Local initiatives are important efforts undertaken by communities and organizations to address specific needs or challenges within their local area. These initiatives can take many forms, but they are typically driven by a desire to improve the lives of residents and...
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Bonapp – a local initiative fighting food waste
Bonapp is an app meant to fight against food waste. It started a few years ago in Bucharest, but soon other cities entered this community. The idea is simple: if you are a restaurant, a supermarket, a small shop, then you can create an account on this platform. Every...
Underwater Invaders: Lionfish Menace in the Mediterranean – Unraveling the Impact of Global Warming on Biodiversity
The ocean, a vast expanse of water housing an incredible diversity of life known as sea biodiversity, is currently facing a threat from various human activities, including overfishing, pollution and climate change. Recognising the significance of protecting this...
Green – opportunities
Young people are the driving force of our society The local association "Vila Zora" from Veles recently launched a project aimed at inclusive dialogue between youth and local authorities as a means of improving life and conditions in the community, while also...
Eco-competition: The realization of an eco-corner in SSOU “Dimitrija Chupovski” – Veles, Republic of North Macedonia
Our school, as a partner school in the GREEEN - Games, Resources, Environment, Entrepreneurship, and Education Network project, actively participated in the eco-competition. Its aim is to take environmental action in the immediate surroundings of each partner country....
GREEN ECO COMPETITION – From seed to plant
From seed to plant (with the students we sowed various types of seeds, carrots, parsley, tomatoes, peas and pumpkins) and followed their growth and development. From old wooden pallets by cutting and joining we got large pots for planting. We first painted the pots...
Cultivating a Greener Future: Foley’s School Champions Local Environmental Initiatives
In line with its dedication to environmental education and sustainable development, Foley's School, in collaboration with Ayios Athanasios municipality, recently spearheaded a community-wide tree planting initiative. The event, titled 'Adopt and Plant a Tree,' took...
Public assembly No more fires Palermo
In the past year, a city initiative was born to address the social, environmental and political aspects of this emergency. In recent months, our region (Sicily) has been hit by numerous fires that have destroyed thousands of hectares of land, causing irreparable...
Green Initiatives Blooming in Limassol: a Sustainable Revolution
In recent years, the coastal city of Limassol in Cyprus has emerged as a hub for innovative and impactful sustainable and environmental initiatives. As the world grapples with environmental challenges, local communities in Limassol have shown commendable dedication to...
Rooted in Change: Unveiling the Local Initiatives Making a Global Impact
By Stitched What are habits? Are habits just a tendency? Or are they just regular practice? Surely we would all agree that habits are simply hard to give up! Wouldn’t it then be amazing if we could nurture habits that build our past, cater to our present and most...
Every drop creates an ocean – Local initiatives
It is know that in life people should be patient and determined if they want to succeed. But what if they guide all this patience and determination towards creating useful activities which can be useful and meaningful for the entire world?