Catalyst of Change
Supporting a vibrant civil society in Europe
Policy Lab
policylab.siPolicy Lab is a Slovenian grassroots think-and-act tank dedicated to environmental justice, social rights and new economic thinking. It educates and supports civil society organisations, builds community, and shapes policy through research, education and advocacy. The organisation challenges the dominance of GDP as a policy goal and promotes collaborative approaches. Its mission is to serve as a knowledge resource for progressive CSOs, working towards a just, sustainable, democratic and peaceful world.
About the Project
Preparing CSOs for the Struggles Ahead
Rural and urban land in Slovenia faces intense private speculation, causing displacement, loss of affordable housing, green spaces, and worsening inequalities. This project addresses the lack of coordinated civil society responses by linking CSOs with researchers, activists and other stakeholders to tackle systemic land governance issues. The goal of the project is to develop evidence-based strategies for advancing land justice and strengthening CSOs’ advocacy and policy influence. At this stage of the project, Policy Lab has already formed a multi-sectoral coalition of ten members, established a shared work plan, organised a study trip to Serbia, and notably organised the EU Multi-Stakeholder Seminar and the campaign around it. The second half of the project will include work webinars, workshops, and further coalition-building activities.
Communication Outputs
Policy Lab organised the Land Politics International Seminar (November 6, 2026) where coalition members and other participating CSOs gained research-based arguments and communication resources that can be used in public debate and policy engagement. The seminar also strengthened international cooperation and created a platform for dialogue between civil society, researchers and public institutions.
They also hosted two public discussions:
Prosperity Without Growth (May 20, 2026) and Our Land (June 11, 2026).
Social Media
Land Politics
- Instagram Post 1
- Instagram Post 2
- Instagram Post 3
- Instagram Post 4 – With Dr Maria Kaika
- Instagram Post 5 – With Dr Katarina Kušić
Climate-media coverage and COP30
On Land series
Funded by the European Union
name
Catalyst of Change: Protecting the Union values by supporting a resilient, engaged and vocal civil society for the promotion of women’s rights, environmental justice and anti-corruption
partner
European Center for Not-for-Profit Law Stichting (ECNL)
duration
1 January 2023- 31 December 2026
budget
3,411.982 EUR
