Local Activities

Valencia: Memory and Future [Spain, Valencia] "Coordinació "Acció i Reflexió" is a federation of neighbourhood associations and civil movements in Valencia. They promote authentic life in several Valencian districts, that are threatend by decline or destruction in order to give space for new urbanisation projects which would spoil local Valencian identity.	Brno: The Junior Brno Pedestrian [Brno, Czech Republic] It is assumed, that cities, which care about the quality of public spaces from the point of view of children, disabled and senior citizens, are also the cities with the highest quality of life. For this reason we want to know: How do our kids see this city?
Prague: City for the People [Czech Republic, Prague] Arnika is an Czech association who aims at minimizing environmental pollution and improving the environmental status of waters, urban flora and fauna and waste policies. Arnika provides free help to municipalities, citizens’ associations and individuals participating in public decision-making processes.	Rispecia: Approaching the Renewable Energy Systems [Italy, Rispescia] Festival Internazionale di ecologia e Solidarietà, organised by Italian NGO Festambiente, is one of the most important events for environmental affaires in Italy. Festambiente’s main aim is to raise public awareness and mobilize citizens for the protection of the environment.
Leipzig: “Wächterhäuser” and “Gründerzeitmuseum” [Germany, Leipzig] Stadtforum Leipzig is a platform for citizens and associations addressing sustainable urban development. It is the Stadtforum’s merit to draw public attention to the conservation of cultural heritage in Leipzig via initiatives such as “Wächterhäuser” or “Gründerzeitmuseum”.	Toruń: Workshop for sustainable development [Poland, Torun] “Pracownia Zrównoważonego Rozwoju” or “Sustainable Development Workshop” is a Torún based NGO active in translating environmental issues in urban society. They organise public debates giving the citizens a voice in decision making processes.
Band of Solidarity between Hamburg- Ottensen and El Cabanyal [05/2008] Peter Schwanewilms from the Valencian local initiative Coordinació acció i reflexió travelled from the Valencian district El Cabanyal to Hamburg- Ottensen by bike. His aim is to call attention to the threat of destruction of "european heritage" in the Cabanyal.	Rospuda Valley: A victory for active citizenship [Augustow, Poland] The plan of constructing the Via Baltica expressway through the protected wetland and forest ecosystems in Poland was nearly realised. The fact that Rospuda Valley and Augustow Forests have been saved so far, is the result of mobilising various citizen movements, particularly environmental one, and coordinated action on all policy levels.