SIRENE in New York: Insights from the United Nations General Assembly

Carina Dantas, SIRENE coordinator and the CEO of SHINE 2Europe, joined the COST Program delegation at the United Nations General Assembly satellite events in New York (September 12-15). She showcased the impactful work of the COST Action focused on Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments (SHAFE). SHAFE, initiated in 2017, has grown into a global movement with over 700 members across 51 countries, recognized as a UN Sustainable Development Goals Good Practice. Projects like SIRENE, funded by Horizon Europe and led by SHINE, extend SHAFE’s influence, promoting inclusive solutions for independent living.
Empowering 22 Trainees of NET4Age-Friendly with SIRENE’s Expertise in Tirana

Discover the fruitful collaboration between NET4Age-Friendly and SIRENE during the recent Training School in Tirana. This multidisciplinary event brought together professionals, researchers, and PhD students to discuss and exchange knowledge on Ageing in the City, Independent Living, and Social Participation in age-friendly smart environments. Dive into the insights shared during the lecture by Willeke van Staalduinen, exploring the synergies between the two projects and their efforts to foster sustainable and inclusive communities for Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments (SHAFE) implementation in Europe.