local authorities

Death toll from rains in southern Brazil climbs to 29, Lula visits region

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Death toll from rains in southern Brazil climbs to 29, Lula visits region

The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has risen to 29, with 60 people missing and 10,242 displaced. The state government declared a state of public calamity to handle the situation, which Governor Eduardo Leite described as the most critical in the state’s history. More than 300,000 people are without electricity due to a dam bursting at a hydroelectric plant. President Lula flew over the affected areas and promised federal government assistance.

Learning to live together

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Learning to live together

The Hehe culture in China promotes harmonious coexistence among young and old, locals, and foreigners. In Cyprus, civic projects also aim to establish peace and cooperation, with initiatives like the Home for Cooperation bringing citizens from across the island’s divide together for culture, art, and education.

Municipalities are key players in energy democracy

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Municipalities are key players in energy democracy

Local authorities must support the creation of renewable energy communities, which are cooperatives involving residents and stakeholders in renewable energy production, distribution, and consumption. Municipalities play a key role in empowering these communities to reduce carbon emissions, promote sustainability, and lower energy bills.