Event report – Can Europe lead a Just Transition? Study launch and roundtable discussion
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Event report – Can Europe lead a Just Transition? Study launch and roundtable discussion

October 10, 2022 Can Europe lead a Just Transition? This question was at the centre of the event that SOLIDAR held on 6 October in Brussels and that brought together EU-level decision-makers, civil society representatives, researchers and other stakeholders in the Just Transition. The European Green Deal (EGD), the EU’s strategy to reach climate neutrality by 2050,…

Open letter: A bold and transformative Social Climate Fund (SCF) is needed, now more than ever!
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Open letter: A bold and transformative Social Climate Fund (SCF) is needed, now more than ever!

October 11, 2022 SOLIDAR joins more than 35 social, environmental and industry organisations and calls on co-legislators to adopt a strong Social Climate Fund to tackle the energy and climate crises. The EU has the tools to address the parallel social, climate and energy security crises, but it is failing to make the most of them. ETS revenues are higher than ever and…

Croatia’s shrinking civic space and its effect on EES: Read Croatia’s Country Report of the CLL Monitor 2021
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Croatia’s shrinking civic space and its effect on EES: Read Croatia’s Country Report of the CLL Monitor 2021

Croatia’s shrinking civic space and its effect on EES: Read Croatia’s Country Report of the CLL Monitor 2021 From 20 until 22 September 2022 SOLIDAR members and partners came together in Zagreb, Croatia for a Study Visit. Over three days, they reflected and exchanged views on Education for Inclusive and Democratic Societies and elaborated on…

New Proposal for a Council Recommendation on Pathways to School Success: The Road to Success?
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New Proposal for a Council Recommendation on Pathways to School Success: The Road to Success?

New Proposal for a Council Recommendation on Pathways to School Success: The Road to Success? On 30 June, the European Commission published a new Proposal for a Council Recommendation on Pathways to School Success accompanied by an Annex which proposes a new policy framework. The Proposal is meant to replace the 2011 Council Recommendation on policies to reduce…

2nd Civil Society Forum for Sustainability – Shaping the European Green Deal
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2nd Civil Society Forum for Sustainability – Shaping the European Green Deal

September 27, 2022 More than 40 civil society organisations from across Europe gathered online for the second edition of the “Civil Society Forum for Sustainability: Shaping the European Green Deal” on the 21st and 22nd of September, for two half-days of lively debate and discussion.  Organised in the framework of the REAL DEAL project, the Civil Society…

thematic Small Grant Facility call for proposals
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thematic Small Grant Facility call for proposals

(French and Spanish versions below – Versions française et espagnole ci-dessous – Versiones en español y francés debajo) Organising International Solidarity – Thematic Small Grant Facility Call for Proposals 2022 DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL: 6 NOVEMBER 2022, 24h00 Brussels time  SOLIDAR is launching a thematic Call for Proposals as part of its Organising International Solidarity (OIS) programme, funded by…

ELF & SAF Study Visit: Education for Inclusive and Democratic Societies
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ELF & SAF Study Visit: Education for Inclusive and Democratic Societies

On 20-22 September 2022, SOLIDAR and SOLIDAR Foundation organized a joint SAF & ELF study visit hosted in Zagreb, Croatia by SOLIDAR member Centre for Peace Studies (CPS).   This year, the Study Visit focused on Education for Inclusive and Democratic Societies and elaborated on Global Citizenship Education – including Peace Education, Gender Equality and Interculturalism. Members and partners…

An inclusive journey to peace: Peace Education as a public good | SOLIDAR Foundation Statement
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An inclusive journey to peace: Peace Education as a public good | SOLIDAR Foundation Statement

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, it is crucial for SOLIDAR Foundation to underline the importance of Peace Education, particularly in the current political situation.  While the world counts several open conflicts, including in Europe, SOLIDAR Foundation members come together in Zagreb to reaffirm peace education as a tool for achieving learning and…

Occupational Safety and Health: a fundamental right for a Just Transition
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Occupational Safety and Health: a fundamental right for a Just Transition

As indicated by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in its Guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is a fundamental dimension of Just Transition.   This year on June the 10th, during the 110th International Labour Conference in Geneva, delegates adopted a ground-breaking resolution, adding…