GreenFormation, as part of the EU-funded DAISY project recently organised the validation workshop for the Budapest degrowth donut (BDD) Learning History. The event brought together key contributors from Corvinus University of Budapest, the Budapest Municipality, and Budapest Publiy Transport Company to review and refine the Learning History documenting Budapest’s degrowth journey. During the two-hour, in-person workshop,…
On October 17th, a local democracy workshop at one of Budapest’s community houses celebrates the growing role of participatory tools and democratic innovation in Hungary. Our colleague, György Pataki, represents GreenFormation during the first session dedicated to participatory knowledge production and decision-making, sharing valuable insights on how research driven by stakeholders can foster meaningful change…
Our artistic partner in the EMCCINNO project, the Association of Cultural Heritage Managers (KÖME), is developing an experimental site called INTERNÉP in Budapest, in collaboration with the artist co-op Pneuma Szöv. The Budapest pilot serves as a vibrant example of how art and community collaboration can spark sustainable change by mapping and shaping the ecosystem…
At the end of September, the Budapest Public Transport Company hosted an engaging lecture delving into innovative sustainability strategies for urban mobility. The event was led by presenters from Corvinus University and GreenFormation. With 60 mostly online enthusiastic participants from across the company, the atmosphere was lively and collaborative as new perspectives sparked discussion and…
GreenFormation is part of the EMCCINNO Horizon-funded project, which is a European initiative supporting cultural and creative organisations in their transition towards ecological and social sustainability. EMCCINNO is now opening a new communication channel: the EMCCINNO Newsalert and its dedicated Newsblog. The Newsalert is a minimalist, bullet-pointed email update that keeps readers informed about the latest activities, pilots, and…
In the framework of the Co-Bio project, the Hungarian local case study “Wekerle, naturally!” successfully concluded its community activities over the summer, marked by strong local engagement and increasing support for urban biodiversity. Throughout the past year, we organised a series of thematic events—including talks on urban wildlife, bird- and pollinator‑friendly gardening, and an evening…
The Fourth Trio EU Presidency Project (EUPP4), supported by the EU’s DEAR programme, set out with an ambitious goal: to enhance both public and policymaker awareness of the EU’s global role, while empowering civil society organisations (CSOs) to shape the future of Europe’s international partnerships. Spanning three Presidency countries—Spain, Belgium, and Hungary—EUPP4 was coordinated by…
GreenFormation is now a member of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll)! This partnership marks a significant step forward in our ongoing commitment to reshaping how our economy serves both people and the planet. WEAII is a global collaboration of organizations, governments, and individuals working towards an economic system that puts human and planetary wellbeing at…
The ISEE-Degrowth 2025 Conference, being held from June 24–27 at the University of Oslo, is a landmark event uniting the 18th International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE) Conference and the 11th International Degrowth Conference. With the theme “Building Socially Just Postgrowth Futures – Linking Theory and Action,” this gathering brings together scholars, policymakers, activists, and…
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and curious about how we can achieve carbon neutrality by 2050? If so, try our Decarbonise! game either online or in person. Decarbonise! is a decision-making simulation board game where teams must consider a variety of social, economic, and environmental factors to reach the goal of carbon neutrality…