the Xingu Indigenous Reservation Association
ATIX Mulher (Brazil) is the female branch of the Indigenous organisation of Women’s Movement of the Xingu Indigenous Reservation Association. During the pandemic in 2020, the inhabitants of the Xingu Indigenous Reservation were heavily affected in their food security. Atix Mulher has campaigned for food, hygiene products and agricultural tools for the 16 ethnic groups of the reservation. It has helped gather food donations and has set out a collective crowdfunding that has benefitted 130 villages. Currently, items such as crafts and honey, produced by the villagers, help with capital to keep the small agriculture-based businesses running.
Unlocking independence and integration for refugees
#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.
New webinar: Towards safer mobility: addressing violence in public transportation
Join this webinar to discuss concrete measures to enhance public transport safety for both workers and passengers. read more
New ACCTING factsheets: Building a fair and inclusive Green Deal
Vulnerable groups often face the greatest barriers in accessing sustainable solutions, yet their experiences and perspectives remain ... read more
ACCTING webinar: Advancing Behavioural Change Through an Inclusive Green Deal
Online Webinar Advancing Behavioural Change Through an Inclusive Green Deal 7 April 202515:30-16:15 How can individuals in vulnerable ... read more
Bring a poster to ACCTING’s Final Conference!
We are thrilled to invite poster abstract submissions for ACCTING’s Final Conference, “Empowering Change: Building a Fair and Inclusive read more
ACCTING project meeting: shaping the project’s final phase
The ACCTING project team gathered in Vienna for two days of in-depth discussions and workshops as we approach the final phase of the project. read more
SAVE THE DATE: ACCTING’s Final Conference
As the ACCTING project nears its conclusion, we’re thrilled to announce our Final Conference on 29 April 2025 at La Tricoterie in Brussels! read more
Call for Better Art Stories: Submit your artwork to inspire positive change
Join us in using art to inspire positive environmental and social transformations! Submit your artwork by 17 March 2025. read more
Co-creating innovative solutions: ACCTING’s final Open Studios
ACCTING Open Studios are workshops where participants come together to dive deep into specific topics related to the Green Deal. The ... read more
Online webinar: Engaging vulnerable groups in building resilient futures
Engaging vulnerable groups in building resilient futures Watch the replay! Vulnerable groups are significantly more impacted by the ... read more
Co-creating solutions for an inclusive Green Deal: ACCTING’s next set of Open Studios
As ACCTING continues to explore how the European Green Deal and its associated policies impact vulnerable groups, the project is ... read more
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