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England region plans world-first for climate change teaching | Education | The Guardian

England region plans world-first for climate change teaching | Education | The Guardian | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
A region of northern England plans to become the first place in the world to have a UN-accredited climate change teacher in every state primary and secondary school.
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The Art of Traveling Light: Tourism with a Positive Impact | Cooperative City

The Art of Traveling Light: Tourism with a Positive Impact | Cooperative City | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
The extractive nature of mass tourism is made possible by tourist behaviour, missing regulations and lacking alternatives. There has been very little work done to make tourism more responsible, sustainable and enriching for local communities. While there is a growing number of emerging NGOs, cooperatives and social enterprises to channel tourism revenues into socially meaningful initiatives, they are often isolated and do not constitute a coherent tissue of services that could help tourists spend their budget in a thoroughly responsible way, with the most positive footprint possible. Our selection of interviews and articles aims at mapping and bringing together these initiatives, understanding their functioning, strengthening the ecosystem that feeds them and helping municipalities in adopting their tourism strategies to accommodate more responsible ways of traveling.
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July 12, 2019 9:32 AM
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[Bonne nouvelle] La première carte de crédit qui calcule votre empreinte carbone selon vos achats

[Bonne nouvelle] La première carte de crédit qui calcule votre empreinte carbone selon vos achats | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
C’est une carte bleue pour le moins original que vient de lancer la startup suédoise Doconomy en partenariat avec MasterCard. Il s’agit de la première carte bleue qui calcule votre empreinte carbone en fonction des achats que vous effectuez. "Au lieu d’introduire une carte de crédit premium avec des avantages qui encouragent généralement une consommation accrue, la DO black n’a qu’une caractéristique essentielle : un plafond de carbone", explique la startup.
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July 12, 2019 9:10 AM
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Drastically Shorter Workweeks Needed to Fight Climate Crisis, Study Finds

Drastically Shorter Workweeks Needed to Fight Climate Crisis, Study Finds | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
If people in three European countries want to fight the climate crisis, they need to chill out more.

That's the conclusion of a new study from think tank Autonomy, which found that Germany, the UK and Sweden all needed to drastically reduce their workweeks to fight climate change.

"The rapid pace of labour-saving technology brings into focus the possibility of a shorter working week for all, if deployed properly," Autonomy Director Will Stronge said, The Guardian reported. "However, while automation shows that less work is technically possible, the urgent pressures on the environment and on our available carbon budget show that reducing the working week is in fact necessary."
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May 8, 2019 5:26 PM
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Une étude exploratoire sur les initiatives citoyennes de transition

Une étude exploratoire sur les initiatives citoyennes de transition | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Habitats partagés et solidaires, jardins partagés, circuits courts, monnaies locales, médias participatifs... De nombreuses initiatives citoyennes voient le jour depuis plusieurs années, avec l'objectif d'agir pour une société plus durable. Quel positionnement possible pour les institutions ? Comment encourager et accompagner l'action citoyenne qui participe à la transition écologique et solidaire ?
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En Suède, "la honte de prendre l'avion" prend une ampleur inattendue

En Suède, "la honte de prendre l'avion" prend une ampleur inattendue | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Et si l’avion devenait totalement has been ? Alors que les Pays-Bas se préparent à interdire les lignes aériennes courtes distances, voici qu’en Suède « la honte de prendre l’avion » est peu à peu en train de gagner la population. Un phénomène nouveau qui illustre des préoccupations écologistes grandissantes.
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March 13, 2019 5:05 AM
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Stratégies politique en temps de crises écologiques et sociales

Stratégies politique en temps de crises écologiques et sociales | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Faire de la politique autrement : voilà un mot d’ordre porté par nombre d’initiatives politiques et sociales depuis une quinzaine d’années. Les courants politiques agissant pour une émancipation sociale, ancrée dans le réel de l’effondrement écologique en cours, sont aujourd’hui très actifs, créatifs et informés.
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Nearly a fifth of the EU's budget goes on livestock farming, says Greenpeace | Environment | The Guardian

Nearly a fifth of the EU's budget goes on livestock farming, says Greenpeace | Environment | The Guardian | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Nearly a fifth of the EU’s total budget – more than £24bn of taxpayer money – goes to support livestock farming across Europe, according to new research by Greenpeace.

At a time when scientists are calling for significant reductions in meat consumption, the report’s authors say taxpayers’ money should be redirected away from grain-fed, industrial animal farming.
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February 7, 2019 11:20 AM
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Scientists tell Belgian school kids on climate strike: ‘You’re right!’ – EURACTIV.com

Scientists tell Belgian school kids on climate strike: ‘You’re right!’ – EURACTIV.com | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
A group of more than 3,000 scientists have given their backing to thousands of Belgian school children who took to the streets for the fourth week in a row on Thursday (30 January) to ask for more ambitious climate policies.
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January 4, 2019 12:21 PM
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Voici le nouveau "Netflix": gratuit, écolo et engagé

Voici le nouveau "Netflix": gratuit, écolo et engagé | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Le site ImagoTV mis en ligne en décembre 2018 regroupe des podcasts, documentaires et vidéos YouTube écolos et engagés. Une vidéothèque gratuite et participative.
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December 19, 2018 11:52 AM
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(3) Inés Sánchez de Madariaga - Mobility of Care - YouTube

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Les facteurs sociologiques de réussite des projets de transition énergétique | ARENE Île-de-France

Les facteurs sociologiques de réussite des projets de transition énergétique | ARENE Île-de-France | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it

Reposant sur un état de l’art de la sociologie des organisations et de l’énergie, ainsi que sur un atelier et une série d’entretiens avec des acteurs franciliens participant à ce type de projets, cette étude s’attache à présenter la diversité des acteurs impliqués, leurs rôles, leurs logiques d’actions, ainsi que leur modalités d’interaction. Une analyse plus fine du rôle des collectivités y est également proposée.
Au-delà de la présentation des principaux facteurs de réussite et d’échec au développement des démarches multi-acteurs, cette étude propose également des pistes de réflexion sur l’évolution du rôle des collectivités aux différents stades des démarches afin de faciliter ces dernières.

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November 20, 2018 4:02 AM
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TRIBUNE. "Politiques de tous bords, prenez vos responsabilités !" : l'appel de 23 ONG sur la hausse de la fiscalité écologique

TRIBUNE. "Politiques de tous bords, prenez vos responsabilités !" : l'appel de 23 ONG sur la hausse de la fiscalité écologique | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Dans une tribune publiée sur franceinfo, le Réseau Action Climat et ses associations membres – parmi lesquelles Greenpeace, WWF ou Oxfam – appellent le gouvernement à "sortir les citoyens de leur dépendance au diesel et à l'essence".
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July 29, 2019 4:59 AM
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Time to oppose centrifugal forces that affect European societies – EURACTIV.com

Time to oppose centrifugal forces that affect European societies – EURACTIV.com | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
The world is currently experiencing rapid technological, economic, political and social change. The consequences of these developments are also being felt in Germany and Europe, write Andreas Grau and Julia Tegeler.
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Cities are beginning to own up to the climate impacts of what they consume

Cities are beginning to own up to the climate impacts of what they consume | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Cities around the world are beginning to seriously grapple with the question of their consumption emissions — how to measure them, how to make policy to reduce them, and, perhaps most importantly, how to communicate about them.

These are politically explosive issues that bump up against personal choices about where and how we live, even who we are. There’s a reason climate policy has focused so exclusively on production emissions; it is safer ground.
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Meet generation Greta: young climate activists around the world | Environment | The Guardian

Meet generation Greta: young climate activists around the world | Environment | The Guardian | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
In May, for the second time this year, more than 1.5 million young people in more than 125 countries walked out of schools, colleges and universities in the biggest day of global climate action ever. Young people have protested en masse before – millions marched against the Iraq war in 2003 – but this child-led uprising is happening with unprecedented momentum on a global scale.
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A Bordeaux, Projet: Gaïactica : 60 min. pour sauver la Terre

Vivez une expérience immersive inédite : en équipe, montez à bord de Gaïactica, vaisseau spatial grandeur nature. Vous avez 60 minutes pour sauver la Terre - et l'Humanité - du dérèglement climatique.

Gaïactica propose une approche des enjeux planétaires par l'angle du serious game hautement immersif (ou "jeu sérieux" : activité qui combine une intention « sérieuse » — de type pédagogique, informative, communicationnelle — avec des ressorts ludiques).

Dérèglement climatique, contrastes entre régions du globe, atteintes à la biodiversité, pollution de l'air et des sols, accès à l'eau potable... autant d'enjeux qui méritent d'être connus de tous et qui se prêtent volontiers à une simulation de grande envergure dont chacun peut être acteur. Plus encore, l'ambition de Gaïactica est de les mettre à portée du plus grand nombre, sans barrière politique, marketing ou cognitive.
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Sacrifice Towns: Dispatches from Germany’s Energiewende Frontlines –

For most people, the transition away from coal and fossil fuels towards clean energy production is a remote idea. But for citizens living in a handful of towns located within Germany’s remaining br…
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URBACT brings Gender Equal Cities to the EU | URBACT

URBACT brings Gender Equal Cities to the EU | URBACT | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Gender Equal Cities is an initiative from the URBACT Knowledge Hub, in collaboration with the CEMR, raising awareness of gender-based inequalities at a local level and highlighting how cities can take action. By reaching out to cities, participating in EU events and facilitating expert exchange, URBACT translated existing knowledge into clear, actionable recommendations. Gender Equal Cities shows how creating space for women’s voices, needs and capacities is a necessary step towards building thriving cities.

The report themes mirror city departments and sectors, providing practical guides for professionals who work both in specific policy-areas and across sectors. It is relevant for citizens and citizen organisations too, to help them and support their local administrations. Case studies were sourced from a combination of first-hand accounts, URBACT networks, good practices and examples from the CEMR Observatory. It is designed to inform and inspire policy makers to take action in their cities.
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March 7, 2019 10:49 AM
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Finding Hope in Panic

Finding Hope in Panic | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Climate change is finally fuelling public action and making headlines. From school strikes to the Green New Deal, politicians are being forced to sit up and react. Greens and environmentalists should welcome this energy. Regardless of whether it translates into votes, new movements are vital allies in the struggle for a sustainable societal transformation.
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[Infographie] Interdiction des long-courriers, couvre-feu thermique, quotas sur le café… les mesures extrêmes pour rester sous 1,5°C

[Infographie] Interdiction des long-courriers, couvre-feu thermique, quotas sur le café… les mesures extrêmes pour rester sous 1,5°C | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Au Nord, les États-Unis meurent littéralement de froid tandis qu’au Sud, les Australiens connaissent une canicule spectaculaire. Sans aucun doute, un effet du changement climatique. Pour rester alignés sur une trajectoire de réchauffement de 1,5°C, le cabinet d’analyse BL Évolution a analysé les mesures concrètes à mettre en œuvre en France. Parmi elles, la réduction du nombre de voitures, la baisse de la consommation liée au chauffage ou encore la taxation des produits importés…
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Renewable Energy: A Gender Perspective

Renewable Energy: A Gender Perspective | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it

Renewable energy employs about 32% women, compared to 22% in the energy sector overall. Still, within renewables, women’s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs is far lower than in administrative jobs.
This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) examines the question of gender equity throughout sector. Building on a ground-breaking survey of employees, companies and institutions, it finds that much remains to be done to boost women’s participation and allow their talents to be fully utilised.

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Shifting Economy: your practical toolkit to enter the next economies - by Emmanuel Mossay & Michel de Kemmeter

Shifting Economy: your practical toolkit to enter the next economies - by Emmanuel Mossay & Michel de Kemmeter | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
https://philoma.org/wp-content/uploads/docs/2017/shiftingeconomyEbookComplet.pdf
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December 18, 2018 5:55 AM
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L’État attaqué en justice pour inaction climatique

L’État attaqué en justice pour inaction climatique | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it

Quatre ONG lancent mardi 18 décembre une action en justice climatique contre l’État français. Elles entendent démontrer que sa politique est largement insuffisante pour protéger les citoyens du changement climatique. Une démarche qui s’inscrit dans un mouvement international lancé depuis plusieurs années.
Ils ont décidé de l’appeler « l’affaire du siècle », parce que le climat est l’enjeu de notre époque. Quatre ONG - Greenpeace, la Fondation pour la nature et l’homme (FNH), Oxfam et Notre affaire à tous - (...)

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December 14, 2018 10:59 AM
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FairBnB is an ethical alternative to Airbnb, coming in 2019

FairBnB is an ethical alternative to Airbnb, coming in 2019 | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
After years in development, the first rentals via FairBnB are set to take place in January 2019 in four cities. TNW sat down with Veracruz in Amsterdam, one of the pilot cities, to get a glimpse of how FairBnB plans to make vacation rental ethical and serve local communities.
How it’s fairer than Airbnb

For Veracruz it’s obvious the Airbnb-model for vacation rental platforms is here to stay, that’s why it’s essential to provide a more beneficial alternative for local communities. According to Veracruz, FairBnB will be able to do that due to its three main difference from Airbnb.
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