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Universal Social Protection: an enabler of climate action and a catalyst for a just transition and greater social justice

Universal Social Protection supports climate mitigation and adaptation (and ensure public support for climate policies), shows the International Labour Organization (ILO) latest World Social Protection Report 2024-2026. Yet, “3.8 billion people are still entirely unprotected from life’s challenges and the impacts of climate change”. Greater investment in and expansion of social protection systems is…

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Putting the U in Just Transition: Online Training on Civil Society Organisations Involvement in Just Transition

On September 17, 2024, SOLIDAR & SOLIDAR Foundation organised an online training for our members to inspire each other with best practices and learn more about concrete tools on how CSOs can engage with Just Transition, given its growing importance both politically and in our daily work. The training was given in English with Spanish…

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Make Europe Great Again or Hungary First? | SOLIDAR’s take on Hungary’s priority for the Presidency

Hungary holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024. This comes at a time of institutional renewal for the EU and in the context of complex economic, social, environmental and geopolitical changes. Will the Hungarian presidency accompany the EU’s new leadership, or will it further…

Publications

Case Study | Critical Minerals, Critical Conditions: The Struggle of Nickel Mine Workers in Indonesia

The global push for a sustainable future is boosting the demand for minerals critical to the energy transition, including copper, lithium and nickel used for electric vehicles (EVs) batteries. To achieve the Paris Agreement’s targets of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, around 3 billion tons of minerals and metals will be required, calling for…

Campaign

Building a fair and green Europe Together

Building a fair and sustainable WORLD together Together, we can build a Europe that protects people and the planet – starting now After the 2024 European elections, we choose to see the glass half full: the democratic centre has held its ground. Having won this election, the conservative parties hold the key to this cooperation. But…

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Every Life Counts: SOLIDAR joins call to end EU exports of hazardous pesticides

SOLIDAR has proudly joined forces with more than 200 other organisations to sign a joint letter calling for a ban on EU production and exports of banned and hazardous pesticides. Ahead of the informal meeting of EU leaders that took place on June 17th to discuss the Strategic Agenda for the next legislative cycle, this…

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Our fight after the European Elections continues: Mobilising for a Democratic and Social Europe

After these European elections, we choose to see the glass half full: the democratic centre has held its ground. A coalition of conservatives, socialists, liberals and greens is possible – even if their majority has been weakened. Having won this election, the conservative parties hold the key to this cooperation. But the progressive forces…

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Member’s Initiative: SUPPORT THE PALM CENTER’S FUNDRAISING FOR ‘LIFE, PEACE AND FREEDOM’ IN PALESTINE

The people of Palestine need your help! Support the Palme Center‘s fundraising to help the civilian population of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank through our local partner organizations in Palestine. The collection also aims to support peace movements in Palestine and Israel The situation in the Gaza Strip is catastrophic . Over 35,000 people…

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A landmark step toward peace: Ireland, Spain and Norway recognise the State of Palestine

A landmark step toward peace: Ireland, Spain and Norway recognise the State of Palestine This May 28th, SOLIDAR welcomes the historical decision of two European Union’s (EU) Member States – Ireland and Spain – and Norway to recognise the State of Palestine. Since 2021, SOLIDAR has been campaigning for this recognition as a necessary step…