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 Public Transport Company to review and refine the Learning History documenting Budapest’s degrowth journey. During the two-hour, in-person…
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 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…
An exciting community project has been launched through the joint initiative of the Alföldi (Lowland) Shelter and the street newspaper “Fedél nélkül” (Without Shelter), which will culminate this autumn in a special issue titled “Fedő nélkül” (“Without a Lid”). The publication aims to uncover the hidden sides of the Népszínház (People’s Theater) Street area, with…
The OneSTOP project is working to address the spread and impact of terrestrial invasive alien species (IAS) across Europe. Through research, collaboration, and outreach, we aim to support more effective prevention, detection, and management of IAS. The first version of the project’s website is available in eight languages and serves as a central hub for…
As part of the “Wekerle, Naturally!” urban biodiversity programme within the Co-Bio project, a drawing competition titled “Do Animals Live at Your Place?” invited children and young people -from kindergarten to high school- to reflect creatively on the animals that share our urban environment. The competition received many imaginative entries from participants aged 5 to…