How can we make regional and local development policies which support transformational change – driven by communities – a reality on the ground? Join us to make the voice of communities heard at EU policy levels!

We at ECOLISE think it is time to bring a stronger voice of community-led initiatives into EU policy more strongly. Together with partners, we aim to make a call for truly transformational regional and local development policies, which enable a wide-spread community-led response to the ecological crisis. ECOLISE has done

Request for services: Facilitation of policy positioning process & training on community-led initiatives and the European Green Deal

ECOLISE is seeking an external service provider to support the design of a consultation and co-creation process, and provide facilitation, training and expert support in policy positioning and advocacy for grassroots initiatives dedicated to climate and environmental action at EU levels:   “Towards a joint policy positioning of ECOLISE and

The European Day of Sustainable Communities 2022

Addressing the climate and biodiversity crises in Europe calls for innovation and collective action. Around the world, young people are leading climate action and social justice movements in their communities. This year, coinciding with the European Year of Youth, the 6th European Day of Sustainable Communities, #EDSC2022, provides a platform

ECOLISE and Local Futures are partnering up to celebrate the World Localization day

Join us to celebrate ecological economies, communities, and local food! ECOLISE and Local Futures are partnering up to celebrate World Localization day. We will host a Communities For Future session on the topic on the 22nd of June, 3-16.30CEST: The power of localization: exploring transformative community-led initiatives  Local Futures invites everyone

ECOLISE General Assembly 2022: Community, Connection and Resilience

The ECOLISE General Assembly (GA) 2022 took place on Friday 20 May 2022. 75 participants from the ECOLISE team, Council and member organisations attended the one-day virtual event, facilitated by Erika Zárate and with French interpretation provided by Julian Gaillard and Yves Abanda.   “What would it mean to win?” In

ECOLISE is recruiting a Social Media and Communications Officer!

ECOLISE is seeking a Social Media and Communications Officer to raise the profile of community-led action on climate change and sustainability in Europe. Read on for more details on how to apply.  Are you committed to demonstrating the critical role that bottom-up, community-led action can play in creating positive change?

ECOLISE TO DEVELOP A SAFEGUARDING POLICY AND A DIVERSITY PLAN

ECOLISE TO DEVELOP A SAFEGUARDING POLICY AND A DIVERSITY PLAN ECOLISE is starting an intense process of developing our organisational culture with the support of external expertise. ECOLISE acknowledges tensions based on sexism and racism that have led to the departure of some team members and some network members expressing

Showcase your Smart rural solution

ARE YOU WORKING ON A GREAT RURAL SOLUTION?  OR LOOKING TO WORK ON A SMALL PROJECT? ECOLISE has been participating in a project with E40 collecting innovative solutions that promote sustainability in rural areas. Please contact us if you have a “smart rural solution” worth being showcased! E40 is offering

ECOLISE is recruiting!

ECOLISE is now at an exciting but challenging stage in its development. We are on an ongoing transformation journey to address challenges, build the team and develop our organizational structures and practices. Are you committed to demonstrating the critical role that bottom-up, community-led action can play in creating positive change?

ECOLISE joins #30yearsLEADER celebration

ECOLISE recently joined the celebrations to mark 30 years of the EU LEADER programme. Former Council member and policy intern, Amelie Krug, represented the network at the event and spoke on the panel of ‘Future Leaders’. Amelie drew attention to ECOLISE’s new action programme, Communities for Future, which is an