Housing is a fundamental social need and right, essential for human development, identity, and belonging. However, many Europeans struggle to find affordable housing, which affects not only the most vulnerable but also those who earn too much to qualify for social housing yet too little to afford private market accommodations comfortably.
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The European Commission’s education and training monitor
The Education and Training Monitor is a one-stop shop for the latest facts and figures about EU education systems. This annual reporting series from the European Commission serves as an easy gateway into everything you need to know about learning across the EU, all the way from early childhood education and care to adult participation in education and training.
EU study on the cost of climate change on households and families
This study investigates the major climate-related risks for households in the EU by quantifying the relationship between a set of selected climate-hazards metrics, households’ income by source, and sector-specific expenditures, capturing both the climate induced cost of impacts and adaptation measures. This analysis is complemented with the assessment of mitigation policy costs for households using a mixed modelling approach.
Transforming health through nature-based interventions: KMOP joins Horizon Europe’s NATURELAB Project
Nowadays, over 50% of the human population lives in cities and although cities are increasing their blue and green areas, the health care potential of nature areas is not adequately considered. Recognising this gap, KMOP, a dedicated member of COFACE, has embarked on an inspiring journey with the NATURELAB project under the Horizon Europe initiative.
European Parliament organises “Beyond Growth” Conference
On the 15th, 16th and 17th of May, the 5th edition of the « Beyond Growth » conference was held in the European Parliament in Brussels.
Many recommendations and ideas have been put forward by speakers during the conference, covering a wide variety of issues ranging from food, energy, oceans, economics, digitalisation and climate.