Bremen new Organic Cities member
On 23 March 2021, Bremen became the latest member of the Organic Cities Network Europe. We asked at Bremen City Council what motivated Bremen to join the European network.
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The quest for good governance and the common good: city and country in dialogue
by Gabriella Piccinni The search for good government and the common good, that is, the subordination of private interest to that of the community, has traversed the history of Western thought as one of the greatest themes of political reflection of all time. To these themes and concepts of universal value the painter Ambrogio ...Read More
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02, 2021
Preston model soon in Europe?
The northern English town of Preston has “taken back control” of its procurement strategy and handed over 100% of contracts to local businesses. Could this be a model for other cities across Europe? Named the most improved city and top of the Good Growth for Cities index, Preston shows that, despite Brexit, it is able to ...Read More
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02, 2021
Organic Cities launches video
Why are organic cities so important? What do the cities and municipalities around Europe actually do to promote the organic cause? The Berlin-based production company, Schwarzer Panther Film, set out to do just that. The result: Organic Cities launches video to explain the contribution of Organic Cities Network Europe to the future of both our ...Read More
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02, 2021
Experience Organic! – Nuremberg showcases regional best
From 23 to 25 July, 2021, the historic heart of Nuremberg plays host to its fascinating market for organic products, culture, art, fashion and fun for children: Experience Organic!
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02, 2021
Webinar: Bioforschung explores catch crop best practice
On 2 March 2021, Bioforschung Austria is offering a webinar that looks at the factors that support successful catch crops. It addresses the impact of plant species and machine use, and the importance of location for greening. It also delves into the strategies that can be used during dry periods. Drawing on the latest research from farming ...Read More
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BIO AUSTRIA criticises Austrian CAP implementation
The BIO AUSTRIA Farmers’ Days kicked off on 19 January with a fascinating discussion on the next Common European Agricultural Policy (CAP).
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02, 2021
Loro Ciuffenna wins sustainable development prize
Loro Ciuffenna wins the Italian Environment in the Municipality award, in recognition of its efforts to promote the cause of sustainability.
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02, 2021
Vienna sustainable food procurement achieves 5-figure CO2 reduction
Thanks to its programme ÖkoKauf Wien (EcoBuy Vienna), the City of Vienna has achieved a 5-digit CO2 reduction by cutting emissions by 15,000 tons per year.
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Activist helps Pope address climate change
The New Yorker magazine writes about a young American activist who is helping the Catholic church to dedicate its land and other assets to the cause of combating climate change. After giving a presentation at a Catholic conference, Molly Burhans, a 26-year old cartographer and environmentalist, set off to Rome on a mission to convince ...Read More
