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The benefits of community ownership of renewable energy

There are many benefits to community and cooperative ownership of renewable energy. This briefing highlights four of the main benefits, and three examples of successful projects in Belgium, Scotland and England. It calls for a stronger definition for a ‘renewable energy community’ in the European Commission’s Clean Energy package, and encourages access to financial support …

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Annual review 2016

This review introduces our impact in 2016. You’ll find highlights from our campaigns at the European level, the activities of our youth network, our inspiring School of Sustainability project, and success stories from our member groups across Europe. In addition you’ll find special features on our two big victories in 2016: putting the EU-US ‘Trojan’ …

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Hiding in plain sight: How the gas lobby is at the heart of EU energy policy

The depth of gas industry infiltration into European decision-making on energy policy is revealed in this report. The report outlines the role of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG) in defining the future of Europe’s energy policy – a group established by the European Commission but made up exclusively of gas …

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ISDS at a dangerous crossroads

S2B position on the European Commission proposal for a multilateral investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism Globalisation is at a dangerous crossroads. One path leads to stronger protection for human rights and the environment and to regained policy-space for governments to address climate change, inequality and other pressing issues of our times. The other leads to …

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Nature for Health and Equity

This review of available evidence shows that failing to provide access to nature to deprived communities could entrench health inequality. According to a growing body of evidence, health inequalities are linked to access to nature and access to nature is vital for good mental and physical health at all ages. It points to a strong …

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