Inspiring initiatives
ACCTING has mapped inspiring bottom-up initiatives stemming from groups of people, communities, and organisations in topics related to the project’s eight research lines. Taking place in 34 different countries, the mapped initiatives aim to inspire by showing positive involvement of society, and more specifically vulnerable groups, in response to climate change.
The initiatives collected with the help of our network of 37 national researchers will be completed as the project unfolds and serve to inform our call for pilot projects and the co-creation of recommendations for policymakers.

Transforming education for a sustainable future
Ibda L-Bidla is an initiative by Kopin in Malta, designed to integrate Read More

Cycling for change
Vélorution Esch is a community-driven initiative in Esch-sur-Alzette, ... Read More

Revolutionising sustainable mobility in Luxembourg
CARLOH is Luxembourg's pioneering car-sharing service, designed to ... Read More

Paving the Way for a Greener Future
The Wrocław Cycling Initiative is transforming Wrocław into a truly ... Read More

Educating the Next Generation of Cyclists
The Cycling School of Active Citizenship, a project initiated by the ... Read More

Empowering young cyclists for a greener future
The Lisbon Municipal Programme of Bike Trains is an innovative ... Read More

Empowering new cyclists for a greener future
Bike Buddy, an initiative by the Bike Urban Mobility Association ... Read More

Road safety innovations for the future
AS Bercman Technologies, founded in 2016, is revolutionising road ... Read More

Pedalling for a greener city
Salvaciclisti is a dynamic initiative focused on promoting cycling as ... Read More

Leading the change for sustainable transport
The Finnish Cycling Federation (Pyöräliitto) is at the forefront of ... Read More

Connecting workers, saving the planet
JojobRT is a real-time carpooling service that aims to make commuting ... Read More

Pedalling Towards a Sustainable Future
Cyclonomia is a participative bicycle repair workshop that has been ... Read More

A walking bus for sustainable mobility and integration
The Piedibus project, initiated in 2009 in Caserta's Acquaviva ... Read More

Helsinki’s Green Mobility Solution
Helsinki’s City Bike Sharing system is one of the most advanced ... Read More

Driving change in crisis
During the Covid-19 pandemic, ALD Automotive, a part of the Societe ... Read More

Transforming Thessaloniki’s Mobility
Thessaloniki is stepping up to become one of Europe’s most sustainable Read More

A new approach to rural mobility
Mitfahrbank, or "carpooling bench," is a unique initiative started in ... Read More

Empowering citizens and protecting the environment
NeSehnutí promotes environmental sustainability and citizen ... Read More

Driving the future of sustainable transport
The EcoMobility, FREEMOBILITY, and ECO 2 MOBILITY campaigns are ... Read More

Driving change in crisis
During the Covid-19 pandemic, ALD Automotive, a part of the Societe ... Read More

A solidarity bike workshop for all
Cyclofficine, located in Angoulême, France, is a bicycle repair ... Read More

Las Mercedes: a new model for sustainable and inclusive mobility
Las Mercedes is a non-profit cooperative founded by women in ... Read More

Creating a greener, healthier Barcelona
Camins Verds is an innovative initiative in Barcelona aimed at ... Read More

Tackling food waste and food insecurity in Serbia
Serbian initiative campaigns, donates food, and proposes legal changes Read More

Healthy and sustainable food policy in Flemish schools
The 'School Food Labs' initiative guides pilot schools that make the ... Read More

Connecting people through sustainable cooking
The 'Samenkeuken' initiative stimulates culinary get-togethers among ... Read More

Eliminating housing poverty in Bulgaria
‘Habitat for Humanity Bulgaria’ works to improve housing conditions ... Read More

Conserving Nature since 1988
“Green Balkans“ is a leading organization in the field of conservation Read More

Better environmental policies in Bulgaria
The Green Laws Initiative is monitoring the development and ... Read More

Improving mobility for pedestrians in Zagreb (Croatia)
1% Za Grad (1% For the City) aims at civic improvement and respect for Read More

Empowering Walking Groups in Koprivnica (Croatia)
In the lockdown period of 2020, walking groups tailored to different ... Read More

Improving access to cycling in Zagreb
Cylclists’ Union promotes bike use as an efficient, sustainable and ... Read More

A waterway in service of its local community
'Our Stream' motivates citizens to support socio-political change ... Read More

Challenging a top-down imposed conservation area
Promoting the low-impact tradition of the precarious island existence ... Read More

Scientists speak up about climate change
Croatian scientists advocate declaration of national climate emergency Read More

A Boost for the Blue Energy Sector
The Cyprus Energy Agency aims to save energy resources and protect the Read More

Protecting the flora and fauna of Cyprus
The Terra Cypria Foundation engages in activities and local events to ... Read More

Czech parents unite for climate action
Parents for Climate Liberec raises awareness in relation to climate ... Read More

Large scale food waste reduction in the Czech Republic
The Prague-based initiative Safe the Food seeks systemic changes to ... Read More

Empowering people to live ecologically
Ecological Institute Veronica aims to protect nature through ... Read More

Mother and son go beyond organic baking
Czech bakery inspires sustainable food production and consumption. Read More
Sustainable lifestyles for a prosperous planet
From festivals to board games: Czech NGO deals with issues of global ... Read More

Ride the rails, roll the wheels
Founded in 2022, TågcykelTouring is a Swedish non-profit that promotes Read More

The appreciation of ‘ugly’ fruit and vegetables
Danish initiative sells boxes of ‘ugly’ fruit and vegetables at ... Read More

Cycling courses increase independence of immigrants in Finland
‘Immigrants on Bikes’ offers cycling courses for people in Finland ... Read More

Championing ecological living in Turkey
Buğday has spearheaded several innovative initiatives, such as the ... Read More

Free public transport for residents of Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn is the first capital in the European Union to provide free ... Read More

Car-Free Avenue revitalises city centre of Tartu, Estonia
The city of Tartu (Estonia) closed one of its main streets for car ... Read More

Café in Copenhagen pursues justice and sustainability
Kafé Mellemrummet is a café in Copenhagen run by volunteers and ... Read More

NGO defends the rights of people in the Global South
NGO Global Aktion defends people’s rights in the Global South with a ... Read More

A Biodegradable Waste Management Project
This initiative collects biodegradable waste food, consisting of ... Read More

An Incubator for the Community Economy
Amsterdam’s Incubator for the Community Economy seeks to support ... Read More

From airfield to leisure area
The Tempelhofer Feld is a former airfield of the Tempelhof Airport in ... Read More

Protecting forests in Turkey
The Akbelen Forest Solidarity collective in Turkey demonstrates how an Read More

Reducing both food insecurity and social isolation
FoodCloud transforms surplus food into opportunities to make the world Read More

The Aran Islands as lighthouses for energy transition
Residents of the Irish Aran Islands aim to become self-sufficient in ... Read More

Volunteers from vulnerable groups work in the Food Garden
Food Garden Rotterdam increases sustainable food production and ... Read More

Protection against fuel poverty in the UK
Campaigning organisation aims to change policy in order to protect ... Read More

Bike fixing and community building in Hungary
Bike Kitchen provides people with an accessible and supportive ... Read More

Passing on experience-based knowledge on sustainability
Sustain Academy hires sustainability specialists with real-world ... Read More

Student-driven car sharing for a better environment
NGO aims to fully replace their members' need for their own private car. Read More

Urban community garden open to all in Latvia
In this Latvian urban community garden anyone can plant and get ... Read More

Maltese initiative empowers women and low-income households
Initiative increases women’s employment and reduces low-income ... Read More

Demonstrations for child-friendly traffic legislation
The Kidical Mass movement inspires cyclists from all ages to advocate ... Read More

Citizens fight fuel poverty in France
Citizen-led initiative Energie Solidaire funds programmes aimed at ... Read More

Swedish association encourages people to initiate local transitions
Swedish non-profit association educates, encourages, and supports ... Read More

Cycling towards sustainable mobility
Vël'Ok is a free, self-service bicycle-sharing initiative based in ... Read More

Sustainable parking policies in Romanian city
Creation of a sustainable parking policy for a more inclusive city. Read More

Cooking workshops to counter food insecurity
Toques en Stock is a French association that aims to organise regular ... Read More

A Cyclists Union in Croatia
The aim of Sindikat Biciklista (Cyclists Union) is to improve ... Read More

Green spaces and mental health
MindFood is an organisation that offers the opportunity to engage in ... Read More

Walking in Prague, Czech Republic
Walk the City is a women-led ecological association in Prague ... Read More

Urban Bikes – A Green Solution for Torres Vedras
Agostinhas: Urban Bikes is an innovative initiative aimed at promoting Read More

Empowering Pensioners with Free Transport
The "Lifetime Cards for Retirees" project in Iasi, Romania, aims to ... Read More

Fighting food insecurity in Lithuania
Maisto Bankas is a non-profit organisation in Lithuania focused on ... Read More

Fighting food waste and food insecurity
Robin Food is a social initiative aiming to limit food waste while ... Read More

Empowering mobility for people with disabilities
MeerMobiel is a comprehensive online platform that simplifies ... Read More

A pedal towards opportunity
Bicycle for Kids is a Slovakian initiative providing second-hand ... Read More

Empowering seniors through innovative mobility solutions
The SOULMATE project addresses mobility challenges faced by elderly ... Read More

Transforming Iasi into a smart and sustainable city
Iasi, Romania, is evolving into a Smart City with the goal of ... Read More

A green revolution on two wheels
The Bike to Work campaign, initiated by the Civic Cycling Initiative ... Read More

Cycling for change in Bratislava
Founded in 1999, Cyklokoalícia is a civic association dedicated to ... Read More

Empowering seniors through green mobility
The GreenSAM project is dedicated to improving green mobility for ... Read More

Fighting food waste and hunger in Vienna
Wiener Tafel – the “Vienna Table” – is a pioneering Austrian ... Read More

A rural lifeline transforming villages in Belgium
Dorpspunt (village point) is an inspiring initiative bringing ... Read More

A holistic approach to tackling energy poverty
The VERBUND Electricity Assistance Fund, in partnership with Caritas ... Read More

Sustainable Mobility in Ghent, Belgium
De Fietsambassade (‘The Bicycle Embassy’) is an inspiring initiative ... Read More

ACCTING Case Study: Sustainability and Community in Norway
Bergen Økologiske Landsby (BØL) is an ecovillage located in Osterøy, ... Read More
ACCTING Case Study: A Model for Energy Renovations
Sofienberggata 7, located in the heart of Oslo’s Grünerløkka district, Read More

ACCTING Case Study: Denmark’s First Citizen-Led Energy Community
Solhuset, located in Avedøre near Copenhagen, Denmark, serves as an ... Read More

ACCTING Case Study: Empowering Students in the Energy Transition
The initiative started from the EU project AURORA, endeavouring to ... Read More

ACCTING Narrative: Economic struggles and access to sustainable food
The impact of climate change and the capacity to mitigate its negative Read More

ACCTING Narrative: A new kind of mobility in Portugal
Daily bike trains to school were the triggering event to develop a new Read More

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 Read More

ACCTING Narrative: Challenges linked to mobility for a single mother of three
Mobility options for a single mother with three children. Read More

ACCTING Narrative: Considerations on eating patterns and sustainability
The impact of climate change and the capacity to mitigate its negative Read More

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. Read More

ACCTING Narrative: A micro-enterprise pursuing energy saving and recycling
The impact of climate change and the capacity to mitigate its negative Read More
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