The ENDS Europe Impact List 2023
Who are the EU politicians and professionals who have made the greatest impact on European environmental policy in the last two years? Continue Reading
Author: Claudia Delpero
INTERVIEW: MEP Damian Boeselager on the right of non-EU citizens to move around Europe
The EU is discussing new rules that would make it easier for non-EU citizens to move around Europe: interview with the member of the European Parliament leading on the file. Continue Reading
INTERVIEW: Environment minister Anna Hubáčková on the Czech EU presidency
As the Czech Republic takes over the rotating EU Council presidency, environment minister Anna Hubácková discusses the green priorities for the semester: interview for ENDS Europe. Continue Reading
COMMENT: How the Ukraine crisis has changed the EU
“Europe will be forged in crises and will be the sum of the solutions adopted for those crises,” said Jean Monnet, one of the founding fathers of the European Union. Comment piece at The Local following the start of the war in Ukraine. Continue Reading
Artico: il diritto al freddo / Arctic, the right to be cold
For Arctic communities climate change represents a radical cultural, economic and social transformation, and a real threat to survival. The British Museum in London dedicates an exhibition to these populations and their history. Continue Reading
COMMENT: Britons losing free movement in the EU
Beyond easy access to the EU and the oversight of the EU Court, Britons will experience three losses affecting their free movement rights. Comment piece on Encompass Europe. Continue Reading
SURVEY: Brexit, the EU and You
“Brexit, the EU and You” is a survey carried out by Europe Street News to test attitudes, expectations and information needs of EU nationals in the UK and Britons in the EU on their post-Brexit rights. Continue Reading
REPORTS: Making the international trade system work for climate change
A series of reports and policy briefings on how the international trade system could contribute to achieving climate goals, focusing on border carbon adjustments, fossil fuel subsidies and institutional relations. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Goodbye London
Contribution to a web series on how Italians in London prepare for Brexit, for La Repubblica (in Italian). Continue Reading
In depth: citizens’ rights in EU trade agreements explained
Possible UK-EU trade arrangements have been discussed at length since the EU referendum. Little has been said about the place of citizens’ rights. What are the rights deriving from EU membership and what are the options available to UK citizens for the future? Continue Reading
Ten women who made Europe
Europe’s recent history is populated by powerful women, who pursued their ideals with passion. Meet 10 women who changed Europe. Continue Reading
VIDEO: From Syria to London thanks to Facebook
Story of Eiad Zinah, a 30-year-old refugee from Syria, who reached London via Egypt and Italy using social networks (with Italian subtitles). Continue Reading
INTERVIEW: Why Britain is so concerned about immigration
Britain is more concerned about immigration than any other country polled for the Ipsos Mori study “What Worries the World.” Why? Dr Barbara Gibson says its government and media are “interculturally incompetent.” Continue Reading
INTERVIEW: What is the European Union
“What is the EU?” was the second most googled query in the UK the day after the EU referendum. “The answer Britain has given to this question over the past 40 years has a lot to do with the vote to leave the European Union,” says Professor Edoardo Ongaro. Continue Reading
Clinton and Trump: differences in their economic programmes
Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump? When choosing the next President of the United States, in November, Americans will also decide if the country’s economy will be powered by solar or oil and gas. Continue Reading
INTERVIEW: UN Habitat executive director on the future of cities
With about half of the world’s population, 80% of global GDP and 70% of greenhouse gases, cities are the action arm of sustainable development. Interview with Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlement Programme. Continue Reading
How to keep global warming below 1.5°C
A number of economists share their thoughts on the most urgent priorities to get the world on track towards the Paris Agreement objective to keep global warming within 1.5°C. Continue Reading
New subject at school: climate change
Many island nations are preparing their younger generations to deal with the changes of their local environment. The Dominican Republic has become a champion of climate education. Continue Reading
Friends in need: how a grassroots volunteer group is helping child migrants in west Africa
Across west and central Africa, groups of adolescents have created a network to support young migrants travelling alone. Continue Reading
The limits of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
A series of blog posts at The Huffington Post to explore the limits of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as an indicator of well-being in the contect of the economic crisis and the debate on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Continue Reading