Transformative Change projects convene in Brussels
Nine transformative change projects funded under the Horizon Europe programme Transformative Change Cluster met in Brussels, Belgium, on 4–5 June 2026.
From growth to care: ecological economics and the care economy in Budapest
Ecological economists from across Hungary gathered at Corvinus University of Budapest on 27 April for an inspiring afternoon workshop and Tim Jackson’s public lecture on his latest book, The Care Economy. The event was organised by the Research Center for Ecological Economics at the Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS), Corvinus University of Budapest, which hosted both the…
DAISY in Budapest: walking the Degrowth Doughnut
DAISY’s second consortium meeting brought 18 partners from Hungary, Germany, Greece, the UK and the Netherlands to Budapest from 24–26 March 2026, combining intensive work sessions with an urban field trip through one of the inner district of Budapest. Based at Impact Hub Budapest, researchers from different fields took stock of DAISY’s progress so far,…
Students from Dublin explore Budapest’s Degrowth Doughnut in practice
On Thursday 19 March, a group of Planning and Environmental Management students from Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) joined GreenFormation for a short afternoon walk in Budapest to explore how degrowth donut related ideas are taking shape in the city’s neighbourhoods. The visit built on our collaboration within the Horizon Europe DAISY project, which focuses…
When ecological risks take the frontline: insights from Davos 2026
Source of the picture: World Economic Forum Global Risks Perception Survey 2025-2026 Ecological breakdown is no longer a distant worry—it’s moving fast to the frontline of global risk. As world leaders gathered in Davos last week, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 confirmed what scientists and civil society have long warned: environmental threats now dominate…
One turning point. Roots connecting. Shared futures.
The EMCCINNO team, GreenFormation is part of, is pleased to share the release of a new short, 7-minute video produced within the project, built around the question “What was the turning point for you?”. The video features reflections from project partners, including two colleagues from GreenFormation, to explore personal experiences that inspire climate action and…
Wishing you a joyful and relaxing Christmas break
As the festive season approaches, GreenFormation warmly wishes everyone a joyful and relaxing Christmas break! From December 20th, we will be taking a rest for two weeks to recharge and reflect on the year’s achievements. Looking ahead to the new year, we are excited to return with renewed energy and commitment to advancing our ongoing…
The 2nd EMCCINNO gathering in Budapest: advancing progress and strengthening ties across five European hubs
At the start of December, Budapest became the vibrant meeting point for the second EMCCINNO project gathering, bringing together five pilot sites from across Europe: ZK/U (Germany), Be.Time (Spain), KÖME (Hungary), JACC (Portugal), and Friche la Belle de Mai (France). Hosted by GreenFormation and Internép, the event centered on exchanging updates, refining strategies, and deepening…
Culture, climate transition and social enterprise take the floor at EMES
EMES is a research network of university research centers and individual researchers on social enterprise. One of our running Horizon project, EMCCINNO, was featured at the 10th EMES International Research Conference, where the impact of culture and social enterprise on Europe’s climate transition was brought into focus. For three years long, EMCCINNO works to empower…
Collective reflection marks Budapest’s degrowth donut journey
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…