RISE | Training and Transnational Partners’ Meeting in Cáceres‎ (Spain)

February 19, 2026

RISE is a youth‑focused initiative designed to strengthen climate advocacy and environmental literacy, with particular attention to young people in vulnerable situations. Its event in Cáceres‎ brings together two key activities: an in‑person capacity‑building training for 30 young people on environmental literacy and advocacy, and a transnational partners’ meeting to coordinate project progress and future actions.

ALDA Engages in Youth Climate Action Network Project in Nairobi

February 18, 2026

In February 2026, ALDA joined the Youth Climate Action Network (YCAN) Kick-Off Meeting in Nairobi, contributing to workshops on communication, youth engagement, and community-based climate action. The initiative strengthened cooperation between European and African young leaders, fostering international collaboration and practical solutions to address climate change.

MED-Hubs

February 17, 2026

Mediterranean Blue Economy Hubs: Maritime Innovation for Smart Specialisation
Shared Green Societies

Shared Green Societies officially launched in Brussels: a new European Forum connecting SSH research, practice and policy 

February 9, 2026

The Shared Green Societies Forum was officially launched on Wednesday 28 January 2026 during a full-day event in Brussels

POWERYOUTH Webinar Series Empowers Young People to Lead Energy Communities

January 19, 2026

On 22 December 2025, LDA Kharkiv Region hosted an online dialogue on sustainable community development in Ukraine, bringing together local authorities, experts and international partners to discuss resilience, recovery and post-war governance.

Soprattutto sotto: un viaggio nel cuore sotterraneo di Monte di Malo

December 18, 2025

Giovedì 4 Dicembre 2025 nel comune di Monte di Malo si è svolto l’evento “Soprattutto sotto: un viaggio nel cuore sotterraneo di Monte di Malo”.

FIC-FIGHTERS Workshop: A Key Step to Boost Citizen Participation

December 16, 2025

As part of the EU-funded FIC-FIGHTERS project, ALDA reaffirmed its commitment to engaging citizens in discussions on phosphogypsum (PG) stacks at the local level. The project’s main goal is to promote a circular and systemic approach to regenerating PG stacks across Europe.

A Look Back at the GENESIS Citizen Forum on La Palma

December 15, 2025

The GENESIS project brought together its partners across the Canary Islands and opened a space for dialogue with the public.
Shared Green Societies

Launch Event – Shared Green Societies: Connecting Communities for a Fair and Inclusive Green Transition

December 15, 2025

Launch of the Shared Green Societies Forum on 28 Jan 2026 in Brussels, connecting communities for a fair, inclusive, citizen-led green transition.

YCAN – Youth Climate Action Network

November 28, 2025

Empowering youth in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa with skills to implement community-driven solutions to mitigate climate change
HILL Project Event

HILL Project Event – Exploring the Natural Heritage of Monte di Malo

November 27, 2025

The HILL Project Event 2025 will take place on 4 December in Monte di Malo, featuring the presentation of project results, a new scientific publication, a crowdfunding launch, and the opening of an art exhibition celebrating the area’s Natura 2000 underground heritage.
youth climate action

SG4Y-CLIMATE: Empowering Young People for Climate Action in the Black Sea Basin

November 12, 2025

The BOOST Project, a regional initiative led by ALDA, and funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), is making significant strides in strengthening civil society across the Western Balkans.
SG4Y-CLIMATE

Smart Governance for Youth Involvement in Climate Action (SG4Y-CLIMATE)

November 12, 2025

Smart Governance for Youth Involvement in Climate Action
GENESIS Citizens Engagement

GENESIS Citizens Engagement Event – Building Climate-Resilient Communities in La Palma

November 5, 2025

The GENESIS Citizens Engagement Event 2025 will take place from 27 to 29 November in La Palma. Organised by ALDA and partners, it promotes citizen participation and education for environmental resilience, linking with the BlueLightS project on sustainable island ecosystems.

RISE

October 29, 2025

Resilience, Inclusion, Sustainability through the Empowerment in Climate Action
Environment and Climate Hub Event

Wrap-up: Environment and Climate Hub Events 2025 – Successful Event in Brussels and ALDA Members Session

October 27, 2025

The 2025 Environment and Climate Hub Event in Brussels brought together civil society, local authorities, and innovators to shape greener and smarter cities across Europe.
European Week of Regions and Cities

ALDA at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025

October 27, 2025

ALDA’s participation in the 2025 European Week of Regions and Cities showcased the Association’s strong commitment to inclusion, local democracy and sustainable communities.

ALDA Empowers Citizens in Veles to Reimagine the Future of “White Hill”

October 22, 2025

ALDA is proud to play a key role in the FIC-Fighters project, an initiative tackling the environmental and social legacy of phosphogypsum (PG) waste stacks across Europe.