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Are you making the most of Capacity4dev?
Join this onboarding webinar to learn how to navigate the platform efficiently, connect with peers & make full use of its features for your work in international cooperation.
📅 14 April | 🕒 15:00 p.m. CET
Register👉 link.europa.eu/Nt69H8
What is Outcome Harvesting?
Why does it matter and what are its five steps?
What role does #AI play?
Find the answers in a 🆕 article featuring the insights of Goele Scheers.
🎧 A bonus podcast episode is also available.
👉 Explore the publication: link.europa.eu/YRHycp
📣 Mark your calendar
🙌 Join the upcoming #EvalVoices session on 'Evaluating Efficiency and Effectiveness: Why and How', featuring Megan Kennedy-Chouane, Head of Evaluation at @oecd-ocde.bsky.social.
🗓️ 28 April, 14:00–15:00 CET
👉 Register now: link.europa.eu/6cr336
Are you inspired by changemakers advancing science, data & collaboration for the ocean?
🌊The 2026 #EarthChamps award from @unep.org recognises pioneers expanding scientific research, data, finance & partnerships to accelerate impact for the ocean.
📝 Nominate by 15 April: link.europa.eu/nRXKyF
🌟 Onboarding Webinar - April edition
📣 Join our webinar to discover how to navigate the Capacity4dev platform efficiently, connect with peers and get the most out of its features.
📅 14 April 🕚 15:00 p.m. CET
👉 Learn more and register: link.europa.eu/Nt69H8
🙌 Have you ever sat through a meeting that went nowhere?
Join the #EUYouthAlumni session & learn how to turn group time into real progress, whether you're leading workshops or team discussions.
🗓️20 April, 11:00–12:30
🎯Facilitation, group dynamics & inclusive spaces
Register: link.europa.eu/MVQHdT
Know pioneers championing sustainable blue economies?
The 2026 #EarthChamps awards trailblazers advancing ocean action that support fair and sustainable livelihoods, protecting nature while advancing economic opportunity.
Nominate by 15 April: www.unep.org/championsofe...
👩💻AI can help analyse outcomes. But it can’t replace listening, dialogue and human judgement.
That’s the core message from this piece on Outcome Harvesting with Goele Scheers, a must-read for evaluators working in complex contexts.
💡Explore the 🆕 article & podcast episode: link.europa.eu/YRHycp
From Brazil to the world: Open digital infrastructure for climate cooperation
A 🆕 study by @ecdpm.org argues that anchoring collaboration in shared, collectively governed digital infrastructure holds great potential for addressing the climate crisis.
Find the paper 👉 link.europa.eu/m6CB9w
🌍 EU & Climate Action | Online workshop
📅 31 March | ⏰ 16:00–17:30 CET
Join the #EUYouthAlumni session to better understand EU climate policies, access funding opportunities & position your initiatives within the broader climate movement.
Register on Capacity4dev👉 link.europa.eu/PW9mXN
Nominate leaders protecting and restoring ocean ecosystems!
The 2026 #EarthChamps recognizes champions who safeguard and restore coral reefs, mangroves, seagrasses & other vital habitats, while increasing economic & climate resilience.
Deadline is 15 April: www.unep.org/championsofe...
✨Introducing the SUBLIME Toolkit + new podcast🎙️
How can we lead with more awareness, equity & shared power?
✅Free, practical resource for teams to apply #feminist leadership
🎧Podcast with real experiences from across sectors
📥 Explore on Capacity4dev: link.europa.eu/KcdjpF
#CommunityHighlights
📣 The 2026 #EarthChamps of @unep.org recognise champions who safeguard & restore coral reefs, mangroves & other vital habitats, while increasing economic & climate resilience for coastal communities.
🗓️ Nominate leaders protecting & restoring ocean ecosystems by 15 Apr👉 link.europa.eu/nRXKyF
🌊 The Untapped Potential of the Blue Economy 🚀
Join the upcoming #EUYouthAlumni workshop to explore sustainable ocean innovation, blue economy opportunities and youth career paths in maritime sectors.
📅 26 March
🕒 15:00–16:30 CET
📝 Register: link.europa.eu/Bnc6Jp
📣 @unep.org is calling for nominations for the 2026 #EarthChamps.
🌊 Recognising leaders tackling ocean pollution, from plastics & nutrient runoff to chemicals, noise & light.
🗓️ Spotlight champions driving real ocean action by 15 April.
Learn more: link.europa.eu/nRXKyF
#CommunityHighlights
⏳ 5 days to go: Capacity4dev Onboarding Webinar
Whether you're new to Capacity4dev or want a quick refresher, this webinar will help you navigate the platform with confidence, connect with peers and make the most of its features.
📅 17 March
🕚 11:00 CET
🔗 Register: link.europa.eu/Cfy9dV
🌟 Onboarding Webinar: Open to all international cooperation professionals
🙌 Join our webinar to discover how to navigate the Capacity4dev platform efficiently, connect with peers, and get the most out of its features.
📅 17 March 🕚 11:00 CET
🔗 Learn more and register: link.europa.eu/Cfy9dV
💫 The upcoming #EUYouthAlumni workshop will explore advanced facilitation techniques rooted in non-formal education, helping you design impactful, participant-centered learning experiences.
📚06 March at 10:00 am
🌐 Register now: link.europa.eu/Xj3j33
🗓 03 March | 11:00–13:00 CET
📣 Learn how to:
• Access the EU Funding and Tenders Portal
• Encode your logframe correctly
• Work with intermediary targets
🙌 Secure your spot: link.europa.eu/tpyhYV
🎙️ Missed our latest episode?
We sit down with Sarah Atwood Barma to unpack the long-term consequences of USAID's closure: from the immediate human impact of aid cuts to the deeper risk of losing decades of institutional knowledge and operational expertise.
🙌Catch the full episode: lnkd.in/eP_xrg6J
How can parliaments plan more strategically and strengthen democratic governance?
Find 4️⃣ lessons on strategic planning from Lusaka, following the completion of a landmark inter-parliamentary workshop with parliamentary staff from 11 countries.
🌟 Learn more: link.europa.eu/VX4PyF
✨ Every digital platform has its own language and knowing which one to speak (and when) is crucial.
🌐 The upcoming #EUYouthAlumni workshop will help you navigate digital spaces strategically.
🗓️ 26 February, 10.00 - 11.30 a.m. (CET)
Learn more and register: link.europa.eu/YPYd3k
⚖️ Prison overcrowding continues to strain justice systems across the #Caribbean, undermining rehabilitation and reintegration.
📘 A new study explores how probation, community service & electronic monitoring can ease pressure and support reform.
Read: link.europa.eu/t3gG7X
🎤 Storytelling for EU Youth Alumni: From Experience to Influence
📣 EU Youth Alumni will learn how to turn personal experiences into compelling narratives that build trust, strengthen networks, and amplify impact across platforms.
🗓️ 19 February, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Register: link.europa.eu/Rq697N
⌛ Only 2 days left to apply!
Are you involved in international projects and have strong networks worldwide?
🗓️ Express your interest by 19 February.
🙌 Learn more about the programme, eligibility criteria and submit your application 👉 link.europa.eu/ffYvrk
🙌 Join our Onboarding Webinar today, whether you’re new to the platform or simply want a quick refresher and answers to your questions.
📅 February 17th
🕚 15:00 CET
✅ Open to all international cooperation professionals
Learn more and register now: link.europa.eu/FRHykj
🚀 How to Build Your Own Startup
This hands-on training is for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to turn an idea into a real startup, from validation to first customers.
🗓️ 17 February, 15:00 - 17:00 pm (CET)
👉 Learn more and join now: link.europa.eu/KJV9bh
🧩 Projects don’t manage themselves. People do.
This workshop of the EU Youth Alumni project will equip you with the frameworks, tools & mindset needed to plan, run & deliver projects successfully.
🌟 With Nkembo Kiala
🗓️ 18 February, 09:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Learn more & register: link.europa.eu/DV7nbM
⚡ Sierra Leone launches SOGREA’s first Call for Pre-Qualification to scale rural mini-grids.
Backed by a €24M 🇪🇺🇩🇰 grant, the initiative mobilises private developers to deliver clean, affordable power.
🗓️ Deadline: 9 March 2026
Learn more: link.europa.eu/pC7jFK
#GlobalGateway
⏱️ One week on, this conversation is still resonating.
Our latest podcast episode features Sarah Atwood Barma on the lasting ramifications of USAID’s closure, from the human cost of aid cuts to the risk of losing decades of institutional and operational knowledge. 🌍📚
🎙️Tune in: link.europa.eu/JPqVx4
