About EGA
The European Green Academy (EGA) serves as an annual meeting point for Green actors and engaged citizens from across Europe to connect, debate and build capacities in an inspiring learning environment. With a strong focus on political education and tailored methodologies, EGA provides a space for learning and experimentation, and for participants to gain inspiration and insights to build common Green vision for Europe.
This November, EGA reopened its doors for the third time, taking place in Brussels and gathering leading green actors, activists, civil society actors, and engaged citizens from across Europe.
Key Takeaways
GEF welcomed over 300 participants, organisations, and platforms from 42 countries, with around two thirds of attendees under the age of 30. Joining them were 75 speakers from 25 countries, all coming together to connect, exchange ideas, and inspire action.
In the context of a post-EU election landscape, this years’ edition focussed on the future of Europe, delving into key thematic areas around Democracy, Social Europe and Green Deal. Offering over 20 programmatic sessions, the programme fostered forward-thinking discussions on critical topics, from democracy and the far right, housing, and environmental racism, to media freedom, peace and security, and a green and social pact. Spanning a diverse range of formats, from keynote and plenary moments, to workshops, training, cosy living room style conversations and networking activities, the agenda was complemented with a cultural programme bringing together artists, comedians and dancers, from Europe, Palestine and the Middle East.
The Academy concluded with an Activist Training Day, facilitating a space for young activists to conclude their Academy journey with skills building and activation strategies to put their learning on European and Green topics into action. Participants benefited from expert-led training and peer-to-peer learning, as well as having the opportunity to meet inspiring leading Green actors.
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Quotes from participants at EGA 2024
“The Academy taught me that our impact in society is not that small that we maybe thought, but every action and attitude that we take will have a profound impact.”
“I had new perspectives regarding how to make my organization more inclusive and able to promote the participation of these social groups which are underrepresented (women, racialized people, migrants). Also, I gained a new way to approach campaigns and speeches regarding the values which determine the recipient of the messages’ opinions.”
“It was very rewarding and helped foster a great sense of community over the days!”
“I go back home more reassured than ever that European Greens are, first of all, very useful for Green Activists since it provides incredibly useful knowledge, skills and connections. And, secondly, that European Greens are extremely important to produce a meaningful change in Europe thanks to the values we share.”
Recordings & relevant resources
Did you miss #EGA2024? Watch our recorded livestreaming sessions of our keynotes and plenaries here!
View #EGA2024 in photos here!
This event was organised by the Green European Foundation with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
