European Green Academy 2024 (Brussels)
What does a green, social, and democratic Europe mean for you? Join us in Brussels for the third edition of our European Green Academy in a vibrant space for learning and experimentation!
About the Event
The European Green Academy brings together Green actors and engaged citizens from across Europe, offering a unique opportunity to connect, debate, and grow together. In the wake of 2024 EU elections, we seek to deep dive into the political landscape and discuss forward-thinking ideas on critical topics such as the Green and Social Deal, Democracy and Peace & Security.
Get ready for a dynamic event featuring plenaries, workshops and training sessions where you’ll hear from top voices in the Green movement, civil society, activism, and academia. This will be a pivotal moment to reflect on the future of Europe, build alliances with diverse communities, and gain inspiration and fresh perspectives from whole a variety of perspectives.
Key Themes
Under the umbrella theme of ‘future of Europe’, the Academy will focus on 3 thematic areas:
Democracy
Future of the Green Deal
Social Europe
Speakers
We are delighted to welcome many inspiring speakers at the European Green Academy! Here are some of our confirmed speakers so far:
- Agata Meysner, President, Generation Climate Europe
- Alice Stollmeyer, Founder & Executive Director, Defend Democracy
- Benedetta De Marte, Secretary General, European Green Party
- Benedetta Scuderi, MEP, Green Group European Parliament
- Elīna Pinto, Deputy Chairperson, Progresīvie
- Jelena Miloš, Member of the Croatian Parliament
- Judith Kirton Darling, Secretary General, IndustriALL
- Julia Boada Danes, Member of the Spanish Parliament
- Kim Scheppele, Professor of Sociology and International Affairs, Princeton University
- Kim van Sparrentak, MEP, Green Group European Parliament
- Melanie Vogel, Co-Chair, European Green Party
- Nicolae Ștefănuță, MEP, Green Group European Parliament
- Patrick ten Brink, Secretary General, European Environmental Bureau
- Petra de Sutter, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium
- Rui Tavares, Member of the Portuguese Parliament, co-founder of LIVRE
- Rosa Martínez, Secretary of State for Social Affairs for Spain
- Terry Reintke, MEP & Co-President, Green Group European Parliament
- More to follow…
Activist Training Day
Are you an activist between the ages of 18-30? Are you interested in building your activist skillset alongside other green minded young activists from across Europe?
On Sunday 24 November, GEF is extending a special invitation to 50 young activists: Join us for a tailor-made training day focused on building resilience and activist tools to deepen your impact in the green movement. As a participant, you will benefit from expert-led training and peer-to-peer learning, as well as having the opportunity to meet high-profile and inspiring actors, and actively contribute to the overall European Green Academy programme.
The Activist Training Day forms part of our European Green Academy programme and provides a space and forum for young activists to conclude their Academy journey with skills building and activation strategies to put their learning into action.
How to apply?
Apply via the European Green Academy registration form, by indicating your attendance on 24 November. You will be asked to respond to a few motivational questions. We welcome applications reflecting diversity in all forms (see more in the funding section).
Deadline: 15 September. Selected participants are foreseen to be contacted in late September.
Programme
Friday 22 November
| 13:00 -14:00 | Networking lunch |
| 14:00 – 14:10 | Opening |
| 14:10 – 15:00 | Connect Session: Warm Up & Welcome |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Parallel sessions |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Break |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Opening keynote |
| 17:30 – 19:00 | Plenary – Post election & Future of EU: Green Deal |
| 19:00 – 22:00 | Reception and Networking |
Saturday 23 November
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Plenary – Future of EU: Democracy |
| 11:00-11:30 | Break |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | Parallel sessions |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Lunch |
| 14:30 – 16:00 | Plenary – Future of EU: Green and Social Europe |
| 16:00 -17:30 | Parallel sessions |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Break |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Closing keynote |
| 19:00 – 21:00 | Dinner and performance |
Sunday 24 November: Activist Training Day
(Open to selected young activists)
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Welcome & opening words |
| 09:45-10:00 | Introductory networking activity |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Training session |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Exchange groups |
| 12.45 – 14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00 – 14.15 | Post-lunch energiser |
| 14:15 -15:45 | Training session |
| 15:45 – 16.15 | Break |
| 16:15 – 17:00 | Future timeline |
Registration steps:
- Fill in the registration form to express your interest in attending the European Green Academy. You will be asked to fill in your personal details and will also have the opportunity to apply for funding for your travel and accommodation.
- Selection: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have been selected, you will be notified via email within 15 working days*. If you have been selected, you will be notified via email (please be minded checking your junk mail also).
- Secure your spot: Once you are selected, you will be asked to confirm your attendance at the Academy and pay a participation fee** in order to secure your spot.
*Please note that this may take longer during the summer months.
** Fee waivers will be made available to participants without means.
Participation fee
If you are selected for the Academy, GEF will kindly ask you for a participation fee to confirm your spot at the academy. This fee helps us cover catering costs for the duration of the programme, as well as support those from underrepresented backgrounds to attend the academy. Participation fee waivers will be offered for those without means.
Financial conditions and guidelines will follow.
Funding
The European Green Academy aims to be as inclusive as possible. Therefore, we give the opportunity to participants to apply for GEF funding to cover their travel and/or accommodation costs.
We strongly encourage participation from underrepresented groups such as participants between 18-30 years; LGBTIQA+; racialised minorities; women, non-binary, trans-gender; participants with a migrant/refugee background; people with a disability; participants from towns of less than 100,000; participants coming from southern and eastern Europe. GEF funding is limited, and these participants will be given priority when it comes to allocation of funds, as well as a few highly motivated individuals.
More information regarding the process to apply for funding will follow when registrations open.
Practicalities
Date: 22-23 November 2024
Location: Maison de la Poste, Tour & Taxis, 5-7 Rue Picard, 1000 Brussels
Language: English
Registration: Registrations are foreseen to open mid-July.
For questions or more information, contact events@gef.eu.
This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.