ACCTING

📢 Join us on Tuesday 1 October for the ACCTING webinar on Inclusive Criteria for NGO Funding! This webinar, moderated by Nikos Zaharis, South-East European Research Centre (SEERC), will look at the importance of addressing vulnerable groups in funding from both #NGOs' and #FundingOrganisations’ perspectives. We'll hear from two experts: - Dr. Sotiris Petropoulos, Associate Professor at University of Peloponnese and co-founder of HIGGS - Prof. Andrei Holman, Professor PhD in the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences and Director of the Psychology Department at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University ✍ Save your spot by registering now: https://lnkd.in/etuDK7JJ

🌍 ACCTING Case Studies highlight inspiring communities across Europe that shape sustainable initiatives involving vulnerable groups of people. 🏘 In Oslo, Norway, Sofienberggata 7 is a municipally-owned building that underwent an energy overhaul to cut usage by 70%. Solar panels, thermal wells and other installations help low-income residents with lower energy bills, while the renovation provides opportunities to meet and create a stronger sense of community. 🔎 Read the case study: https://lnkd.in/eeFe_EFR Oslo kommune #EnergyEfficiency #CommunityLiving #GreenTransition #sustainability

🗣️ ACCTING has gathered 358 personal narratives diving into the lived experiences of communities facing climate-related inequalities, highlighting their struggles and resilience. 💬 Bernardo, 69, shares how disability shapes a unique perspective on environmental preparedness. Reflecting on his experiences during natural disasters, Bernardo advocates for greater inclusivity and planning, believing that everyone has a role in creating safer, more inclusive and resilient communities. ➡ Read his story : https://lnkd.in/etFj3JvQ

Today at the ACCTING Advisory Board meeting, we presented key results and reviewed the project’s next steps, including outputs, research synergies, and policy recommendations. Many thanks to our AB members for their time, constructive feedback and suggestions Lara Houston, Eamon O'Hara, Esteban Pelayo & Maritta Koch-Weser 🙏 Exciting developments ahead as we work towards a more inclusive, fair green transition!

🌍 ACCTING Case Studies highlight inspiring communities across Europe that actively shape #sustainable initiatives for vulnerable groups. ☀️ Next stop: Avedøre, Denmark! Solhuset showcases how low-income residents collaborated to achieve sustainable energy, leading to Denmark’s first citizen-led #EnergyCommunity, with the support of partners including EBO Consult and Hvidovre Kommune. 🔎 What makes this project inspiring and inclusive? Efforts to make the building energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable include the installation of solar panels. This #GreenEnergy initiative is not only reducing carbon emissions but also helping low-income tenants cut down on their utility bills. Residents of the building aren't just beneficiaries – they have a direct say in every #community decision, ensuring tailored solutions that meet their real needs while discovering sustainable living practices. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eT27rTSt #CommunityEnergy #SolarPower #GreenTransition

📗 ACCTING has gathered 358 personal narratives diving into the lived experiences of communities facing climate-related inequalities, highlighting their struggles and resilience. 🍎 One story from a 22-year-old woman in Thessaloniki, Greece, reveals her struggle to eat sustainably, underscoring the economic barriers many face in accessing sustainable food. 📰 Read her full story: https://lnkd.in/d4VErNWA #HealthyFood #AccessToFood #Sustainability #Inequality

🌍 ACCTING Case Studies highlight inspiring communities across Europe that actively shape sustainable initiatives involving vulnerable groups of people. ☀️ First stop: Aarhus, Denmark, where energy community members co-own a rooftop solar installation, empowering their role in the green transition while earning economic returns. What makes this initiative inspiring and inclusive? While energy poverty may not be as pronounced in Aarhus as in other regions, most students do not own homes and lack the financial resources to invest in green projects. The low share cost set by the Universitetets Energifællesskab allows students and local residents often overlooked in major energy projects to join the energy community and actively participate in the green transition without significant financial barriers. 🔎 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5h_zgJP #RenewableEnergy #EnergyCommunity #GreenTransition

🌍 ACCTING has collected 358 personal narratives capturing the daily reality of navigating climate inequality challenges. 🚲 Lisbon resident Alexandre is transforming his family's approach to mobility by prioritising cycling. Despite public transport challenges, he’s committed to reducing their ecological footprint, highlighting how individual actions can inspire collective change for a greener future. 🔎 Read his story: https://lnkd.in/eeFiJD2W

🌍 Today is #WorldFoodDay! This year’s theme, "Right to Foods for a Better Life and Future," reminds us that nutritious, affordable, and safe food is essential for all. Achieving this requires not only better access to healthy foods but also addressing inequalities in the food system. 🌿 Celebrated one day after #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen, World Food Day also highlights the vital role rural women play in food production and sustainable farming. They are true #FoodHeroes, and supporting rural women means securing a sustainable food future for everyone. Learn more in the ACCTING factsheets: 🔗 "Local is Beautiful: Gender+ inclusive agricultural policies and civil society practices": https://lnkd.in/e8TcJaRF 🔗 "Promoting access to healthy and environmentally friendly food for the marginalised and vulnerable": https://lnkd.in/ebAqCehA

The "Weaving Nets" exhibition combining art, tradition, and cultural heritage organised within the Echoversity project will soon be shown in Konitsa, Greece! 👇