Climate justice and militarism: two irreconcilable worlds
Our planet is changing at an unprecedented pace, yet much of our resources continue to be invested in war, undermining our collective future. This article explores the link between militarism, the climate crisis, and the future of societies, showing that peace is not only an ethical ideal but a necessary condition for ecological and social security.
A “Crisis” that Dehumanizes: The Reality of Migration in the European Union
Is the migration “crisis” in the EU really a crisis? Who does it really affect? A look at how public perception of migration has changed.
Youth Protests in Serbia Show No Signs of Stopping
Protests in Serbia have been going on continuously for four months, involving mainly young people.
How can we influence decision making processes? An Interview with Joaquim Ramos Pinto
On the 2nd of December, the first day of COP25, the Spanish Pavilion hosted a side-event about the “International Educational Coordination in the face of the Climate Change Emergency”. We interviewed one of the speakers, Joaquim Ramos Pinto, the president of Aspea (Portuguese Association of Environmental Education), on the topic of education and participation of civil society in decision making processes.
Rethink our models of society
A large group of people who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done.
GDP and the measure of a society’s well-being
Should we stop using the GDP?
Complementary currencies: an alternative to global economy and market forces
Complementary currencies, also known as local currencies or community currencies are non-national medium of exchange, which represent a complement to national currencies.
Rethinking the model of our society: toward the economy of happiness
Happiness, life satisfaction, social relationships with the family, colleagues, friends and neighbors, as well as with the trust in public institutions are crucial factors the for the happiness and wellbeing of every citizen and thus of the society in which we live.
An empty plenary and the “innovation” of Talanoa dialogue
The time for the first COP23 plenary has come, after Monday opening ceremony.
How society can influence a UN conference
Have you ever stopped to think how the participation of civil society operates within the spaces of the UN and what opportunities for action are there as to influence them?