Lormes, a rural town in France, transformed itself into a “Village of the Future” through community-driven digital innovation. By launching initiatives like a digital hub...
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Regenerative Green TransitionUrban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economy+12 още
NeedsMap is a cooperative digital platform that connects individuals and organisations affected by disasters with those who can offer essential resources and support. With a...
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Transformative Digital TransitionUrban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economy+14 още
Pyronear is a non-profit open-source initiative using low-tech, energy-efficient systems to detect wildfires early and protect natural ecosystems. By collaborating with local fire departments and...
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Transformative Digital TransitionDigitalElectronics+13 още
Play Verto is a UK-based digital platform that reimagines data collection through gamification, transforming how organisations engage with diverse communities. By using interactive activities and...
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PartnershipsTransformative Digital TransitionUrban and Rural Wellbeing+13 още
Slovenia has successfully implemented sustainable urban planning by integrating 15-minute city principles, pedestrian-friendly spaces, local economies, and social economy models. Ljubljana’s transformation into a European...
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Urban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economyAgri-food+61 още
The “She’s Next” initiative, powered by Visa and implemented in Serbia through the Trag Foundation, focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs, particularly in rural areas. The...
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PartnershipsProximity and social economyBuy social+6 още
Rete Ricibo is a network based in Genoa, Italy, dedicated to addressing food waste and poverty by recovering surplus food and redistributing it to those...
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Financing the ecosystemPartnershipsRegenerative Green Transition+16 още
As Italy’s first Library of Things, Leila champions a collaborative, eco-conscious model by enabling communities to borrow tools, appliances, and gear instead of buying them...
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PartnershipsRegenerative Green TransitionProximity and social economy+13 още
This case study highlights Helsinki’s bike-sharing system as a model of innovative public-private collaboration, sustainable urban mobility, and social economy integration. Launched in 2016 and...
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Urban and Rural WellbeingMobility, transport, automotiveProximity and social economy+9 още
De Kringwinkel is a network of second-hand shops in Flanders that combines social inclusion and environmental sustainability. Founded in the late 1980s, it creates jobs...
