EC Climate Communication conscious but too cautious
9 March 2010 - Brussels – Commenting on the first European Commission Climate Communication since the Copenhagen Summit on Climate Change, issued today, CIDSE says it is positive that the Commission is conscious of the need for a new strategy to advance international climate negotiations. The Commission is too cautious, however, in pushing for changes to EU policies that have a critical impact on the credibility of the EU’s position.Read More...
CIDSE, Caritas Europa and partners worldwide demand better cooperation with the European Commission
4 March 2010 - The three day CIDSE Caritas Europa North-South forum on development, with over 60 participants from Northern and Southern CSOs, as well as EC officials, culminated in a conference in the European Parliament on Thursday 4 March. The two networks presented reccommendations to the Commission as well as to Civil Society Organisations during the conference, which was hosted by members of the European Parliament Thijs Berman and Anna Záborská, and with a key note address by Koos Richelle, Director General of the EuropeAid Cooperation Office. Read More...
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CIDSE members in action against poverty during Lent
17 February 2010 - Lent, starting today, is in Christian tradition the period of the liturgical year leading up to Easter. During this period of fasting and reflection CIDSE members take action to raise both awareness about development issues, as well as the necessary funds to support people in need all over the world. Over 1 billion people in the world are hungry today and several of the 2010 Lent campaigns of our members therefore focus on hunger. Visit our members’ websites for more information about their activities during Lent. Read More...
The effective use of available funds, while taking into account new issues like climate change, is critical if we are to have an impact on poverty eradication
CIDSE President René Grotenhuis speaking at the European Parliament event concluding the 2-4 March CIDSE & Caritas Europa North-South forum
