🎂 35 years of learning with communities.
🌍 35 years of locally led solutions.
🤝 35 years of building what lasts—together.
Grateful for every partner who’s been part of the journey. Here’s to what’s next.
#ISC35 #ThePowerOfTogether #PeopleAndPlanet
Happy 2026 from the Institute for Sustainable Communities!
Last year brought community-powered progress. This year, we’re building on it.
If you care about climate resilience, local leadership, and real solutions, join us.
#CommunityResilience #PeopleAndPlanet #ThePowerOfTogether
In July, we adopted the proposal for Horizon Europe 2028-2034. It will fund solutions to real-world challenges, and help improve the lives of 450 million Europeans.
Discover more on the proposal: link.europa.eu/GJwGRq
#ThePowerOfTogether #HorizonEU
Season’s Greetings from the Institute for Sustainable Communities
To our partners and supporters: thank you for another year of co-creating impact and resilience.
Office closure: Dec 24–Jan 5
We’ll be recharging for what’s next.
#ThePowerOfTogether #CommunityResilience
This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for Native and local leaders shaping climate resilience. We follow their lead: sharing knowledge, building trust, and continuing the work. #TribalLeadership #CommunityResilience #ThePowerOfTogether #PeopleAndPlanet
Blue graphic with an outline drawing of Lady Justice holding scales and a sword. White and yellow bold text in the centre reads: “Justice at the heart of our Union.” In the bottom right corner is the European Union flag
We’re proposing €800 million in the next long-term EU budget to strengthen justice and the rule of law.
With better access to justice, stronger victims’ rights, and faster cross-border cooperation, we are building a fairer and more democratic Union.
#ThePowerOfTogether
Blue graphic background featuring an outline of Lady Justice holding scales and a sword. Large white and yellow text reads: “Rule of law at the heart of the EU budget.” In the bottom right corner, the EU flag logo is displayed.
In our proposal for the next long-term EU budget, respect for the rule of law will remain a must.
With robust safeguards and clear conditionalities, we aim to ensure that EU funds strengthen democracy, fundamental rights and Union values.
#ThePowerOfTogether
🌍👩🏾🔬Backed by #ChooseEurope, which aims to attract top global talent, the programme will boost EU competitiveness & improve the well-being of its people.
It will build on past success by scaling proven solutions & investing where it’s most needed.
Learn more 💶 europa.eu/!w77nKY
#ThePowerOfTogether
🔁PiaAhrenkilde
#ErasmusPlus has changed the lives of more than 16 million people for almost 40 years.
The @ec.europa.eu has proposed to boost EU support to learning mobility, education, skills & solidarity.
Creating opportunities for all.
#ThePowerOfTogether
👉 europa.eu/!P8XYyy
📢Get to know Horizon Europe (2028-2034). It will fund solutions to real-world challenges, and help improve the lives of 4⃣5⃣0⃣ million Europeans.
Discover more: europa.eu/!F68v7J
#ThePowerOfTogether #HorizonEU
Money isn't everything.
But how you spend it says a lot about what really matters to you.
#MFF #ThePowerOfTogether
EU budget: for citizens, by citizens. 🇪🇺
150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 EU countries helped shape the future EU budget.
Their recommendations fed directly into the proposal-coming out tomorrow! #ThePowerOfTogether
Europe’s budget supports what matters:
🌿 Clean environment
🧪 Research & innovation
🚄 Modern infrastructure
🚨 Crisis response
📚 Quality education
🍓 Healthy food
It ensures stability and benefits 450 million Europeans.
Together, we achieve more. #ThePowerOfTogether
Europe’s budget invests in what matters.
It invests in modern roads, rail, and clean energy. EU budget benefits 450 million Europeans - and improves your daily life.
#ThePowerOfTogether
Europe’s budget gives you the chance to study abroad.
It supports education and training across borders. It’s an investment in 450 million Europeans - and in your future.
#ThePowerOfTogether
A promotional graphic with a 3D visual of a graphene structure in red and blue hues on a dark background. Bold text in the center reads: “HARNESSING GRAPHENE POWERING INNOVATION.” Below, a section with a blue background states: “GRAPHENE FLAGSHIP – 18 EU COUNTRIES, LED BY SWEDEN. Harnessing graphene’s strength, flexibility, and conductivity to enable breakthroughs in healthcare, sustainable transport, electronics, battery technologies, and advanced materials.” In the top right corner is the European Union flag. In the bottom right, a yellow and white text box reads: “EUROPE’S BUDGET – THE POWER OF TOGETHER.”
Europe is investing in next-gen materials for a healthier, smarter future.
Graphene Flagship turns 2D materials into real-life innovations, from Parkinson’s care to safer transport & better batteries.
Europe invests where it matters, to make a difference for 450m Europeans.
#ThePowerOfTogether
A woman in a white lab coat holds a tablet and examines tall tomato plants in a greenhouse. Overlaid text reads: "Supporting Innovators Feeding Europe." Below, a blue banner states: "European Testing & Experimentation Facilities for Agrifood Innovation – A Europe-wide network of testing facilities validating AI and robotics in real-world settings, harnessing digitalisation across sectors like arable farming, horticulture, livestock, and food processing." The European Union flag and the slogan "Europe’s Budget: The Power of Together" are also shown.
Europe’s budget is investing in smarter food systems.
AgrifoodTEF tests robotics in agriculture through AI that increases precision and profitability, so farmers can grow healthy, nutritious food.
Europe invests where it matters, making a difference for 450m Europeans.
#ThePowerOfTogether
Every day, Europe’s budget helps build a better future for 450 million people.
By working together, EU countries invest in projects that protect, connect, and empower us all. #ThePowerOfTogether
A promotional poster featuring a display of minerals and scientific instruments from a museum exhibit. The European Union flag appears in the top right corner. The main text reads: "Revitalising Culture, Preserving Heritage." Below, it states: "Natural History Museum, Croatia – Restoring Zagreb’s cultural heritage to strengthen tourism, community life, and scientific excellence." In the bottom right corner, there's a slogan: "Europe’s Budget – The Power of Together." The text uses bold white and yellow fonts on a dark and blue background.
Europe is investing in cultural heritage and boosting local economies.
In Zagreb, the Guardian of Heritage project is turning an earthquake-damaged centre into a vibrant cultural and scientific hub.
Europe invests where it matters to make a difference for 450m Europeans.
#ThePowerOfTogether
Industrial facility with workers in safety gear operating machinery. Overlaid text reads: 'Secure industries, jobs for the future.' Below, it highlights the 'Neo Materials Rare Earth Magnet Facility, Estonia,' describing it as Europe’s first rare earth magnet plant for electric vehicles. EU flag and slogan 'Europe’s Budget: The Power of Together' appear on a blue background.
Europe’s budget is investing in security of supply in key industries, in jobs and resilience.
Europe’s first rare earth magnet plant will make key components for electric cars and wind turbines.
Europe invests where it matters to make a difference for 450m Europeans.
#ThePowerOfTogether
One can only dream — solidarity, unity, and cooperation —
#ThePowerOfTogether
Europe’s budget invests where it matters most for 450 million Europeans.
Through solidarity, unity, and cooperation, EU countries work together to improve our daily life.
The 🇪🇺 budget support projects that bring real benefits to people across Europe. #ThePowerOfTogether
Promotional graphic from the European Union showing a satellite above the Earth with text: 'Protecting People, Creating Opportunities.' Below, a blue section reads 'EU Invests in Space' followed by details about delivering services through satellite navigation and earth observation, enhancing communication, transport, agriculture, and emergency resilience. The slogan 'Europe's Budget - The Power of Together' appears on the right.
Satellite navigation is essential for our daily lives and businesses. This is why Europe is investing in space.
Copernicus and Galileo support navigation, emergency response and climate change solutions.
Europe invests where it matters, to make a difference
for 450m Europeans.
#ThePowerOfTogether
Graphic showing a large offshore platform with three tall yellow pillars in the sea under a blue sky, illustrating sustainable energy infrastructure. Overlaid text reads “Sustainable Energy, Connected Countries.” Below, it highlights the “Biscay Gulf Interconnection” between France and Spain, describing it as Europe’s first major submarine energy link to boost energy solidarity and security. The EU flag is in the top right corner, and a yellow-blue box in the bottom right reads “Europe’s Budget, The Power of Together.
Safe, secure, sustainable energy – funded by 🇪🇺.
The Biscay Gulf Interconnection increases electricity exchange between 🇫🇷 🇪🇸, strengthening security and clean energy transition.
Europe invests where it matters, to make a difference for 450m Europeans.
#ThePowerOfTogether
Graphic for Europe’s Budget showing a man with glasses and a flat cap working on a laptop while a woman leans over to assist him. The text at the top reads ‘Digital Society’ in white and ‘Social Europe’ in yellow. At the bottom, text in a blue box reads ‘Association Konexio, France,’ with a description stating that it provides digital skills training and support to marginalised communities and those furthest from the labour market. A blue and yellow badge on the right reads ‘Europe’s Budget, The Power of Together.
Europe’s budget is investing in Europeans’ skills.
Thanks to the EU budget, Konexio in Paris, is delivering digital skills trainings, making it easier for people to find jobs.
Europe invests where it matters – for 450 million people.
#ThePowerOfTogether
A server room filled with rows of computer servers illuminated by green and blue lights. Overlaid text reads: 'Accelerating Research, Empowering Europe.' Below, a blue banner displays: 'Marenostrum Supercomputer, Spain. Boosting Europe’s scientific, medical, and AI capabilities with world-class computing power and clean technology.' In the corner, a yellow and blue logo reads: 'Europe's Budget, The Power of Together,' with an EU flag in the top-right corner.
Europe’s budget is investing in research, innovation andsupercomputing.
Powered by renewable energy, MareNostrum 5 powers breakthroughs in health, climate and AI.
Europe invests where it matters, to make a difference for 450m Europeans.
#ThePowerOfTogether
A smiling firefighter in uniform stands in front of a Portuguese rescue helicopter. Bold text over the image reads: "Save Lives, Protect Livelihoods." Below, a blue banner says: "Enhancing Firefighting Resources – Portugal. New and upgraded centres, hangars, equipment and helicopters are boosting firefighting capacity in rural areas." The bottom right corner features the slogan: "Europe’s Budget – The Power of Together" with an EU flag.
Our 🇪🇺 budget sends support rapidly when and where it's needed.
In 🇵🇹, EU funding boosts firefighting with upgraded helicopters, equipment and facilities, to protect people and nature.
Europe invests where it mattes, making a difference for 450m Europeans.
#ThePowerOfTogether
