Le nouveau système de distribution de l’aide humanitaire imposé par Israël dans la Bande de Gaza tourne déjà à la catastrophe.

Depuis la 1ère distribution, le 27 mai, des dizaines de personnes ont été tuées par des tirs israéliens autour des sites de distribution.
Une sorte de massacre dans le massacre, un piège mortel pour les populations affamées.

Après plus de 2 mois de blocus total et une reprise très insuffisante des livraisons d’aide, au lieu de rouvrir tous les points de passage et de reprendre les distributions par les services de l’ONU et des grandes ONG, Israël a décidé de se passer de ces réseaux traditionnels en confiant les distributions alimentaires à une société pour le moins douteuse et inexpérimentée, la Fondation humaniaire de Gaza, protégée par des mercenaires américains et l’armée israélienne.

Les professionnels du secteur et les N.U. ont refusé de coopérer avec la GHF, dont les plans contredisent les principes humanitaires.

L’obstination des autorités israéliennes, confirme leur volonté de réoccuper le moindre espace de Gaza, à l’abri des regards. Sous les objectifs humanitaires, des objectifs militaires.

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Russia’s Darkest War Crime Yet: Targeting Ukraine’s Children
by @PekkaKallioniemi
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More than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been taken from occupied territories—sent to "summer camps," renamed, re-educated, and in many cases, erased.

Why is the #Kremlin doing this?

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Russia’s Darkest War Crime Yet: Targeting Ukraine’s Children

Russia is kidnapping Ukrainian children.Not a metaphor. Not a mystery. A war crime.More than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been taken from occupied territor...

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i hope everyone's eyes are on LA tonight.

several large spontaneous protests in response to military-style raids by various federal agencies are now converging.

it's incredible to see.

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Melbourne Pollinator Corridor: Restoring Biodiversity in Urban Landscapes

The Melbourne Pollinator Corridor (MPC), is 8km community-driven wildlife corridor that will link 2 large green patches that run along the Birrarung (Yarra River), Westgate Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

The MPC focusses on native bees and other native pollinating insects, with the aim to bring 18,000 indigenous plants in 200 gardens by the end of 2024. It has been designed within local council constraints and with over 20 scientists and specialists. So far, they have turned over 480 square metres of barren public land into gardens filled with critters and beauty.

This is the first wildlife corridor like this in Australia, so not only are we seeing a project that will strengthen local flora and fauna and help everyone in the local community but it is also creating a precedent. And it’s all thanks to one person, Emma Cutting.

Guided by her profound concern over the increasing dominance of concrete and asphalt in urban environments and the urgent calls to action by leaders like Sir David Attenborough, Emma founded The Heart Gardening Project.

The Heart Gardening Project (THGP) exists for several crucial reasons:
Firstly, there is a significant amount of public land that remains unused and neglected. THGP aims to transform these spaces into vibrant, purposeful areas that benefit the community.

Secondly, amidst the escalating Climate Crisis, there remains a glaring lack of efforts to expand diverse public plantings. THGP seeks to address this by engaging communities, enhancing biodiversity, and tackling urban environmental challenges.

Thirdly, the rapid decline of native pollinators underscores the urgent need to restore habitats that support their survival. THGP focuses on replanting native species to create vital habitats for these essential creatures.

Lastly, the pervasive disconnection from both nature and other humans contributes to widespread mental health issues such as loneliness and depression. THGP recognizes the healing potential of nature and aims to reconnect individuals with their environment and community through gardening initiatives.

The Heart Gardening Projecthas set ambitious goals for its future endeavors. By the end of 2024, THGP plans to complete 200 gardens within the MPC zone, paving the way for its expansion across Melbourne. Integral to this expansion is the establishment of robust maintenance systems to ensure the longevity and vitality of these green spaces. Using the Melbourne Pollinator Corridor (MPC) as a proving ground, THGP aims to showcase to communities across Australia, and globally, how urban biodiversity can be significantly enhanced through thoughtful public plantings. This initiative not only aims to bolster native pollinator populations but also serves as a model for creating similar pollinator corridors elsewhere.

Over the next decade, THGP intends to engage in citizen science initiatives linked to the MPC, exploring connections between indigenous cultural knowledge and western scientific practices. This approach not only enriches understanding but also fosters inclusive environmental stewardship. Moreover, THGP seeks to influence policy and guidelines pertaining to street gardening, advocating for supportive frameworks that encourage community involvement and sustainable practices. By fostering widespread participation and demonstrating tangible positive impacts, THGP aims to catalyze meaningful change in biodiversity conservation and mental health improvement on a global scale.

Designing a shared, open-ended process
The Melbourne Pollinator Corridor consists of small street gardens created, managed, and maintained by local residents. Together, these gardens form a collaborative corridor that continues to expand in scope. This decentralized yet coordinated approach necessitates openness and flexibility. Rather than imposing a rigid design. The project offers loose frameworks that define the overall scope of the corridor while guiding individual garden designs.

Instead of a detailed masterplan, the corridor is conveyed through a diagrammatic drawing that captures the project’s ambition. This plan outlines a structure that facilitates coordination across gardens, enhancing the collective vision greater than the sum of its parts. At the garden level, Emma has developed design templates that provide guidance while encouraging personal interpretation – a concept she refers to as “tailored participation.” This approach allows each participant to contribute uniquely to the project.

Emma emphasizes that the project aims to support diverse approaches to gardening, fostering learning and encouraging community engagement. She explains, “The project is about recognizing that each person will approach their garden differently, empowering individuals to understand and contribute to the initiative.” By remaining open to interpretation, the project enables participants to shape their own experiences of involvement.

Overall, the MPC thrives because all gardens adhere to a shared set of principles and values, while remaining adaptable to evolving needs and forms throughout the project’s progression.

New modes of documentation, new ways of seeing the built environment
Central to the project’s community-led approach are user-friendly and inclusive documentation methods that make design and technical knowledge accessible to non-designers. One such example is the Melbourne Pollinator Corridor Handbook, written by Emma, who describes it as “the handbook I wish I had years ago when I started my journey into street gardening and urban biodiversity.” The handbook serves as a visionary document, a field guide, and a comprehensive technical reference.

The handbook connects various fields of knowledge to create a comprehensive guide tailored for non-designers or gardeners. Emma consulted with over 30 scientists and specialists – including conservationists, entomologists, native bee experts, and ecologists – to compile the information. This resulted in an accessible eight-step process for planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining projects. The handbook also features extensive plant lists, supplier information, and advice on navigating regulatory challenges. Despite its complex content, it maintains approachability through a storytelling tone and supportive illustrations.

I finally got my hands on a copy of the Melbourne Pollinator Corridor Handbook, and immediately read it cover to cover. While it is specifically written for people involved the MPC it is packed full of information about bees and pants and chock full of great information for anyone interested in doing similar.

You can order your copy here: theheartgardeningproject.org.a…

Check out The Heart Gardening Project web site, where you can donate to the project and find out more. theheartgardeningproject.org.a…

All Images via The Heart Gardening Project web site.

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Should we follow Bologna’s model for Participatory Urbanism?

In the early 2000’s Citizen Participation in Bologna Italy was at an all time low. Bureaucratic hurdles made it almost impossible for individuals to instigate civic ideas, with no clear pathways for implementing projects in communities. To address this issue, the city introduced radical new regulations aimed at simplifying and facilitating civic involvement. These changes enabled both citizens and private organizations to form collaboration pacts with the city to enhance public spaces. As well as these pacts, Bologna established innovation and collaboration labs throughout the city. The net result has been a massive boost in citizen engagement, with 100’s of new collaboration pacts being implemented and 10,000’s of people participating in projects. All over Bologna 100’s of public spaces will be improved though these pacts, thanks to the imagination and participation of citizens.

With so many benefits to an initiative like this, WHY IS EVERY CITY NOT DOING THIS? Benefits such as.

• Enhanced Civic Engagement: By involving residents directly in the planning process, the initiative encourages greater participation in civic matters. This helps ensure that the voices of diverse groups within the community are heard and considered.
• Improved Urban Planning: The collaboration between residents, local government, and other stakeholders can lead to more effective and tailored urban planning. Solutions are more likely to address real needs and preferences when developed with direct input from those affected.
• Fostering Innovation: District Labs serve as experimental spaces where new ideas and solutions can be tested. This environment promotes creativity and allows for innovative approaches to local challenges, from infrastructure to social services.
• Community Empowerment: The initiative empowers residents by giving them a direct role in shaping their environment. This can increase community pride, ownership, and responsibility towards local issues.
• Better Resource Allocation: By identifying and addressing the specific needs of different districts, resources can be allocated more effectively. This targeted approach helps ensure that investments are used where they will have the most impact.
• Increased Collaboration: The initiative encourages collaboration between various stakeholders, including local authorities, businesses, and civic organizations. This holistic approach can lead to more comprehensive and sustainable solutions.
• Social Cohesion: Engaging in collaborative projects can strengthen community bonds and foster a sense of unity among residents. Working together on shared goals helps build trust and cooperation within the community.
• Sustainable Development: The focus on local input and experimentation can lead to more sustainable and adaptive development practices. Solutions are more likely to be environmentally and socially sustainable when developed through a participatory process.

The Bologna Civic Imagination Office and District Labs initiative exemplifies how creative and participatory approaches can enhance urban development and community well-being.

In every city on this planet there are residents bursting with creativity and ideas on how to improve their public spaces. These ideas are not going to come to fruition in a “top down” bureaucracy. These ideas will never see the light of day, without a system in place for them gain public attention, discussion and possibly even implementation. In most cities there is just no sytem for this. If you want to improve the public realm then it’s just a trial an error process of contacting politicians, government workers, departments, councillors, journalists… Anyone and everyone in the hope that your idea might get through to “the powers that be.” There are funding grants, there are budget submissions and there are other approaches but no single system designed specifically for Participatory Urbanism, as they have in Bologna.

It was all born from a bench, because a citizen asked for permission to repaint a bench. We realised that in order to give permission to repaint the bench, we had to go through five different sectors of the municipal machinery — five different authorisations. We began to understand that something was not working.”

BOLOGNA MAYOR VIRGINIO MEROLA

I am left wondering, is this the big idea all Urbanists have to get behind? Is this the best way forward to improve the public realm. Should we all be writing to our MP’s, Senators and Councillors, promoting this idea, above all else?

The City of Bologna’s Civic Imagination Office and District Labs have been involved in many notable projects that highlight the initiative’s success in fostering community engagement and urban innovation. Some types of projects that have been instigated include;

• Urban Gardens and Green Spaces: One of the key projects has been the development of urban gardens and green spaces across the city. These projects not only beautify the area but also promote community interaction and sustainable practices. Residents have been involved in designing and maintaining these spaces, enhancing local biodiversity and creating places for social gatherings.
• Public Art Installations: The Civic Imagination Office has supported various public art initiatives that involve local artists and residents. These installations are often created through collaborative efforts and reflect the unique character and culture of different districts in Bologna.
• Community-Made Playgrounds: In several districts, community members have come together to design and build playgrounds for children. These playgrounds are tailored to the needs and preferences of local families, fostering a sense of ownership and pride among residents.
• Neighborhood Revitalization Projects: The District Labs have been instrumental in revitalising neglected or underused areas. Projects include the transformation of vacant lots into vibrant community spaces, as well as the renovation of historic buildings for new uses, such as community centers or co-working spaces.
• Local Food and Market Initiatives: The city has supported projects aimed at enhancing local food systems, including farmers’ markets and community kitchens. These initiatives promote local produce, support small businesses, and encourage healthy eating habits.
• Cultural Festivals and Events: The Civic Imagination Office has helped organize various cultural festivals and events that celebrate Bologna’s diverse communities. These events often involve residents in planning and execution, fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange.
• Participatory Budgeting Projects: The city has implemented participatory budgeting processes where residents can propose and vote on local projects. This approach ensures that community needs and priorities directly influence how public funds are spent.

I think about Melbourne Australia, where I live. I think about urbanism projects I am working on. I think about wonderful people and organisation I am following and am connected with. The Melbourne pollinator corridor – Streets Alive Yarra – YIMBY Melbourne – Melbourne Regen Network – “Friends Of” …. Groups Cycling advocacy Groups… All of these people and orgs would benefit from a Civic Imagination Office where they could present ideas.

There is a lot more to this project than what I talked about above so I encourage everyone to go and do some further research. I’ve attached a few links below but there a ton more stuff out there on t’internet.

Bologna Cities of Service Case Study (This is a great overview)

Bologna, the City with a ‘Civic Imagination Office’

Fondazioneinnovazioneurbana.it

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So what do we think people, “is this the big idea all Urbanists should get behind?”

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Transition Together’s free step-by-step guide

What If… we could reimagine our future as thriving, fairer, more resilient and more connected? How could that vision help us to move forward and take practical action towards a better future?

Transition Together have just brought out a free step-by-step guide to building a community vision, a great tool for making local change. The guide is designed to help groups and communities open up their imagination and start exploring what a better future could look like in their context. It helps to build a shared vision of what’s possible, a vital starting point to exploring how we can work together to make it a reality.

The guide is for any group that wants to expand their vision of what’s possible in the future and explore how they want to work towards it. It is designed for starting conversations within a local community and to create a space to hear different perspectives and needs. The exercise can also be used to investigate a single theme or issue, like food or transport, or by a group which isn’t place-based but wants to reimagine the future of their area of interest – like the arts or youth provision.

If you are from a community group that wants to invite the wider community into this process you might like to do this exercise within your organisation first. This lets you become really familiar with it before running it with a bigger audience, but also allows your members to fully contribute and explore your priorities and focus in a deeper, richer way.

The guide is based on the experience of the Transition Movement, a network of community groups in 50 countries; people working together locally to address the big, complex problems of our time. They do this by reimagining our local communities, and then taking practical action to help them become thriving, inclusive, more resilient places for everyone. ‘Transition’ simply means change and how we get from one thing to another – from a damaging, polluting, unequal present to a fairer, more resilient, regenerative future for all.

There are some 300 local Transition groups in communities across the UK. They are supported by Transition Together in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and by Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) in Scotland. This approach to visioning was developed during the global coronavirus pandemic and is inspired by Rob Hopkins’ work around What if, and the 3 horizons framework (h3uni.org/). This framework was developed to help navigate situations where there is a high level of uncertainty and also a high level of potential for change. It’s an approach that has been tried and tested by many local Transition groups working to take action from the ground up, and helped them go on to make changes in their community.

Find out more: www.transitiontogether.org.uk

You can down the guide HERE

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Participatory Urbanism: A beginners guide

I recently did a speech to my local Rotary Club about a Participatory Urbanism project I am working on. To my surprise, the audience appeared equally interested in the whole Participatory Urbanism concept, as much as the project itself. So I thought it would be good to put together a quick explainer, which I can point people to, if they are interested.

Participatory Urbanism is an approach to city planning and development that actively involves citizens in the decision-making processes, right from the start, to create more inclusive, responsive, and sustainable urban environments.

Urban planning, once the exclusive domain of architects, developers, and policymakers, is slowly opening its doors to the people who live in the neighbourhoods they are shaping. This movement—known as Participatory Urbanism—is about putting residents at the centre of urban change. Unlike what we see right now, where residents are on the periphery of any decision making.

Participatory Urbanism invites community members to co-create the future of their cities. It moves beyond consultation into real collaboration, where local knowledge, lived experiences, and collective imagination become essential tools in the planning process. Whether it’s redesigning a park, rethinking traffic flow, or creating more inclusive public spaces, the goal is to make cities not just more efficient—but more just, vibrant, and responsive to human needs.

This approach goes by many names. You might hear it called “collaborative urbanism”, “community-led planning”, or “co-design”. In digital spaces, it intersects with “civic tech” and the “smart citizen” movement, where data and tools empower residents to advocate for better services. In the physical world, it often overlaps with “tactical urbanism”—those DIY, grassroots projects that temporarily transform urban spaces to test new ideas.

What unites all these threads is a simple but powerful belief: the people who live in a place are experts in their own right. By making space for their voices, we build not just better cities—but stronger communities.

Right now we get community participation really, really wrong. Most civic systems are hierarchical, with decisions made by a few “experts” behind closed doors. Public participation is often tokenistic—last-minute, limited, and on the civic leaders’ terms. It feels disingenuous, formal, and uninspiring, excluding genuine input and creativity. The same voices dominate, while people are sidelined and are not truly at the centre of decision-making.

Participatory Urbanism ultimately means reimagining our cities as places shaped by the people who live in them. It shifts power from top-down planning to collaborative processes where residents have a real say in decisions that affect their daily lives. This approach fosters more inclusive, equitable, and responsive urban environments by valuing local knowledge, creativity, and lived experience. When communities co-create their neighbourhoods—whether through planning, design, or stewardship—cities become more vibrant, just, and resilient. Participatory urbanism is about putting people at the heart of urban change, ensuring cities are not just built for communities, but built with them.

There is no one single way to implement Participatory Urbanism. Lots of cities are trying to do it right now and we see lots of different ideas and models emerging. In reality there never should be one single approach/method/model because that flies in the face of the whole idea of consulting local residents. An approach that suits one city may not work in another. Fortunately there are lots of examples we can look at from around the world, and take inspiration from. I wrote about Bologna, Italy’s approach here: https://owgf.org/2024/08/02/should-we-follow-bolognas-model-for-participatory-urbanism/ There is also the Transition Network working on providing ideas for communities that want to organise, which I posted about here: owgf.org/2024/08/04/transition… Also a quick web search for “Participatory Urbanism Tools” will deliver more results than you can poke a stick at.

Our Wonderful Green Future will be a co-designed by the people, for the people.

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Ein US-Gericht zwingt OpenAI zu einem drastischen Schritt, der europäische Datenschutzprinzipien infrage stellt. Millionen ChatGPT-Nutzer sind betroffen.

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ChatGPT: Euer Löschen-Button ist jetzt wirkungslos – KI-Chats werden zu Beweismitteln - t3n – digital pioneers

Was passiert eigentlich mit den Daten, die ihr bei ChatGPT löscht? Die Antwort auf diese Frage hat sich für Millionen Nutzer:innen gerade grundlegend geändert – ganz und gar unfreiwillig.

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This is one reason it's unlikely the war between Russia and Ukraine will end anytime soon -- and may even become nuclear AND the beginning of WWIII . . .

Ukraine will join the EU by 2029 and Hungary’s veto won’t matter, says EU’s enlargement commissioner

Brussels will bend and break its own rules to ensure Ukraine joins the EU
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Marta Kos, the European Commission’s commissioner for enlargement, spoke to the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, where she made it clear that they want to complete the enlargement process for Ukraine by the end of the next EU term, which is 2029.
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“We must and will succeed in the next phase of European unification. We have a realistic chance of bringing one or more candidate countries to the finish line in this cycle,” said Kos.​

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Ukraine will join the EU by 2029 and Hungary’s veto won’t matter, says EU’s enlargement commissioner

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Can't remember if I posted this previously, so apologies if I'm repeating myself. I blame my age.

One of the things I find very enjoyable when cooking is comparing different ways of making the same dish.

Quite often, I'll start with an "anglicised" version, and then once I've got an understanding of it, I'll move to a more "authentic version"

In this case, guajillo sauce.

As an introduction to chillies that I'd never used before, Rick Bayless's version was good; now that I'm more comfortable with the ingredients and techniques, I've found that Bricia Lopez's version is much better, and I find it more consistent (and easier to make, honestly)

I made enough from the recipe link to fill the jar, but I used some before taking the photo

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