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SUMMARY:UBI & the COVID-19 pandemic
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n“The Unconditional Basic Income is a periodic cash transfer granted to all members of a political community\, without work requirement nor means-testing\, and high enough to ensure an existence in dignity and participation in society”. \nDuring this event\, we’ll put UBI on the spotlight as a driving solution to tackle poverty and income inequality and other problems in a changing world. \nWe will also review GEF brochure on social policy responses to COVID-19\, which examines the social policy reactions to the Covid-19 crisis in a dozen different European countries. \nContext\nThe COVID-19 crisis continues to change the way we live our lives\, and how social services continue to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable. This crisis will affect how governments plan their future responses to social emergencies\, and UBI could be one effective way to do it. \nThis event is part of our knowledge community ‘A welfare state of the 21st century’. The Green European Foundation has been working on this issue for several years with the aim of opening a debate on UBI across Europe. We are now joining forces with other social actors to give this effort a broader scope. \nAs the debate continues\, we too would be interested in expanding our analysis to include new information and additional countries. \nSpeakers\n• Valerija Korošec\, PhD in Postmodern Sociology. She is a representative of Slovenia in the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) and the European Network for the Fair Sharing of Working Time.\n• Natalie Bennet\, Green member of the House of Lords in the UK. Former leader of the Green Party of England and Wales from 2012 to 2016. She previously spent 20\nyears working as a journalist\, (the Bangkok Post\, The Times\, and the Guardian Weekly)\n• Simo Raittila\, Coordinator of the Finnish think tank Visio and a PhD student in Sociology at the University of Helsinki. In 2018 he worked on last-resort social assistance register research at Kela\, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland. \nModeration:\nHannes Mehrer. Coordinator of the Basic income working Group of the German Green party and of the Green Network of UBI supporters. \n  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: October 19th (17:00-18:00)\nAudience: The webinar is free and open to the general public.\nRegistration: Please register in advance via this link. \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Transición Verde and 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/ubi-and-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211014T053000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211014T190000
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SUMMARY:Towards a fair and sustainable food system: Food Sovereignty vs. Corporate Control
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nThe food industry is one of the main factors behind biodiversity loss and the worsening of global inequalities. We aim to contribute to a better understanding of the food system as a tool for social change. It is vital to understand the different processes and exercise critical thinking\, as actors in the agri-food system become aware\, act\, and demand change. \nThese project will be decided into sessions that will have a European focus\, but also a global one\, as global is the agri-food business and\, above all\, its impacts. The Common Agricultural Policy and the different European strategies and policies (From Farm to Fork) will be present throughout this series of roundtables in September/ October and with the speakers we will try to analyse their positive and negative aspects regarding the topics discussed. \n  \nProgramme:\n4. FOOD SOVEREIGNTY VERSUS CORPORATE CONTROL \nThe logic of liberalism applied to agri-food markets has led to the accumulation of political and economic power by a small group of actors in critical sectors of the food chain. \nPowerful agricultural companies dictate the rules for the functioning of the entire system. They exercise influence on policy-makers to boost policies that promote a productivity-based form of agriculture\, neglecting any form of environmental responsibility or social justice. \nWho’s in charge of making these decisions and in whose interests? How do these corporations exercise power? What is the EU doing to control this power and guarantee food sovereignty? Is food sovereignty compatible with free-market models as we know them today? Are there economic alternatives? In this session\, we will try to delve deeper into the web of interests that are endangering food sovereignty and security. \nSpeakers:\n* Vandana Shiva\none of the most influential women in the field of ecology and ecofeminism. PhD in Physics\,\nphilosopher and writer\, she has received numerous awards such as the Right Livelihood Award\,\nthe UN Global 500 Award and the Sanctuary Wildlife Award..\n* Sofía Monsalve\nSecretary General of FIAN International where she coordinated the land and natural resources\nprogramme for more than 15 years. She is also a member of the IPES-Food expert panel.\n* Geneviève Savigny\nMember of the European Economic and Social Committee. Former national secretary of the\nConfédération paysanne (farmers’ confederation) and former member of the European\ncoordination committee of Via Campesina.\nModeration:\n* Carolina García\nMember of the Board of Trustees of Transición Verde. Journalist and political scientist\, she is\ncurrently communications coordinator at Alianza por la Solidaridad- ActionAid. \nPracticalities:\nWhere: Online platform – ZOOM \nTime and date: 14 October\, 17:30-19:00 PM CET \nLanguage: Simultaneous translation to English \nAudience: these series of webinars are open for the general public \nRegistrations: Registrations are now open <<< \n \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Transición Verde and 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/towards-a-fair-and-sustainable-food-system-2-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211007T053000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
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SUMMARY:Towards a fair and sustainable food system: The Hidden Cost of Cheap Food
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nThe food industry is one of the main factors behind biodiversity loss and the worsening of global inequalities. We aim to contribute to a better understanding of the food system as a tool for social change. It is vital to understand the different processes and exercise critical thinking\, as actors in the agri-food system become aware\, act\, and demand change. \nThese project will be decided into sessions that will have a European focus\, but also a global one\, as global is the agri-food business and\, above all\, its impacts. The Common Agricultural Policy and the different European strategies and policies (From Farm to Fork) will be present throughout this series of roundtables in September/ October and with the speakers we will try to analyse their positive and negative aspects regarding the topics discussed. \n  \nProgramme:\n3. THE HIDDEN COST OF CHEAP FOOD  \nThe EU is responsible for more than 10% of global deforestation. Global soy production -driven by a growing demand to provide food for large industrial meat farms- has more than doubled since 1997.\nThis rapid expansion is destroying some of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems\, such as the Amazon and the Cerrado and Gran Chaco forests in South America. \nAquaculture is the fastest-growing food sector in the world. Multinationals in the aquaculture sector present fish and shellfish farming as a cheap solution to the natural limits of fisheries. These fish\, however\, have to be fed on fishmeal and fish oil\, most of which is made from wild-caught fish and crustaceans. Spain is the EU Country with the highest production\, accounting for almost a quarter of the entire union. \nThe production of cheap food has profound environmental\, social\, and health impacts. In this session\, we will focus on soy monoculture for livestock feed\, industrial aquaculture\, and animal suffering. \nSpeakers:\n* Olga Kikou\nEuropean Affairs Manager at Compassion in World Farming. She was President of the Green Greek\nInstitute and a member of the Board of the Green European Foundation.\n* Nazaret Castro\nJournalist\, PhD in Social Sciences and co-founder of Carro de Combate\, a collective dedicated to\nindependent journalism\, which investigates the origin of the products we consume.\n* Natasha Hurley\nCampaign Manager Changing Markets where she is currently running a campaign to eradicate the\nuse of wild-caught fish in aquaculture. She was formerly Climate Campaigner at EIA lobbying for a\nglobal phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)\n* Thomas Waitz\nCo-chair of the European Green Party\, MEP in the Greens/EFA Group. His work focuses on\nsustainable agriculture\, regional production and healthy food\, the Common Agricultural Policy\nand the reform of the animal transport directive. \nModeration:\n* Lidia Ucher\nJournalist specialising in social communication in the field of cooperation\, the third sector and\necology. \nPracticalities:\nWhere: Online platform – ZOOM \nTime and date: 7 October\, 17:30-19:00 PM CET \nLanguage: Simultaneous translation to English \nAudience: these series of webinars are open for the general public \nRegistrations: Registrations are now open <<< \n \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Transición Verde and 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/towards-a-fair-and-sustainable-food-system-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211005T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211005T180000
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SUMMARY:A Basic Income for Europe
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n“The Unconditional Basic Income is a periodic cash transfer granted to all members of a political community\, without work requirement nor means-testing\, and high enough to ensure an existence in dignity and participation in society”. \nDuring this event\, we’ll seek to analyse if a European UBI is possible. We’ll put the focus on what benefits it would bring compared to nationwide implementation and how institutions could finance it. \nWe will also review how the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) for a European Basic Income emerged and whether European society is actually ready for a basic income. \nContext\nViews on a guaranteed basic income vary drastically across Europe. In 2020 a Universal Basic Income ECI was launched to request the EU Commission to make a proposal for unconditional basic incomes throughout the EU to reduce regional disparities and to strengthen the economic\, social and territorial cohesion in the EU. \nThis event is part of our knowledge community ‘A welfare state of the 21st century’. The Green European Foundation has been working on this issue for several years with the aim of opening a debate on UBI across Europe. We are now joining forces with other social actors to give this effort a broader scope. \nAs the debate continues\, we too would be interested in expanding our analysis to include new information and additional countries. \nSpeakers\n\nMalcolm Torry. Dr. Malcolm Torry is a Visiting Fellow at the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Bath and treasurer of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN)\, and was until recently a visiting senior fellow at the London School of Economics and director of the Citizen’s Basic Income Trust. He has written a number of books about Basic Income\, and for nearly twenty years has researched the financial feasibility of illustrative Basic Income schemes.\n\n  \n\nKlaus Sambor. One of the main initiators of activities surrounding basic income in Austria and in Europe and one of the main organizers of the European Citizens’ Initiative “Start Unconditional Basic Incomes (UBI) throughout the EU”\, which is taking place in all countries of the European Union.\n\n  \nModeration: \nEwa Suffin-Jacquemart.  Member of the Board of the Green European Foundation and Director of the Polish green foundation Fundacja Strefa Zieleni.\n  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: October 5th (17:00-18:00)\nAudience: The webinar is free and open to the general public.\nRegistration: Please register in advance via this link. \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Transición Verde and 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/a-basic-income-for-europe/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210930T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210930T173000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
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SUMMARY:Germany after Merkel – Consequences for Southern Europe
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nGermany will be heading to the polls on September 26th to elect a new government. Citizens across Europe will follow the results with anticipation – also in Spain and Catalonia.\nIs a green government possible? What will the results mean for German relations with Southern Europe? Will a potential Green Wave help Spanish and Catalan Greens gain more space and influence too?\nWe will discuss these and other questions with our guest speakers. Together we’ll try to get insight into what could be a consequential moment in European politics. \n  \nContext:\nThe Green-Red Dialogues began in 2020 to trigger a reflection on current issues from explicitly green and social perspectives. The challenges we face as a result of the COVID-19 crisis are new and unpredictable. Today we highlight the need to reverse the consequences of a capitalist system that generated the pandemic and has also caused irreparable cracks in our planet. A capitalist system that fosters social inequality and that assails the Earth.\nWe cannot fall into fatalistic discourse and convey the message that all is lost\, and consequently\, there isn’t much more to do. Instead\, we must disseminate proposals and make EU citizens aware that an alternative way of living is possible – that green policies are compatible with a prosperous economy\, progress\, and development.\nWith this in mind\, the Green Red Dialogues continue in 2021\, once again providing the space for European policymakers\, academics\, activists\, and citizens to address today’s challenges – combining current affairs and in-depth analysis to spark vibrant discussions about greener\, more socially just solutions. \n  \nSpeakers:\nReinhard Bütikofer – German MEP\, European Greens\nCarme Colomina – researcher specialising in the EU\, disinformation\, and global politics at CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs)\nMaría-Paz López – La Vanguardia\, Berlin correspondent \nWelcome by Susanne Rieger (co-president of the Green European Foundation)\nModeration by Marc Rius  \n  \nPracticalities:\nDate and Time: September 30th (16:00-17:30)\nAudience: The webinar is free and open to the general public.\nThere will be simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and English.\nRegistration: Please register in advance via this link. \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Nous Horitzons and 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/germany-after-the-election-consequences-for-the-south-of-europe/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210929T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210908T093451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T144201Z
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SUMMARY:International Development Finance and the Climate Emergency
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThis webinar is part of the project Climate Emergency Economy. It is organised by GEF with the support of Green House Think Tank\, Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks\, Green Foundation Ireland\, and the Foundation for Environment and Agriculture. The project explores policies required in hard-to-decarbonise sectors for Europe to reach net-zero emissions. In 2021\, we identify three industries that are among the most difficult to decarbonize: agriculture\, hydrogen\, and transport infrastructure and trade. \nContext\nGovernments and other investors are moving away from directly financing fossil fuel extraction–in response to successful campaigning in the Global South and North. Yet they are still funding governments to develop their economies in ways that depend on fossil fuels and worsen the climate emergency. \nAid\, export credit and other finance mechanisms are pushing mining and resource extraction\, fossil fuel-based development and forms of trade that exacerbate both the climate crisis and global inequity. Meanwhile\, there is an urgent need to help countries in the Global South mitigate and adapt to climate change. This is a simple matter of climate justice. \nPlease join us to share ideas on how we can redirect policy to make it fit for a climate emergency economy. \nSpeakers\n\nNatalie Bennett – Green Party peer and former leader of the Green Party of England and Wales \nJonathan Essex – chartered engineer and environmentalist \nDorothy Grace Guerrero – head of Policy & Advocacy at Global Justice Now \nSilvia Brugger – coordinator Climate Governance at GIZ \nCONCORD Europe\, speaker TBA\n\nProgramme \n19:00 Welcome and introduction with Natalie Bennett and Peter Sims  \n19:05 Jonathan Essex: key findings from forthcoming report  \n19:20 Dorothy Grace Guerrero: how aid and international finance contribute to the climate emergency and climate injustice  \n19:30 Silvia Brugger: how donors can support governments to address the threat of climate change – examples from GIZ’s work  \n19:40 CONCORD Europe: tbc  \n19:55 Summary and Q&A  \nPracticalities\nThis event will take place online on Wednesday\, September 29th (19:00 – 20:30 CEST).  \nAdmission is free but please register in advance via this link.  \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green House Think Tank and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.   \nImage: Railway construction in Azerbaijan (credit: Asian Development Bank)
URL:https://gef.eu/event/international-development-finance-and-the-climate-emergency/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210925T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210916T121535Z
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SUMMARY:Feminist Climate Ambassadors – Countdown to COP26
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWe aim to build bridges across Europe for feminist climate change advocates and activists. This training will equip selected Feminist Climate Ambassadors with the tools needed to get their message through in their region and across their local media\, to support sustainable and feminist community-level impact across Europe. In addition\, the training provides space for more political-level conversation on the intersections of gender and climate change.\nThe sixth meeting looks ahead to COP26\, exploring the focal points on gender and equality in upcoming climate negotiations and the influencing opportunities that the summit provides. Then\, our ambassadors will dive deeper into the topic of ecofeminism and the lessons it holds for their work and activism. \nContext\nThis training is part of the project Feminists in the Climate Movement\, organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Visio\, the Green Economics Institute\, Strefa Zieleni\, and Oikos. While the training is for selected participants only\, the project also features a webinar series and summer school\, which are open to the general public. \nSpeakers\nFleur Newman – Gender Affairs Officer\, UNFCCC  \nMiriam Kennet – Green Economics Institute (UK)  \nMarie-Monique Franssen – Oikos (Belgium)  \nPhilsan Osman – University of Ghent (Belgium)  \nProgramme\n13:00 Welcome  \n13:05 What are the focal points on gender and equality in upcoming climate negotiations? (with Fleur Newman)  \n13:45 Influencing opportunities and best practices at COP (with Miriam Kennet)   \n14:15 Ecofeminism Roundtable (with Marie-Monique Franssen and Philsan Osman)  \n\nThis roundtable will explore the theories and praxis of ecofeminism. Using their essay ‘Voor wie willen we zorgen?’ (‘Who do we wish to care for?’) as a base\, co-authors Philsan Osman and Marie-Monique Franssen will first discuss the fundamentals of intersectional environmentalism and ecofeminism rooted in ethics of care. After this presentation\, we will provide a space for a long form\, vulnerable & open ended exchange that fosters a dialogue between all the participants.\n\n17:00 End of programme  \n  \nPracticalities\nThis event is for selected participants only and will take place online via Zoom and Howspace. Applications for the training programme are now closed.  \n\nThis project 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/feminist-climate-ambassadors-countdown-to-cop26/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210904T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
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SUMMARY:Feminist Climate Ambassadors – Safety and Trust
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWe aim to build bridges across Europe for feminist climate change advocates and activists. This training will equip selected Feminist Climate Ambassadors with the tools needed to get their message through in their own region and media\, to support sustainable and feminist community-level impact across Europe. In addition\, the training provides space for more political-level conversation on the intersections of gender and climate change.\nThe fifth meeting revolves around the themes of safety and trust. How can we create and promote the creation of safer and more equal spaces\, meetings\, and conversations\, virtually and physically? What concrete measures can we take to promote constructive dialogue and make all voices heard and everyone safe and accepted? \nContext\nThis training is part of the project Feminists in the Climate Movement\, organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Visio\, the Green Economics Institute\, Strefa Zieleni\, and Oikos. While the training is for selected participants only\, the project also features a webinar series and summer school\, which are open to the general public.    \nProgramme\n10:00 Welcome and news from training and ambassadors  \n10:30 Susi Nousiainen: Safety and Trust  \n11:00 Group work on case examples  \n11:30 Discussion  \n12:00 Introducing a tool: timeout dialogues in two groups (facilitated by Adele Halttunen & Maia Fandi)  \n13:40 Overview of the Timeout method  \n13:55 Homework and goodbye  \nSpeakers:  \nSusi Nousiainen – author and researcher \n\nPracticalities\nThis event is for selected participants only and will take place online via Zoom and Howspace. Applications for the training programme are now closed.  \n\nThis project 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/feminist-climate-ambassadors-safety-and-trust/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210830T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210830T173000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210816T093459Z
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SUMMARY:Reforming the Finnish Mining Law
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Green European Foundation’s Metals for a green and digital Europe transnational project\, we will look at how the initiative for reforming the Finnish Mining Act started with the Finnish Parliament’s ratification of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in 2018. The proposal on the reform\, originally intended to be submitted to Parliament in December 2020\, has now been postponed by a year as the Ministry chose to include an instrument for the comparison of interests in the reform just as the working group was about to finish its work. During this event we will focus on the background of the reform\, examining the content of the draft\, and offer suggestions for its improvement. Moreover\, we will look at the Metals for a green and digital Europe project outputs and specifically the Agenda for Action document presenting concrete policy recommendations to be published in October 2021.  \nYou can contribute to this Agenda by joining one of our webinars or by commenting on our draft text\, which can be found on www.metalsforeurope.eu \nThe project is led by the Green European Foundation and Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks. It is supported by Fundacija Strefa Zieloni\, Institut Aktivního Občanství\, Green Economics Institute\, Etopia\, Visio and Transición Verde. \n  \nSpeakers \n\nRichard Wouters\, Project leader ‘Metals for a green and digital Europe’ for the Green European Foundation & Weternschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks\nJuho Heikkilä\, student of Economics and Environmental Economics\, Author of the ‘Mining operations taxed lightly in Finland’ publication\nMari Holopainen\, Member of the Finnish Parliament\n\nModerated by: Simo Raittila\, Project Coordinator at Visio \n  \n  \nPracticalities\nDate and time: Monday\, 30th August from 16:00 to 17:30 CET. \nAudience: This webinar will take place in English and is open to the general public \nRegistration: no registration required\, please join our LiveStream! \nPlease note the event will be organised through the StreamYard platform\, with Facebook live\, and YouTube livestream with a possibility for the audience to ask questions from the speakers. \nYouTube live link : Webinar: Reforming the Finnish Mining Law – YouTube \nFacebook live link : Ajatuspaja Visio – Posts | Facebook \n\nThis project 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. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this event. \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/reforming-the-finnish-mining-law-2/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210712T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210610T081055Z
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SUMMARY:REACHING ZERO CARBON TRANSPORT: WHAT WILL IT TAKE?
DESCRIPTION:About the Event: \nThe UK and EU are planning investments in transport infrastructure – airports\, seaports\, new roads and railways – which will lock in future carbon emissions and make their ‘net zero’ targets impossible to meet.  \nHow can we achieve zero carbon emissions from transport of freight and passengers? What needs to change to make net zero carbon transport a reality? Where should public money be invested? And what obstacles are blocking this?  \nPlease join us to explore these questions – and share ideas on how we can redirect policy to make it fit for a climate emergency economy . \n  \nContext: \nThis webinar is part of the project Climate Emergency Economy – organised by GEF with the support of Green House Think Tank\, Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks\, Green Foundation Ireland\, and the Foundation for Environment and Agriculture. The project explores policies required in ‘hard-to-reach’ sectors for Europe to reach zero carbon. In 2021\, activities are centred around three key pillars: agriculture\, hydrogen\, and transport infrastructure and trade.   \n  \nSpeakers:  \n\nNatalie Bennett – Green Party peer and former leader of the Green Party of England and Wales \nProf. Julian Allwood – Professor of Engineering and the Environment at the University of Cambridge\, and Head of the Use Less Group and UK FIRES \nJonathan Essex\, chartered engineer and environmentalist \n\n\nAndrew Murphy\, Aviation Director\, Transport & Environment \n\n\nProgramme:  \n19:00 – Welcome  \n19:05 – Prof. Julian Allwood: The Big Picture (what needs to change in the transport of goods and people in order for us to meet real zero carbon in the UK and EU)  \n19:30 – Jonathan Essex: key findings from upcoming GEF report on transport infrastructure investment  \n19:40 – Andrew Murphy: the aviation perspective  \n19:50 – Natalie Bennett: the political response  \n20:00 – Moderated Q&A  \nThis programme is provisional and may be subject to change. There will be interactive audience polling throughout this event.   \n\nPracticalities: \nThis event will take place online on Monday\, July 12th (19:00 – 20:30 CEST).  \nAdmission is free but please register in advance via this link.  \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green House Think Tank and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.  
URL:https://gef.eu/event/reaching-zero-carbon-transport-what-will-it-take/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210630T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210630T183000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210624T105744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T114250Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming into a sustainable city: the green adventure of Ghent
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nIn the transformation into a socio-ecological society\, frontrunner cities have become places of hope for implementing future-oriented policies and reconnecting with citizens. Moving beyond the experiment\, they are implementing transitions such as the change from a car-based mobility system into one giving priority to bicycles and public transport\, from a city full of concrete into a blue and green city that is a great place to stay and can cope with heat waves. This overall transformation enhances the quality of life for its inhabitants while taking responsibility for global challenges. \nOne of these inspiring cities is Ghent in Belgium. With the green party already strong in opposition\, it entered city government in 2013. Since then\, ambitious policies have been developed in fields such as mobility\, energy\, climate\, food and housing. It shows that radical change is possible. For instance\, a green mobility plan has led to a 17 per cent drop in car use while bicycle use has increased by more than 50 per cent. The city now also has a food policy and an ambitious social housing policy.\nGreen Vice-mayors Tine Heyse and Filip Watteeuw will talk about their ambitious policies\, how they realize it and of course what their future plans are. \nPart of the ‘Cities as Places of Hope’ series; a project launched in 2019 focusing on progressive city networks that are a key factor in the development of a positive narrative on the future of Europe. The project brings together partners from Spain\, Croatia\, Belgium\, North Macedonia\, Turkey and The Netherlands. \n  \nPracticalities:\nWhere: Online platform – ZOOM \nDate and Time: Wednesday 30th June 17:00 – 18:30 PM CET \nAudience: This event is an open digital seminar with the Cities as Places of Hope Project Partners\, Local Councillors and the general public. \nRegistrations are now open: Preview – Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions <<< \n  \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Oikos Think Tank and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/transforming-into-a-sustainable-city-the-green-adventure-of-ghent/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210629T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210629T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210602T141910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T095516Z
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SUMMARY:Will The European Green Deal And EU Recovery Fund Benefit Women?
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nGender mainstreaming and gender budgeting have become popular concepts in recent years\, and the Von der Leyen Commission has highlighted gender equality time and time again as a key objective. At the same time\, the European Green Deal and EU Recovery Fund – two of the largest investments in Europe’s economy and future – have faced significant criticism for their apparent gender blindness. \nThis webinar will examine whether and how the EGD and Recovery Fund will benefit women\, and what can be done to push for better. Just like the COVID-19 pandemic\, the climate crisis is set to disproportionately affect women and other already marginalised groups. This makes it even more important to ensure that gendered policy perspectives – especially in times of crisis – are prominently present. \n\nContext:\nThis is the last of four public webinars as part of the project “Feminists in the Climate Movement\,” organised by GEF with the support of Visio\, Green Economics Institute\, Oikos\, and Fundacja Strefa Zieleni. With a closed training programme for selected Feminist Climate Ambassadors as well as a series of public events\, the project seeks to build capacity among (potential) climate leaders\, while highlighting the gendered aspects and impacts of the climate crisis to a broader audience. \n\nSpeakers:\nAlexandra Geese – German MEP (Greens/EFA)\, initiator of the Gender Impact Assessment NextGeneration EU report\, supporter of the #halfofit campaign \nUrszula Zielińska – Polish Green MP \nDr. Ewa Rumińska-Zimny – Economist at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics\, associated with the Congress of Women and expert of gender budgeting \n\nPracticalities:\nDate and time: Tuesday\, June 29th from 18:00 to 19:30 CEST. \nAudience: This webinar will take place in English and Polish (with simultaneous translation) and is open to the general public. \nRegistration: Please register in advance via this link. \n  \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation\, with the support of Strefa Zieleni and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/will-the-european-green-deal-and-eu-recovery-fund-benefit-women/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210629T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210629T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210610T090505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T113807Z
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SUMMARY:Reforestation priorities for climate change mitigation: How the Recovery and Resilience Fund could be much more than “business as usual”?
DESCRIPTION:About the Event: \nIn order to tackle climate change and the need to rapidly absorb CO2 emissions\, targeting carbon neutrality in 2050 (or even before)\, the EU set the ambitious goal of planting  3 billion trees  by 2030. A project that will be financed by the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF) within the frame of the European Green Deal.  \nIs this goal feasible? Is it worth it according to other EU strategies\, action plans\, and spending programs (such as Common Agricultural Policy\, the Fork to Farm Strategy\, the new Biodiversity Strategy 2030\, and the Threatened Species Action Plans\, the new European Forestry Strategy? And if so\, how could we tackle land degradation and desertification issues within EU member states? \nContext: \nThis event is part of the Green European Foundations project Deforestation and Climate Change with the support of FREDA and the Green Institute Greece.  It follows three events held in March on productive reforestation\, climate change\, desertification\, erosion and the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund\, and the joint event on Agroforestry & Productive reforestation held in May.   \nSpeakers:   \nModerated by: Vula Tsetsi\, Secretary-General of the Greens/EFA Group\, European Parliament   \nDr. Rigas Tsiakiris Forest Ecologist\, Scientific Committee of the Green Institute Greece   \n‘’Productive reforestations for living rural landscapes”  \nPresentation of the results of the 4 previous events and the new booklet published by GEF-FREDA-GIG that summarizes the outcomes of the 3 webinars on “Productive reforestations” with concrete proposals and policy recommendations for RRF.  \nDr. Panagiotis Panagos\, Scientific/Research Officer\, European Commission\, Joint Research Centre Directorate D – Sustainable Resources \n“Priorities for soil protection policies in EU” \nThe EU’s commitment to Zero Land Degradation by 2030 (Land Degradation Neutrality) should be addressed effectively and efficiently in the EU policy agenda and Member States due to climate emergency\, agricultural intensification and population growth. The EU proposes the new Green Deal which should address  specific and concrete  actions for tackling the risk of land degradation and desertification especially in Mediterranean countries. \nKelsey Perlman\, Forest and Climate Campaigner at FERN \nKelsey has worked on land-use and transport issues in European and international climate negotiations\, looking specifically at problems linked to international aviation. At Fern she focuses on EU forest and climate policies\, the negative emissions debate\, and all things linked to Land Use\, Land Use Change and Forestry. \nMatthias Schickhofer\, Conservationist\, book author\, photographer \n“Proforestation: Optimizing climate mitigation and biodiversity restoration potential of EU’s forests“ \nDr. Thanasis Kizos Professor\, Department of Geography\, University of the Aegean \nCAP payments & economic viability of traditional agroforestry systems in EU  – Video intervention \n  \nPracticalities: \nWhere: Online platform – ZOOM   \nDate and time: 29th June\, 17:30 to 19:30 CET   \nAudience: this webinar is open to the general public   \nRegistrations are now open <<< \n*Registrations will close 29th June\, 15:00 PM CET  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Greek Green Institute & FREDA – Die Grüne Zukunftsakademieand 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/reforestation-priorities-for-climate-change-mitigation-how-the-recovery-and-resilience-fund-could-be-much-more-than-business-as-usual/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210629T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210602T131349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T100747Z
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SUMMARY:Food Sovereignty\, Climate Action & Local Resilience
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThis webinar aims to bring together food sovereignty advocates\, progressive farmers\, environmentalists\, and cooperative and local economy activists\, as well as interested members of the general public for a conversation on regional resilience and climate action.  \nClimate Action is both absolutely necessary and open to exploitation by those with economic power. Food Sovereignty and Local Resilience approaches mean climate action can happen via a people’s transition.   \nConversations with leading advocates of food sovereignty\, rural regeneration and sustainable community will explore how we might strengthen the resilience and wellbeing of our local places through regenerative agriculture.   \nContext:\nThis webinar is part of the project Climate Emergency Economy – organised by GEF with the support of Green House Think Tank\, Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks\, Green Foundation Ireland\, and the Foundation for Environment and Agriculture. The project explores policies required in ‘hard-to-reach’ sectors for Europe to reach zero carbon. In 2021\, activities are centred around three key pillars: agriculture\, hydrogen\, and transport infrastructure and trade.  \nSpeakers:\nConfirmed speakers include:  \n\nFergal Anderson – Small farmer and chair of Talamh Beo\, The Irish Landworkers Alliance; formerly at Via Campesina Brussels \nMorgan Ody – Farmer\, member of Confederation Paysanne and the European Coordinating Committee of Via Campesina. \nHannes Lorenzen – Advisor on Agriculture and Rural Development\, Greens/EFA  \nSuzie Cahn – Climate Justice Centre at TASC\, Carraig Dulra\, council member of ECOLISE.eu \n\n\nDr. Oliver Moore – Researcher and communicator with ARC 2020 \nJennifer McConnell – Food Sovereignty Researcher\, former CEO of Irish Seed Savers Association \n\nThe webinar will be facilitated by Davie Philip (Cultivate).   \nProgramme:  \nA context paper on ‘Food Sovereignty\, Climate Change and Local Resilience’ is being developed. This will be published as a pamphlet with case studies and graphics – the first draft will be made available to contributors and webinar participants on Monday\, June 28th\, and outputs from the webinar will be added to the document.  \nThe webinar will consist of a number of conversations and open questions responding to aspects of the article\, with room for both speaker and audience input.   \nPracticalities:\nThis event will take place online on Tuesday\, June 29th (16:30 – 18:00 CEST).  \nAdmission is free but you must register in advance via this link. The Zoom link and other practical details will be shared upon registration.  \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green Foundation Ireland and Cultivate and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of these workshops. \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/25803/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210624T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210624T183000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210621T075032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T132555Z
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SUMMARY:The Heat Waves Campaign
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nHeatwaves are expected to increase in the coming years\, posing a threat to people and ecosystems. This campaign will focus on providing city actors with an insight to create an environment for cooperation and contribute to the development of ambitious actions against heatwaves. \nThe “Heat Waves Campaign” will be broadcasted on digital platforms at the end of June 2021. During the 2-month campaign period\, you will be able to follow our latest updates through infographics\, blog posts\, articles\, social media channels\, Instagram reels shares\, and news programs of media channels in Turkey. \nThe first event will focus on local government actions\, the steps they can take\, and the policies they will implement regarding heatwaves in Turkey. \n  \nProgram:\n15 min – Ümit Şahin (Istanbul Policy Center) – The Importance of Heat Waves \n15 min – Begüm Aydın (Boğaziçi University) – Actions that Local Governments Can Take\nAgainst Heat Waves \n15 min – Sevil Turan (Green Thought Association) – Information about the Heat Waves\nCampaign \n45 min – Open Discussion and Contributions \n  \nPracticalities:\nDate and time: Thursday\, June 24th from 17:00 PM CET (15:00 PM UTC) \nAudience: This event will take place in Turkish \nRegistrations: You can register for the event via this link \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation\, with the support of Green Thought Association and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/the-heat-waves-campaign/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210616T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210519T112304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T134100Z
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SUMMARY:Food Policy in Barcelona Metropolitan Area
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n2021 marks Barcelona’s year as the World Sustainable Food Capital. A catalyst for a food transition towards sustainability that strengthens local economies and improves the health of both people and the planet. \nIn this context\, the webinar will focus on different safe and affordable\, sustainable food production and how to support local farmers. \n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\nSergi Alegre\, Fundació Nous Horitzons\, welcome words\nSusanne Rieger (Green European Foundation\, Co-President)\, Introduction of the Green European Foundation\n\n\n\n\nAlvaro Porro\, Commissioner of social economy\, local development and food policy of the City of Barcelona\nAnna Martin\, Vice-Mayor of El Prat\nGemma Frances\, Director of Agricultural Parc of Baix Llobregat\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\nPracticalities:\nDate and Time: 16th June 17:00 – 18:00 PM CET\n\nLanguage: English/Catalan with simultaneous translation\n\nRegistrations are now open <<\n\n\n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of  Fundació Nous Horitzons and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of these workshops.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/food-policy-in-barcelona-metropolitan-area/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210611T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210519T092318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T160408Z
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SUMMARY:Mining our way into a climate-neutral future – Metals & climate justice
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nThis webinar is for you if you are interested in learning more about the international and intersectional approach to climate justice. \nContext:\nThe wind turbines\, solar panels and electric vehicles that Europe needs to become climate-neutral require plenty of metals. We usually take for granted that these metals will be available. However\, they have to be dug up from the ground and some of them are scarce. The EU countries have largely outsourced metal mining to the Global South. This creates supply risks\, but also a responsibility for the social and environmental abuses associated with mining in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (cobalt)\, Chile (lithium) and China (rare earths). \nDo local and indigenous communities in mining regions in the Global South pay the price for our green ambitions? Are women disproportionately affected? Where is the climate justice in that? Do the supply chain due diligence and the recycling initiatives that the EU is promoting represent a break with neo-colonial extractivism? What if developing countries decide to make their own cleantech instead of selling their raw materials to us? \nWe will tackle these questions in a webinar with experts and activists. The insights gathered at the webinar will be used for the upcoming GEF publication Metals for a green and digital Europe – an Agenda for Action. You can already contribute to this publication by commenting on the online draft: www.metalsforeurope.eu \nSpeakers include: \nJojo Nem Singh (@jnemsingh)\, Assistant Professor of International Development\, International Institute of Social Studies\, The Hague \nShivant Jhagroe\, Assistant Professor of Public Administration\, Leiden University \nBenito Walker (@benito_wlkr)\, chair of Youth for Climate Netherlands \nRichard Wouters (@richardwouters)\, Project leader ‘Metals for a green and digital Europe’ for the Green European Foundation & Weternschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks \nMatlhogonolo Mochware – Provincial coordinator Northern Cape for Women Affected by Mining United in Action (WAMUA)\, South Africa \nNicola Soekoe – Paralegal and researcher at MACUA WAMUA Advice Office\, South Africa \nKelly Groen (@kelly_derkiena)\, Public affairs adviser at MVO Netherlands\, movement for new economy entrepreneurs; expert on women’s rights in global supply chains\n\nThe webinar will be moderated by Kauthar Bouchallikht (@kauthar_)\, MP for GroenLinks\, Netherlands. \nPracticalities: \nDate and time: Friday 11 June\, from 14:00 to 16:00 CEST \nAudience: This webinar will take place in English and is open to the general public. \nRegistrations: Click here \nThis event will be organised through the Zoom platform. \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks and 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/mining-our-way-into-a-climate-neutral-future-metals-climate-justice/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210603T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210603T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210416T121417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T104040Z
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SUMMARY:Which metals for a fair transition? 2/2
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nWhich metals for a fair transition? \nDuring the months of May and June we will organise 2 webinars on this topic. While the first debate will focus on the aspects of extraction in the south (extractivism\, working conditions\, regulations\, due diligence\, etc.)\, this one will tackle the issues of consumption and production in Europe (reopening mines in Europe\, lower consumption\, circular economy\, recycling\, technology design\, low tech…) \nOur main guiding questions will be to: \n\nBetween the efforts for supply chain responsibility and the development of new technologies\, can Europe ensure a fair supply of metals? Can we move beyond extractivism?\nCan Europe make a more sparing\, circular use of metals for its transitions? What would that mean for our lifestyles?\n\n  \nContext\nLike all European countries\, Belgium imports large quantities of rare metals such as cobalt\, germanium\, lithium and coltan through complex and opaque supply chains. \nThese metals are now the subject of particular attention in European policies. This is for at least two reasons which raise some rather contradictory issues and involve very different actors: it is in fact on the one hand to ensure a constant supply to support the growth of the development of renewable energies and digital technologies (solar panels\, electric cars\, wind turbines\, smartphones\, smart cities…) and on the other hand to make sure not to contribute to socially and ecologically objectionable forms of mining (work conditions sometimes close to slavery\, child labour\, destruction of ecosystems in producing countries… ). The Democratic Republic of Congo\, with which Belgium has a tumultuous historical relationship\, illustrates the current difficulties in reconciling these two issues. Between neo-colonialism and extractivism\, Congo provides 60 per cent of the world’s cobalt and 40 per cent of coltan\, but still remains one of the poorest countries in the world. \nHow can mining be technically and socially modernised to stop child labour and minimise environmental damage? How to deal with the limits of due diligence in Europe? What is being done today in European and Congolese policies to improve the conditions for metal extraction? \nAs far as demand is concerned\, can the EU limit the need for imported virgin metals while ensuring a rapid energy transition and a responsible digital transition? For example\, by stimulating the recycling and substitution of rare metals\, re-opening mines within its borders or reducing the overconsumption of kilowatt hours and megabytes? \n\n\n  \n\nSpeakers\n\nDr Peter Tom Jones\, from KU Leuven (https://kuleuven.sim2.be/dr-peter-tom-jones/) \nRomain Gelin (Research group for an alternative economic strategy- Gresea) \nGéraldine Duquenne (Policy and advocacy officer at Justice et Paix) \n  \nPracticalities\nDate and time: Thursday\, 3rd June from 12:00 to 14:00 CET. \nAudience: This webinar will take place in French and is open to the general public \nFacebook Event: Available here \nRegistration: Click Here \n  \nThe event will be organised through the ZOOM platform\, with Facebook live\, Etopia Radio and the local Brussels Radio station (tbc). \n  \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Etopia and 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/which-metals-for-a-fair-transition-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210527T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210426T160715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T155519Z
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SUMMARY:The European Green Deal and The Need for Metals
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThis webinar is for you if you are interested in the future of Europe’s metals industry and its legal/social/environmental implications. \nContext:\nThe energy transition has been placed at the top of the European political agenda\, with the digital transition closely following suit. But to successfully implement these two priorities\, the EU needs to examine and adjust its supply and use of metals. \nA renewable energy supply requires far more metals than a fossil one. As to the digital transition\, another EU priority\, it also relies on a wide array of metals. \nIt is for this reason that GEF and Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks will be leading this project\, which will deliver a comprehensive Agenda for Action at all political levels\, aimed at a sparing\, circular use of metals and responsible sourcing of the virgin metals that we really need. \nSpeakers:\n\n\n Raúl Gómez\, Director\, Transición Verde – Introduction to the GEF ”Metals for a green and digital Europe” project\nGuillaume Pitron\, Author of the book ”War of the metals”\nProf. Joanna Kulczycka from the Institute of Mineral Resources and Energy Management of the Polish Ministry of Defence and Energy and the International Panel on Resources (IRP)\nMiriam Kenneth\, Director CEO\, The Green Economics Institute\, UK\, Global supply chains and the metal supply dependencies\nDr Krzysztof Dudek\, Mining and Metallurgy Academy\n\nModerated by: Ewa Sufin-Jacquemart\, (Fundacja Strefa Zieleni) & GEF Board member \n\nProgramme: \n18:00 – 19:30 pm CET \nThe main goal of this webinar is to answer the following questions/issues: \n– what are the optimal solutions concerning the problem of metals? \n– what is the direction/are the directions where we should seek solutions that would satisfy both social and climatic interests? \n– is the need for metals fully satiated by import\, if yes who is the main source? \n– the problem of mines in the EU \n– global metal connections \n– recycling of metals \nPracticalities:\nDate and time: Thursday\, 27th May from 18:00 to 19:30 CET. \nAudience: This webinar will take place in English and is open to the general public \nRegistrations: Click Here \nFacebook event: Click Here \nThis event will be organised through the ZOOM platform. \n  \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundacja Strefa Zieleni and 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/european-green-deal-and-the-need-for-metals/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210524T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210519T080024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T082805Z
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SUMMARY:Green jobs and airport expansion campaigns
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\nAirports seeking expansion across Europe are subject to growing scrutiny and organised opposition in light of stricter climate targets. Supporters push back that they are engines of local employment. Meanwhile a huge wave of redundancies accompanies the ongoing pandemic restrictions. If it wasn’t obvious before\, it is now: jobs are a critical element of our relationship to aviation. \nA recent report on Gatwick Airport\, the UK’s second largest\, showed that at least 16\,000 alternative green jobs could be created in the surrounding region via a Green New Deal. This event will hear from the authors of this report\, trade unionists and local airport campaigners on how to challenge the local jobs case for airport expansion and make the case for a different route. \nSpeakers will include: \n\nTahir Latif\, former aviation group president of the UK trade union PCS\, and co-author\, ‘A Green New Deal for Gatwick’\, which called for urgent investment in green jobs and retraining in the region surrounding the airport.\n\n\nAlex Chapman\, a Senior Researcher at the New Economics Foundation\, and author of recent analyses of the economic case for expansion at Leeds-Bradford and Bristol airports.\n\n\nAnne Kretzschmar\, an organiser with the international Stay Grounded network\, and co-author of its ‘Just Transition of Aviation’ discussion paper.\n\nThis webinar will be hosted on Zoom – details below: \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://zoom.us/j/92892981279?pwd=eUpRdStVMk5WYVZNTHhvWWphU3Qrdz09 \nMeeting ID: 928 9298 1279 \nPasscode: 195673 \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green House and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-jobs-and-airport-expansion-campaigns/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Transformation Towards Energy Democracy
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nWith this event\, we will discuss the need for a more democratic and inclusive society by addressing the state of democracy in the EU and the candidate countries with the economic alternatives and the urgency of climate change. \n\nContext:\nDuring the last four years\, The Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise has been leading the discussion on Energy Democracy in North Macedonia. With this 2021 event\, we will continue elaborating on the European experiences in the energy sector and stimulating positive change in North Macedonia and the region. During this open Webinar\, we will discuss energy transformation and set a path to a participatory\, inclusive\, and decentralized green economy through the promotion of the Energy Democracy concept. Together we will contribute to the debate and practices on the EU level with experiences and challenges from the Balkans. \nSpeakers:\n\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski\, Sunrise\, North Macedonia\nMelani Furlan\, Green Energy Cooperative in Zagreb\, Croatia\nProf. Stefan Bouzarovski – Professor of Human Geography at the University of Manchester\, where he directs the People and Energy Programme within the Manchester Urban Institute\, UK\nStevan Vujasinović\n– Executive Director\, RES Foundation\, Serbia\n\n\nVisual Facilitator: Alejandro Gil (Greenr Visual Interpreter) \n  \nProgramme: \n17:00 – 17:10 Introduction of the event \n\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski\, Moderator and National Coordinator\, (Sunrise\, North Macedonia)\n\n17:10-17:25 Energy \npoverty in South-eastern Europe \n\nProf. Stefan Bouzarovski\, University of Manchester (United Kingdom)\n\n17:25-17:40 The role of citizens in the Energy Transition \n\nMSc. Ing. Melani Furlan\, Project Manager at ZEZ Croatia (Croatia)\n\n17:40-17:55  Green Agenda for Decarbonizing the Western Balkans \n\nStevan Vujasinović\, Executive Director at RES Foundation (Serbia)\n\n17:55-18:30  Q&A and display of the Visual Art: Alejandro Gil (Greenr Visual Interpreter) \n  \nPracticalities:\nDate and time: Tuesday\, 18th May from 17:00 – 18:30 CET. \nAudience: This webinar will take place in English with simultaneous translation to Macedonian and is open to the general public. \nRegistrations are now open.  \nThis event will be organised through the ZOOM platform. \n  \n \nThis graphic recording from the event was designed by Alejandro Gil\, one of our Greenr Visual Interpreters. \n\n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and 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. \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/transformation-towards-energy-democracy-2/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210517T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210426T101646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T150943Z
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SUMMARY:Agroforestry & Ancient Forest protection
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nAgroforestry and small scale traditional farming systems as well as multi- functional forest landscapes survived in many rural areas in Europe (as in mountains and islands) that escaped the large scale agricultural transformation that has been supported by the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). In order to make the agricultural landscapes of Europe more resilient to climate change\, funds like the NextGenerationEU must be appropriated for only sustainable projects. \nThis event will gather experts in the fields of nature conservation\, agriculture science & policy and will provide best practice examples from Greece and Romania. \nA summary report / booklet produced based on the outcomes gathered in the previous three events organised by GEF and the Greek Green Institute will be presented. The focus of these previous webinars was mainly on productive reforestation in Greece and will show best practice examples from all over Europe. \nContext:\nThis event is part of the Green European Foundations project Deforestation and Climate Change with the support of FREDA and the Green Institute Greece and it follows the three events held in March on productive reforestation\, climate change\, desertification\, erosion and the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund. \nThe aim of the event is to explore the following questions: \n● How applied agroforestry systems in practice could be supported by the EU Common Agricultural Policy? \n● How to ensure that farmers\, landowners living in less favourable areas benefit from the Recovery Fund? \n● How could the EU found/support the multifunctional forestry bases not only on timber production but also on non timber products such as old growth local varieties of fruits and wild fruiting trees and berries as well as mushrooms? \n● How to maintain the old multifunctional mountain landscapes and ecosystems that are abandoned by traditional agricultural activities? \nSpeakers:\nDagmar Tutschek – Chairwoman (FREDA)\, Board Member (Green European Foundation) – Introduction \nDr. Rigas Tsiakiris – Forest Ecologist\,  Scientific Committee of the Green Institute Greece \n\nIntroduction to the GEF and Greek Green Institute’s Booklet on productive reforestation\, presenting best practices\n\nMartin Häusling – MEP\, European Parliament \n\nEU Common Agricultural Policy and traditional forms of agriculture\n\nMatthias Schickhofer – Conservationist\, book author\, photographer  \n\nIntegration of (strict) nature protection and small scale agriculture in the Carpathians\n\nMichael Vrahnakis\, Professor (Dept. Forestry & Wood Sciences & Design)\, University of Thessaly\, Karditsa\, Greece \n\nThe need to revitalize traditional silvoarable landscapes in the Mediterranean\n\nAnastasia Pantera – Professor\, Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management\, Agricultural University of Athens \n\nSilvopastoral systems in time\n\nModerated by: Anna Deparnay-Grunenberg\, Member of the Greens/EFA Group\, European Parliament \n  \nProgramme:\n  \n17:30 Technical check \n18:00 Introduction Anna Deparnay-Grunenberg (Member of the Greens/EFA Group\, European Parliament) & Dagmar Tutschek (FREDA) \n18:10 Rigas Tsiakiris\, Forest Ecologist\,  Scientific Committee of the Green Institute Greece \nPresenting findings of the first three events as part of the GEF Deforestation & Climate change projects on productive reforestation and best practices. \n18:20 Martin Häusling\, MEP\, European Parliament  \nShortly before the decision on the common agricultural policy – where are we going? Sustainable farming methods. We need to shed light on traditional forms of agriculture in Europe. Currently almost 90% of the farmers have less than 10 hectares.  Austria as an example of what can be rebuilt with well-spent regional funds. What actually is sustainable forestry practice by definition? \n18:35 Matthias Schickhofer\, Conservationist\, book author\, photographer – Integration of (strict) nature protection and small scale agriculture in the Carpathians \nBiodiversity-rich ecosystems are rare in the EU and continue to vanish. The biodiversity richness of landscapes correlates with the absence or the low degree of industrialization. This applies to agriculturally used areas as well as to forests. In the Carpathians (in particular in Romania)\, biodiversity-rich natural forests and a mosaic of ancient small-scale agriculture land have survived. Tragically\, increased logging intensity is progressively threatening some of EU’s most valueable biodiversity hotspots (which led to a conflict between Romania and the EU). However\, strict protection of natural ecosystems and low impact economic use (small scale farming\, nature tourism etc.) do not have to be contradictions. \n18:45 Michael Vrahnakis\, Professor (Dept. Forestry & Wood Sciences & Design)\, University of Thessaly\, Karditsa\, Greece – The need to revitalize traditional silvoarable landscapes in the Mediterranean \nTraditional silvoarable systems occupy a significant part of the Mediterranean landscapes\, although they are either mis-operated or abandoned. It is important to revitalize these systems and to provide again to the society with a variety of ecosystem services. Land abandonment and restoration of traditional (and modern) small-scale agroforestry must be included in environmental policy agenda. \n18:55 Anastasia Pantera\, Professor\, Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management\, Agricultural University of Athens – Silvopastoral systems in time (examples)\, work of science community \nSilvopastoral systems are traditional agroforestry systems where livestock production is integrated with trees and shrubs.  Since their introduction to the Mediterranean region\, livestock became part of the environment and co-evolved together over the centuries. Nowadays silvopastoral systems are threatened by the two extremes: overgrazing and abandonment. Sound management is urgently needed to support and preserve them as part of our natural environment heritage. \n19:05 Questions by Anna Deparnay-Grunenberg\, Member of the Greens/EFA Group\, European Parliament \n19:30 Questions by the audience / speakers (Open questions with voting) \n20:00 End of the webinar  \n  \nPracticalities:\nWhere: Online platform – ZOOM \nDate:  17th May \nTime:  18:00 to 20:00 CET \nAudience: This webinar is open to the general public \nRegistrations: Click Here \nLanguage:  This webinar will be in English language with simultaneous translation to German. \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of FREDA – Die Grüne Zukunftsakademie & Greek Green Institute and 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/agroforestry-ancient-forest-protection/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Mining for metals – can it be fair?
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThe energy transition has been placed at the top of the European political agenda\, with the digital transition closely following suit. But to successfully implement these two priorities\, the EU needs to examine and adjust its supply and use of metals. \nShould we press mining companies to clean up their act and negotiate a fair trade in metals\, or is time to nearshore the extraction of metal ores? Is it even possible for Europe or the UK to become self-sufficient in metals\, by reviving metal mining within their borders and/or by drastically improving recycling from the urban mine? One thing is clear: the dilemmas around metals make it all the more urgent to rethink our consumption patterns\, from mobility to data use. \nThis is the third of nine public webinars as part of the project ”Metals for a green and digital Europe” organised by GEF with the support of Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks (Lead partner)\, Green Economics Institute\, Institute for Active Citizenship\, Etopia\, Transición Verde\, Visio\, Fundacja Strefa Zieleni. \n  \nSpeakers:\n  \nMiriam Kennet (The Green Economics Institute\, UK ) – Director CEO \nRichard Wouters (Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks\, NL) – Metals for a green and digital Europe  project leader \nFrancisco Ruiz and Mark Driver- (Mining in Chile) \nDr Freddie Tshibumbu Shamwana ( DRC) \nSophie Kwizera – Just Transition\, Actionaid (NL) \nKaren Alvarenga Windham-Bellord\, (UK and Brazil) PhD Cantab\,Natural Resrouces Law specialist\, Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge \nAgneta Granstroem Indigenous Sami and former MP\, (Sweden) \nDr Liliana Poposkova-  Macedonia Former MP and specialist in Mining \nProfessor Peter Yang- USA and China- Renewable Energy. Case University \nMichael Oghia from the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance. \nKim Than (University of Alberta\, Canada) \nDr Enkhbaya Shagdar\, Erina- (Japan) Senior Research Fellow and COP Climate Expert specialist in energy issues and sustainable development \nBaroness Natalie Bennett- UK House of Lords \nCoal Mining-Speaker- Ewa Sufin – \nProfessor Asia Mohammed IPBES (Sudan) \n  \nTo be confirmed: \nDr Hend Ahmed Saldedin (Egypt) Steel Economics and mining and the environment. \n  \nProgramme: \n  \n9.30-10.00 CEST Introduction \nPresentation of the Green European Foundation’s transnational project Metals for a green and digital Europe by project leader Richard Wouters (Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks\, NL). \n10.00 -11.20 Session 1 – Mining in the Global South \nA) Overview: The extraction of metal ores often causes major damage to nature and the environment\, as well as human rights violations\, conflicts and corruption.Examples include DRC and Chile. The mining of cobalt and coltan in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a case at hand. Is a more responsible sourcing of metals from developing countries possible? Is the European Union on the right track by extending mandatory due diligence in supply chains? \nSpeaker: Sophie Kwizera – Just Transition\, Actionaid (NL)Confirmed\, \nA) The situation in Africa and the DRC \nSpeaker: Dr Freddie Tshibumbu Shamwana ( DRC)\, Confirmed \nB) Mining in Latin America \n1)Mining in Chile- Speaker: Francisco Ruiz (Chile) Mining in Chile \,Confirmed \n2) Stakeholder participation in dam safety plans in the mining sector- \nSpeaker: Karen Alvarenga Windham-Bellord\, (UK and Brazil) PhD Cantab\,Natural Resrouces Law specialist\, Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge\, . GEI Author and Editor. Confirmed- \nShe says”“The United Nations’ Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level (APELL) for the mining sector sets a 10-step plan for drafting and implementing actions with stakeholders’ participation at its centre. The APELL places special emphasis on representatives of local communities\, making the plan more inclusive and effective in saving lives and the environment. This is because when people participate in the decision-making process from an early stage\, they are more likely to implement what is planned. In times of emergency\, knowledge of the plan and the will to follow it are crucial to save lives and minimize negative consequences of accidents.” \nC) Discussion scene setting and Q and A (20minutes) \n11.20-11.30 Short Break \n\n11.30- 12.45 CEST Session 2 – Fair trade in metals: The Situation in Europe : Speaker Debate Panel. \nChair Professor Simon Mouatt\, Co-Chair Ewa Sufin\, Tech: Marlyn Hughes: Tech Miriam Kennet \nThe EU is eager to strengthen its industry for energy and digital technology\, for \ninstance by building battery factories. If a developing country restricts the export of \nmetal ores in because it wants to make and export semi-finished metal products \ninstead\, that might lead to a WTO complaint by the EU\, as happened in the case of \nIndonesia. Does the EU’s scramble for metal ores undermine the global South’s right \nto earn more from their raw materials by building their own industry around it? What \nwould a fair trade arrangement look like? \nA) -Mining in Europe: – \nCases \n1) Dr Krzysztof Dudek a presentation on the mining of metals in Poland\, especially copper. (Poland) \n2) The just transition in Poland -Coal Mining-Speaker GEI UN COP Delegate Ewa Sufin -(Poland) \n3) Mining conflicts in Norway- Hans Kare Flo- (Tekna-Technical Trade Union\, Norway) \n  \n11.55-12.05 Mid session quick break \n  \n4) N Macedonia. Speaker: Liljana Popovska (N. Macedonia)\, Former MP and specialist in Mining\, GEI Author. \n5) Mining in Serbia: Zaklina Zivkovic\, PolEkol (Serbia) \n6) Indigenous Perspectives -Mining in Traditional SAMI areas in Sweden \nSpeaker- Agneta Granstroem Indigenous Sami Gov Councillor and Former MP (Sweden) \nQ and A \n  \n12.45-13.00 Short Break \n  \nB) 13.00-13.15 Exploiting the urban mine \nTo what extent can a better recycling of metals reduce the need for virgin metals? At \npresent\, it is the rarest metals that are worst recycled. How much research and what \nkind of legislation do we need to fully exploit the urban mine? Can some metals that \nare critical for green energy and digitalisation\, such as the rare earths that we \ncurrently source from China\, be substituted by more common materials? \nSpeaker: \nDr Liljana Popovska-( N Macedonia )Former MP and specialist in Mining. ‘Liljana Popovska: Mining can not be in the neighbourhood of agriculture and tourism\, definitely.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n13.00-13.30 CEST Lunch Break and Break Outs \n  \n13.30-14.20  Session 2d) Mining and The SDGs \nThe UN Sustainable Development Goals\, impacts and ethics of mining -near shoring -can we justify bringing mining effects into the EU? If not- what is the alternative? (All speakers invited to be confirmed) \n14.20-14.30 Short Break \n14.30- 15.30 Session 3 –Contemporary Metal mining \nA) 14.30-15.15 CEST : By importing most of their metals\, both the European Union and the UK shift the burden of environmental damage to poorer countries. Mining in Europe would \nprobably be less destructive because of our environmental rules. Moreover\, \nperpetuating Europe’s dependence on metal imports\, especially from China\, creates \ngeopolitical risks. Is it time to revive metal mining within Europe’s borders? On what \nconditions would that be acceptable to local communities and green activists\, if at \nall? \nB) Sustainable digitalisation 15.10-15.30 20 minutes \nDigital technologies can help us make a more sparing use of natural resources – from smart energy grids to sensors and algorithms that sort out metal scrap. However\, not all forms of digitalisation are a blessing to the environment. The exploding use of data for online video\, gaming\, advertising\, surveillance and training artificial intelligence requires more and more energy and metals. How can we put the digital transition on a sustainable path? \n  \n15.30- 15.45 – CEST Break \n  \n15.45 – 16.45  Session 4 –From Glasgow COP21 to Kunmin COP15 – 2021 a watershed year. The importance of mining and how to incorporate its future as a sustainable part of human activity. \nAt the end of 2021\, the global community hopes to gather for the UN Biodiversity onference (COP15) in Kunming\, China\, and for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow\, UK. If the coronavirus crisis has not driven home the urgency of protecting natural habitats and respecting planetary boundaries\, then what will? However\, whereas metal mining might be seen as a curse for biodiversity in Kunming\, it may be seen as a blessing for climate solutions in Glasgow. Where metal mining takes place in the remaining habitats of wildlife\, the risk of new zoonoses is lurking. But we cannot do without metals for carbon-free energy. How to reconcile the objectives of Kunming and Glasgow? \n16.45 -17.00 CEST Break \n  \n17.00- 17.45 CEST Session 5–Concluding session- and next steps. Rethinking our hunger for metals \nThe dilemmas around metals prompt us to question a western way of life that is \nconsuming more and more kilowatt-hours and megabytes. Should we replace every \nfossil fuel car with an electric one\, or is it better to share cars and promote cycling? \nCan our growing data consumption be justified and do we need an even more \nversatile smartphone every two years? Are our politicians willing to confront these \nquestions\, even if it might spook their voters? \nPracticalities:\nDate and time: Saturday\, May 15th from 09:00 to 18:00 CET \nAudience: This webinar will be in English and is open to the general public. \nRegistration: Click Here \n  \nPlease note all times are Central European Time for this event. \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of  Green Economics Institute and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/mining-for-metals-can-it-be-fair/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210504T203000
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SUMMARY:Inside Climate Protection- FREDA Forum Talk
DESCRIPTION:Context\nClimate protection is a hot topic – but with our webinar\, we want to approach it with a long-term outlook\, by exploring how climate protection could be a driving economic factor in getting us out of the crisis. \nWe will be discussing questions like: \n\nWhat effects on the economy\, society and ecology will the climate protection measures submitted to RRF and the objectives of Austria`s new climate protection legislation have?\n\n\nOutlook for 2030/2040: What are our current options that will help shape the future and permit us to take advantage of the coming upheavals to create a sustainable outlook for the transformation of society?\n\n\nFeedback & concrete proposals: Strengths and potential weak spots – in which areas do we need to take action? At the national level\, at the European level?\n\nPractical Information:\nDate and time: May 04\, 2021\, 19:00-20:30 (CET) \nLanguage: This webinar will take place in German/English \nAudience: This webinar is open to the general public. \nPlease note the event will be organised through the ZOOM platform\, with YouTube live.\nSimultanous translation with Zoom only. \nRegistration:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XKgyH-odRpK39QTAu1HQFA
URL:https://gef.eu/event/inside-climate-protection-freda-forum-talk/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210503T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210416T114708Z
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SUMMARY:Which metals for a fair transition?
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nWhich metals for a fair transition? \nDuring May and June\, we will organise two webinars revolving around this topic. While the first debate will focus on the extraction aspects in the south (working conditions\, regulations\, due diligence…)\, the second will tackle consumption and production in Europe (reopening mines in Europe\, lower consumption\, circular economy\, recycling\, technology design\, low tech…) \nOur main guiding questions will be to: \n\nBetween the efforts for supply chain responsibility and the development of new technologies\, can Europe ensure a fair supply of metals? Can we move beyond extractivism?\nCan Europe make a more sparing\, circular use of metals for its transitions? What would that mean for our lifestyles?\n\nContext\nLike all European countries\, Belgium imports large quantities of rare metals such as cobalt\, germanium\, lithium\, and coltan through complex and opaque supply chains.\nThese metals are now the subject of particular attention in European policies. This is for at least two reasons which raise some rather contradictory issues and involve very different actors: it is\, on the one hand\, to ensure a constant supply to support the growth of the development of renewable energies and digital technologies (solar panels\, electric cars\, wind turbines\, smartphones\, smart cities…) and on the other hand to make sure not to contribute to socially and ecologically objectionable forms of mining (work conditions sometimes close to slavery\, child labour\, destruction of ecosystems in producing countries… ). \nThe Democratic Republic of Congo\, with which Belgium has a tumultuous historical relationship\, illustrates the current difficulties in reconciling these two issues. Between neo-colonialism and extractivism\, Congo provides 60% of the world’s cobalt and 40% of coltan\, and yet remains one of the poorest countries in the world. \nHow can mining be technically and socially modernised to stop child labour and minimise environmental damage? How to deal with the limits of due diligence in Europe? What is being done today in European and Congolese policies to improve the conditions for metal extraction?\nAs far as demand is concerned\, can the EU limit the need for imported virgin metals while ensuring a rapid energy transition and a responsible digital transition? For example\, by stimulating the recycling and substitution of rare metals\, re-opening mines within its borders\, or reducing the overconsumption of kilowatt-hours and megabytes? \n\n  \nSpeakers\n– Olivier Derruine\, Economist\, Parliamentary Assistant to Saskia Bricmont MEP\, European Parliament \n– Jean-Claude Mputu\, Congolese political scientist \n– Sabine Kakunga\, Central Africa Program Officer (CNCD-11.11.11) \n– Frédéric Thomas\, Doctor of political sciences\, lecturer (CETRI) \n-Jean Pierre PUPO KIKWATI\, from the “Confédération Syndicale du Congo (CSC) \n  \nPracticalities\nDate and time: Monday\, 3rd May from 12:00 to 14:00 CET. \nAudience: This webinar will take place in French and is open to the general public \nRegistration: Click here \nPlease note the event will be organised through the ZOOM platform\, with Facebook live\, Etopia Radio and the local Brussels Radio station. \nZoom Link: Here \nRadioEtopia: Here \nFacebook Event (FR): Here \n  \n  \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Etopia and 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/which-metals-for-a-fair-transition-2/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210429T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210421T115437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T172053Z
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SUMMARY:Just Transition and Gender Equality
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThis meeting will welcome activists\, NGO representatives\, and other interested participants to explore the just transition and its relation to gender equality. We will focus on developing a network to discuss concrete policy recommendations around this topic\, and identify citizen-based mechanisms that could empower women within the framework of green economy and just transition. \nContext:\nThis is the second of five meetings as part of the Feminist Policies in Green Politics project\, where we will delve into different policy areas to strengthen European feminist politics in energy\, economics\, climate policies\, ecology and food & agriculture. Our goal is to identify the difficulties in these areas and compile empowering policy recommendations. Besides these meetings\, the project also features a series of Green Feminist Talks – where we will hear more from inspiring activists and politicians across Europe. \nProgramme: \n15:15-16:30 (CEST) // 16:15-17:30 (Istanbul Time) \n15:15-15:25 Opening \n15:25-16.30 Network Meeting \nModeration: Gökçe Yeniev \nSpeakers: Şehnaz Kıymaz Bahçeci (Women’s Environment and Development Organisation) and Ayşe Ceren Sarı (Energy Analyst\, SHURA Energy Transition Center) \nPracticalities:\nThis online event will take place in Turkish\, for invited participants. Please email sien.hasker@gef.eu if you would also like to receive an invitation. \n  \n\nThis webinar is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support Green Thought Association and with the financial support of the European Parliament. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this webinar.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/just-transition-and-gender-equality/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210428T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T053552
CREATED:20210413T131044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T084609Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Batteries
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nDuring the event we will reflect on: \nDo we have enough raw materials in Europe to produce the required amount of batteries? \nCan we mine the necessary rare metals such as lithium\, cobalt and rare earth without the risk of major damage of the environment? \nDon’t we risk depending on the purchase of precious metals from developing countries or dictatorial regimes\, where mining neglects the dignity of workers and excessively devastates nature? \nGiven the lithium deposits in the Czech Republic\, can the production of batteries be an opportunity for Czech companies on the European or world market? Do we have technologies that can recycle metals from obsolete batteries\, making the energy storage sector part of the circular economy? Is there room for Czech companies in the field of battery recycling? \nThese are some of the questions we will address in the presentations and discussion. \nSpeakers:\n\nEwa Sufin-Jacquemart\, Strefa Zieleni Foundation (Poland)\, Member of the Board of the Green European Foundation – opening the topic: the need for precious metals for energy and digital transition in a European and global context\nDoc. ing. Tomáš Kazda\, Brno University of Technology – raw materials and technologies for battery production\, challenges and expected development\nAlicia Valero\, Head of Industrial Ecology at the Research Center for Energy Resources and Consumption (CIRCE Institute)\, Zaragoza\, Spain – Precious metal recycling options and technologies for the production of batteries for the automotive industry\nRNDr. Petr Kratochvíl\, Ecobat – collection and recycling of batteries in the Czech Republic\, current state and expected development\, opportunities for Czech companies in the field of precious metal recycling\nPavel Čmelík\, Director of the ČEZ a.s. Development Project Management Department – how a big Czech energy company is considering entering the energy storage and battery production sector\, including the provision of the necessary sources of raw materials\n\nThe event will be moderated by Martin Ander\, Chairman of the Institute. \n  \nPracticalities:\nWhere: Online platform – ZOOM \nDate and time: Wednesday\, 28th April from 15:00 to 17:00 CET. \nAudience: this webinar is open to the general public \nRegistrations:  Click here \nLanguage: simultaneous interpretation Czech – English will be provided for this event \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Institute for Active Citizenship  \nand 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.  \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/metals-in-the-energy-and-digital-transition-limits-and-impacts-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Feminist Talk with Terry Reintke
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nOver the past several months in Turkey\, the feminist agenda has mostly been shaped by the discussions over the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. We are going to discuss the situation\, its effects\, and the Green response with MEP Terry Reintke. \nContext:\nThis is the first of five Green Feminist Talks as part of the Feminist Policies in Green Politics project\, where we speak to female politicians and activists to inspire and strengthen the green feminist movement\, and build cross-border support and solidarity. The Talks will be spotlighting key issues and current situations of women and LGBTI+ movements across Europe. \nBesides these Green Feminist Talks\, the project also features a series of Green Feminist Meetings – where we invite experts and stakeholders to delve further into specific policy areas like energy\, economics\, or food & agriculture. \nSpeakers:\nTerry Reintke is a German politician and has been an MEP for the Greens/EFA since 2014. Before that\, she was a spokesperson for the Federation of Young European Greens from 2011 to 2013. She is a strong feminist advocate and campaigns for the rights of women and LGBTI people across Europe\, standing firm against anti-democratic backlash to fight for a progressive and fair Europe. \nModerated by Nil Mutluer – Humboldt University of Berlin\, Green Thought Association \nPracticalities:\nDate and time: Monday\, April 26th from 14:00 to 15:00 CEST (15:00-16:00 Istanbul time) \nAudience: This webinar will take place in English and Turkish (with simultaneous translation) and is open to the general public. \nRegistration: Please register in advance via this link. \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of  the Green Thought Association and 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/green-feminist-talk-terry-reintke/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Dark shades of green: The political struggle for the narrative of the young environmental movements in the Western Balkans
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nThe right-wing has for a long time been associated with climate denial and justifications of industrial pollution. However\, this rhetoric seems to be changing\, and environmental issues are becoming central to right-wing politics. In the Western Balkans\, environmental problems are emerging as a mobilizing factor across different political actors and social movements. Issues that are traditionally claimed by the progressive greens\, are now coming into focus of the populist right\, opening new fields for reaching and engaging otherwise passive citizens. Driven by the unsustainable re-industrialization\, the growth in the construction sector\, and new\, often foreign investments in mining\, fossil fuels\, land grabs and destruction of nature\, environmental threats are ever more mobilizing the citizens on the anti-establishment wave. Catching sight of the loss of the EU perspective and the increased post-truth crisis during the pandemic conditions\, the right wing is not missing their chance. The struggle for nature is often painted with nationalist and traditionalist narratives. \nOn the other hand\, the greens nor the left do not seem to be keeping pace with these developments\, appearing unfit to offer credible alternatives to the populist narratives of the local grassroots movements. The environmental civil society initiatives\, and the social justice and human rights organizations\, are not connected enough\, and their knowledge and experiences are atomized. In addition\, many actors are insisting that the environment is intrinsically an “apolitical” issue\, accusing each other of “hijacking” it. These processes are not only happening in the Western Balkans\, however there is an important specific context related to the recent history and genealogy of the green movement. In the context of a blurred EU perspective for the Western Balkans\, and in the absence of strong green and left alternatives\, will the right wing populism succeed in appropriating the topic of environmental justice? How can the progressive forces be enabled to take the lead in environmental struggles? \nThe discussion is opening one of the important questions of many about the future of green politics in Europe. We are happy to use this opportunity to present Serbian translations of the publications with extended analysis of political ecology from the greens perspective – the Green European Journal editions: A World Alive: Green Politics in Europe and Beyond and 2049: Open Future. \n  \nSpeakers:\nBalša Lubarda is an environmental sociologist specializing in environmental communication\, radicalism\, right-wing politics and political ideologies. He is also a Doctoral Fellow and the Head of Ideology Research Unit at the Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right\, as well as a member of the Emancipatory Rural Politics Initiative (European branch). His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Environmental Values\, Sociologia Ruralis and other non-academic outlets\, including New Eastern Europe\, Fair Observer\, Open Democracy\, Undisciplined Environments\, Altre Economia etc. Balša has also provided commentary for The BBC Radio 4 and The New York Times. \nDamir Zejnulahović is a PhD student of sociology at the Faculty of Philosophy of Belgrade University. He completed his undergraduate studies of sociology at the same faculty\, where he took courses in “Culture” and “Politics” modules during his undergraduate studies. He got his Master degree in sociology\, at the same faculty\, defending his master thesis „Ideological underpinnings of a conservative Srpski pokret Dveri”. The focus of his research interests are political sociology\, sociology of knowledge\, historical sociology\, critique of ideology. \nIva Marković is an environmental activist and researcher in political ecology from Belgrade. Her current focus is on water as a common good and on developing alternative policies for sustainable governing of natural wealth. Her interests are in commons\, natural resources management\, social impact of climate change\, degrowth\, just energy transition and ecofeminism. She is involved in organizing left and green actors and networking inside the environmental movement. She is a co-founder of Right to Water (Pravo na vodu) initiative\, organization for political ecology Polekol\, Women For Environment network\, and active in the Save the Blue Heart of Europe campaign against small hydro projects in the Balkans. \n  \nModerator: Aleksandra Tomanić (tbc) \n  \n  \nPracticalities:\nThis event takes place on Zoom\, please register and join via this link. \nSimultaneous interpretation Serbian – English will be provided for this event.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/dark-shades-of-green-the-political-struggle-for-the-narrative-of-the-young-environmental-movements-in-the-western-balkans/
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SUMMARY:Women for Climate – A Just Transition
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nWhat is a just transition of coal regions from the feminist perspective? What does transition look like in Poland and in other European countries? Do the current solutions ensure equal participation of men and women in decision-making processes? What role do women play in the broader just transition movement? In which approach to transformation is the gender perspective particularly relevant? \nThese and other questions will be answered by politicians and activists from Poland\, the Czech Republic and Germany. \n  \nContext\nThis is the second of four public webinars as part of the project “Feminists in the Climate Movement\,” organised by GEF with the support of Visio\, Green Economics Institute\, Oikos\, and Fundacja Strefa Zieleni. With a closed training programme for selected Feminist Climate Ambassadors as well as a series of public events\, the project seeks to build capacity among (potential) climate leaders\, while highlighting the gendered aspects and impacts of the climate crisis to a broader audience. \n  \nSpeakers\n\nDr. Miłosława (Miłka) Stępień – social and political climate activist\, working on the just transition of coal regions in Poland\, as well as issues linked to environmental protection\, public transparency and civic participation. Chair of Association Akcja Konin (Konin in Action). Co-spokesperson of the European Green Party’s Conciliation Panel.\nJitka Nesrstova – longtime environmental activist by heart and fundraiser by profession. She worked for Greenpeace CZ for almost 13 years and co-founded the Coalition for Easy Giving that brings together major Czech nonprofits systematically raising funds from individuals. Since 2016 Jitka is part of Limity jsme my\, an open grassroots civic movement fighting for coal phase-out and just transition. Jitka is a member of the Czech Green Party and served as Deputy Chair of the Energy Working Group in the past.\nKatrin Uhlig – green politician from Bonn\, Westphalia\, Germany. She is the co-chair of the Green party in Bonn and deals in particular with energy policy and climate protection\, incl. following the UN climate negotiations. Bonn is the seat of the United Nations World Climate Secretariat with many international organizations active in the environment and climate sector.\n\n  \nPracticalities\nDate and time: Thursday\, April 8th from 18:00 to 19:30 CEST. \nAudience: This webinar will take place in English and Polish (with simultaneous translation) and is open to the general public. \nRegistration: Please register in advance via this link. \n\nThis event was organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Strefa Zieleni and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/climate-economics-and-gender-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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