COALESCE: how to communicate science properly and effectively

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a key challenge has come to the fore: science-related issues has proven to be a delicate task. Most of the time, people struggle in grasping the complexity of the presented matters, , which may unfortunately lead to a sense of frustration and the emergence of simplistic and unscientific theories. Finally, it … Read more

Earth Day 2024 around the globe – campaigns and impacts

All over the world, the 22nd of April is Earth Day. An occurrence that since its launch in 1970 works as a catalyst of events and campaigns meant to spread a message of sustainability and environmental activism. How did businesses, cities and citizens celebrate this edition? Let’s have a look! For those who are able … Read more

NFTs and reusable cups, Starbucks’ recipe for enhancing sustainability

From coffee to NFTs – Starbucks Korea recently launched “STARBUCKS STAR LIGHT”, a campaign that aims to foster the use of reusable cups in the country. Bringing their personal cup or tumbler to the shops people can receive, together with the coffee, dedicated eco stamps necessary to redeem unique NFTs. “My cup, the only one … Read more

“Letters to Tomorrow”, the power of a collective dream

Just a month ago, UK celebrated the Great Big Green Week, a huge community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. Between 10th to 18th June 2023, students, activists, families, citizens got involved in local activities disseminated in every corner of the country, fostering collective actions in order to put a light on the … Read more

4 activists, 1 goal: ending the extraction of fossil fuels

Vanessa Nakate from Uganda, Greta Thunberg from Sweden, Helena Gualinga from Ecuador, Luisa Neubauer from Germany. Those women are the first signers of a worldwide climate action directed to CEOs of fossil fuels companies with the aim to stop the opening of new extraction sites. Today the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is coming to … Read more

World Plogging Championship: get a bib and be part of the change!

Everyone can participate to the qualification process through the exclusive #ploggingchallenge. Get you bib for the finals! From 30th September to 2nd October the second edition of the World Plogging Championship will be held in the Turin 2006 Olympic Valleys, starting from the Municipality of Villar Perosa. After the huge mediatic success of the first … Read more

Circular economy in conflict areas: opportunities for Israel, Palestine and Gaza Strip

On Thursday morning, the event for media and stakeholders on waste management in Israeli-Palestinians territories was held online, with the participation of important actors of civil society. During the webinar, sustainable projects and innovative actions realized in this complex region have been discussed, underlying the positive results generated for the environment and for local population. … Read more

Citizens science and WeObserve Project: how engaging citizens could help the environment

In 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the 2030 Agenda. In order to reach these ambitious and urgent objectives, many stakeholders have been involved in the process. For the first time, citizens gained a crucial role in this play, in order to monitor the … Read more