Workshop
Workshop in Barcelona: EU Borders Management and Migration Policies
Centre Cívic Convent de Sant Agustí Carrer del Comerç, 36, Barcelona, SpainThe programme of the workshop enabled a discussion on dismantling the European Fortress and the possibilities of alternative refugee and migration policies. The first day of the event included a round-table debate on the role of the city in reception and social integration of refuges. Therefore, the focus here was on the situation occurring on the local level, with representatives from […]
Conference on Migration and Refugees Policy in Madrid
Centro Cultural Galileo Calle Fernando el Católico, 35, Madrid, SpainThis event offered important insights into the current migration policy crisis in Europe, and more specifically about systematic problems affecting the refugees and asylum seekers. It provided a multitude of perspectives on the situation coming from experts working in immigration services, NGO professionals active in this field, along with local and regional politicians. The programme of this one-day event includde workshops and discussions, […]
“Commons and Resource Sharing” Workshop in Brussels
Brussels Workshop Etopia Place des Barricades, 1, Brussels, Brussels, BelgiumThis workshop is a part of the Reclaim the Commons project, which in 2016 has a special focus on two themes - the relation between the commons and policy, and the impact of commons as a governance model on the public services. In the scope of this transnational project, the Green European Foundation and Etopia will implement three events in Belgium […]
“Balkan Watchdogs: Cross border Environmental Reporting” Workshop in Bulgaria
Bulgaria , BulgariaThe workshop’s aim was to support young and active journalists from Bulgaria, Serbia and Macedonia, who have an interest in the practice of watchdog journalism, telling stories of environmental dangers and exploring new sustainable solutions offered by the Green economy. This event is a part of the Journalists and Policy Makers Boost Green Economy project, organised by the […]
“Commons and Public Partnership” Workshop in Brussels
Brussels Workshop Etopia Place des Barricades, 1, Brussels, Brussels, BelgiumThis event is a part of our Reclaim the Commons project, which this year aspires to provide relevant insights to the relation between the commons and policy, and the impact of the commons as a governance model on the public services. Themes of the Workshop: How do we build relationships between the collective initiatives, which […]
“Degrowth in the Parliaments” Panel Debate in Budapest (VIDEO Available)
Corvinus University of Budapest Fővám tér 8, Budapest, HungaryTHEME: Could we say that degrowth has entered parliamentary politics? Notably several party figures, especially in Europe, have raised the issue of degrowth in their parties and in the parliaments. For this session, we invited outstanding politicians from various European countries and political parties that, in different ways, have engaged with degrowth. First, we asked them to share with the degrowth community […]
Workshop for New Politicians and Activists
Skopje , North MacedoniaAfter the successful implementation of a transboundary workshop for young journalists in Tran, Bulgaria last June, this event took place in Skopje, Macedonia from the 15th to the 17th of October and broached the issue of implementing policies to develop a Green Economy in the region. The workshop’s aim was to support new politicians and […]
Migration & Refugees: A New Narrative for Europe
Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre 99 George St, Glasgow, United KingdomThe workshop addressed the need to develop a new and positive narrative on migration and refugees to create public interest and counter the anti-immigration and xenophobic rhetoric in European countries. The event was held on Friday, the 2nd of December, between 19h00 and 20h30 at the 25th Council Meeting of the EGP in Glasgow. It featured […]
Green Foundations and Institutes World Cafe
Arena and Convention Centre, Liverpool Kings Dock, Liverpool L3 4FP, United Kingdom Arena and Convention Centre, Liverpool Kings Dock, Liverpool, Lancashire, United KingdomOn Friday 31st March 2017, GEF hosted a stimulating workshop at the Global Greens and European Green Party Congress 2017 in Liverpool for actors involved in Green foundations and institutes. 11:00 - Capacity building and networking This session focused on welcome and introductions between participants and provided a space for foundations' representatives, both staff and board members, to get to […]
Online E-Learning and Green Politics
Arena and Convention Centre, Liverpool Kings Dock, Liverpool L3 4FP, United Kingdom Arena and Convention Centre, Liverpool Kings Dock, Liverpool, Lancashire, United KingdomE-learning has the potential to become a powerful tool in promoting Green ideas: it can respond to the knowledge and skills needs of Green activists, campaigners and politicians across the globe. Therefore, GEF organised a workshop, which took place at the Global and European Greens Congress in Liverpool on 31 March 2017. During this workshop, we […]
Telling the Story: Getting Young Green Voices Heard at EYC
Europejskie Centrum Solidarności I European Solidarity Centre plac Solidarności 1, Gdańsk , PolandThis event was a part of the programme of the European Youth Conference in Gdańsk hosted with Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung office in Warsaw. Context Austerity, populism, illiberalism, corruption, nationalism, xenophobia – all around us today we see obstacles to reaching an open and progressive society. Crackdowns on media, freedom of expression and civil liberties are all threats to democracy that […]
Widen Your Outlook – Networking Session at EYC
Europejskie Centrum Solidarności I European Solidarity Centre plac Solidarności 1, Gdańsk , PolandThis event was a part of the programme of the European Youth Conference in Gdańsk hosted with Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung office in Warsaw. Context To face today’s challenges, it is crucial that grassroots movements and activists connect with each other and collaborate to strengthen their impact. This session reflected the needs of youth leaders to expand their network and identify […]
Online Learning for Green Politics at EYC
Europejskie Centrum Solidarności I European Solidarity Centre plac Solidarności 1, Gdańsk , PolandThis event was a part of the programme of the European Youth Conference in Gdańsk hosted with Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung office in Warsaw. Context European youth is particularly active online. According to data from 2016, 91% of youth in the EU (16-29 years old) uses internet daily, as compared to the level of general population, which was 71%. However, […]