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SUMMARY:Centenary of Manuel Sacristán: Ecosocialism or barbarism!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Green Red Dialogue to honour the legacy of one of the most influential critical thinkers of the 20th century while asking what kind of future Europe chooses to build.\nAbout the Event\nIn 2025\, we commemorated the centenary of the birth of Manuel Sacristán\, a key figure in critical thought and an indisputable reference for ecosocialism in Catalonia and across Spain. This event is conceived as a meaningful tribute for all those committed to social transformation\, ecological justice\, and the defence of democratic values. \nAt a moment of profound global crisis – marked by ecological collapse\, social inequality\, and the erosion of fundamental rights -Sacristán’s legacy is more relevant and necessary than ever. His work continues to inspire critical reflection and collective action at the intersection of Marxism\, ecology\, and ethics. What might these ideas offer to Europe today? How can they help guide social movements and political actors in confronting ecological limits\, democratic regression\, and growing inequality? And what would it mean to place ethical responsibility and social emancipation at the heart of Europe’s political future? \nIt is in response to these questions that we bring together leading voices from the Green movement\, feminism\, youth activism\, and critical political thought – to debate\, inspire\, and collectively explore pathways toward social justice\, ecological responsibility\, and democratic renewal in Europe. \nSpeakers \n\nBenedetta Di Marte\, Secretary General\, European Green Party\nQuim Sempere\, Doctor of Philosophy and disciple of Manuel Sacristán\nCinta González Sentís\, Secretary General\, Federation of Young European Greens\nModerator: Andreu Mayayo\, Professor of History\n\nBefore the dialogue begins\, participants are warmly invited to share an informal networking moment together over a cup of hot chocolate. \nProject Background\nThe Green Red Dialogues\, organised by the Green European Foundation (GEF) with the support of Fundació Nous Horitzons\, provide a space to address the defining social and ecological challenges of our time from a Southern European perspective. From the rise of the far right to feminist struggles\, from war and authoritarianism to the historical roots of ecosocialist thought\, these dialogues bring together diverse voices to connect the red and the green – bridging social and environmental justice in Europe. \nThis dialogue continues that mission by revisiting the intellectual foundations of ecosocialism through the work of Manuel Sacristán\, while encouraging open\, critical debate capable of confronting silence\, resignation\, and inaction in the face of today’s crises. \nSpeakers\n\nBenedetta De Marte\, Secretary General\, European Green Party\nQuim Sempere\, Doctor of Philosophy and disciple of Manuel Sacristan\nCinta González Sentís\, Secretary General\, Federation of Young European Greens\nAndreu Mayayo\, Professor of History\n\nPracticalities\nDate: 24 January 2025\nTime: 11:30-13:30 CET\nFormat: In-person\nAddress: CCOO Headquarters\, Via Laietana\, 16\, Ciutat Vella\, 08003 Barcelona\, Spain \nRegistration: Please register your attendace via this link.   \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation (GEF) with the support of Fundació Nous Horitzons and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/centenary-of-manuel-sacristan-ecosocialism-or-barbarism/
CATEGORIES:Panel discussion
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SUMMARY:Ecopolis 2025: Fair(er) Futures Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Brussels on 28-29 November 2025 for Ecopolis 2025\, where imagination meets action. Discover a day of inspiring talks\, artistic performances and conversations about how to build fairer and more sustainable futures together. \n\nAbout the Event\nEcopolis is the perfect annual day to meet people who care about a sustainable future. Because ecological challenges knows no national or linguistic borders\, Ecopolis is diverse\, international and interactive. \nEcopolis invites Belgian and international authors to debate the transition towards a socio-ecological society. Inspiring books\, documentaries and debates between writers\, academics and civil society thinkers about ecology\, economy and society are at the heart of Ecopolis. \nThe 2025 edition of Ecopolis presents a vibrant programme of discussions\, interviews\, and interactive formats at the crossroads of ecology\, culture\, and social justice. Four central guests form the heart of the festival\, surrounded by writers\, artists\, thinkers\, and activists who challenge us to imagine and build fairer futures together. Take part in a writing workshop\, contribute ideas for a constitution for the world\, or discuss what fair artificial intelligence could look like. Themes such as climate justice\, queer ecology\, and the power of imagination run throughout the programme\, connecting personal reflection with collective action. \nSpeakers\nThe 2025 edition\, themed “Fair(er) Futures”\, will feature four keynote speakers addressing the intersections of justice\, imagination\, and change: \n\nJoyeeta Gupta\, on building a global constitution for social justice\, ecological sustainability\, and solidarity\nJens Meijen\, on the promises and perils of artificial intelligence.\nKes Otter Lieffe\, on queer forms of resistance and belonging.\nJonas Staal\, on the power of imagination in collective climate action.\n\nProgramme\n28/11 \n\n18:00 – 21:30 : (Climate) Propaganda Training (workshop)\, Jonas Staal\n19:00 : Writing from the Margins (workshop)\, Joyeeta Gupta\n\n29/11 \n\n10:30 – 12:30 : Ecological justice and active hope (panel discussion) Joyeeta Gupta\, Jonas Staal\, Kes Otter Lieffe\, Jens Meijen\n\nParallel sessions \n\n13:30 – 15:00 : Global Constitution Project (workshop) Joyeeta Gupta\n13:30 – 15:00 : Towards comradeship between earth workers Jonas Staal\, Laura Herman\n13:30 – 15:00 : Queer Resistance/Building a Home Together in Times of Crisis Kes Otter Lieffe\n13:30 – 15:00 : AI: time for a wake-up call (Fishbowl talk) Jens Meijen\n13:30 – 15:00 : Lobby Tour (walk)\n13:30 – 15:00 : Sonoreille (walk) Forsiti’A\n\nParallel sessions \n\n15:30 – 17:00 : Climate justice and fair planetary boundaries (talk) Joyeeta Gupta\, David Van Reybrouck\n15:30 – 17:00 : Beyond Attenborough: Who narrates our planet’s future? (talk+film) Jonas Staal\n15:30 – 17:00 : We are not a book club (reading group) Kes Otter Lieffe\, Deno Vogelaers\n15:30 – 17:00 : Can literature save the world? The power of fiction in times of climate change (panel discussion\, in Dutch) Jens Meijen\, Gry Ulstein\, Emma Zuiderveen\, Fiep van Bodegom (moderator)\n15:30 – 17:00 : Lobby Tour (walk)\n15:30 – 17:00 : Sonoreille (walk) Forsiti’A\n17:30 – 18:30 : Closing moment (comedy) Cass J Hebron\n\nPracticalities \nDate: 28-29 November 2025Location: Brussels (venues include De Markten\, Muntpunt\, Kaaistudios\, and De Munt)Languages: Sessions will take place in English and DutchRegistration: you may purchase your ticket to this link  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organised in collaboration with the Green European Foundation\, with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this event.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/ecopolis-2025-fairer-future-festival/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Panel discussion,Round Table,Workshop
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SUMMARY:GEF Green Horizons Academy - Good for Nature (Belgrade)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThe GEF Green Horizons Academy (GHA) is an annual space for discussion and idea development around the future of environmental and social policies in Europe. This year’s edition\, Good for Nature\, will focus on advocating for strong biodiversity protection policies and empowering civic engagement in environmental efforts.  \nIn 2025\, nature protection activists and green minded individuals in general face mounting challenges. The EU’s Biodiversity Strategy 2030 is under pressure\, environmental laws are threatened by corporate lobbying\, and civic movements face increasing repression amid a growing trend of authoritarianism. Meanwhile\, in Serbia and across the Balkans\, local movements struggle to protect ecosystems from extractivist industries\, such as lithium mining and hydropower projects. In this context\, GHA: Good for Nature will bring together civil society representatives\, grassroots activists\, EU policy experts\, and decision-makers to strategize and build knowledge on defending nature and strengthening environmental democracy.  \nThe two-day conference will feature a public panel debate\, a field trip to explore local environmental challenges\, workshops\, and networking opportunities.  \nProject Background\nGEF GHA: Good for Nature is part of the Green European Foundation’s broader mission to promote a sustainable and socially just future. This year’s edition follows the 2024 discussions on extractivism and the European Green Deal’s external impacts\, shifting the focus toward biodiversity and nature restoration as central pillars of Europe’s green transition\, as well as avoiding the clashes that can happen between the fight for biodiversity and the development of sustainable energies.  \nProgramme\n\nDAY 1: PUBLIC EVENT – no pre-registration needed\n16:00 Arrival of the participants and public\n17:00 Panel 1:  Biodiversity and consistency in EU policies \n\nIgor Kalaba – Center for Environment\, (Bosnia and Herzegovina)\nBelma Šestović – Wildlife Montenegro\nNataša Đereg – National Convention on European Union in Serbia (NCEU)\nVanja Jakšić – WWF Adria (Belgrade)\n\nModerator: Žaklina Živković\, Polekol \n18:30 Panel 2: Ecosystems\, local communities and decarbonisation \n\nIvan Milosavljević – Rangers of East Serbia\nAleksandar Dragićević – Eco activist\, Montenegro\nMilja Vuković – Blue and Green initiative\nAndrey Ralev – Bankwatch SEE\nMarko Mirč – Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”\n\nModerator: Iva Marković\, Polekol \n20:00 Dinner for the participants and speakers – at the venue \nDAY 2: CLOSED DOOR – only selected applicant\n09:00 Workshop 1: Sandra Jovanović – Biodiversity Expert – EU policies for the people!\n10:30 Workshop 2: Discussions around case studies with the participants and lessons learned from the day before’s panel discussions\n12:00 Field trip to Bara Reva\, Lunch\n14:00 Ana Džakić\, NGO Bela Čaplja (White Heron) – Presentation about the local struggle\, Networking opportunities\n18:00 Trip back to Belgrade\n19:00 Dinner & Goodbyes \n\n\n\nPracticalities\nDate: 28-29 March 2025\nLocation: Belgrade\, Serbia / online live retransmission on our partner’s instagram channel\nVenue: KC Grad\, Braće Krsmanović 4\, Belgrade\, Serbia\nLanguage: English\nCosts coverage: We will provide catering during the event and cover any travel costs within Serbia. Accommodation and international travel costs will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and as funds allow. We however would really like to mention that this should not be a barrier to apply ! Please indicate your needs in the application form.  \nWho Should Apply?\nWe are looking for participants who are: ✔ Environmental activists\, civil society representatives\, students\, researchers\, or decision-makers ✔ Passionate about biodiversity\, climate justice\, and civic engagement ✔ Interested in networking and collaborating with green-minded individuals from Serbia and beyond \nLimited spots available – apply now to this link! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To better mitigate the travel cost\, the deadline for international application is 14th of March\, the deadline for Serbian application is the 19th of March.\nAPPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED \nIf you have any question\, please reach out to anthony.msika@gef.eu \n\nThis event is organized by the Green European Foundation with the support of  Polekol and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this publication.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-participants-green-horizon-academy-good-for-nature-belgrade/
CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Panel discussion,Workshop
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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 (Dublin)
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. \n\nProgramme and speakers\nAuthor Dirk Holemans will be joined by a selection of experts\, from politicians to academics to civil society and local changemakers: \n\nAnne B. Ryan – coordinator of Basic Income Ireland and author of “Enough is Plenty: Public and Private Values for the 21st Century”\n David Donoghue – Distinguished Fellow of ODI\, former Permanent Representative of Ireland to the UN in New York\, co-facilitator of the intergovernmental negotiations on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\nJanet Horner – Green Party representative for the North-Inner City on Dublin City Council\n\nModerated by John Gormley (Green Foundation Ireland). \nSnacks and networking drinks will be provided. \n\nPracticalities\nDate and Time: Sunday\, 8 December 2024 (18:00 – 20:00)\nLocation: Teachers Club\, 36 Parnell Square W\, Rotunda\, Dublin\, Ireland\nLanguage: English\nRegistration: Please register in advance via this link. \n  \n\nThis book launch is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green Foundation Ireland and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/enough-thriving-societies-beyond-growth-dublin/
LOCATION:Teachers Club\, 36 Parnell Square W\, Rotunda\, Dublin\, Ireland\, Parnell Square West 36\, D01 T6V6\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Panel discussion
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SUMMARY:Sources of Rest: Sustainable Tourism in Serbia (Belgrade)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThe development of tourism is an important aspect of the economic activities of a country because it enables the inflow of foreign capital\, economic growth\, and job creation. It also holds invaluable opportunities for exchange and understanding between and beyond the citizens of Europe. However\, inadequate development and implementation of tourism plans can make it impossible to use its potential in an adequate way. The business and development of this economic branch\, especially in less developed countries\, generally has disastrous consequences for the environment and the local community. The development of mass tourism in popular locations leads to the mass exploitation of natural resources and their destruction\, while most of the income goes to the owners of large hotel chains and companies at the expense of the local community\, which is mostly engaged in seasonal work.  \nSerbia is a country that has many natural beauties and a huge tourist potential\, but that potential must not become an object of exploitation. In order to prevent this scenario\, it is necessary to adopt adequate plans and strategies\, and for that it is important to organize discussions and hear the opinion of not only experts and the civil sector\, but local communities\, which are the most important element of tourism development planning and whose opinion is generally the least heard. In this panel discussion\, we will discuss the findings of such local discussions in the Stara Planina region and reflect more broadly on what the future could hold for fair and carbon-free tourism in Serbia.  \nContext\nThis event is part of GEF’s Fair and Carbon Free Tourism project\, which aims to identify and create conditions for collective action against detrimental social and environmental impacts of tourism. By engaging stakeholders in partner countries and developing a European transnational discussion on these challenges\, we seek to build a community interested to transform this sector in the direction of low or zero carbon intensity and with a specific focus on social and economic justice.  \nSpeakers\nKatarina Lević – MA in Political Sciences and PolEkol researcher\, who studied spa tourism and tourism on Stara Planina  \nNataša Gligorijević – Director of the Center for Sustainable Development of Serbia  \nMilan Zlatanović\, MA in Political Sciences and PolEkol researcher\, who studied tourism on Stara Planina   \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: Saturday\, December 17th at 17:00  \nLocation: Cafe Bar 16\, Cetinjska 15a\, Belgrade\, Serbia  \nLanguage: Serbian  \nRegistration: No advance registration is necessary\, but you can join our facebook event for the latest updates.   \n\nThis event is organized by the Green European Foundation with the support of PolEkol and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation. 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/sustainable-tourism-in-serbia-belgrade/
CATEGORIES:Launch event,Panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221027T190000
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SUMMARY:‘A European Just Transition for a Better World’  (Brussels)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThis event is part of the Green European Foundation’s Just Transition transnational project. The project looks into the question of transforming from an extractive to a regenerative economy in a just and equitable way to find the necessary support among the population. It seeks to show that the green family\, including GEF in its specific role\, is a leading actor in the development of future-proof politics and policies\, developed in a sensitive way that keeps in mind local specificities. \nThe Federation of Young European Greens’ contribution to the book is a chapter outlining the role of young people in the fight for climate justice: from disruption and civil disobedience to institutional paths like climate litigation and lobbying\, the youth is pushing for a more radical climate agenda. \nThis and more will be discussed this evening. \n\nSpeakers\n\nSean Currie\, Co-Spokesperson\, Federation of Young European Greens\nLola Segers\, Youth for Climate Belgium\n\n\nProgramme\n\n18:30 – 19:30: arrivals. Dinner will be served at 19:00 for the registered participants\n19:30 – 21:00: book launch presentation and panel discussion\n21:00 – 23:00: chilling and networking with some music\n\n  \nPracticalities\nDate and time: 27th October\, 18:30-23:00 PM CES \nLocation: Mundo B\, Rue d’Edimbourg 26\, 1050 Ixelles\, Brussels\, Belgium \nFormat: In person discussion\, including dinner \nLanguage: English \nRegistrations: This event will take place in English and is open to registered participants. Please make sure to register in advance via this link \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Federation of Young European Greens and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The
URL:https://gef.eu/event/a-european-just-transition-for-a-better-world-brussels/
CATEGORIES:Panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221019T060000
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SUMMARY:Green-Red Dialogues: Italian Election Consequences (Barcelona)
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nEurope is facing a multitude of crises. Just as the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to be behind us\, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brought war back to the continent at tremendous human and material cost. As ordinary citizens continue to lose their lives to senseless violence\, the rest of Europe prepares for a difficult winter of energy crisis and social unrest.    \nAnd as they say\, in crises there are always ghosts. Those ghosts that some take advantage of to implant the ideas of fear\, wrecking instead of building and fomenting panic to weaken the democratic system. It is in this context that we look to Italy\, where the elections have produced a far-right coalition that is set to govern in the coming years.  \nHow does it affect us that a far-right government governs in a strategically key country for Europe\, a country that can offer “help” to Putin’s Russia? What consequences and lessons do these results hold for the left and environmental movements? Should we be worrying about threats to European democracy? Together with our speakers\, we will explore these crucial questions for the future of Europe.   \nContext\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 inflation–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\nErnest Urtasun – MEP\, Greens/EFA  \nBenedetta de Marte–Secretary General of European Green Party  \nHéctor Sánchez Margalef–researcher at CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs)  \nPaola lo Cascio–professor of history at the University of Barcelona  \nModerated by Marc Rius  \nPracticalities\nDate and time: Wednesday\, October 19th\, 18:00–19:30  \nLocation: CCOO de Catalunya Assembly Space – Via Laietana 16\, Barcelona   \nLanguage: Catalan and English (simultaneous translation will be provided)  \nRegistration: Pre-registration is not required\, but please arrive on time  \nFurther reading\nThe Climate Won’t Wait for Italian Politics  \nSwedish Elections and the Mainstreaming of the Far Right  \nNationalising the Climate: Is the European Far Right Turning Green?  \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/italian-election-consequences/
CATEGORIES:Panel discussion
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