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Best Practice in Politics

We curate exemplary political work that successfully tackles today’s most pressing issues. This platform is a hub of tried and tested best practices in politics.

The Fabric of Life: Solidarity Laundry in the Valencia floods

After the catastrophic floods in Valencia in October 2024, thousands of residents lost their clothing to mud and contamination. An innovative industrial laundry solution was launched to recover and restore textiles on-site, providing free services to those affected and helping them reclaim dignity, memories, and identity.

The Counter Disinformation Network (CDN)

The Counter Disinformation Network (CDN) builds cross-border collaboration among democracy defenders to expose, dismantle, and prevent influence operations targeting European elections and civic integrity.

Warehouse 51: Zero-Waste Humanitarian Aid System in Valencia’s Floods

After the devastating floods in Valencia in October 2024, GBGE and Paiporta City Council launched a large-scale humanitarian aid response, establishing Warehouse 51 as the central distribution hub and implementing the Circular Solidarity system to minimise waste and maximise aid distribution efficiency.

Supp_Optimal – Food For Everyone

Supp_optimal is a community-driven initiative that fights food waste and food insecurity by serving free, nutritious vegetarian meals made from rescued food, while fostering social inclusion and climate awareness.

Driving STEM in the Midlands of Ireland

Ireland’s Midlands is creating the nation’s first regional STEM ecosystem—uniting local government, educators, industry, and communities to equip the next generation for the future of work.

Active Citizen Academy

Active Citizen Academy in Kraków empowers residents with skills and tools to shape their local communities.

Wrocław Urban Farm

Wrocław’s Urban Farm integrates sustainable food production with social inclusion, creating a large-scale, professional cultivation model that supplies fresh produce to public nurseries while empowering marginalised individuals.

Vienna Climate Law

Vienna’s Climate Law sets a binding framework to guide the city’s climate neutrality efforts by 2040, implementing practical measures, climate impact assessments, and community engagement to ensure effective climate action.

My first pages

My First Pages ensures equal access to books and promotes literacy from birth through targeted book distribution and family engagement activities.

The Loop – East London’s Circular Economy Hub

The Loop is a circular economy hub in Hackney Wick, East London, that repurposes an underutilised warehouse into space for circular and creative businesses, fostering local economic growth while promoting waste reduction and sustainable practices.

RE-USE Charity Shop

The RE-USE charity shop in Hradec Králové reduces waste by selling refurbished items and uses the proceeds to fund urban greenery projects.

CALIOPE: Real-Time Air Quality Forecasting

CALIOPE is an advanced air quality monitoring and forecasting system that provides real-time, high-resolution data and insights to support public health protection and regulatory compliance.

GPB + Youth: Young Voices, Real Choices

GPB + Youth is a participatory democracy mechanism with a deliberative nature, giving young people in Gaia – aged 13 to 30 – the power to decide how municipal public funds should be invested.

Manresa Il·lumina Business Energy Community

Manresa Il·lumina Business Energy Community brings together companies in the Bufalvent industrial estate to implement a collaborative solar energy model, promoting local generation, reducing costs, and enhancing business resilience.

The Fabric of Life: Solidarity Laundry in the Valencia floods

After the catastrophic floods in Valencia in October 2024, thousands of residents lost their clothing to mud and contamination. An innovative industrial laundry solution was launched to recover and restore textiles on-site, providing free services to those affected and helping them reclaim dignity, memories, and identity.

The Counter Disinformation Network (CDN)

The Counter Disinformation Network (CDN) builds cross-border collaboration among democracy defenders to expose, dismantle, and prevent influence operations targeting European elections and civic integrity.

Warehouse 51: Zero-Waste Humanitarian Aid System in Valencia’s Floods

After the devastating floods in Valencia in October 2024, GBGE and Paiporta City Council launched a large-scale humanitarian aid response, establishing Warehouse 51 as the central distribution hub and implementing the Circular Solidarity system to minimise waste and maximise aid distribution efficiency.

Supp_Optimal – Food For Everyone

Supp_optimal is a community-driven initiative that fights food waste and food insecurity by serving free, nutritious vegetarian meals made from rescued food, while fostering social inclusion and climate awareness.

Driving STEM in the Midlands of Ireland

Ireland’s Midlands is creating the nation’s first regional STEM ecosystem—uniting local government, educators, industry, and communities to equip the next generation for the future of work.

Active Citizen Academy

Active Citizen Academy in Kraków empowers residents with skills and tools to shape their local communities.

The Winners
of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2024

SeaProtectorOne, Aarhus

The SeaProtectorOne robot is installed at the river mouth in Aarhus, where the river flows into the harbour, removing rubbish before it enters the sea.