Thinking global, living local: Voices in a globalized world

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  • Super-Grid Under the Sea

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    Nine European countries want to coordinate the generation of renewable energy using a huge high voltage grid in the North Sea. Offshore wind parks, solar power facilities onshore and hydroelectric power plants are set to be connected in the project.

  • Big and Clever

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    Super-large transmission and “smart” distribution could be one of our greatest hopes in fighting climate change and getting rid of nuclear power. Sebastian Petrick investigates

  • CIVICUS

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    All you need to know about the influential network of local, national and international organizations that works to strengthen citizen action and civil society around the world. read more

  • The United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service

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    The United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN-NGLS) is an inter-agency programme of the United Nations mandated to promote and develop constructive relations between the United Nations and civil society organizations. read more