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New publication «Sharing Cities. A worldwide cities overview on platform economy policies with a focus on Barcelona»New publication «Sharing Cities. A worldwide cities overview on platform economy policies with a focus on Barcelona»Issued on the occasion of the Sharing Cities Summit 2019 @sharebcn2018 (12-15 November 2018, Barcelona), this publication analyses the potential of those initiatives of the so-called platform economy that build their activities on the principle of social responsibility and a true general-interest orientation: Mayo Fuster and the Dimmons Research Group @dimmonsnet focus on an economic model which combines participatory governance, social & ecological responsibility and local roots with open…04 Dec 2018Article

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01 EUSIC 2018 finalist: GoFundEd
02 EUSIC 2018 finalist: ScOLARGeno
03 Transform Tilburg - Changemaker Community
04 Building sustainable communities: It is what you do - and the way that you do it.
European Dialogue on Non-State Climate ActionEuropean Dialogue on Non-State Climate ActionTalanoa, a traditional process of inclusive, participatory and transparent dialogue from the Pacif…23 Apr 2018 11:30 — 17:00Event
Are social innovations changing the game?Are social innovations changing the game?What are the #gamechangers of our times? How do economic trends, #climate change, technological re…24 Jan 2018Article
The first European Day of Sustainable Communities: 23rd September 2017The first European Day of Sustainable Communities: 23rd September 2017This event will showcase the many groundbreaking initiatives from across Europe that are leading t…23 Sep 2017 09:00 — 15:00Event
Launch of the European Day of Sustainable CommunitiesLaunch of the European Day of Sustainable Communities22 September 2017 | 9.00 a.m. to 1 p.m. European Economic and Social Committee Rue Belliard…22 Sep 2017 14:30Event
‘FÊTE DES POSSIBLES’: TWO EVONEERS’ JOURNEY WORKSHOPS AT AEIDL‘FÊTE DES POSSIBLES’: TWO EVONEERS’ JOURNEY WORKSHOPS AT AEIDL(30 August 2017) - On 19 and 26 September, AEIDL organised a workshop on the "Evoneers’ Journey”, a training curriculum at the heart of the SIRCle project. The Social Innovation for Resilient Communities (SI…19 Sep 2017 15:30Event
Creating ripples in BrusselsCreating ripples in Brussels(12 September 2017) - On 29 June, AEIDL hosted a conference to celebrate the completion and promote and disseminate the results of the SIRCle project. AEIDL will now be offering two workshops on 19 and 26 September in…30 Aug 2017Article
The largest participatory project everThe largest participatory project everNeighbourhoods made by everyone, for everyone – that is the aim of a new multi-million pound initiative set to launch in Barking and Dagenham later this year. Every One Every Day, formed out of a partnership betwe…02 Aug 2017Article
Hea Poh Lin - Noun Project - Creative Commons Stories of digital social innovation: EnvironmentThis is part of a series of blogs profiling inspiring examples of digital social innovation (DSI), which was originally posted on the Nesta blog. It is reposted here under a CC 4.0 License. At the bottom of this page yo…18 Jul 2017Article
Germany to boost green energy in Africa - but will it work?Germany to boost green energy in Africa - but will it work?With Africa’s energy demand on the rise, the German government is launching a new initiative aimed at helping citizens in African countries produce their own - by forming German-style energy cooperatives.…13 Jul 2017Article
Eco-Innovation in BulgariaEco-Innovation in BulgariaSince 2013, Bulgaria has made efforts to improve in its eco-innovation performance through the implementation of several Operational Programmes, including Strategy for smart specialization, initiatives on waste manageme…03 Jul 2017Article
Supporting social entrepreneurs on their journey towards resilience, Brussels, 29 JuneSupporting social entrepreneurs on their journey towards resilience, Brussels, 29 JuneThe closing event of the Erasmus+ SIRCle project will be held on June 29th in Brussels. It is now time to share publicly stories and findings, and the inspiration gathered from over 200 social entrepreneurs and intrapre…29 Jun 2017 17:45Event
How can social innovation help rural communities? How can social innovation help rural communities? On 30th March, I attended a seminar in Brussels, organised by the European Network for Rural Development, on the topic of innovation in rural areas. The day began with José Enrique Garcilazo, head of the Rural Polic…06 Apr 2017Article
Berlin River Camp 2016Berlin River Camp 2016The Berlin River Camp 2016 is a transnational meeting for water conservation. During one week , participants from all over Europe will gather in the German capital to experience and learn about water in the city through…05 Jul 2016Article
Partners Albania competition "Green Ideas 2016" winnersPartners Albania competition "Green Ideas 2016" winnersPartners Albania organized on 24-25 May 2016 in Tirana, the National Competition “Green Ideas 2016”. This is the fifth year that Partners Albania organizes this competition, aiming to support initiatives that pro…09 Jun 2016Article
Le Comptoir de l’Innovation and ELLE Foundation reveal the ELLE Impact 2 for women award’s winnerLe Comptoir de l’Innovation and ELLE Foundation reveal the ELLE Impact 2 for women award’s winnerCaroline de Maigret, the ELLE Impact² International Award for Women 2016’s ambassador, Constance Benqué, CEO of ELLE France & International and Nicolas Hazard, Chairman of Le Comptoir de l’Innovation gave yest…25 Apr 2016Article

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