Local Solutions

Building an inclusive society means creating a society where everyone feels safe and welcome. In many cities in Europe, it seems like education is key. While the Central and Regional Library in Berlin aims to engage in inclusion towards the LGBT community, Poland has welcomed the Living Library events which helped open people's eyes on discriminitation and prejudice. With: Debora

With increase on energy costs and environmental threats, there is no space for waste. The German municipality of Meldorf and the Finnish town of Yli-li focus on sustainable ways to produce heat. From innovative heat storage solutions, to replacing oil heating, both regions focus on the same goal. With: Peter Bielenberg, Consulting Engineer for EnergieManufaktur; Ville Marjeta and

Preparing the Europe of Tomorrow. With a focus on its the role in the Green Transition, the EU aims at becoming a leader in the Hydrogen market. The Northern Netherlands and French Region of Occitania are focusing on the development of Hydrogen valleys. Both regions received significant grants to perform research on the entire Hydrogen value chain. With: Henning Twickler, Energy

The depopulation of rural areas has different causes and different consequences from country to country, so every region needs to find its own solution. Let's see how the problem is being approached in two regions from the South of Europe. With: Angela Gimeno Martinez, Bioterreta; Stefania Crotta, Director of the Department for Environment, Energy and Territory of the Piedmont Re

Today, the international mobility of researchers and highly educated employees is crucial to both academic and industrial research. Let's dive into how the Belgian region of Wallonia and the Finnish city of Tampere are attracting talents from abroad into their research facilities. With: Pierre Demoitie, Research department of the Wallonian public administration and responsible fo

Integration has been an ongoing challeng in Europe, especially for the Youth. From taking action on the Football pitch in Dublin, to supporting young migrants in Spain to integrate in society, local initiatives focus on promoting social inclusion for a better future. With: Azeez Yusuff, Youth Leader and Head Coach for SARI (Sport Against Racism Ireland); Alejandra Vela, Punt de R