Activism

The idea that fair trade labels will change the world economy is questionable. Often the main beneficiaries are not farmers in the Global South.

Four young COP26 delegates share their impressions of the conference and what its outcome means for the future of the global climate movement.

Breaking the silos of the mainstream and in gender equality policies requires a new approach centred around justice.

The coronavirus crisis saw networks of solidarity spring up across Europe and the world. The Green European Journal spoke to organisers about their activities.

A look at basic income’s enduring merits through the eyes of one of its ardent advocates, Malcolm Torry.

A story of internet freedom and activism in a world where the EU’s copyright proposals are law, and are enforced to terrifying effect.

Belgrade’s waterfront is threatened with a megaproject imposed by the government. Citizens have taken to the streets and mobilised against it, and shown an alternative to this kind of urban development.

Could Trump’s climate-skeptic administration inadvertently contribute to the fight against climate change?

A Green assessment of the DiEM25.

Climate Express has set out to make sure a mass mobilisation is present in Paris, to keep the pressure on the negotiators and leaders during the climate conference. But can this form of collective movement really affect the outcome of the COP21? An interview with Laurien Spruyt from the campaign.