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SUMMARY:Enough: Thriving Societies Beyond Growth (Helsinki)
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nWho is afraid of degrowth? The term alone throws mainstream opinion makers and many economists in Europe into a panic. Growth is the lubricant of capitalism. We are told that if the economy is growing\, all is well. But what do we mean by growth? Should everything keep growing endlessly? The ecological crisis shows that infinite growth on a finite planet is impossible. Meanwhile\, the current economic system fails to secure livelihoods and exacerbates inequalities. There is an alternative to this self-destructive system: an economy of enough\, which would provide for everyone’s basic needs while addressing greed and overconsumption. The EU has the potential to lead the ecological transition – but we need to envision a different European economy\, rooted in a new paradigm\, before we can build it. \nIn Enough\, the authors build on the work of visionaries\, both past and present\, recognising that Earth is on loan to us from future generations. They explore how societies can thrive without depending on economic growth. The essay presents a compelling vision: fewer private jets\, less inequality\, fewer burnouts\, and reduced waste\, alongside more quality of life\, more time for each other\, more sustainable products\, and a healthier planet. In other words\, it provides the keys to imagining a different Europe – one that ensures a good life for everyone within the planet’s limits. \nAt this book launch event\, we will dive deeper into what this means in practice. How are principles of sufficiency and an “economy of enough” already reflected in local initiatives and policy proposals today? What are the levers of change\, within and outside of political institutions? And how do we make sure that this vision of thriving beyond growth resonates and really does not leave anyone behind\, especially at a time when socio-economic fears are framed directly in opposition to climate policy and a green transition? \n\nProject background:\nIn early 2024\, GEF released Enough: Thriving Societies Beyond Growth. This publication sought to spotlight many of the ideas that the foundation has been exploring on post-growth and a just green and social deal\, presenting them in an accessible and inspiring booklet. Now\, we are taking it on a tour to spark conversations across the continent on how Europe can reconcile social and ecological justice in a wellbeing project for all with sufficiency. \n\nProgramme and speakers\nAuthor Dirk Holemans will be joined in the panel by: \n\nTuuli Hirvilammi  –  Senior Research Fellow in social policy\, Faculty of Social Sciences\, Tampere University\nPaavo Järvensivu – Associate Professor of Environmental and Social Policy (Docent)\, University of Helsinki\n\nModerated by Leena Brandt – Journalist \n\nPracticalities\nDate and Time: Monday 20 January 17:15-19:00 EET (18:15-20:00 Brussels time\n– 17h15: arrival and refreshment\n– 17h30: book presentaiton by Dirk\n– 18h00: panel discussion around the book’s topics\n– 18h45: Q&A\nLocation: Kaisa-talo\, Kaisaniemenkatu 5\, Helsinki\, and online to this link\nLanguage: English\nRegistration: Please register in advance via this link. This is a hybrid event\, so you can also join us online. However\, you must register in advance to receive the meeting link\, or access the venue. \n\nThis book launch is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Visio and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/enough-thriving-societies-beyond-growth-helsinki/
LOCATION:Allaktivitetshuset\, Sturegatan 10\, next to Sundbyberg station\, Stockholm\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Hybrid event,Panel discussion
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SUMMARY:Enough: Thriving Societies Beyond Growth (Stockholm)
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nWho is afraid of degrowth? The term alone throws mainstream opinion makers and many economists in Europe into a panic. Growth is the lubricant of capitalism. We are told that if the economy is growing\, all is well. But what do we mean by growth? Should everything keep growing endlessly? The ecological crisis shows that infinite growth on a finite planet is impossible. Meanwhile\, the current economic system fails to secure livelihoods and exacerbates inequalities. There is an alternative to this self-destructive system: an economy of enough\, which would provide for everyone’s basic needs while addressing greed and overconsumption. The EU has the potential to lead the ecological transition – but we need to envision a different European economy\, rooted in a new paradigm\, before we can build it. \nIn Enough\, the authors build on the work of visionaries\, both past and present\, recognising that Earth is on loan to us from future generations. They explore how societies can thrive without depending on economic growth. The essay presents a compelling vision: fewer private jets\, less inequality\, fewer burnouts\, and reduced waste\, alongside more quality of life\, more time for each other\, more sustainable products\, and a healthier planet. In other words\, it provides the keys to imagining a different Europe – one that ensures a good life for everyone within the planet’s limits. \nAt this book launch event\, we will dive deeper into what this means in practice. How are principles of sufficiency and an “economy of enough” already reflected in local initiatives and policy proposals today? What are the levers of change\, within and outside of political institutions? And how do we make sure that this vision of thriving beyond growth resonates and really does not leave anyone behind\, especially at a time when socio-economic fears are framed directly in opposition to climate policy and a green transition? \n\nProject background:\nIn early 2024\, GEF released Enough: Thriving Societies Beyond Growth. This publication sought to spotlight many of the ideas that the foundation has been exploring on post-growth and a just green and social deal\, presenting them in an accessible and inspiring booklet. Now\, we are taking it on a tour to spark conversations across the continent on how Europe can reconcile social and ecological justice in a wellbeing project for all with sufficiency. \n\nProgramme and speakers\nAuthor Dirk Holemans will be joined in the panel by: \n\nRebecka Le Moine – member of the Swedish Parliament for the Green Party.\nÅsa Callmer – PhD\, sufficiency expert\n\nModerated by Isadora Wronski  – Project Leader Wellbeing Economy\, Greenpeace International \n\nPracticalities\nDate and Time: Monday 20 January 18:30-20:30 CET\nFree vegan soup\, bread and coffee from 17:30 CET\nVenue open for mingle from 16:30 and closes 21:30.\nLocation: Allaktivitetshuset\, Sturegatan 10\, next to Sundbyberg station\, Stockholm\, and online to this link\nLanguage: English\nRegistration: Please register in advance via this link. This is a hybrid event\, so you can also join us online. However\, you must register in advance to receive the meeting link\, or access the venue. \n  \n\nThis book launch is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Cogito and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/enough-thriving-societies-beyond-growth-stockholm/
LOCATION:Allaktivitetshuset\, Sturegatan 10\, next to Sundbyberg station\, Stockholm\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Hybrid event,Panel discussion
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SUMMARY:Enough: Thriving Societies Beyond Growth (Edinburgh / online)
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nWho is afraid of degrowth? The term alone throws mainstream opinion makers and many economists in Europe into a panic. Growth is the lubricant of capitalism. We are told that if the economy is growing\, all is well. But what do we mean by growth? Should everything keep growing endlessly? The ecological crisis shows that infinite growth on a finite planet is impossible. Meanwhile\, the current economic system fails to secure livelihoods and exacerbates inequalities. There is an alternative to this self-destructive system: an economy of enough\, which would provide for everyone’s basic needs while addressing greed and overconsumption. Countries in the Global North have the potential and indeed the responsibility to lead this ecological transition – but we need to envision a different economy\, rooted in a new paradigm\, before we can build it. \nIn Enough\, the authors build on the work of visionaries\, both past and present\, recognising that Earth is on loan to us from future generations. They explore how societies can thrive without depending on economic growth. The essay presents a compelling vision: fewer private jets\, less inequality\, fewer burnouts\, and reduced waste\, alongside more quality of life\, more time for each other\, more sustainable products\, and a healthier planet. In other words\, it provides the keys to imagining a different Europe – one that ensures a good life for everyone within the planet’s limits. \nAt this book launch event\, we will dive deeper into what this means in practice. What is the most helpful way of conceptualising a move beyond growth? How do ongoing initiatives\, like the Wellbeing Economy\, work towards meeting these objectives? What more can we do\, both within and outside of political institutions? What role is there for transnational exchange and experimentation\, in Scotland as well as the EU? And what do our current legislative configurations enable and prevent us from doing? \n\nProject background:\nIn early 2024\, GEF released Enough: Thriving Societies Beyond Growth. This publication sought to spotlight many of the ideas that the foundation has been exploring on post-growth and a just green and social deal\, presenting them in an accessible and inspiring booklet. Now\, we are taking it on a tour to spark conversations across the continent on how Europe can reconcile social and ecological justice in a wellbeing project for all. \n\nSpeakers\n\nDirk Holemans – Honorary President of the Green European Foundation and author of “Enough: Thriving Societies Beyond Growth”\nShona McIntosh – Scottish Greens Councillor for Musselburgh\, East Lothian Council\nMore to be announced!\n\nModerated by Gabriel Sanson Gomez – Degrowth researcher at Generation Climate Europe\, Scottish Young Greens \n\nPracticalities\nDate and Time: Tuesday\, 10 December 2024 (18:15 – 20:00 GMT)\nLocation: St Ninians Room\, Greyfriars Charteris Centre\, 138-140 Pleasance\, Edinburgh\nLanguage: English\nRegistration: Please register via this link. This is a hybrid event\, so you can also join us online via Zoom. However\, you must register in advance to receive the meeting link. \n  \n\nThis book launch is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Scottish Young Greens and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/enough-thriving-societies-beyond-growth-edinburgh/
LOCATION:St Ninians Room\, Greyfriars Charteris Centre\, 138-140 Pleasance\, Edinburgh EH8 9RR\, Pleasance 138-140\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9RR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Role of Civil Society for Peace: A Discussion on European Security and Resilience (Stockholm / online)
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nIn an era marked by complexity and conflict\, civil society stands as a crucial pillar for fostering peace\, stability\, and sustainable development throughout Europe. These actors work tirelessly\, creating hope\, preventing violence\, and strengthening communities. Yet\, they face unprecedented threats—not only from rising militarization and political polarization but also through direct pressures such as budget cuts and restrictive policies. \nThis hybrid event will explore the pivotal role civil society plays in peace building and examine the risks to Europe’s long-term security if these actors are marginalized. We will hear from experts who will discuss challenges faced by civil society\, explore alternative approaches to security\, and strategize how to support civil society’s mission of advancing a sustainable and just peace across Europe. \nProject background:\nThis event is part of GEF’s work on Peace and Security\, where we will focus on strengthening civil society’s role in fostering resilience across Europe. With the growing impact of (far-)right governments\, like those in the Netherlands and Sweden\, civil society faces increased risks from budget cuts and restrictive policies. By bringing together diverse perspectives\, we aim to highlight shared challenges and ways civil society can continue driving sustainable peace in these changing political landscapes. \nSpeakers:\n\nIsabella Lövin – Member of the European Parliament for the Greens/European Free Alliance group\nMałgorzata Kopka-Piątek – Head of the European and Migration Policy Programme in the Institute of Public Affairs\nPetra Tötterman Andorff  – Kvinna till Kvinna’s Secretary-General\nSaba Tadele  – Artist and Writer\n\nmoderation: Gabriel Liljenström – ACT Swedish Church\n \nProgramme:\n13:00: Welcome and introduction\, featuring poetry by Saba Tadele\n13h10: Introduction speech by GEF’s co-president\, Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield\n13:15: Panel disussion\n14:00: Audience Q&A\n14:25: Closing words by Saba Tadele \nPracticalities:\nDate & Time: December 9\, 12:00 – 14:30 \nLocation: Draken at SOLIDARITETSRÖRELSENS HUS Tegelviksgatan 40\, 116 41 Stockholm\, Sweden; hybrid participation available \nLanguages: The event will be held in English \nRegistration: Please register in advance to this link. \n  \nWatch the recording!\nIf you missed GEF’s event\, you can now watch the full recording here. \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Cogito and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/civil_society_for_peace/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event
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SUMMARY:Crisis Cascades: Green Responses to Europe’s Polycrisis (Vilnius)
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nThe term polycrisis has become a central feature of the European public debate. From pandemic and supply chain disruptions to war\, cost-of-living\, and climate breakdown\, today’s compounding crises feed insecurity\, instability\, and distrust\, with significant repercussions for EU integration and democracy. This is felt particularly acutely on Europe’s Eastern flank. \nBy discussing and connecting (in)security in all its facets – including social\, ecological\, and geopolitical – this event aims to confront the crisis cascades with equally multiplying solutions. What are the (green) tools and visions that can bolster security and resilience? What does crisis preparedness look like in practice\, at local\, national\, and European level? And what lessons do the Baltic states hold for the rest of Europe in this regard? \nWe are gathering civil society\, academics\, activists and others from Lithuania and beyond to exchange on these questions and ideas in a series of lectures\, panel debates\, and discussion moments. Join us in Vilnius or online to contribute to this effort! \n\nProject background:\nSince 2022\, GEF has used its unique connector position within and beyond the green movement to feed and define conversations on peace and security in Europe\, and to bring diverse and multifaceted angles to the (geopolitical) discussion table. This conference continues those efforts\, seeking to develop future-proof politics and policies for a more just\, sustainable\, and resilient Europe. \n\nProgramme and speakers:\nMonday\, November 11th \n10:00 – 10:30    Welcome and opening remarks \nwith Laurent Standaert (GEF) and Eglė Radišauskienė (Institute of Democracy) \n10:30 – 10:45     (Social) Security and Crisis Response: The EU’s Role and Responsibilities \nwith Julie Pascoet (European Network Against Racism) \n10:45 – 11:15       Keynote lecture with Q&A: Putting the “Social” Back in Security \nwith Prof. Boguslavas Gruževskis (Vilnius University) \n11:15 – 12:30     Panel debate: Social Safety in Times of Crisis – Lessons and Impact of the Pandemic and War in Ukraine \nwith Prof. Boguslavas Gruževskis (Vilnius University)\, Aistė Adomavičienė (National Network of Poverty Reduction Organizations)\, Jekaterina Rojaka (DSVL)\, moderated by Linas Kukuraitis (DSVL)  \n12:30 – 14:00     Lunch and networking \n14:00 – 14:30    Keynote lecture with Q&A: Balancing Security and Freedom – The Role of Democracy in Crisis Response \nwith Vytautas Valentinavičius (Kaunas University of Technology) \n14:30 – 16:00    Regional panorama: Geopolitical Greens? Providing Credible yet Critical Responses in Times of Security Crisis \nwith Elina Pinto (Progresīvie)\, Klaudia Jachira (Zieloni)\, Lukas Savickas (DSVL)\, Michelle Haas (UGent)\, Indre Vareikyte (communications and gender equality expert\, previously at EESC)\, moderated by Laurent Standaert (GEF) \n16:00 – 20:00   Break \n20:00 – 21:00   Building Resilience: Tomas Tomilinas and Elina Pinto on Green Lessons from the Baltics \nTuesday\, November 12th \n10:00 – 10:30    Keynote lecture with Q&A: Geopolitics of a Post-Growth Europe \nwith Richard Wouters (Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks) \n10:30 – 12:00    Panel debate: Security and the Climate Crisis – Common Agendas or Clashing Priorities? \nwith Karolina Eklow (climate and security expert)\, Yuliia Melnyk (Ekoltava)\, Dominika Lasota (climate justice activist)\, Richard Wouters (Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks)\, moderated by Tomas Tomilinas (DSVL)\, \n12:00 – 13:30     Break \n13:30 – 16:30    Optional cultural programme: Gediminas castle visit \n\nPracticalities:\nDate: 11-12 November\, 2024 \nLocation: National Library of Lithuania – Gedimino pr. 51\, Vilnius\, Lithuania. Please arrive on time! \nLanguage: The main language of the conference will be English\, but some sessions or interventions may be in Lithuanian as well. In that case\, simultaneous translation will be provided.    \nParticipation: This is a hybrid event\, so participation is possible both in person and online. Please register in advance via this link. If you have any questions\, please email sien.hasker@gef.eu. \n_______________________________________ \nThis conference is organised by the Green European Foundation\, with the support of the Institute of Democracy and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/crisis-cascades-green-responses-to-europes-polycrisis-vilnius/
LOCATION:National Library of Lithuania – Gedimino pr. 51\, Vilnius\, Lithuania\, Gedimino Prospektas\, Vilnius\, 01109\, Lithuania
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SUMMARY:Green-Red Dialogues: The European Green Deal\, At Risk
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nThe European Green Deal is facing major hurdles due to economic pressures\, political tensions\, and competing industrial interests\, threatening the EU’s climate goals. This event will examine how to overcome these obstacles and secure a just and green future for Europe. Targeted at individuals passionate about climate policy\, sustainability\, and social justice\, the event aims to foster a dialogue between experts from various fields. The format includes panel discussions\, audience engagement\, and hybrid participation to maximize involvement. The objective is to identify actionable strategies to protect and advance the European Green Deal in a time of crisis. \nProject background:\nGEF’s Green Red Dialogues\, organised with the support of Fundació Nous Horitzons\, aim to tackle pressing issues of our time and the challenges Europe faces with an explicit social and green lens. From COVID-19 to the war in Ukraine\, far right resurgence to feminist struggles – these issues tend to reverberate across multiple countries and domains. Through the dialogues\, we connect the red and the green and highlight Southern European perspectives on crucial topics and developments across the continent. \nSpeakers:\n\nMaría Rosa Martínez Rodríguez\, Secretary of State for Social Rights\nXan López\, Sustainability Expert\nMariano Sanz\, CCOO\nTaube Van Melkebeke\, GEF Policy Manager\n\nProgramme:\n\n18:30: Welcome and introduction by Marc Rius\, president of the Fundació Nous Horitzons (Moderator)\n18:45: First round of questions to panelists (5 minutes per speaker)\n19:10: Collective discussion on the future of the European Green Deal\n19:30: Open floor for audience questions\n19:50: Closing remarks and wrap-up\n\n\nPracticalities:\nDate and Time: 1st October\, 18:30 – 19:50 \nLocation: Espai Assemblea de Comisiones Obreras (Via Laietana 16\, Barcelona)\, with hybrid participation \nLanguage:  The session will be in Catalan\, Spanish\, and English. While most speakers will present in Spanish\, the event will primarily be hosted in Catalan. Translation services will be provided for all attendees. \nRegistration: Please register in advance here. You can also join the Zoom call directly via this link. \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundacio Nous Horitzons and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/the-european-green-deal-at-risk/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event
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SUMMARY:Far from the Center: Mobility in the Ultra-Periphery (Ponta Delgada)
DESCRIPTION:About\nMobility plays a crucial role in shaping the quality of people’s lives by influencing multiple aspects. To name a few examples\, it determines which jobs people can apply to\, how often they can see relatives and friends\, and the amount of free time they have. It can also amplify prejudice and inequality\, namely those regarding gender\, race and others. The way people move has a huge impact on the environment that should always be taken into consideration. \nWith both wonderful but challenging geography\, the Azores is a good place to discuss these problems as there is much work to be done towards sustainable mobility that works for all. Far from mainland Portugal\, travelling to or from Azores is not affordable to everyone’s pockets; there are inequalities between the islands in the archipelago\, with some having much better connections than others. In this debate\, we seek to address the pressing issues connected to mobility in the ultra-periphery with multiple analytical and geographical lenses. We will bring together diverse perspectives to analyse the challenges and opportunities for mobility on island and in ultra-peripheral contexts\, the impacts of tourism on mobility and how mobility is also a gender issue. Besides the Azorean perspective\, we welcome an international panel with insights from Greece\, Croatia and Spain. \n  \nProject background\nThis event is part of “Europe On the Move: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Mobility in the Iberian Peninsula”\, which aims to nurture the debate in Portugal and Spain around the future of mobility and the Green Deal\, with a particular eye for the challenges and opportunities for sustainable mobility and how they relate to Iberian realities. \n  \nSpeakers\no            Filipe Roque (moderator) – Councillor of Ponta Delgada\, Portugal \no            Henar Martín – Consultant of Sustainable Mobility in Canarias\, Spain \no            Nikolina Rajkovic – Institute for Political Ecology\, Croatia \no            Rosa Simas – Universidade dos Açores e Universidade Nova de Lisboa\, Portugal \no            Theocharis Tsoutsos – Technical University of Crete\, Greece \n  \nProgramme\n\nIntroduction and presentation of the speakers\n\nFilipe Roque (moderator) – Councillor of Ponta Delgada\, Portugal \n\nMobility on the island: the Azorean case\n\nNikolina Rajkovic – Institute for Political Ecology\, Croatia \n\nThe impact of tourism on mobility\n\nTheocharis Tsoutsos – Technical University of Crete\, Greece \n\nSustainable mobility in and between islands\n\nRosa Simas – Universidade dos Açores e Universidade Nova de Lisboa\, Portugal \n\nA gender perspective on mobility in Azores and its links with sustainability\n\nHenar Martín – Consultant of Sustainable Mobility in Canarias\, Spain \n\nMobility in the ultra-periphery\, the example of Canarias and connection with sustainable mobility\nModerated discussion followed by Q&A\n\n  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 25th November\, 15:30pm-17:30pm GMT-1 \nLocation: Anfiteatro VIII\, Universidade dos Açores and Online (streamed on GEF Youtube). \nLanguage:  The main languages of the event will be Portuguese and English\, with simultaneous interpretation provided EN<>PT. \nRegistration: This is public event; no prior registration is required. \nSocial media event page: Longe do Centro: Mobilidade na Ultraperiferia | Facebook \nRecommended reading: European Mobility Atlas \n  \n  \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation and Heinrich Böll Stiftung EU with the support of Instituto José Tengarrinha and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation
URL:https://gef.eu/event/europe-on-the-move-ponta-delgada/
CATEGORIES:Debate,Hybrid event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231017T180000
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SUMMARY:The Geopolitics of Degrowth (London)
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nCan the UK and the European Union be the first to renounce economic growth but still be global players? What are the tensions\, as well as important synergies\, in trying to bring about such a transition of our economic systems and international relations at the same time? \nThis event brings together leading academic and political voices to consider how we might transform our economy away from one predicated on growth\, and what this means for our diplomatic and trade relations\, as well as defense policy\, arms control\, and the threats posed by current and future conflicts\, including in Ukraine. \n  \nProject background\nThis event is part of GEF’s project Geopolitics of a Post-Growth Europe\, which explores the tensions between degrowth/post-growth and geopolitics. The project aims to ignite a conversation between critics of economic growth and progressive thinkers on foreign and security policy\, who now often operate in separate circuits. It aims to find solutions beyond naïve anti-militarism and convenient belief in green growth. Find out more about the project and its findings at geopoliticspostgrowth.eu. \n\nSpeakers\n\nCasper Wits – Lecturer in East Asian Studies\, Leiden University\nFrank Meeussen – Diplomatic Advisor to Belgian Deputy-Prime Minister George Gilkinet\, Ecolo\nGabriela Cabana-Alvear – Transdisciplinary scholar and degrowth researcher\, London School of Economics\nMarissa Conway – CEO\, United Nations Association UK\nProf. Peter Newell – Professor of International Relations\, University of Sussex\n\n  \nProgramme:\n15:00 – 15:30    Arrivals and welcome (London venue) \nIntroductions from UK-UNA\, Green House and the Green European Foundation \n15:30 – 16:30    Session 1: How will a degrowth agenda impact on international relations? \n\nCasper Wits: China-Europe relationships – what will the future look like?\nGabriela Cabana-Alvear: The EU-Chile trade agreement – a degrowth perspective\nProf: Peter Newell: Steering away from extractivism\n\nShort presentations followed by panel discussion. \n16:30 – 16:45    Break \n16:45 – 17:45     Session 2: Defence policy in a post-growth world \n\nFrank Meeussen: Arms control as a condition for a post-growth world\nMarissa Conway: Shifting away from Militarism.\n\nShort presentations followed by panel discussion. \n17:45 – 18:00    Closing discussion \n  \nPracticalities:\nDate and Time: October 17th\, 15:00 – 18:00 BST (UK time). \nLocation: This is a hybrid event. You can join online via Zoom or in person at the United Nations Association of the UK – 3 Whitehall Court\, London\, United Kingdom. \nLanguage:  English \nRegistration: Please register in advance via this form. Registration is required both for online and in person participants. Spots in the venue are limited\, so register quickly and do notify us if you can no longer make it\, via events@greenhousethinktank.org. \n\n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green House Think Tank and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/the-geopolitics-of-degrowth/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231011T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231011T160000
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SUMMARY:Geopolitics of Degrowth in a Conflicted Europe (Leipzig)
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nGreen policies that respect planetary boundaries and allow the Global South to develop seem incompatible with unlimited economic growth in the EU. We need a realistic scenario for a future in which we consume more sparingly but live better together. A scenario that could be possible within a degrowth context. \nThe war in Ukraine completely changed the geopolitical landscape. Today\, the idea of ending GDP growth in the EU encounters new and important impediments\, with power and wealth being measured in military capacity. Can a degrowth Europe build strength and resilience in this context? \nTo tackle this issue\, the Green European Foundation with the support of BlueLink is organising a workshop in Leipzig\, as part of a series of expert meetings across Europe. The outcomes from these meetings and further research and interviews will feed into a final publication to be launched in the autumn of 2023. \nWe invite researchers\, activists and policy makers – particularly from Central and Eastern Europe and Ukraine – with an interest in green policies and geopolitics to present perspectives\, experiences\, analytical or activity reports and to engage in a discussion around the following questions: \n\nHow does degrowth within the EU affect the EU’s ability to achieve geopolitical objectives like providing security\, and what are the resulting tensions and synergies?\nCan such tensions be mitigated? If so\, how?\nHow would it be possible to optimize the possibilities that degrowth offers\, including for democratic flourishing and a safer Europe and world?\n\nNot every question has a definitive answer and we promote creativity\, analytical thinking\, and a fresh approaches to the challenge. \nProject Background\nThis event is part of GEF’s project Geopolitics of a Post-Growth Europe\, which explores the tensions between degrowth/post-growth and geopolitics. The project aims to ignite a conversation between critics of economic growth and progressive thinkers on foreign and security policy\, who now often operate in separate circuits. It aims to find solutions beyond naïve anti-militarism and convenient belief in green growth. Find out more about the project and its findings at geopoliticspostgrowth.eu. \nPracticalities\nThis GEF workshop will take place as part of the International Roundtable 2023 held by the Peaceful Revolution Foundation in Leipzig. You can find out more information about this conference here.  \nDate and time: October 11th\, 2023 (14:30 CET)  \nLocation: Leipzig\, Germany and online (hybrid event)  \nLanguage: English  \nRegistration: Open to all interested participants\, but please register in advance via this link. Please use the ‘Questions and Comments’ field to specify your scope of interest or proposed intervention. You will receive a confirmation email after registration.  \nIn case you want to attend the workshop in person in Leipzig\, please also email office@bluelink.net by Friday\, October 6th.   \n  \n\nThis event is organized by the Green European Foundation with the support of BlueLink. It will take place as part of the Revolutionale International Round Table 2023 held in Leipzig by the Peaceful Revolution Foundation.   \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/geopolitics-of-degrowth-in-a-conflicted-europe/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230201T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230201T210000
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SUMMARY:Evaluating the Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change in Western Greece ( Patras)
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThis seminar will mobilise the local society and the Regional Authorities\, and inform rural and civil associations\, regional representatives\, students\, municipalities and policy makers to discuss the existing Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change in Western Greece. The aim of the seminar will be to assess which policies need improvement and to consider the best ways to reach civil society. Very few people are aware of this Plan as it is\, and one of the purposes of this event is to make it more visible. \nContext\nLocal stakeholders should be the best actors in the efforts to adapt to Climatic Change\, for that reason it is important to raise awareness among  EU\, National administration\, Regional authorities\, actors and stakeholders about to the context planned and the actions needed to successfully adapt to Climate Change. With this project\, GEF with the support of Green Institute Greece seeks to bring together academics\, activists\, and policymakers to engage local stakeholders on climate change prevention\, mitigation\, and restoration. \nSpeakers\n\nIlias Gianniris\, President of the Green Institute\, “Some Conclusions from the three previous Green Institute evenings on Regional Plans”.\nRigas Tsiakiris\, forester\, “Findings – inputs for the drafting of a PESPKA. The role of forestry and especially agroforestry and the European dimensions of the protection of wild flora and fauna”.\nStavros Solomos\, Researcher C\, Atmospheric Physics and Climatology Research Center of the Academy of Athens\, “Assessment of Expected Climate Changes in Western Greece”.\nAntonis Sakalis\, Environmentalist MSc\, Researcher ENVIROPLAN A.E.\, “Adaptation to Climate Change in the Region of Western Greece – The Regional Plan as a road map for the implementation of measures and actions”.\nKostas Papakonstantinou\, Regional Councilor of Western Greece\, “Combining adaptation to Climate Change with the need for Civil Protection in Western Greece”.\nVassilis Aivalis\, President of Technical Chamber of Western Greece “Adaptation of Municipalities to Climate Change and the value of building within an urban fabric”.\nEcological Movement of Patras\, “Planning with a positive perspective on the environment – From the level of the Region to the local level”.\n\nPracticalities\nDate and Time: February 1\, 5:30 pm \nLocation: TEE Hall of Western Greece\, Trion Navarchon 40\, Patras\, Greece \nRegistration: Participation is free. Registrations will occur at the venue. \n  \n\nThis seminar is organised by the Green European Foundation\, with the support of The Green Greek Institute\, the Ecological Movement of Patras (NGO) and the Ecological Western Greece and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/evaluating-the-plan-for-adaptation-to-climate-change-in-western-greece-patras/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221118T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070036
CREATED:20221110T121217Z
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SUMMARY:Green Horizons Academy: The Good Collective (Belgrade)
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThroughout Europe\, activists face numerous external pressures every day that threaten to stop their fight. To these pressures\, we add a trap into which we as activists often unwittingly fall. We have all witnessed or experienced (self)exploitation\, a productivity race to the bottom\, unequal distribution of work tasks and power\, various forms of discrimination\, and even burnout and giving up the fight. That is why GEF\, with the support of PolEkol\, decided to discuss and work on building a good collective at the Green Horizon Academy! During the three days of the Academy\, a series of lectures\, workshops and panels will be organised\, where we will try to answer some of the following questions:  \n\nWhat are good activist collectives? \nWhat do sustainable structures look like? \nHow to care for the mental health of activists and prevent burnout? \n\nOn the path to a good collective\, we have at our disposal knowledge and skills from the sphere of politics\, psychology\, sociology\, and other social sciences. Within the growing green movement\, they can help us apply the ideas we advocate for in public policies: the internal values and management of our organizations so that they are as humane and democratic as possible\, the working environment as stimulating and supportive as possible\, and collectives open to diversity. What does politics of care truly mean? \nProgramme\nFriday\, 18 November: Public Programme at Cultural Center GRAD  \n17:00 – 17:45 – Lecture “Tell me about happiness”  \n\nWith Branko Anćić\, Institute for Political Ecology\, Zagreb \n\n17:45 – 19:00 – Panel discussion “Are we good?”  \n\nWith Brajan Brković (civil activist)\, Isidora Petrović (Ne Davimo Belgrade)\, Maja Stojanović (Civic Initiative)\, and Dragan Srećković (organizational development consultant) \n\n  \nSaturday\, 19 November: Closed Training at Arka Barka  \n8:00 – 9:30 – Breakfast  \n10:00 – 11:00 – Welcome and introduction of participants  \n11:00 – 13:00 – Workshop: Structures for a Good Collective  \n\nWith Marina Škrabalo\, Solidarna.HR \n\n13:00 – 14:30 – Lunch  \n14:30 – 16:00 – Workshop: Put out the fire and save the flame – burnout prevention  \n\nWith Doris Rafajlovski\, psychotherapist \n\n16:00 – 16:30 – Coffee break  \n16:30 – 18:00 – Fishbowl discussion: Personal and political – feminization of the work of organizations  \n\nWith Lidija Vasiljević and Jelena Memet \n\n19:30 – Dinner  \n  \nSunday\, 20 November: Closed Training at Arka Barka  \n10:00 – 11:00 – Let’s take a deep breath – yoga\, breathing\, anti-stress workshop  \n\nWith Nada Milosević \n\n11:15-13:00 – Workshop – Sustainable collective: communication\, conflicts and support  \n\nWith Aleksandra Živković\, environmental activist\, professional coach and trainer \n\n13:00 – 14:00 – Impressions and conclusions  \n14:00 – Lunch  \n\nPracticalities\nThe Good Horizons Academy consists of two parts: a public programme and a private\, invite-only training. All activities will take place in Serbo-Croat-Bosnian\, with informal translation provided on the spot where needed.  \nPublic Programme  \nDate and time: Friday\, 18 November from 17:00 – 19:00  \nLocation: Cultural center GRAD\, Braće Krsmanović 4\, Belgrade  \nRegistration: No prior registration needed. You can also follow the event online via Facebook.  \nInvite-Only Training  \nThe two-day training will take place after the public programme\, with workshops\, lectures\, and experience-sharing sessions. Due to the nature of the topic and limited spots available\, a selection of activists and NGO representatives have been invited. Please contact sien.hasker@gef.eu with questions or for more information.  \n\nThe event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of PolEkol and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-horizons-academy-belgrade/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Hybrid event
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