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SUMMARY:Education for Europe – Building Capacities Towards and Beyond 2019 (Brussels)
DESCRIPTION:Context\nThe Green European Foundation (GEF) invites organisations invested in strengthening the European green movement to join its annual networking and capacity building meeting on education and training. This year’s special edition is entitled “Education for Europe – building capacity towards and beyond 2019” and will take place in Brussels on June 5 to 7\, 2018.   \nOver the past decade\, GEF has built expertise in capacity building as integral part of its work programme through online courses\, face-to-face trainings across Europe such as the European Green Activists Training or our Fundraising Training for projects on Migration and Asylum. In this spirit\, “Education for Europe – building capacity towards and beyond 2019” will serve as a platform for political discussions on the role of training for advancing activism\, as well as an opportunity to identify training and educational needs within the Green network\, as well as available resources and inspiring initiatives taking place across Europe. The meeting will combine formal and non-formal training and facilitation methods.   \nAbout the event  \nThis year’s edition is aimed at GEF’s members and partner’s foundations\, as well as other NGOs\, citizen movements\, educational institutes\, youth organisations and green parties active in the field of education\, training and capacity-building.  Through this event\, participants will be able to:   \n\nEngage in a political discussion on the role of capacity-building and trainings ahead of the upcoming European elections; \nCreate new partnerships with other actors implementing trainings on green topics across Europe;  \nExpand their knowledge on building successful online learning courses;  \nGain knowledge and inspiration on adding a European dimension to their training programmes; \nTransfer and gain knowledge on resources and tools that can boost educational projects; \nIncrease their impact and outreach through expanding and diversifying the green network of trainers and trainings; \nParticipate in the creation of a governance model for European green pool of trainers and experts.  \n\n  \n\nDraft Programme\nTUESDAY 5 JUNE  \n14:00 – 15:00 CAPACITY BUILDING AS BREEDING GROUND OF THE GREEN MOVEMENT Keynote speech  \n15:00 – 16:00 OUTREACH AND NETWORK EXPANSION  Political discussion  \n16:30 – 18:30 CREATING SYNERGIES: EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS 2018-2019 Market Place – parallel sessions  \nWEDNESDAY 6 JUNE  \n10:15 – 12:00 LET’S CREATE A GREEN POOL OF TRAINERS! Training session & moderated discussion  \n12:00 – 13:30 HOW ABOUT STARTING AN ONLINE COURSE? Training session  \n14:30 – 16:30 PARALLEL WORKSHOPS \n\nFUNDRAISING FOR POLITICAL ORGANISATIONS \nHOW TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL EVENT & PUBLICATION PROMOTION STRATEGY? \nGENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION: ARE YOU COMPLIANT? \n\n16:30 – 18:00 OPEN SPACE  Parallel sessions and working groups \nTHURSDAY 7 JUNE  \n10:15-12:15 PROJECTS INCUBATOR Interactive working session in small groups  \n12:15-13:15 EVALUATION & CLOSING  \n\nStay tuned for updates\nSubscribe to our Facebook event\, where you will receive reminders and the latest news on content. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to learn about our other activities.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/education-europe/
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SUMMARY:The socio-economic model of the Commons in Europe (El Prat de Llobregat)
DESCRIPTION:Context\nLocal governments have to rethink their way of doing politics with more and more citizens’ initiatives emerging across Europe that are establishing new organisations\, introducing a shared economy and leave the image of a passive citizenry behind them. The challenge ahead is therefore to build specific structures and processes that foster synergies between the public and the commons domain. \nThese developments could lead to a prototype of transformative cities\, being the driving force introducing the socio-economic model of the Commons as the new paradigm. Governmental structures however must be reformed to constitute a so-called Partner State\, where politicians perceive their constituency as a community of citizens with a lot of experience and creativity and top-down politics are left behind. \nAbout the event\nBy highlighting several best practices from Catalonia and all over Europe and in particular the municipal level as the most fertile ground for commons practices\, this conference will showcase inspiring examples of how this Partner State can be realised and organised in the best possible way. \nDraft Programme\n9:30 – 10:00 REGISTRATION  \n10:00 – 10:15 WELCOME Susanne Rieger\, Green European Foundation Co-president \n10:15 – 10:30 INTRODUCTION TO THE CONFERENCE Sergi Alegre\, Fundació Nous Horitzons \n10:30 – 11:15 KEYNOTE: A NEW SOCIO-ECONOMIC MODEL – COMMONS IN EUROPE Dirk Holemans\, Director Oikos Think Tank and City Councillor of Ghent (Belgium) \n11:15 – 11:45 COFFEE BREAK \n11:45 – 12:45 MUNICIPALITY AND THE COMMONS \n\nThe case of Barcelona Lluís Torrens\nThe case of Prat de Llobregat Lluís Mijoler\n\n12:45 – 13:45 ECONOMY OF THE COMMONS \n\nEsperanzah! Foundation Òscar Rando\nObrera de Vivendas Cooperative Dolors Camats\n\n13:45 – 14:15 SOCIETY OF THE COMMONS: The example of the region of the South Perpignan District (France) Bruno Soula \n14:15 LUNCH \n\n\nRegister now by sending an email to fundacio@noushoritzons.cat and stay tuned for updates by following us on Facebook or Twitter to learn about our other activities. 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/the-socio-economic-model-of-the-commons-in-europe/
LOCATION:Cèntric Espai Cultural\, Plaça de Catalunya 39-41\, El Prat de Llobregat\, 08820\, Spain
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SUMMARY:Greening the Economy in Balkans: Cooperative Society (Belgrade)
DESCRIPTION:Context\nAt the beginning of 2018\, a publication The Revision of the Economy in the Balkans: Change Policy\, Not Climate\, as well as a green economy manual\, was published as a part of the transnational project carried out by Green European Foundation supported by Blue Link Bulgaria\, Sunrise Macedonia and Networked Serbia. \nThe research done in the previous years has shown immense potential and pointed out the fact that these national economies are currently going in a different direction: subsidising multinational companies and mega infrastructure projects\, privatizing natural resources. A process of political centralization\, by taking competences from the local level and exclusion of the citizens from the economic and social decisions is evident. In this political environment\, the only possible solution is a creation of bottom-up\, self-organized\, citizens’ initiatives with a purpose of association of labor and services. The countries of the region have their own historical legacy of a cooperative economy in socialism\, which is now in a process of renewal. \nAbout the event\nThe research has shown the immense potential of the process of greening the economy in Balkans\, which is currently challenged. The conference will aim to present the relevant results of the study and to be a platform for discussion on how to start a green business in Serbia and on the cooperative model as one of the viable solutions. \nThe conference will be an occasion to present the main results of the research published in The Revision of the Economy in the Balkans: Change Policy\, Not Climate. The event will host two panel discussions with prominent organisations and individuals working on the green economy in Serbia. \nProgramme\n11:45 – 12:00 Opening a conference\n12:00 – 13:30 Panel: How to start a green business in Balkans? \nHristina Odžaklieska\, Sunrise Macedonia\nMiloš Stančić\, Networked/GAJP\nJelena Plavanski\, PKS- Belgrade Chamber of Commerce\nIvana Marković\, Trag Fondation\nModerator: Violeta Jovanov Peštanac\, Networked \n13:45 – 15:15 Panel: Green Cooperatives and Cooperative Economy: Innovative Forms of Economics \nRepresetative of Baštalište\nRepresentative of Association for Sustainable Development (ASOR)\nStjepan Car\, Green Energy Cooperative (ZEZ) Hrvatska\nKristina Cvejanov\, Serbian Packaging waste Recyclers Association\nModerator: Iva Marković\, Polekol \n15:15 – 15:30 Closing word: Žaklina Živković\, Networked \n Stay tuned for updates\nSubscribe to our Facebook event\, where you will receive reminders and the latest news on content. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to learn about our other activities.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/cooperative-society-belgrade/
LOCATION:Eu Info Centar\, Kralja Milana 7\, 11000 Belgrade\, Belgrade\, Serbia
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SUMMARY:Transforming the society from the City of the Commons (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
DESCRIPTION:Context: European cities as the key element of transnational governance\nMore and more cities across Europe and worldwide are organising themselves through initiatives such as Eurocities\, Fearless Cities\, Fabcities and many more\, to work together in areas such as climate policy\, renewable energy or urban economy. \nEspecially cities with progressive governments are spearheading this development and are becoming the key factor of transnational governance.  Oftentimes the respective initiatives start from the bottom up and there must then be a fertile ground provided by local administrations so they can flourish. Those new types of relationships between the public sphere and the commons can become the key drivers within a transformative city model that will ultimately help us achieve more just and ecological societies. \nAbout the event\nThis conference aims to serve as a collective reflection on the urban governance of cities and the limits and functions of the cooperation between administration and an active citizenry across Europe. Experts from Italy\, Belgium and Spain will share their experiences and best practices that are implemented in other cities. It will be organised in conjunction with a conference of the New Economic and Social Innovation Forum (NESI)\, that will be held the following day\, on 9 May\, at the same venue. \nDraft Programme\n17:30 – 17:40 OPENING Óscar Fernández\, Member of EQUO and Councillor of Vitoria-Gasteiz \n17:40 – 18:30 KEYNOTE “OSTROM IN THE CITY: PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN PRACTICES FOR URBAN COMMONS” Christian Iaione\, Associate professor of public law at Guglielmo Marconi University of Rome\, visiting professor of governance of the commons at LUISS Guido Carli where he directs LabGov. \n18:30 – 20:45 ROUNDTABLES: THE NEW EUROPEAN CITIES OF COOPERATION BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND THE COMMON SPHERE \n1. Citizens’ initiatives \n\nCulture and political thought in Madrid\, Iñaki Alonso\, vice-president of the Teatro del Barrio cooperative\nUrban gardens in Zabalortu\, Susana Cantero\, activist and member of Zabalortu Association\nEnergy cooperatives\, Erika Martínez\, Communication Manager of GoiEner\n\nModerated by: Borja Izaola\, architect\, anthropologist and consultant \n19:30 – 19:45 BREAK \n2. Initiatives of local administrations \n\nThe experience of Ghent\, Dirk Holemans\, councillor of Ghent and member of the board of the\nGreen European Foundation\nB-MINCOME project (Barcelona)\, Lluis Torrens\, Director of Planning and Innovation of the Social Rights\nArea of the Barcelona City Council\nManage waste creating citizen value (Madrid)\, Reyes Montiel\, Director of the Environment and Mobility Department of the Barcelona City Council\n\nModerated by: Maritxu Díez\, journalist \n20:45 – 21:00 CLOSING AND CONCLUSIONS Xabi Marrero\, spokesperson of EQUO Araba \nThis conference will be simultaneous interpretation Spanish-English throughout the conference. \n\nRegister now by following this link and stay tuned for updates by following us on Facebook or Twitter to learn about our other activities. 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/transforming-the-society-from-the-city-of-the-commons/
LOCATION:Palacio de Congresos Europa de Vitoria\, Av. Gasteiz\, 85\, Vitoria-Gasteiz\, 01009
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SUMMARY:Who Will Deliver(oo) the New Economy? - Technological disruption and new forms of regulation (Brussels)
DESCRIPTION:Context\nCompanies presenting themselves as mere digital platforms\, such as Uber\, Airbnb\, Deliveroo\, etc.\, are changing our economy in a rapid pace. These techno-economic disrupters not only change the way we produce or deliver services\, but also lead to radical changes in the labour market\, the availability and the organization of work. They question the existing regime of our national welfare states with a social security system build on full employment in stable and localized jobs. \nThe crucial question is how we will be able to re-embedded these new companies that tend to ignore legislation and deny the European social contract. This is more than an economic issue: more flexible and precarious jobs feed the growing insecurity in our society\, which is a feeding ground for populists and national authoritarianism. So we need progressive answers that embrace the possibilities of digital platforms while at the same time empowering workers and their freedom and building new systems of social security. \nProgramme\n13:00-13:10 Opening words (Aurélie Maréchal\, Director Green European Foundation) \n13:10-13:35 Keynote – The Need for a Green Transformation. Freedom and Security in Uncertain Times (Dirk Holemans\, Director Oikos Denktank)\, followed by a Q&A \n13:35-14:00 The Ethics of Things. Staying Human in the Robot Age (Jochanan Eynikel\, Business philosopher Etion) \n14:00-14:35 A Manifesto to Reform the Gig Economy (Antonio Aloisi\, PhD candidate University of Milan) \n14:35-15:10 Cabfair – We Can Do Better than Uber (Duncan McCann\, New Economics Foundation) \n15:10 coffee break \n15:20-16:00 Panel debate –The European Dimension\, moderated by Aurélie Maréchal \n\nPhilippe Lamberts (MEP Greens/EFA)\nFrank Moreels (President European Transport Workers Federation)\n\n16:00-16:45 Panel debate – The Future of New Economy \n\nMeyrem Almaci (President Groen party)\nAntonio Aloisi  (University Milano)\nDuncan McCann (New Economics Foundation)\n\n16:45 Reception & Networking \nMore information\nThe event is free of charge – to register\, please fill in this form. For more updates\, see the Facebook event. \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/will-deliveroo-new-economy-technological-disruption-new-forms-regulation-brussels/
LOCATION:Royal Library of Belgium\, Mont des Arts\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:Brexit and the Green Transition in Europe (London)
DESCRIPTION:This event is the concluding conference the ongoing transnational project “The potential impact of Brexit on the prospects for a Green transition in Europe” which attempts to support the much-needed public discussion of Brexit’s impact on individual Member States\, as well as on the EU level\, while exploring what this means for the Green movements’ endeavour in the transition to sustainability. \nSix countries are taking part – France\, Germany\, Ireland\, Poland\, Sweden and the UK. In each country\, we are organising public debates with a particular focus on the implications of Brexit for that country. All these events are linked by a common framework of questions\, and the concluding conference – in London on 11 November – will bring together representatives from the all the participating countries and organisations for mutual learning and planning. \nPROGRAMME\n1. Morning session: UK focus\n10.30 Registration\, coffee + tea\n11.00 Welcome and introduction from GEF Co-President Lucile Schmid and from Panel Chair Norman Baker (former UK Minister for Transport) \n11.15 Keynote presentation: Molly Scott Cato MEP\n11.45 Responses from a panel of experts including Caroline Lucas MP\,  Prof. Peter Newell (University of Sussex) and Rupert Read  (Green House)\n12.15 Chaired discussion with panel and audience\n13.00 LUNCH \n2. Afternoon session: European focus\n14.00: Introduction by Session Chair Nuala Ahern\, Green Foundation Ireland and former MEP for the Irish Green Party\n14.15 Presentations on the national events and perspectives: \n\nFrance: Dr Viviane Gavey\, Queens University Belfast\nPoland: Ewa Sufin-Jacquemart\, Director\, Polish Green Foundation\nIreland: Prof. John Barry\, Queens University Belfast\nSweden: Mikael Karlsson\, President\, European Environmental Bureau\nGermany: Terry Reintke\, MEP\n\n15.15 Chaired discussion with panel and audience\n16.15 Closing remarks from Jean Lambert MEP\n16.30 – 18.00 Wine reception \nREGISTRATION\nParticipation in this event is free of charge. Drinks and food will be available for a small charge. To confirm your attendance\, please register here. If you have any questions\, please send an email to the project coordinator Ray Cunningham. \nRESULTS\nThe results of the event are published here.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/brexit-green-transition-europe-london/
LOCATION:Europe House\, 32 Smith Square\, London\, SW1P 3EU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Eco-innovations for Economic Change & Shared Prosperity (Sofia\, Bulgaria)
DESCRIPTION:This event is a part of the ongoing project “Revision of the Economy in the Balkans: Change Policy not Climate” which aspires to raise awareness among stakeholders\, politicians and the general public for the economic potential of a Green Economy in Serbia\, Macedonia and Bulgaria\, to stimulate changes in consumption and production patterns\, and promote a participatory approach to policy making. The project is implemented jointly by the Green European Foundation\, BlueLink Foundation (Bulgaria)\, Networked (Serbia) and the Sunrise Association for Sustainable Social and Economic Development (Macedonia). \nConference:\nThe topic of the event is closely related to one of the major priorities of the Bulgarian presidency of the EU\, which starts on 1 January 2018\, as defined by the so-called EU presidency trio – Bulgaria (Jan-Jun 2018)\, Estonia and Austria\, during the meeting of the Council of the EU ministers of the environment which took place on 13 and 14 July\, 2017 in Talin. The priority refers to eco-innovations as an engine for the transition to circular economy and stimulating green investments in energy transformation and clean technologies\, in order to spur the overall competitiveness and achievement of shared prosperity across the EU. \nA comparative study focusing on European climate\, renewable energy and Green economy policy landscapes took place between April and September 2017 in Bulgaria\, Macedonia and Serbia. The most important conclusions from the study will be presented and discussed at the conference\, as well as in 3 national research publications\, Green political handbook and journalistic materials published on regional electronic media – BlueLink. \nProgramme:\nPlease download the detailed programme of the conference here. \nRegistration:\nEnquiries regarding participation and logistics are expected by 06 November 2017\, to the attention of Mrs. Eva Stefanova\, EU Projects assistant\, at the following email address: eva@bluelink.net.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/eco-innovations-economic-change-shared-prosperity-sofia-bulgaria/
LOCATION:FORUM HOTEL\, Tsar Boris III Bld. 41\, Sofia\, 1612\, Bulgaria
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SUMMARY:Conference ‘Dealing with extreme weather events’ (UK)
DESCRIPTION:Context\nClimate change is going to increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather. Already we are seeing the impacts of this\, with unprecedented flooding in the North of England in December 2015\, flooding in Spain in 2016 and the heat wave in Paris in 2003. How can we learn from these events so that we are better prepared in future? \nConference\nDue to climate change\, extreme weather events become more likely and hence instability and uncertainty for the communities affected increases. This conference will address how the experience of extreme weather events now can help communities to be better prepared for such events in the future. \nThis conference\, taking place in a community that experienced a major power cut caused by the floods of December 2015\, will bring together people from across Europe\, including speakers from Lancaster\, Paris\, and Barcelona\, to find out what we can learn from each other. \nProgramme\n9h45 Registrations and coffee \n10h15 Welcome & Introduction – Anne Chapman (Green House Think Tank) and Natalie Bennett (Board Member Green European Foundation) \n10h30 Lancaster and Storm Desmond – Caroline Jackson (Lancaster City Council) \n11h05 El Prat – a Catalan Experience of Extreme Weather – Sergi Alegre Calero (Vice-Mayor\, El Prat) \n11h40 – 11h55 – Coffee Break \n11h55 – 12h30 The 2003 Heat Wave and Its Aftermath in France – Alice Le Roy (former Policy Advisor\, Paris City Council) \n12.30 – Q&A and discussion \n13h00 – 14h00 – Lunch \n14h00 – 15h00 Parallel Sessions:\n1. Living Without Electricity\, Lessons from Lancaster – Roger Kemp (Lancaster University)\n2. Upland Management – a Need for Change? Options for Managing our Uplands for Water\, Wildlife and People – a Northern England Perspective – Peter Leeson (The Woodland Trust) \n15h00 – 15h15 – Break \n15h15 – 16h15 Parallel Sessions:\n1. Planning for a Changing Climate – Hugh Ellis (Town and Country Planning Association)\n2. Community Responses and Emergency Planning – Kerryanne Wilde (Community Emergency Response Team)and Mark Bartlett (Emergency Planning Officer\, Lancaster City Council) \nFilm screening\nBesides the conference on Saturday\, there will be an opportunity to see the film ‘Pedalling and Paddling’ on Friday evening\, 20h00\, at Gregson Arts Centre\, made by a local film maker\, about a group from Lancaster setting off to cycle to the COP21 talks in Paris just as the floods hit Lancaster. (Donations at the door.) \nOn Saturday\, at 19h30\, there will be the opportunity to see the play ‘Blackout’ at the Dukes Theatre\, based on local people’s experience of the power cut. \nRegistration and tickets\nThe event is free of charge. Please register here! For more information\, please contact Anne Chapman\, director of Green House Think Tank. \nYou can also get in touch with Anne to purchase tickets for the theatre play or directly buy them from the Dukes here. \nDate & Venue\nThe conference will take place on 28 October 2017\, between 9h30 – 16h15 at the Friends Meeting House in Lancaster\, United Kingdom. \nResults\nThe presentation and relevant videos from this conference are available here.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/conference-dealing-extreme-weather-events/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Lancaster LA1 1UN\, Lancaster\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Basic Income and its prospects: Is there an alternative to a Europe in crisis? (Athens)
DESCRIPTION:The event will explore whether the concept of basic income can be a solution in Europe to the crisis and the economic implications it is having\, in particular in Greece. Together with our international panel\, we will discuss different approaches and ways forward. \nProgramme\nTuomas Viskari\, Researcher in Finland\, MSocSc\n“The Finnish Basic Income Trial 2017-2018 and the Green BI Model” \nBru Lain\, Associate Professor of Sociology\, University of Barcelona\, ​​Secretary of the Network for Basic Income\n“Distribution\, Pre-Distribution and Labor Markets: The Case of Basic Income” \nChristos Dellasoudas\, Blockchain Independent Researcher\, Basic Income Europe Member\n“Basic Blockchain Income” \nDimitris Karelas\, Secretary General of Welfare\, Ministry of Labor\, Social Security and Social Solidarity\n“What is and what does the Social Solidarity Income Program want?” \nManos Matsanganis\, Associate Professor\, Polytechnic of Milan\n“A basic income for everyone in Greece?” \nChristos Papatheodorou\, Professor of Social Policy\, Panteion University\n“Poverty and deprivation in Greece of the crisis: rhetoric of minimum guaranteed income and shrinking social protection” \nKostantinos Dimoulas\, Assistant Professor\, Panteion University\, Expert on the Basic Income Network\n“How can the implementation of basic income in Greece of the crisis begin? Challenges and Prospects ” \nThe panel will be followed by a Q&A with the audience. \nMore information\nThe entrance is free. For more information\, please visit the Greek Green Institute’s website. \nThere will be simultaneous translation Greek – English.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/basic-income-prospects-alternative-europe-crisis-athens/
LOCATION:City of Athens Cultural Center\, Akadimias 50\, Athens\, 106 79\, Greece
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171008T110000
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SUMMARY:ECOPOLIS 2017: Digital Together - For a Just Society
DESCRIPTION:The main theme of Ecopolis 2017 is the impact of the digital era on relationships between people\, between people and organisations as well as between people and politics. In spite of the insecurity of the modern world\, the rapid speed of advancing technologies will not slow down or go away. On the contrary\, our reliance on these technologies will only increase in our daily lives. Therefore\, it will be crucial to empower people to work together\, share ideas\, and connect with politicians in new ways. \nWhat is Ecopolis?\nEcopolis is a full day event incorporating several key note speeches\, high-level panel discussions and round table workshops\, which will converge around the possibilities of digital technologies to unite people in different ways. The panels\, among others\, will for instance be entitled ‘Tools for democracy’\, and ‘Individual autonomy and digital commons’. A core question will be how we can build political communities in the digital era and what policies can be developed on the EU level to facilitate this goal? \nThe aim of Ecopolis is to set up a fruitful dialogue between different sectors of society on the socio-ecological challenges\, to provide a platform for exchange of innovative ideas and perspectives. The Green European Foundation will contribute to the European dimension of this event and interpretation in English\, French\, and Dutch will guarantee broad accessibility to the event. \nProgramme\nThe full programme of Ecopolis 2017 can be found here. \nSpeakers\nSpeakers will be Yochai Benkler (Harvard University Professor and co-director Berkman Center for Internet & Society)\, Ana Naomi de Sousa (Filmmaker and journalist)\, Kate Raworth (Economist and author)\, Aral Balkan (European Cyborg Rights Activist and designer and developer )\, Jeroen Olyslaegers (Novelist and playwright)\, and many more. See the full list here. \nRegistration: Tickets can be purchased here.\nDate: 8 October 2017\nVenue: Kaaitheater\, Brussels\nTime: 11-19h
URL:https://gef.eu/event/ecopolis-2017-digital-together/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170728
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SUMMARY:European Youth Conference 2017 in Gdańsk
DESCRIPTION:The three-day Conference in Gdańsk addressed issues including globalisation and European and nationalist answers to it. From  24 to 26 July\, we explored the current challenges to open societies and inclusive democracies\, and how people risk being divided along lines of integration and identity. Moreover\, the programme included practical workshops and ample space for networking.   \nWe discussed important points of reference and processes that are shaping the worldview of engaged young Europeans\, who on an everyday basis are searching for ways to make a socially responsible\, just and sustainable Europe happen\, and also focus on the causes of and reactions to growing feelings of uncertainty\, injustice and fear in EU member states in a beautiful setting at the Baltic Sea.\n \nGEF Workshops\nThe Green European Foundation contributed to this conference with three relevant workshops: \n\nWIDEN YOUR OUTLOOK – NETWORKING SESSION (Tuesday\, 25 July\, 15h-17h): 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 resources which the other organisations/ participants present at the event can offer them.\nONLINE LEARNING FOR GREEN POLITICS (Tuesday\, 25th of July\, 17h30-19h00): During this workshop\, we shared the experience of Green European Foundation in developing e-learning programmes. Furthermore\, the workshop provided an interactive space for exploring ways in which the participants can make use of new (online) technologies to advance their own learning and activities.\nTELLING THE STORY: GETTING YOUNG GREEN VOICES HEARD (Wednesday\, 26 July\, 11h-13h): This workshop aimed to give participants some tips and tools to make their voice heard. From coming up with an angle to turn an important topic into a compelling news story\, to pitching their proposal and getting their work published – we walked them through the steps to get their story out there.\n\n More Information \nOther useful information can be found here: http://calendar.boell.de/de/event/european-youth-conference or you can send an email to eyc2017@pl.boell.org. \n\nRegistration: Applications closed on 30 April 2017 \nDate: 24 to 26 July 2017 \nVenue: Europejskie Centrum Solidarności I European Solidarity Centre\, Gdańsk (Poland)
URL:https://gef.eu/event/european-youth-conference-2017/
LOCATION:Europejskie Centrum Solidarności I European Solidarity Centre\, plac Solidarności 1\, Gdańsk \, 80–863\, Poland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170701T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170701T170000
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SUMMARY:"Green Values\, Religion and Secularism" in Dublin
DESCRIPTION:The project Green Values\, Religion and Secularism\nFollowing the successful implementation of the project Green Values\, Religion and Secularism over the past two years\, and the publication of a book under the same name\, this conference addressed themes which arose from the seminars held during the past year to promote the book\, and which were outlined in the concluding project report at the end of 2016. \nThe Conference\nIn an era of trending populism\, the conference intended to remind a wide audience of both academia and Green activists of the necessity to consider the values underpinning European democracy and civil society and to engage in a dialogue to educate a wide public on Green viewpoints on how these values can be practiced in the world today. The event aimed at engaging in dialogue with academics on and religious communities on Green values and with Greens on the topic of religious and philosophical values. Therefore\, the debate built on the following themes\, which emerged during the project activities over the past two years. \nProgramme\nThe green critique of modernity approaches a religious critique of humanism\, understood as humans being the measure of all things. Green values are also critical of the idea of the isolated individual as the basis of social and economic life. What are the core values which inspire ecological and social activism? \n9:30-13:00h MORNING SESSION \nWelcome and Introduction: Andrew Pierce on behalf of the Irish School of Ecumenics Trinity College and Nuala Ahern on behalf of Green European Foundation and GFI. \nChair Dr Geraldine Smyth (Adjunct Associate Professor\, ISE): ‘What are the core values which inspire ecological and social activism?’ \n\nDr Erica Meijers (Theologian and Co-Editor of ‘Green Values\, Religion and Secularism’): the work of the German poet Novalis shows that the critical tradition of the Enlightenment and the longing for a world that is whole has always belonged together.They can both contribute to an inclusive humanism today.\nDr Andreas Weber (Biologist and cultural change expert): Only a science\, politics and economics that puts the living world at its heart will be truly sustainable. Andreas discusses the idea that nature is a living commons and is not only about competition\, but also about the commoning activities of a myriad of individual agents living in an ecosystem.\nDr Cathriona Russell (Assistant Professor in Theology\, TCD): Integrating the good life and duty in environmental ethics.\nDr John Feehan (Geologist\, botanist and environmental philosopher): Science\, Spirituality and the Tao: Inching towards a Deeper Consilience.\nFollowed by Q&A session.\n\n14:15-17:00h AFTERNOON SESSION \nChair Dr Andrew Pierce (Head of Discipline Irish School of Ecumenics): Spirit has been conceived as superior to the earthbound and the carnal in western philosophy since the Greeks\, Moreover spirit has been located in the male mind and sexuality and materiality in the female body. Does the papal encyclical ‘Laudato si’ alter the idea of sin to include the desecration of the material world? \n\nDr John Dillon (former Regius Chair of Greek at Trinity College\, founder and Director Emeritus of the Plato Centre);\nDr Mary Condren (Centre for Gender and Women’s Studies TCD; Director of Womenspirit Ireland);\nDr Jacob Erickson (Assistant Professor\, Loyola Institute);\nCatherine Devitt (Environmental Justice Officer\, Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice);\nFollowed by Q&A session.\n\nMore information\nRegistration: For more information\, contact the Green Foundation Ireland.\nDate & Time: 1 July 2017\, 9:30-17:00\nVenue: Trinity College Dublin\, Irish School of Ecumenics
URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-values-religion-secularism-conference/
LOCATION:Trinity College Dublin\, Irish School of Ecumenics\, The Campanile of Trinity College\, Dublin\, Leinster\, D2\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170612T170000
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SUMMARY:To Migrate Is Human
DESCRIPTION:The debate provided a temporal and spatial tour of the facts around migration beyond the current primarily negative narrative. \nAlthough migration is a human phenomenon and has always taken place\, the global crises\, such as the Syrian civil war\, and migratory movements over the last decades have led to a revitalisation of the Nation State and to the return of borders. \nThe event aimed to explore historical examples and lessons of integration to highlight a way forward by proposing a constructive way to deal with migratory movements. By hearing the stories of migrants\, the benefits for society were made clear. The event is a part of GEF’s transnational project in 2017\, which wants to contribute to the development of a New Narrative on Migration for Europe. \n  \n  \nMore Information\nRegistration:  by sending an email to: greeneconomicsinstitute@yahoo.com \nDate: 12 June 2017 (The event is taking place as part of the Green Economics Institute’s Annual Conference from 10 to 12 June) \nVenue: St Hugh’s College\, University of Oxford\, United Kingdom
URL:https://gef.eu/event/to-migrate-is-human/
LOCATION:St Hugh’s College\, St Margaret's Rd\, Oxford \, OX2 6LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20161023T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20161023T140000
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SUMMARY:GOVERNARE GREEN - Conference in Rome
DESCRIPTION:The focus of this conference were the Green approaches to city management as solutions to local and global challenges. The programme especially took into consideration the Commons\, water and waste management. This was an occasion to highlight the examples of best practices and case studies in Italy and other European cities. \nThe event was preceded on the 22nd of October by the Local Councillors Conference ‘Moving ahead: Green Mobility for Healthy Cities’\, organised by the European Green Party\, where participants shared Green best practices from across Europe in reducing air pollution and enhancing mobility in cities\, as well as to strengthen cooperation among green local representatives. \nGOVERNARE GREEN consisted out of 3 sessions\, each featuring thematic presentations by relevant speakers. \n1. Local administration in the time of ZeroWaste  (9h45-10h45) \n\nArnaud Pinxteren: “How can Brussels be a zero-waste European capital? The plans\, the policies\, the struggles of the most observed and commented city in Europe.”\nRaffaele del Giudice: “Strategies for Naples vis à vis circular economy and overcoming the difficult process of waste management.”\nEnrico Fedrighini: “How Milan has become one of Europe’s leading cities in recycling.”\nFrancesco Emilio Borrelli: “The new regional plan for waste management and the choice of a zero waste future for the region Campania.”\n\n2.  8 minutes to narrate green management. How to improve the life of citizens through green management: green experiences and policies as told by their protagonists. (10h45 – 11h45) \n\nFlavia Marzano: “How to promote e-government in big cities?”\nMónica Oltra Jarque: “Winning against corruption and governing green.”\nEivind Trædal: “How to divest your territory from fossil fuels and live happily ever after.”\nCarmine Maturo: “Naples: Walks for a change. Walking talks on beauty\, identity and urban quality of life.”\nMarco Gaudini: “How to buy back water management company into a public company?”\nAndrea Costa: “How to set up grass root policies on migration: the example of Rome’s Baobab.”\nLucia Coppola: “How to win the Smart City award.”\nMaria Laura Lorenzini: “How to implement good green policies in the field of heavy infrastructures.”\nDaniela Filbier: “How to set up a project of direct democracy: the example of Possibile.”\n\n3. Energy to the future: how to move towards zero emissions territories (12h30-13h30) \n\nMichele Emiliano: “Past and present of the Italian heart of reneawable energy production.”\nBas Eickhout: “Implementing the Paris Agreement: from the global to the local level.”\nMónica Oltra Jarque: “Urban and community energy transition.”\nGianni Silvestrini: “The new Italian proposal for building retrofitting: beyond the green deal.”\n\n  \nREGISTRATION: This event is open to public and there is no participation fee. To register\, send email to Davide Sabbadin (davidesabbadin@gmail.com). \nDownload the final programme here. \nLive stream video from the event is available below.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/governare-green-conference-rome/
LOCATION:Piazza di Spagna\, Via Alibert\, 5A\, Rome\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20160924T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20160924T150000
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SUMMARY:“Universal Human Rights in Europe’s closed borders” Conference in Greece
DESCRIPTION:This event is a part of our Refugees and Migration Policies project\, which highlights the local context as a space in which the European and national realities intersect in their impact on the situation with refugees and asylum seekers. \nThe conference provided analysis of human rights in the context of closed European borders. The first part of the event focused on the political direction of the European Union and it addressed the latest EU policies\, EU-Turkey deal and relocation schemes. The second part focused on the societal dimension with insights into the role of civil society\, integration and education. \nPROGRAMME: \n09h30 Registration Opens \n10h00 – 10h45 Welcome by Susanne Rieger\, co-Chair of GEF and Olga Kikou\, President of the Green Institute \nPART 1: Is Europe’s migration policy headed in the right direction? \n10h15-11h00 Is the EU-Turkey Agreement a necessary compromise or a retreat at the expense of human rights? Following the latest developments\, does Turkey constitute a reliable partner for the EU? The “Visegrad” countries are “fortified” against the refugee flow. Are there any alternative policies? \nModerator:  Alexandros Georgopoulos\, Member of the Board\, Green Institute Greece \nSpeakers: \n\nI. Mouzalas\, Alternate Minister of Migration\nK. Tsitselikis\, President of the Greek Association for Human Rights\, professor at AUTH\nJ. Lambert\, MEP\, European Green Party\, UK\nG. Dimaras\, MP elected by SYRIZA\, member of Ecologists Greens\, Greece\n\n11h15-12h00 Relocation and Resettlement Plan: an effective political tool or EU’s double talk? Which initiatives should be adopted at national and European level? Turkey and Treaty of Geneva. Greece: Reconsideration of the framework of the Treaty of Dublin. A Common European Asylum Service. An evaluation of the European peace initiative. \nSpeakers: \n\nN. Syrmos\, Asylum Service\, Independent Relocation Unit\nΜ. Tremopoulos\, former MEP of Ecologists Greens\, Greece\nD. Kapetanaki\, Representative of the UN Refugee agency (U.N.H.C.R.)\nG. Spyropoulou\, Representative of Amnesty International\n\nPART 2: The social dimensions of the refugee issue:  European and Greek policy towards the refugees \n12h30-13h30 Europe’s approach towards the refugees. What is the potential of Europe and Greece to host refugees? Examples of self-organized refugee care structures. Relocation prospects for refugees in EU countries. \nModerator:  Vedran Horvat\, Institute for Political Ecology\, Croatia \nSpeakers: \n\nM. Peteinaki\, co-spokesperson of Ecologists Greens\, Greece\nP. Konstantinou\, Movement United Against Racism and Fascism Threat (Κ.Ε.Ε.R.F.Α.)\nT. Katerini\, President of  Architects’ Society (S.A.D.A.S)\nE. Papagiannakis\, Deputy Mayor\, Chair of Immigrants’ Integration Council\n\n13h45-14h45 NGOs and volunteer groups and the «disabled» Greek State. Challenges and recommendations for a more effective coordination. \nSpeakers: \n\nG. Charitakis\, Volunteer doctor\, NGO ‘Doctors of the World’\nS. Alexopoulos\, Representative of the group «Pampeiraiki Initiative»\nM. Kloka\, Human rights sector\, NGO PRAKSIS\nP. Dragatis\, Social Worker\, Representative of the Greek Red Cross\n\nTIME & VENUE: Saturday\, 24th of September 2016\, from 9h30 until 15h00 at B.E.A Hall\, 18 Akadimias & Voukourestiou Street\, Athens \nMORE INFO: Event announcement is available in Greek on this webpage.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/universal-human-rights-europes-closed-borders-conference-greece/
LOCATION:B.E.A Hall\, 18 Akadimias & Voukourestiou Street\, Athens\, 106 71\, Greece
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20160731T110000
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SUMMARY:"Green Perspectives on Migration\, From Global to Local" Conference in Oxford
DESCRIPTION:This conference is a part of our transnational Refugees and Migration Policies project. It aimed to provide a space for debate about the implications of the Refugee and Asylum Policies crisis in Europe\, and to foster Green alternatives in terms of solutions and best practices of integration. Furthermore\, this was an opportunity to bring forward the cases of Green activism with successful outcomes in enabling integration in the European context. \nThe programme of the conference included lessons of contemporary integration models from Green professionals in the field\, research inputs from relevant academics and debates on practical proposals for Green policies towards migration. \nPROGRAMME: \n11h00 – 12h00 Framing the Debate & Introducing the Issues; \n12h00 – 13h00 Framing the Debate at the European Level; \n14:00 – 15:00 Experts in Practise and Policy: Integration?; \n15h00 – 16h00 Experiences\, Policies and Solutions around Migration in European Union; \n16h00 – 17h00 Refugee Journeys through time and space: Green Solutions at the Local Level. \n  \nSPEAKERS: \n\nProfessor Marie Louise Seeberg\,  Professor of Migration Studies;\nSushilla Dall\, Manager at The Refugee Resource Centre;\nIn addition to Speakers and Professional Economists from Norway\, Turkey & Egypt and Sicily with Green Experts & Policy Makers.\n\n  \nLOCATION: Kellogg College\, University of Oxford\, UK \nTIME: 31st of July 2016\, from 11h00 to 17h00
URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-perspectives-migration-global-local-conference-oxford/
LOCATION:Kellogg College\, University of Oxford\,  62 Banbury Rd\, Oxford\, OX2 6PN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20160526T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20160527T153000
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SUMMARY:"Crossing Borders - Refugee and Asylum Policy in Europe" Conference in Berlin
DESCRIPTION:This event addressed the scope and the causes of the ongoing crisis in relation to Refugee\, Asylum and Migration policies in Europe. Furthermore\, it analysed the EU’s lack of political consensus and co-ordination in the process of decision-making and the impact of this situation on the ongoing crisis. \nThis conference included experts from Europe and the US\, as well as from the EU’s southern neighbour regions\, who discussed crucial issues of Europe’s asylum and migration policies. \nSome of the most important debates that this event aspired to contribute to are: \n\nWhat are our responsibilities as Europeans in face of the refugee crisis?\nHow do debates in Europe differ between countries? What are the reasons for these differences? And how much common ground will we be able to find?\nHow can we create a European refugee policy that enables us to act in solidarity\, while also respecting the Geneva Convention?\nIs it possible to establish a European minimum consensus that goes beyond repression and closing the borders? Or will we instead have to form changing and flexible alliances between member states to decide\, for example\, whether or not to receive refugees or how to cooperate with neighbouring countries that serve as a refuge for refugees and migrant workers?\nHow can we create a common EU border regime?\nHow can the EU improve co-operation with its neighbours\, in order to stabilise Europe’s external borders and improve the conditions for refugees in the initial receiving countries?\n\n  \nPROGRAMME: \nDAY 1: Thursday\, 26th of May (Open to public) \n15h00 Welcome and introduction by Ralf Fücks (President\, Heinrich Böll Foundation\, Berlin) \n15h15 Keynote debate: Europe’s Responsibility – Europe’s Future \nSpeakers: Sven Biscop (Professor and Director “Europe in the World”\, Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations\, Brussels)\, Rosa Balfour (Senior Fellow\, The German Marshall Fund of the United States\, Brussels) and Ralf Fücks (President\, Heinrich Böll Foundation\, Berlin) \n16h45 Panel: European Realities \nSpeakers: Pernilla Bäckman (Researcher\, Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies\, Stockholm)\,  Thanos Dokos (Director-General\, Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy\, Athens)\, Piotr Buras (Head of Warsaw Office\, European Council on Foreign Relations\, Warsaw)\, Steffen Angenendt (Head of Research Division\, German Institute for International and Security Affairs\, Berlin) \n18h45 Keynote and Panel: Cosmopolitanism\, International Law and National Interests \nSpeakers: Carol Batchelor\, Director of the Division of International Protection\, UNHCR\, Geneva)\, Kathleen Newland (Senior Fellow and Co-Founder of the Migration Policy Institute\, Washington D.C.)\, Aboubakr Jamai (Professor and Dean\, School of Business and International Relations\, IAU College\, Aix-en-Provence/Rabat)\, Rebecca Harms (MEP\, Chair\, The Greens/EFA\, Brussels) \nDAY 2: Friday\, 27th of May (Closed to public) \n10h00 Keynote 1: Europe’s Asylum Policy – A Vision Limited by Realities \nSpeakers: Lotte Leicht (Advocacy Director\, European Union\, Human Rights Watch\, Brussels) and Yves Pascouau (Director of Migration and Mobility Policies\, European Policy Centre\, Brussels) \n11h30 Debate 1: European Asylum Policy: Shared Responsibilities\, Shared Obligations  \nSpeakers: Matthieu Tardis (Research Fellow\, Centre for Migration and Citizenship\, IFRI\, Paris)\, Maciej Duszczyk (Professor and Head of Research Unit\, Centre of Migration Research\, Warsaw)\, Sara Prestianni (ARCI\, Roma) and Reinhard Bütikofer (MEP\, Chair\, The European Green Party\, Brussels) \n14h00 Keynote 2: Europe’s Border Protection – A Vision Limited by Realities \nGerald Knaus (Chairman\, European Stability Initiative\, Berlin/Istanbul) and Doris Peschke (General Secretary\, Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe\, Brussels) \n15h30 Debate 2: Repelling\, Sealing Off\, Relocating: Risks and Ramifications of Europe’s Border Protection \nSpeakers: Andreas Takis (Assistant Professor\, Aristotle University\, Thessaloniki)\, Metin Çorabatır (President\, Research Center on Asylum and Migration\, Ankara)\, Manuel Sarrazin (German MP\, Alliance 90/The Greens\, Berlin) and Emina Bužinkić (Activist\, Centre for Peace Studies\, Zagreb) \nLOCATION: Heinrich Böll Foundation\, Schumannstraße 8\, 10117 Berlin\, Germany \nLANGUAGES: The conference was translated simultaneously in German/English.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/crossing-borders-refugee-asylum-policy-europe-conference-berlin/
LOCATION:Heinrich Böll Foundation\, Schumannstraße\, 8\, Berlin\, 10117\, Germany
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SUMMARY:Youth Conference "Digital Commons" in Belgrade
DESCRIPTION:This three-days conference included talks and panel discussions with a focus on the theme of “Internet as a Commons and the New Politics / New Economy of Commoning”. The aim of the event was to provide space for a European debate on how to re-decentralise and reclaim the Internet as a Commons\, which also leaves it open to commercial opportunities. \nIn terms of the programme\, the first day provided insights into relevant themes\, such as The Copernican Revolution of Copyright Regulation\, Digital Commons in New EU Copyright Law\, Social Networks as a Commons and more. \nThe second day consisted of many panel discussions\, along with talks related to Knowledge as a Commons – Innovation & Creativity through Open Access\, Transformative Power of the Commons and Open Innovation. \nDuring the last day of the conference\, the participants analysed Trust & Distrust in Internet Governance\, Data PPPs\, Selfgoverned Commons\, in addition to other relevant topics.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/youth-conference-digital-commons-belgrade/
LOCATION:Belgrade Chamber of Commerce\, Belgrade Chamber of Commerce\, Kneza Miloša Street no. 12/VI\, Belgrade\, 11000\, Serbia
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20160518T200000
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SUMMARY:Conference on Migration and Refugees Policy in Madrid
DESCRIPTION:This 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\, with topics detailed below. \nPROGRAMME \n11:30 to 14:00 Workshop (Invitation Only) \nIt served as a meeting place where the experts responsible for immigration and refugees told about their experiences in this field and the problems they come across in order to carry out the work of reception and integration of refugees. Through these shared experiences we tried to find channels of practical action that can be implemented within the competence of governments on national\, regional and local levels. \nModerated by: Marta Carballo \nSpeakers: \n\nIone Belarra (Podemos national MP) who exposed  the role of the Spanish government in this crisis\, focusing on the management and implementation of their commitments\, along with the analysis of reception and access to asylum in Spain.\nEstrella Galán (CEAR Secretary General) who made a summary of the current refugee situation in Spain\, and the role of NGOs;\nManuel Soria (Activist and Member of EQUO political party) who reflected on the aspects of integration policies and immigrant and refugee reception from his experience in the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.\n\n17:00 to 19:00 The European Dis-unity on Refugees \nThis roundtable dealt with the shift of European policy in regards to the asylum and refugees. Furthermore\, it provided a discussion amongst prominent NGO experts on the agreements with developing countries\, with particular relevance of the EU-Turkey deal and its consequences. \nModerated by: Cecilia Carballo (President of EQUO Foundation) \nSpeakers: \n\nMaria Giovanna Manieri (Political Advisor on Migration and Asylum for the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament);\nSagrario Martín (President of Doctors of the World Spain)\nJoaquín Nieto (Director of the International Labour Organisation in Spain).\n\n19:00 to 20:00 Fortress Europe or Open Europe? \nThis session presented the experiences and perceptions of society towards migration and refugees\, the treatment by the media and its influence within society. The campaign “Do not be entangled” was also presented. \nModerated by: Reyes Montiel (EQUO Foundation) \nSpeakers: \n\nSergio de Otto (Communication Expert);\nManolo Soria (Activist and EQUO Melilla Spokesman);\nRosabel Argote (CEAR Euskadi) who will presentation of the campaign “Do not be entangled”.\n\nLOCATION: Centro Cultural Galileo – C/Galileo 39\, Madrid\, Spain  \nFor further information head over to EQUO event page.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/conference-migration-refugees-policy-madrid/
LOCATION:Centro Cultural Galileo\, Calle Fernando el Católico\, 35\, Madrid\, 28015 \, Spain
CATEGORIES:Conference,Debate,Workshop
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SUMMARY:"Expulsions" author Saskia Sassen to participate in a debate in Brussels
DESCRIPTION:Saskia Sassen is professor of Sociology at Columbia University in New York. She is an expert on transnational migrations flows and a reference on globalisation. Her books have been translated into 12 languages and she is a member of the Club of Rome. Her criticism of growing inequality has earned her the label of the female “Piketty”. \nThe discussion was introduced by Gie Goris (Mo Magazine)\, with the participation of two special guests: Isabelle Ferreras (Sociologist at UCL\, researcher at FRNRS\, associate at “the labor and worklife program” of Harvard Law School) and Florent Marcellesi (Spokesperson for the Spanish Greens in the European Parliament\, member of the European Parliament as of next October\, and expert in international cooperation). The lecture was held in English\, with translation to French and Flemish. \nSassen’s most recent book\, “Expulsions: Brutality and Complexity in the Global Economy” describes how capitalism has entered a new phase that is increasingly brutal\, even for those who may previously have felt shielded. The usual concepts of injustice and poverty are no longer sufficient to explain the current dislocation\, both socio-economic and ecological\, which is translated by a sharp rise in inequalities and unemployment\, an increasing number of people in incarceration\, as well as the accelerated destruction of land and water reserves. The time has come to recognise these tendencies as exclusions\, or even as expulsions: from one’s livelihood\, one’s home and even from the biosphere which renders life possible. \nWhat Sassen attempted to demonstrate is the complexity generated by the combination of knowledge or technologies\, used within the financial sphere as well as towards the destruction of the environment. This complexity contributes to an obscuring of the responsibilities in this situation. \nPlace: IHECS\, Rue du Poinçon – 1000 BXL \nDate: March 8th\, 2016
URL:https://gef.eu/event/expulsions-author-saskia-sassen-participate-debate-brussels/
LOCATION:IHECS\, Rue de l'Etuve 58-60\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Conference
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