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13 March is International School Meals Day, a key date to reflect on the importance of ensuring that every child has access to healthy and sustainable school meals. This day is not only an opportunity to celebrate the progress made, but also a call to all of us to do more and ensure that every child, wherever they are, has access to a nutritious meal every day. In this sense, projects like SchoolFood4Change are making a tangible difference. The project has involved 2,892 schools in Europe, promoting healthier and more sustainable school meals.

The Compraverde Buygreen Award is back for 2025 with an important new feature: for the first time, applications will be open to European organisations. The calls for application are available online and it will be possible to participate until 24 April 2025. The award recognises best practices in Green Public Procurement (GPP) across key sectors such as catering, culture, sports, healthcare, and sustainable building, promoting responsible purchasing models. Winners will be announced at the 19th Forum Compraverde Buygreen on 14-15 May 2025 in Rome.

RE-PLAN CITY LIFE and LIFE SILENT partners met at the Fondazione Ecosistemi to discuss strategies to overcome barriers to the use of recycled rubber in asphalt and to involve the public administration. Priority actions included enhancing training for public and private technicians and strengthening cooperation between the partners. The meeting also defined participation in key events, such as the 30th ETRA Conference and the Forum Compraverde Buygreen, to foster discussion and broaden industry involvement.

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has not only caused a political stir, but also raises serious concerns in relation to the environment. The withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreements, which already took place in his first term, is a clear sign of disinterest in the climate emergency. But what, really, will be the environmental impact of his new presidency? A disastrous picture that puts hope in change from below and multilateralism.

“My Health, My Right.” This is the theme chosen on World Health Day 2024 to uphold everyone’s right to have access to quality health services, education and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination. Health means first and foremost healthy food, sustainable public procurement and school feeding.