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Just Transition

Eurodiaconia acknowledges the critical need for a just environmental transition that combats climate change while safeguarding vulnerable communities. To effectively contribute to this transition, Eurodiaconia supports its members on their role to mitigate climate change and support people affected by the rapidly changing environment.

Eurodiaconia advocates for an enabling framework that allows social and health service providers to adopt sustainable practices while continuing to deliver essential services that are crucial for social cohesion and ensuring vulnerable people are not left behind.

European Union Framework on Green and Just Transition
ARTICLE: Green Deal’s social costs threaten the most vulnerable
Adequate funding and targeted measures are needed to support those who lack the financial resources to adapt to the transition.
Policy Paper: Ensuring a Socially Just Green Transition
Eurodiaconia’s strategic approach to the topic of Just Transition highlights numerous challenges encountered by individuals and social service providers amidst the shift to a low-carbon economy
PUBLICATION: Eurodiaconia Members Leading a Just and Green Transition
This publication develops Eurodiaconia’s approach to the topic of Just Transition and gathers positive practices from its members towards ensuring a socially green transition.
Statement: Crisis Preparedness and Response to Floods in Spain
In the eyes of the natural disaster in Spain, the people have shown resilience and compassion for each other with remarkable swift action and support and Eurodiaconia continues to work with our Spanish members who will ensure to provide long-term support.
Statement: Extreme Flooding in Central Europe
Eurodiaconia expresses its deepest solidarity with the people and communities affected by the severe flooding in Central Europe, including Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary. Our thoughts and prayers are with our members there and those who are affected.
New EU Open Funding Call: Opportunities in areas of Climate Governance, and Information
The call supports the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of the Union legislation and policy on climate change, contributing to climate change mitigation and/or adaptation.