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SUMMARY:Ecopolis 2025: Fair(er) Futures Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Brussels on 28-29 November 2025 for Ecopolis 2025\, where imagination meets action. Discover a day of inspiring talks\, artistic performances and conversations about how to build fairer and more sustainable futures together. \n\nAbout the Event\nEcopolis is the perfect annual day to meet people who care about a sustainable future. Because ecological challenges knows no national or linguistic borders\, Ecopolis is diverse\, international and interactive. \nEcopolis invites Belgian and international authors to debate the transition towards a socio-ecological society. Inspiring books\, documentaries and debates between writers\, academics and civil society thinkers about ecology\, economy and society are at the heart of Ecopolis. \nThe 2025 edition of Ecopolis presents a vibrant programme of discussions\, interviews\, and interactive formats at the crossroads of ecology\, culture\, and social justice. Four central guests form the heart of the festival\, surrounded by writers\, artists\, thinkers\, and activists who challenge us to imagine and build fairer futures together. Take part in a writing workshop\, contribute ideas for a constitution for the world\, or discuss what fair artificial intelligence could look like. Themes such as climate justice\, queer ecology\, and the power of imagination run throughout the programme\, connecting personal reflection with collective action. \nSpeakers\nThe 2025 edition\, themed “Fair(er) Futures”\, will feature four keynote speakers addressing the intersections of justice\, imagination\, and change: \n\nJoyeeta Gupta\, on building a global constitution for social justice\, ecological sustainability\, and solidarity\nJens Meijen\, on the promises and perils of artificial intelligence.\nKes Otter Lieffe\, on queer forms of resistance and belonging.\nJonas Staal\, on the power of imagination in collective climate action.\n\nProgramme\n28/11 \n\n18:00 – 21:30 : (Climate) Propaganda Training (workshop)\, Jonas Staal\n19:00 : Writing from the Margins (workshop)\, Joyeeta Gupta\n\n29/11 \n\n10:30 – 12:30 : Ecological justice and active hope (panel discussion) Joyeeta Gupta\, Jonas Staal\, Kes Otter Lieffe\, Jens Meijen\n\nParallel sessions \n\n13:30 – 15:00 : Global Constitution Project (workshop) Joyeeta Gupta\n13:30 – 15:00 : Towards comradeship between earth workers Jonas Staal\, Laura Herman\n13:30 – 15:00 : Queer Resistance/Building a Home Together in Times of Crisis Kes Otter Lieffe\n13:30 – 15:00 : AI: time for a wake-up call (Fishbowl talk) Jens Meijen\n13:30 – 15:00 : Lobby Tour (walk)\n13:30 – 15:00 : Sonoreille (walk) Forsiti’A\n\nParallel sessions \n\n15:30 – 17:00 : Climate justice and fair planetary boundaries (talk) Joyeeta Gupta\, David Van Reybrouck\n15:30 – 17:00 : Beyond Attenborough: Who narrates our planet’s future? (talk+film) Jonas Staal\n15:30 – 17:00 : We are not a book club (reading group) Kes Otter Lieffe\, Deno Vogelaers\n15:30 – 17:00 : Can literature save the world? The power of fiction in times of climate change (panel discussion\, in Dutch) Jens Meijen\, Gry Ulstein\, Emma Zuiderveen\, Fiep van Bodegom (moderator)\n15:30 – 17:00 : Lobby Tour (walk)\n15:30 – 17:00 : Sonoreille (walk) Forsiti’A\n17:30 – 18:30 : Closing moment (comedy) Cass J Hebron\n\nPracticalities \nDate: 28-29 November 2025Location: Brussels (venues include De Markten\, Muntpunt\, Kaaistudios\, and De Munt)Languages: Sessions will take place in English and DutchRegistration: you may purchase your ticket to this link  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organised in collaboration with the Green European Foundation\, with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this event.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/ecopolis-2025-fairer-future-festival/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Panel discussion,Round Table,Workshop
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SUMMARY:GEF Green Horizons Academy - Good for Nature (Belgrade)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThe GEF Green Horizons Academy (GHA) is an annual space for discussion and idea development around the future of environmental and social policies in Europe. This year’s edition\, Good for Nature\, will focus on advocating for strong biodiversity protection policies and empowering civic engagement in environmental efforts.  \nIn 2025\, nature protection activists and green minded individuals in general face mounting challenges. The EU’s Biodiversity Strategy 2030 is under pressure\, environmental laws are threatened by corporate lobbying\, and civic movements face increasing repression amid a growing trend of authoritarianism. Meanwhile\, in Serbia and across the Balkans\, local movements struggle to protect ecosystems from extractivist industries\, such as lithium mining and hydropower projects. In this context\, GHA: Good for Nature will bring together civil society representatives\, grassroots activists\, EU policy experts\, and decision-makers to strategize and build knowledge on defending nature and strengthening environmental democracy.  \nThe two-day conference will feature a public panel debate\, a field trip to explore local environmental challenges\, workshops\, and networking opportunities.  \nProject Background\nGEF GHA: Good for Nature is part of the Green European Foundation’s broader mission to promote a sustainable and socially just future. This year’s edition follows the 2024 discussions on extractivism and the European Green Deal’s external impacts\, shifting the focus toward biodiversity and nature restoration as central pillars of Europe’s green transition\, as well as avoiding the clashes that can happen between the fight for biodiversity and the development of sustainable energies.  \nProgramme\n\nDAY 1: PUBLIC EVENT – no pre-registration needed\n16:00 Arrival of the participants and public\n17:00 Panel 1:  Biodiversity and consistency in EU policies \n\nIgor Kalaba – Center for Environment\, (Bosnia and Herzegovina)\nBelma Šestović – Wildlife Montenegro\nNataša Đereg – National Convention on European Union in Serbia (NCEU)\nVanja Jakšić – WWF Adria (Belgrade)\n\nModerator: Žaklina Živković\, Polekol \n18:30 Panel 2: Ecosystems\, local communities and decarbonisation \n\nIvan Milosavljević – Rangers of East Serbia\nAleksandar Dragićević – Eco activist\, Montenegro\nMilja Vuković – Blue and Green initiative\nAndrey Ralev – Bankwatch SEE\nMarko Mirč – Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”\n\nModerator: Iva Marković\, Polekol \n20:00 Dinner for the participants and speakers – at the venue \nDAY 2: CLOSED DOOR – only selected applicant\n09:00 Workshop 1: Sandra Jovanović – Biodiversity Expert – EU policies for the people!\n10:30 Workshop 2: Discussions around case studies with the participants and lessons learned from the day before’s panel discussions\n12:00 Field trip to Bara Reva\, Lunch\n14:00 Ana Džakić\, NGO Bela Čaplja (White Heron) – Presentation about the local struggle\, Networking opportunities\n18:00 Trip back to Belgrade\n19:00 Dinner & Goodbyes \n\n\n\nPracticalities\nDate: 28-29 March 2025\nLocation: Belgrade\, Serbia / online live retransmission on our partner’s instagram channel\nVenue: KC Grad\, Braće Krsmanović 4\, Belgrade\, Serbia\nLanguage: English\nCosts coverage: We will provide catering during the event and cover any travel costs within Serbia. Accommodation and international travel costs will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and as funds allow. We however would really like to mention that this should not be a barrier to apply ! Please indicate your needs in the application form.  \nWho Should Apply?\nWe are looking for participants who are: ✔ Environmental activists\, civil society representatives\, students\, researchers\, or decision-makers ✔ Passionate about biodiversity\, climate justice\, and civic engagement ✔ Interested in networking and collaborating with green-minded individuals from Serbia and beyond \nLimited spots available – apply now to this link! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To better mitigate the travel cost\, the deadline for international application is 14th of March\, the deadline for Serbian application is the 19th of March.\nAPPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED \nIf you have any question\, please reach out to anthony.msika@gef.eu \n\nThis event is organized by the Green European Foundation with the support of  Polekol and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this publication.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-participants-green-horizon-academy-good-for-nature-belgrade/
CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Panel discussion,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231011T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231011T160000
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SUMMARY:Geopolitics of Degrowth in a Conflicted Europe (Leipzig)
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nGreen policies that respect planetary boundaries and allow the Global South to develop seem incompatible with unlimited economic growth in the EU. We need a realistic scenario for a future in which we consume more sparingly but live better together. A scenario that could be possible within a degrowth context. \nThe war in Ukraine completely changed the geopolitical landscape. Today\, the idea of ending GDP growth in the EU encounters new and important impediments\, with power and wealth being measured in military capacity. Can a degrowth Europe build strength and resilience in this context? \nTo tackle this issue\, the Green European Foundation with the support of BlueLink is organising a workshop in Leipzig\, as part of a series of expert meetings across Europe. The outcomes from these meetings and further research and interviews will feed into a final publication to be launched in the autumn of 2023. \nWe invite researchers\, activists and policy makers – particularly from Central and Eastern Europe and Ukraine – with an interest in green policies and geopolitics to present perspectives\, experiences\, analytical or activity reports and to engage in a discussion around the following questions: \n\nHow does degrowth within the EU affect the EU’s ability to achieve geopolitical objectives like providing security\, and what are the resulting tensions and synergies?\nCan such tensions be mitigated? If so\, how?\nHow would it be possible to optimize the possibilities that degrowth offers\, including for democratic flourishing and a safer Europe and world?\n\nNot every question has a definitive answer and we promote creativity\, analytical thinking\, and a fresh approaches to the challenge. \nProject Background\nThis event is part of GEF’s project Geopolitics of a Post-Growth Europe\, which explores the tensions between degrowth/post-growth and geopolitics. The project aims to ignite a conversation between critics of economic growth and progressive thinkers on foreign and security policy\, who now often operate in separate circuits. It aims to find solutions beyond naïve anti-militarism and convenient belief in green growth. Find out more about the project and its findings at geopoliticspostgrowth.eu. \nPracticalities\nThis GEF workshop will take place as part of the International Roundtable 2023 held by the Peaceful Revolution Foundation in Leipzig. You can find out more information about this conference here.  \nDate and time: October 11th\, 2023 (14:30 CET)  \nLocation: Leipzig\, Germany and online (hybrid event)  \nLanguage: English  \nRegistration: Open to all interested participants\, but please register in advance via this link. Please use the ‘Questions and Comments’ field to specify your scope of interest or proposed intervention. You will receive a confirmation email after registration.  \nIn case you want to attend the workshop in person in Leipzig\, please also email office@bluelink.net by Friday\, October 6th.   \n  \n\nThis event is organized by the Green European Foundation with the support of BlueLink. It will take place as part of the Revolutionale International Round Table 2023 held in Leipzig by the Peaceful Revolution Foundation.   \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/geopolitics-of-degrowth-in-a-conflicted-europe/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20221031T171748Z
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SUMMARY:Feminist Leadership in the Ecology Movement (Istanbul)
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nWomen are everywhere! The women’s struggle continues on the streets\, in public arenas\, and also within the green movement. How are women and LGBTQI+ individuals represented in the ecology movement? What are the obstacles and challenges for women and LGBTQI+ representation? What are the needs to increase the number of organized women and LGBTQI+ in the ecology movement in Turkey and across Europe? \nIn light of these initial questions\, we will discuss the intersectionality of the green movement and feminism under the frame of our “Feminists in the Environmental Movement” project\, and explore what we can do to strengthen diverse representation by nurturing and sustaining feminist organisation in the ecology movement. \nThis day-long workshop will enable participants to take the first steps and gain a better understanding of the shared struggle\, while listening to the experiences of local ecology\, women’s\, and LGBTQI+ organisations in the context of the intersectionality of ecology and feminism. \nContext:\nThis workshop is part of Feminists in the Environmental Movement\, a GEF transnational project that seeks to stimulate conversations around (the intersections of) gender and environmental justice across Europe. The project is implemented with the support of Visio (Finland)\, Green Economics Institute (UK)\, Oikos (Belgium)\, Strefa Zieleni (Poland)\, Green Thought Association (Turkey)\, and CDNEE. \nProgramme:\n10:00-10:30 Opening\n10:30-12:30 Theoretical framework session with Özlem Aslan (Kadir Has University)\n12:30-14:00 Lunch break\n14:00-16:00 Panel discussion: Barriers and opportunities for feminist leadership in the ecology movement \n\nWith Özlem Teke (Green Party)\, Füsun Kayra (ecology activist\, ecofeminist)\, Gökçen Durutaş (Foundation for the Evaluation of Women’s Work)\, Özge Gökpınar (May 17 Association)\, and Annika Ojala (Greens/EFA campaigner – via video)\n\n16:00-16:30 Break \n16:30-18:00 Group work \nPracticalities:\nThe training will take place in Istanbul and sessions will be in Turkish. Please apply in advance via this form. The application deadline is November 8th. \nDate and time: Sunday\, November 20\, 2022 (10:00 – 18:00) \nLocation: Taksim\, Istanbul \nSelected participants will be contacted by November 10th and will receive further details on location and practicalities at that time. \nRelated reading:\nThis event will also launch the Turkish translation of Dare to Care\, GEF’s ecofeminist booklet that is now available in multiple languages. \n\n——————————————————————– \nThis workshop is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green Thought Association and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/feminist-leadership-in-the-ecology-movement-istanbul/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221115T190000
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SUMMARY:Transition to Energy Democracy (Skopje)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nDuring this interactive sessions on Energy democracy\, we will discuss the current energy policies in North Macedonia and the need for a more democratic and inclusive society. As part of this exercise\, we will address the state of democracy in the EU and candidate countries\, looking at possible economic alternatives and considering the climate change urgency. \nContext\nThis is the second event with our Energy Democracy project in 2022. With Europe’s deepening energy crisis and the chronic coal dependency of the Balkan region\, the need for renewable energy is more evident than never before. On this event we will elaborate on previous experiences in Europe involving transitions in the energy sector to stimulate positive change in North Macedonia and the region. The discussions should result in a workshop to discuss and learn more about the prosumer and energy cooperative models\, the use of renewable energy and its potential for the economy. \nGEF and Sunrise are pioneers on the topic of Energy Democracy in North Macedonia and again with this second event in 2022 we will continue to discuss energy transformation towards participatory\, inclusive and a decentralised green economy through the expansion of the Energy Democracy concept. Together we will contribute to the debates and practices on EU level with experiences and challenges from the Balkans. \nSpeakers\nSpeakers will be announced shortly.\n\nProgramme\n15:00                   Welcome and introduction \n15:10-15:20       Session with speaker on Energy Democracy \n15:20-16:00      Workshop sessions on prosumer models in the EU and the region of the Western balkans \n16:00-16:20      Coffee break \n16:20-17:00      Workshop sessions on energy cooperatives with European experiences and regional approach \n17:00-19:00        Dinner and discussion \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 15th November\, 3pm \nLocation: Skopje \nLanguage: The primary language is Macedonian but simultaneous translation in English will be provided.  \nAudience: Closed event with invitation only. \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.  \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/transition-to-energy-democracy-skopje-2/
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20220831T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20220831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
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SUMMARY:Eco Democracy Workshop (Çanakkale)
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nThis is the second event as part of our 2022 Transnational Project The Future of Eastern Europe and Ecodemocracy. It will take place on August 31\, in Sincap Camp. With this event\, we aim to talk about climate justice and eco-democracy together and to increase the active participation of young activists in politics so that society and young people can take action in the face of ecological problems by developing their capacities. \nIf you are between the ages of 18 and 35\, and you are part of the green movement or trying to explore new knowledge in this field and become part of the movement\,  we are eager to receive your applications! \nContext:\nUnfortunately\, discussions about authority and nationalism\, especially in Eastern Europe\, never fall off the agenda. Along with the pandemic\, the crises we faced shook democracy all over the world. \nThe fact that administrations remain unresponsive in the face of these crises continues to deepen the problems we face in our daily lives. And climate justice cannot be raised when dealing with these problems. However\, in fact it covers all the problems. \n  \nSpeakers:\n\nCem Altıparmak\, Altıparmak Hukuk Bürosu \nGülşah Tırış\, Akdeniz University \nRudi Sayat Pulatyan\, Young Greens of Turkey\nMichalis Bakas\, Leader of the Green Party in Lesbos\, Greece \n\n  \nProgramme:\nDate: 31th August\, 2022 \nTime: 10.00-17.00 (local time) \nLocation: Sincap Camp\, Sokakağzı mevkii no:77\, 17862 Balabanlı/Ayvacık/Çanakkale\, Türkiye \n  \nPracticalities:\nDeadline for application: 30th of July \nApplications are  now closed.  \nThis event is open for young people from all around Turkey. The language of the event will be in Turkish. \n  \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. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this event.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/eco-democracy-workshop-canakkale/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220604T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220604T183000
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SUMMARY:Energy Sobriety: Holy Grail of the Green Transition?
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nWelcome to the Collaborative University a platform that consists of several sessions revolving around a specific theme. The registered participants meet on a few Saturdays during the year to work on the given subject\, receive advice from experts in the field and visit relevant initiatives. The aim? To gain and exchange knowledge and to sharpen one’s critical mind… \nDesigned by our partner Etopia\, GEF is hosting the third and final session of this series on the notion of energy sobriety–seeking to identify the reasons for but also the obstacles to reduce energy consumption in our society. \nParticipants will work in plenary and smaller groups\, enjoying background reading and information\, a collaborative space and participative methodology\, and input from invited speakers and experts. Key insights from the day will be harvested in the form of podcast interviews and summary reflections for the general public. \nContext\nThis event is part of the GEF transnational project Climate Emergency Economy: Rethinking Demand. Building on several years of work exploring what it means to create an economy fit for the climate emergency\, GEF and its partners are this year focusing on the crucial question of how to reduce demand for energy and materials. With the support of Green House Think Tank\, Etopia\, and Green Foundation Ireland\, we will explore how to frame rethinking demand politically\, and articulate clear plans for demand reduction so green narratives are better grounded in reality and a shared vision of hope.  \nSpeakers\nMathilde Szuba – Political sociologist\, Sciences Po Lille\, Institut Momentum. \nLuc Semal – Political scientist\, Centre d’Écologie et des Sciences de la Conservation (CESCO)\, Institut Momentum. \nProgramme\nThe morning sessions will cover governance in the context of the end of energy abundance – possible consequences for institutions and potentially for the functioning of representative democracy as we know it. This is followed by lunch and group work in the afternoon.   \nPracticalities\nDate: June 4th (9:00 – 16:30)  \nLocation: Auberge de jeunesse Jacques Brel\, Rue de la Sablonnière 30\, Brussels  \nLanguage: French  \nRegistrations for the collaborative university are now closed. If you wish to learn more\, please email arnaud.deflorenne@etopia.be.   \n\nThis session of the Collaborative University 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.  
URL:https://gef.eu/event/sobriety-holy-grail-of-the-green-transition/
LOCATION:Auberge de jeunesse Jacques Brel\, Rue de la sablonnière 30\, Bruxelles\, Bruxelles\, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale\, 1000
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211218T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20231009T110712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T111300Z
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SUMMARY:Citizen Assemblies in Belgium (Brussels)
DESCRIPTION:  \nAbout the Event\nIn the event\, speakers from the different language communities of Belgium share their experiences of citizen assemblies as a democratic and participative form of decision making. The discussion will evolve around the permanent climate citizen assembly of Brussels\, the citizen assembly of the German community and innovative democratic models in the French-speaking Parliament of Brussels. \n  \n\nPracticalities\nDate and time: 18th October 1:45PM – 5PM \nLocation: Mundo Madou building\, Avenue des Arts 7/8\, 1210 Bruxelles \nPlease note this is an invite only event. \n  \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with  the support of Oikos Think Tank and the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/citizen-assemblies-in-belgium/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211217T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211217T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20211210T124511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T125300Z
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SUMMARY:Green Recovery: Reflecting on the political landscape and experience from neighbouring countries
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThis workshop brings together speakers from Slovenia\, Croatia and Austria to share experiences on environmental struggles and green policy building in post – Corona era. The workshop aims to identify the commonalities and differences between participating countries\, and to discover shared practices and future approaches in environmental activism. The participants will try to establish both in-country and regional collaboration for environmental struggles. \nContext\nSlovenian environmental activists have achieved some major successes in mobilising to protect the environment in the face of harmful legislation and corporate interests. One of the major achievements was the recent successful referendum on water\, which prevented the adoption of harmful legislation. However\, such environmental struggles are also taking their toll on individual activists and their institutions. Activists often feel alone\, they feel lack of public support and no partnership with political subjects. This workshop will try to bring activists together and help them find common approaches and enrich the collaboration within Slovenia but also with activists in Austria and Croatia. Additionally\, the workshop will provide insight into political experiences of Greens and discuss how a collaboration between activists and politicians could be established to achieve environmental goals and Green Recovery goals in Slovenia and in the European Union more widely. \n\n  \nGuests speakers:\n\nOlga Voglauer\, European Green Party.\nJelena Miloš or Iva Ivšić\, BRID Baze za radničku inicijativu i demokratizaciju (tbc).\nUrša Zgojznik\, Ekologi brez meja\nUroš Macerl\, Ekokrog.\n\n\n\n  \nProgramme\n15.00 -15.45: Introduction \nUrša Zgojznik: Future Slovenian environmental struggles and Green Recovery \nUroš Macerl: How to win an environmental referendum? \n  \n15.45 -16.00: Coffee break \n  \n16:00 -17:00: Presentations of international speakers \nOlga Voglauer: How can activists and politicians collaborate in environmental struggles? \nJelena Miloš or Iva Ivšić: How to establish cross-border collaboration between environmental activists? \n  \n17:00-17:15: Coffee break \n  \n17:15 -18:30: Workshop \nGroup work of participants on ideas: How to establish cross-border collaboration between environmental activists? \n  \nPracticalities\nAudience: This workshop will take place in person. Participants must strictly follow Slovenian COVID-19 measures (PCT). The number of participants is limited to 30 due to COVID-19 rules. \nDate: Friday\, 17 December\, 15:00 – 18.30. \nLanguage: Slovenian\, Croatian\, English\, with simultaneous translation \nRegistration: Please register in advance via this link \n\nThis online conference is organised by the Green European Foundation\, with the support of Institut za druzbeno ekologijo and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-recovery-reflecting-on-the-political-landscape-and-experience-from-neighbouring-countries/
LOCATION:One66\, Celovška cesta 166\, 1000 Ljubljana\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211103T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20211025T152839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T105142Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Emergency Economy at the Green Hub
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nAlongside several partners\, GEF has been investigating the requirements of a so-called Climate Emergency Economy. We’ve focused on the questions and sectors that pose a particular challenges such as agriculture\, transport infrastructure and trade\, and hydrogen for the green transition. \nWhich sectors should be prioritised for limited “green hydrogen” and what are the geopolitical implications of hydrogen imports? How does zero carbon relate to food sovereignty and the EU’s Farm to fork strategy? And what needs to change in transport infrastructure investments in Europe and overseas (e.g. through foreign aid) to ensure a zero-carbon future? \nJoin our sessions at the COP26 Green Hub to engage in this debate and learn more about our findings! \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 the most difficult sectors to decarbonise for Europe to reach net-zero emissions. \nPracticalities\nThese sessions will all take place at GEF’s COP26 Green Hub. They are open to the general public and you can join both in person or online. To learn more and register in advance\, please check out this link. \nProgramme\n  \nWed 3rd Nov 11:00am-12:30 pm: Hydrogen in the Climate Emergency Economy  \nThe Scottish Green Party (SGP) is hosting the Hydrogen in the Climate Emergency Economy (hybrid) panel discussion in collaboration with GEF and Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLink to make space for a global conversation on the role of hydrogen in achieving net-zero by 2050 through a just transition. We will be joined by an inspiring panel of experts and decision-makers to hear about the debate on hydrogen followed by an in-person & digital audience-led Q&A.  \nLocation: Garnethill Room\, Green Hub at Renfield Centre\, 260 Bath St\, Glasgow G2 4JP \nSpeakers: \n\nEvert Nieuwenhuis (Wetenschappelijk Bureau Groenlinks)\nAlex Lee (FoES)\nDominic Eagleton (Global Witness)\n\nChair: Mark Ruskell\, member of the Scottish Parliament. \nWith the support of Scottish Greens and Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks \nThurs 4th Nov 4:30-6pm: ​Reshaping our global economies for the Climate Emergency ​ \nLocation: Chapel – Green Hub – 260 Bath St – Glasgow \nRecording: Can be accessed after the event via this link. \nSpeakers: \n\nNatalie Bennett (chair) – Green Peer\nHarold Mugozi – Kenyan Global Young Green\nJonathan Glennie – ODA global think tank\n\nWith the support of Green House Think Tank \nSun 7th Nov 3-5pm: ​Climate Emergency Economy — What’s missing from the agenda at COP26?​ \nLocation: Blythswood Room – Green Hub – 260 Bath St – Glasgow\nRecording: Can be accessed after the event via this link. \nSpeakers: \n\nCarla Denyer – Co-leader of Green Party of England and Wales\nProfessor Julian Allwood\, Professor of Engineering and the Environment at the University of Cambridge\, and Head of the Use Less Group and UK FIRES\nLaline Paul – Author\, playwright\, screenwriter\nJean Blaylock – Global Justice Now\nFrank Habineza – MP Democratic Green Party of Rwanda\nNatalie Bennett – Green Peer\n\nWith the support of Green House Think Tank \n\n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green House Think Tank\, Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks\, and Green Foundation Ireland\, and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation
URL:https://gef.eu/event/climate-emergency-economy-at-the-green-hub/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Seminar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211024T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
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SUMMARY:Ecofeminist Round Table
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\n This discussion will be a curated safe space for participants to engage in a long-form dialogue and open-ended conversation based on the booklet: ‘Voor wie willen we zorgen?: Ecofeminisme als inspiratiebron’ (Who do we wish to care for? Ecofeminism as inspiration).   \nWe hope to create a stimulating environment to think and discuss about  the ethics of care and the importance for everyone to be listened and have a voice. Everyone is invited to engage with each other on their visions and versions of care.   \nThe session will be followed by bodywork as aftercare (breathing exercises\, stretching etc.) to help solidify the connections between self and the self\, self and the fellow participant\, and ultimately towards self and the world we live in. All are welcome!  \nContext:\nOur second Ecofeminist round table takes place in Brussels\, as part of the larger Ecopolis event. Ecopolis is the perfect annual day to meet people who care about a sustainable future. Because ecological challenges know no national or linguistic borders\, Ecopolis is diverse\, international\, and interactive.  \nEcopolis invites Belgian and international authors to debate the transition towards a socio-ecological society. Inspiring books\, documentaries and debates between writers\, academics and civil society thinkers about ecology\, economy and society are at the heart of Ecopolis.  \nSpeakers\nThis round table will be facilitated by Philsan Osman\, who studies African Languages and Cultures at Ghent University. She is from Somalia and is an aspiring writer\, activist\, and community builder.  \nPracticalities:\nEcopolis takes place on October 24th\, 2021\, at the Kaaitheater in Brussels. The ecofeminist round table is open to all participants of this event.  \nTickets are on sale via this link. Please note that\, in line with Brussels measures against COVID-19\, a COVID-Safe Ticket will be required for entry.   \n\nThis round table is organised by the Green European Foundation\, with the support of Oikos and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/ecofeminist-round-table/
LOCATION:Kaaitheatre\, Square Sainctelette 20\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210910T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211003T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T073758Z
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SUMMARY:Albanian Green Academy
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe goal of the Green Academy is to equip young participants with the necessary knowledge and expertise in environmental topics to develop their contributing skills in the organizations they belong to\, institutions\, policies\, projects and activism. This platform also aims to promote European green policies. \nThe goal of the Green Academy is to equip young participants with the climate and environmental knowledge necessary to contribute to local organisations\, institutions\, projects\, and activism projects. This platform also aims to promote European green policies. The Green Academy will be facilitated by environmental science experts. \n  \nProgramme\nThe academy is organised in two main phases: \n\nThe first phase: “European Green Deal”. This topic will address key issues such as circular economy\, green employment\, eco-Industry\, and environmentally friendly transport policies. This phase will take place on 10-12 September 2021\, in the City of Tirana\, on the premises of “Vila Tafaj”.\nThe second phase: “Climate Change”. We will address this topic in more depth with the elaboration of issues such as economy\, social concepts\, COVID-19 pandemic\, biodiversity\, environmental pollution\, health\, tourism… related under a single denominator: climate change. It will take place on 1-3 October 2021\, in the City of Pogradec.\n\nParticipants who complete this academy will be granted a European certificate issued by the Green European Foundation and the Albanian Green Institute. \n  \nAgenda\nPhase 1: European Green Deal (10-12th September)  \nArrival day \nDay 1: Introductions\, Team building\, European Green Deal\, Session on Circular Economy\, Group discussion\, Movie Night \nDay 2: Green Jobs\, Politics and skills requirements\, Eco-Industry\, Group work/ presentations\, Games Night \nDay 3: Green transportation\, Group work: Problems -> Solutions\, meet the local activists\, Evening activities \nPhase 2: Climate Change (1-3rd October)  \nArrival day \nDay 1: Team building\, Climate Change definition\, Key drivers of Climate Change\, Impacts on human health\, Movie Night \nDay 2: Social concepts on Climate Change\, Pandemic COVID19\, Economics\, Tourism\, Games Night \nDay 3: Policies and politics\, International Climate Agreements\, Public awareness\, Carbon footprint\, Reflections\, Party \n  \nPracticalities\nThis training is an open opportunity for: \n\nRepresentatives of NGOs from different cities of Albania\nVolunteers\nActivists\nYoung People\n\n  \nThe training will take place under strict adherence to COVID19 measures. \nIn case of any further questions\, do not hesitate to contact greeninstitute.al@gmail.com \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Albanian 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 the Academy.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/albanian-green-academy-2/
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210824T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210824T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20210817T132939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T171612Z
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SUMMARY:Gender Equality and Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThis meeting will welcome activists\, NGO representatives\, and other interested participants to explore the climate crisis and its relation to gender equality. We experience the consequences of the climate crisis in all areas of our daily lives because of extreme climate events and disasters in every part of the world. We are aware of the urgency to produce policies sufficiently addressing climate change. For this reason\, we know that discussions on climate justice\, mitigation and adaptation debates would be incomplete without addressing gender equality. Our open discussion will focus on three fundamental questions: \n\nWhat could be the steps to ensure gender-based climate justice\, particularly in Turkey?\nHow could we better communicate the common struggles of the climate and gender equality movements?\nWhat is the role of NGOs and civil society in climate feminism?\n\nContext\nThis is the third 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 webinars\, the project also features a series of Green Feminist Talks (podcasts) where we will hear more from inspiring activists and politicians across Europe. \nProgramme\n14:00-15:30 (CEST)  \n15:00-16:30 (Istanbul Time)  \n15:00-15:15  Opening + short meeting in breakout rooms  \n15:15 – 15:30  Keynote speech: Ece Baykal (academic at Marmara University and climate activist)  \n15:30-16.30  Network meeting and open discussion  \nModeration: İdil Zeynep Dağdemir \nCall for Action\nThis online event will take place in Turkish. You can register via this link.   \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.  \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/gender-equality-and-climate-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210525T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210525T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
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SUMMARY:Just Transition in Spain and Next Generation funds- Session 1
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nTransición Verde is working in Spain within the framework of the Prosoxi Alliance\, an Observatory for a socially fair ecological transition\, that aims to participate\, as civil society stakeholders\, in the design\, evaluation and monitoring of the projects that are designed and implemented in Spain under the Next Generation EU Plan. \n  \nThe objectives of the workshop are: \n• To analyse national and international Just Transition experiences. \n• Building evaluation and monitoring indicators for Just Transition in order to review and analyse the projects presented to NG. \n• To improve the communication to society of everything related to Just Transition in order to encourage greater involvement of civil society in these policies. \n  \nWith these sessions we intend to take advantage of the experience of the initiatives implemented by the Spanish Government through the Institute for Just Transition (mainly focused on the abandonment of the coal industry in Spain\, guaranteeing a fair exit for the regions historically linked to this industry) to project it onto the transitions that will or must be entailed in some cases by the projects implemented within the framework of the Next Generation plans. \n  \nSpain has acquired international prominence in the application of Just Transition policies due to the aforementioned plans\, which is why the GEF has decided to collaborate in promoting these sessions with the aim of analysing their approach and execution and also trying to draw lessons so that social actors in other countries\, which will also benefit from the Next Generation EU Funds\, can intervene to ensure that Just Transition is not displaced in those countries. \n  \nTo do this\, we have planned two working sessions which are detailed below. The organisations invited to participate will be the promoters and partners of the Prosoxi alliance\, as well as GEF member foundations or partners that are currently working on Just Transition. Sessions will be held in Spanish and English (with simultaneous translation). \n  \nOrganizations part of the GEF Just Transition Project: \n  \nGreen European Foundation \nOikos (Belgium) \nInstitut for Political Ecology (Croatia) \nSunrise (Macedonia) \nNetworked (Serbia) \nVisio (Finland) \nGreen House Think Tank (United Kingdom) \nFYEG (Federation of Young European Greens) \n  \nSpanish organizations: \n  \nTransición Verde \nFundación Renovables \nRetorna \nCentro Ibérico de Restauración Fluvial \nFundación Nueva Cultura del Agua \nSociedad Española de Agricultura Ecológica \nForo Transiciones \nFundación Savia \nPromoció del Transport Públic \nInstituto Int. de Derecho y Medio Ambiente \nAmigos de la Tierra \nEcologistas en Acción \nEconomistas frente a la crisis \nAsociación Española de Operadores Públicos \n  \nProgramme: \nTuesday 25th of May. From 10:30 to 12:00 \nJUST TRANSITION IN SPAIN. LESSONS TO LEARN \nGuest organisations: ILO and Instituto para la Transición Justa (Ministry for Ecological Transition) \n  \nSpeakers: \n• Dirk Holemans\, co-chair of GEF\, Oikos thinktank – Lead partner at GEFs Just Transition project. He will briefly comment on the importance of Just Transition and the importance of it being taken into account in Next Generation projects. \n  \n• Joaquín Nieto\, Director of the ILO in Spain\, will frame the session with the situation of Just Transition initiatives at the international level. \n  \n• A representative of the Just Transition Institute\, who will comment on the planning and development process and the current situation of the Just Transition plans addressed by this Institute. \n  \nThe speeches by the guest speakers will be short (from 10 to 15 minutes) followed by a debate among the experts and the participants. \n  \nPracticalities:\nWhen: 25th May 2021 \nThis is a closed workshop. \nLanguage: Spanish (simultaneous translation to English) \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 these workshops.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/just-transition-in-spain-and-next-generation-funds-2/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210429T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
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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;VALUE=DATE:20210421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210427
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20210414T165336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T165841Z
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SUMMARY:European Green Activist Training Week 2021
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nDuring the four-day event\, the green-minded youth will have the chance to explore various topics such as climate justice and lobbying in Brussels by engaging with professionals\, politicians\, NGOs and other activists operating in and around the European Institutions\, as well as with each other.   \nThroughout the event\, the participants will have the opportunity to discover and learn from the various other countries. Through a variety of team building and icebreaker sessions\, participants will present and share information about their countries and find points of common interests and as well as differences.  \nWith a range of formal and non-formal training methods\, including interactive workshops\, the trip will be a valuable learning experience for young activists brought together by Green values and a motivation to enact change.   \n  \nEvent Background\nThe European Green Activist Training project aims to Europeanise existing training programmes for Green activists in several European countries by incorporating more pan-European content and to make these programmes more cooperative by enabling young activists to meet and network.  \n  \nProgramme\nWednesday 21 April– Welcome note  \n\nWelcome note: presenting EGAT history and introduce EGAT Alumni Ambassador \n\n\nPresent overview of programme and objectives and gather expectations from participants \n\nThursday 22 April and Friday 23 April- Team building\, discovering and influencing the European Union  \n\nGetting to know each other and team building activities \nOfficial virtual visits to the European Parliament with MEPs Heidi Hautala\, Sylwia Spurek\, Kira Peter Hansen and Marketa Gregorova \n\nParallel sessions:  \n\nGreen family workshop \nThe Good Lobby workshop \nEuropean Youth Seminar visit \nEU Careers presentation \n\nSaturday 24 April– Climate\, economy and environment  \nWorkshops:  \n\nSustainable cities: workshop led by Nikoleta Petkovic- CDNEE \nBiodiversity and climate change: workshop led by Laura Hildt– The European Environmental Bureau \nDeforestations and nature degradation: workshop led by Rigas Tsiakiris– Green Insitute Greece \n\nSunday 25 April: Online Activism  \n\nWorkshop on human rights and gender equality led by Mina/Giulio Tolu- FYEG Spokesperson \nActivist toolbox and training for online activism led by FYEG  \nGroupwork and debates  \n\n  \n\nThe exact details and timings of the programme are to be confirmed\, please check back later for more information.  \nThis years EGAT edition is supported by:  Ökopolisz (Hungary)\, Green Window (Croatia)\, Institute for Active Citizenship (Czechia)\, Visio (Finland)\, Fundacja Strefa Zieleni (Poland)\, and Fundació Nous Horitzons (Catalonia).  \n\nIf you would like to take part in the next generation of EGAT\, there will be a call for participant applications in late summer 2021 in the Czech Republic\, Croatia\, Finland\, Hungary\, Catalonia\, Poland and Greece.  \n  \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-training-week-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201224T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201224T220000
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SUMMARY:Sexual Harassment and Feminist Struggle in Groups
DESCRIPTION:About the Event: \nGEF together with the Green Thought Association is launching a year-long project on gender equality and green politics. Selected participants take part in monthly expert and activist workshops\, building knowledge and creating video content on selected topics for wider dissemination.   \nThis workshop will be held online on the 25th of December\, featuring as speaker Cemre Baytok\, coordinator of Sexual Harassment Prevention Commission of Boğaziçi University.  \n\nProgramme:\n20:30-21:00: Presentation from Cemre Baytok \n21:00-22:00 Open discussion and Q&A \nPracticalities: \nParticipation in this workshop is closed\, and participants have already been selected.   \n— \nThis project 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/sexual-harassment-and-feminist-struggle-in-groups/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201128T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201128T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20210108T160534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T160534Z
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SUMMARY:‘Gaming Europe’ National Workshop 2 (Brussels)
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWith the “Gaming Europe” project looking at video games\, the Green European Foundation aims to engage its audience directly in workshops on the use of video games by European teenagers aged 12 to 14. Based on the results of these workshops\, we aim to assess with experts from both the education sector and the video games world whether video games can be used as a medium to address the topic of Europe in an engaging\, fun\, and non-patronising fashion for this target group and\, if the answer is yes\, develop a game concept. The ultimate\, long-term goal of the project is to transfer this game concept into a game accessible to youth across Europe. \nThis national workshop’s main objective is to give the floor to young Belgians about their taste and habits in video games\, their interest and knowledge of the European Union\, learning to conceptualise the skeleton of a fun and interesting game with a video game developer around the theme of Europe and its values. Around the table\, we will have both young gamers aged 12-14\, but also nonprofit representatives working on education\, and video game designers. \nPracticalities\nThe language of the workshop is French and will be moderated by Action Medias Jeunes asbl. \nThis is a closed event. \nThe event is organised in collaboration with Action Medias Jeunes asbl\, with the financial support of the Bosch Alumni Network \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/gaming-europe-national-workshop-2-brussels/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20210108T155828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T160318Z
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SUMMARY:‘Gaming Europe’ National Workshop 1 (Lisbon)
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWith the “Gaming Europe” project looking at video games\, the Green European Foundation aims to engage its audience directly in workshops on the use of video games by European teenagers aged 12 to 14. Based on the results of these workshops\, we aim to assess with experts from both the education sector and the video games world whether video games can be used as a medium to address the topic of Europe in an engaging\, fun\, and non-patronising fashion for this target group and\, if the answer is yes\, develop a game concept. The ultimate\, long-term goal of the project is to transfer this game concept into a game accessible to youth across Europe. \nThis national workshop’s main objective is to give the floor to young Portuguese about their taste and habits in video games\, their interest and knowledge of the European Union\, learning to conceptualise the skeleton of a fun and interesting game with a video game developer around the theme of Europe and its values. Around the table\, we will have both young gamers aged 12-14\, but also nonprofit representatives working on education\, and video game designers. \nPracticalities\nThe language of the workshop is Portuguese and will be moderated by 4Change. \nThis is a closed event. \nThe event is organised in collaboration with 4Change\, with the financial support of the Bosch Alumni Network \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/gaming-europe-national-workshop-1-lisbon-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201027T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20201015T091840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T084527Z
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SUMMARY:Cities as Places of Hope Roundtable II
DESCRIPTION:Context:\nPart of the ‘Cities as Places of Hope’ series; a project launched in 2019 focussing on progressive city networks that are a key factor in the development for a positive narrative on the future of Europe. The GEF-19-01 Cities as Places of Hope project is carried out simultaneously in Belgium\, Croatia\, Spain\, North Macedonia and Turkey. \nAbout the Event:\nOur roundtable aims to increase the dialogue between the actors in the city with each other and to develop a supportive\, effective follow-up and participatory mechanism (network) for sustainable and green city planning. \nThe pandemic has had a massive impact on life in cities; during the lockdowns all around the world\, we have once again been shown importance of liveable cities. \nIn this process\, green areas that are accessible\, comfortable and planned for everyone; cities accessible by bicycle and on foot; comfortable\, climate-friendly and clean public transportation vehicles\, city management demonstrating the existence of social support and solidarity opportunities became prominent needs for green cities. \nIn many cities\, even if some of these opportunities are provided\, they cannot be placed in a governance plan within a sustainable and standard framework. Therefore\, in this event\, we will evaluate the indicator standards for green cities and the capacities of city administrations with experts. \nParticipants:\nIMM Istanbul Planning Agency\, Vision 2050 and Institute Istanbul\, Istanbul Statistics Office\, IMM Urban Planning Department\, IMM Parks and Gardens Directorate\, IMM Directorate of Transportation\, IMM Department of Environment \nThe Foresters’ Association of Turkey\, Streets Belong to Us Association\, Center for Spatial Justice\, Right to Clean Air Platform\, Istanbul City Council Working Group on Climate and Environment\, Sustainable Cities Network\, 350.org Turkey \nProgramme: \n\nFirst session\n\nLand Use\, Sea and beach use\, Water Management\, Human Settlement\, Transportation\, Energy.\nNetworking and collaboration.\n\n\nSecond session\n\nJobs within green municipalism\n\n\nThird session\n\nIstanbul and its green visibility\n\n\n\nPracticalities:\nThis is a closed event \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.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/cities-as-places-of-hope-roundtable-ii/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201012T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20201012T130150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T125517Z
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SUMMARY:Call for participants: GEF Digital Workshop on Thinking ahead Post-Covid-19
DESCRIPTION:Context:\nThe global health and economic crises are forcing nonprofit organisations in Europe and beyond to adapt to unprecedentedly strenuous conditions. One of the greatest needs for nonprofit organisations will be understanding the evolving political context and continuing to engage with target audiences and deliver high-level content. \nIn response to this challenge\, the Green European Foundation is putting forth a workshop on the challenges of the post-Covid world for NGOs\, aiming to assist civil society actors and grassroots movements working on the topics of education on Europe and European values\, to find solutions to their needs. \nThe workshop will take place on October 23\, 2020\, from 14:00 – 15:30.  \nWorkshop Objectives:\nThroughout the 1.5h workshop\, participants will discuss the current political trends affecting the EU policies on education and culture\, as well the challenges ahead for NGOs in that field and discuss adaptation strategies\, ideas\, plans to continue their work on education on Europe and the promotion of European values in the aftermath of COVID-19. \nFormat: \nThere will be three speakers sharing their insights\, followed by questions from the moderator and audience. The discussion will be followed by open space sessions on topics that the participants will be invited to join\, depending on their interest\, and exchange about best practices and challenges. We aim to have participants representing small and medium-sized non-profits\, activists and representatives of grassroots movements. \nSpeaker:\nDenise Chircop is a policy analyst with the European Parliament Research Service (within the Structural Policy Unit more specifically)\, specialising on the topic of education\, formal and non formal. In the last few months she has studied and written on the impact of Covid-19 on education with briefings with adult learners in the digital world\, education in isolation during the pandemic\, non formal learning. \nDavide Ferrari is the Chief of Research at VoteWatch Europe\, supporting the team with quantitative and qualitative research on voting records in the European Parliament and the European Council\, as well as other EU-related political developments. He will discuss the latest political trends in the EU institutions and the impact of Covid-19 on EU policies and budgets on education and culture. \nThe third speaker will be shortly announced. \nRegister here by Friday\, October 16\, 17:00 CET \nPlease note: we will be selecting a maximum of 20 participants for this workshop to ensure an environment more conducive to comfortable\, lively and fruitful exchanges. \nThe implementation of the “Resilience and Resource Mobilisation Workshops” project within the framework of the Bosch Alumni Network and the Green European Foundation was made possible by the International Alumni Center and the financial support of the European Parliament. \n  \nRead about the outcome of this event here: https://gef.eu/bosch-alumni-network/\n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-participants-thinking-ahead-post-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201009T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201009T233000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20200930T153619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T125545Z
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SUMMARY:Call for participants: GEF Digital Workshop on Resource Mobilisation
DESCRIPTION:Context:\nThe global health and economic crises are forcing nonprofit organisations in Europe and beyond to adapt to unprecedentedly strenuous conditions. One of the greatest needs for nonprofit organisations has been reorganizing work plans and budgets to the new reality\, with most of the work being transferred online and most of physical events\, that are key to nonprofit work\, being cancelled.    \nIn response to this challenge\, the Green European Foundation is putting forth a workshop on organisational resilience\, aiming to assist civil society actors and grassroots movements working on topics such as education on Europe and European values\, green transition and Green Deal\, sustainability\, social justice\, gender equality and energy transition\, to find solutions to their needs.   \nThe workshop will take place on October 16\, 2020\, from 14-15:30pm.  \nWorkshop Objectives:\nThroughout the 1.5h workshop\, participants will discover some key strategies to build organisational resilience in the aftermath of COVID-19\, observe case studies of best practice of strategy\, budget and work plan adaptation\, team and volunteers leadership during COVID-19.  \nFormat: \nThere will be two speakers sharing their insights\, followed by questions from the moderator and audience. The discussion will be followed by open space sessions on topics that the participants will be invited to join\, depending on their interest\, and exchange about the best practices and challenges that they face in their adaptation efforts. We aim to have participants representing small and medium-sized non-profits\, activists and representatives of grassroots movements.   \nSpeaker:\nMarischa Weiser is the coordinator and co-creator of horizontal school\, an initiative that creates learning spaces which emphasize empathetic and participatory learning styles. She also coordinates the MitOst project ‘Tools for Citizens\,’ which aims at supporting individuals and organisations with a ‘Do it yourself’ approach. The second speaker will be shortly announced.   \nPlease note: we will be selecting a maximum of 20 participants for this workshop to ensure an environment more conducive to comfortable\, lively and fruitful exchanges.   \nThe implementation of the “Resilience and Resource Mobilisation Workshops” project within the framework of the Bosch Alumni Network and the Green European Foundation was made possible by the International Alumni Center and the financial support of the European Parliament.  \nRegister here by Friday\, October 9\, 17h CET  \nNumber of places: 20 \n  \nRead about the outcome of this event here: https://gef.eu/bosch-alumni-network/
URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-participants-gef-digital-workshop-on-resource-mobilisation-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20200910T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201002T170000
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SUMMARY:Call for participants: GEF Digital Workshop on Resource Mobilisation
DESCRIPTION:Context:\nThe global health and economic crises are forcing nonprofit organisations in Europe and beyond to adapt to unprecedentedly strenuous conditions. One of the most impacted fields for nonprofit organisations has been fundraising and resource mobilisation\, with shrinking resources provided by philanthropic foundations\, corporations\, and individuals alike and in-person events being severely restricted. \nIn response to this challenge\, the Green European Foundation is putting forth a workshop on resource mobilisation\, aiming to assist civil society actors and grassroots movements working on topics such as education on Europe and European values\, green transition and Green Deal\, sustainability\, social justice\, gender equality and energy transition\, to find solutions to their fundraising outlook and strategy. \nThe workshop will take place on October 9\, 2020\, from 14:00 – 15:30. \nWorkshop Objectives:\nThroughout the 1.5h workshop\, participants will find out what are some of the key challenges and response measures in the field of fundraising\, share their experience on best practices in the field of fundraising\, and find potential partners to apply for funding together with. \nFormat: \nThe expert\, Karen Hoehn\, will commence by sharing her fundraising insights\, followed by questions from the moderator and audience. The discussion will be followed by open space sessions on fundraising topics that the participants will be invited to join\, depending on their interest\, and exchange about the best practices and challenges that they face in their resource mobilisation efforts. We aim to have participants representing small and medium-sized non-profits\, activists and representatives of grassroots movements. \nSpeaker:\nKaren Hoehn is a fundraising professional\, who has raised US1.65 billion to improve health and reduce poverty among impoverished communities and vulnerable people in the US\, Africa\, Asia\, Latin America and Europe by developing programs and systems; influencing public policy; mobilising resources and helping organisations grow. \nPlease note: we will be selecting a maximum of 20 participants for this workshop to ensure an environment more conducive to comfortable\, lively and fruitful exchanges. \nThe implementation of the “Resilience and Resource Mobilisation Workshops” project within the framework of the Bosch Alumni Network and the Green European Foundation was made possible by the International Alumni Center and the financial support of the European Parliament. \nRegister here by Friday\, October 2\, 17:00 CET \nNumber of places: 20
URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-participants-gef-digital-workshop-on-resource-mobilisation/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20200424T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20200424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
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SUMMARY:It's Not Just a Transition: Youth in Cities (Postponed)
DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting an essential discussion on the role of Universal Basic Income in the just transition towards a carbon-neutral society\, with focus on how this could help young people . \nGEF\, together with FYEG is holding a workshop in Barcelona\, entitled ‘It’s Not Just a Transition: Youth in Cities’. The workshop will take place in two parts: \n\nSocial justice perspective from each track implemented during the event (transport\, urban development\, energy). For each track\, a vision for the future is previously imagined. In this session we link this vision to the vision for a more just city for the youth.\nDiscussion on the role of UBI in the transition towards a carbon-neutral society\, with focus on how this could help young people (1) realize their dreams/their vision for the future and (2) become more politically active. We will look into the B-Mincome experiment done in Barcelona.\n\nThe seminar kicks-off our 6-partner project ‘Change of Mindset – Civil Society dialogue around UBI\, Social Justice and Climate impact‘\, which aims to spark a stronger civil society dialogue to bring about the change of mindset needed to raise acceptance of universal basic income among the public and to deepen the debate on our conceptions of productivity and work. \nCan’t attend the event? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter  to keep up-to-date with the discussions at the workshop.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/not-just-a-transition/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20200212T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20200214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20200129T131415Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering the Informal – Brussels Meeting (Brussels)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThe Erasmus+ project partners are meeting in Brussels\, to discuss the progress of our research and the preparation of the next intellectual output. There will also be a site visit to Toestand vzw\, an initiative that provides space for a host of community projects including many informal groups. \n\nProgramme:\n12 February \n13:00 Participants arrive in Brussels \n15:00 Site visit to Toestand vzw \n13 February \nFull day of working sessions \n14 February \nHalf day of working sessions \n13:00 Participants return home \n\nAcknowledgements: \nThis meeting is part of the project “Empowering the Informal\,” funded by the European Commission Erasmus+ programme.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/empowering-the-informal-brussels-meeting-brussels/
LOCATION:Mundo Madou
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20191116T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20191116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20191009T102814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T104836Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Income as a Tool Towards the Ecological Transition (Córdoba)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nIn a society threatened by different and converging environmental and social crises\, Universal Basic Income has more and more support as an instrument to mitigate the great social inequalities that the economic system\, based on the infinite economic growth\, cannot solve. \nOn the contrary\, neoliberal capitalism is not only opening a widening gap between rich and poor countries\, but it is accentuating it within the countries themselves\, creating large pockets of poverty. Much has been written about UBI in relation to work\, freedom\, inequality\, gender\, but the ecological dimension has hardly been taken into account. For this reason we want to focus on the UBI-socio-environmental sustainability relationship. \nWould the implementation of a basic income have positive effects on the protection of the Planet? What would be its relationship with economic growth / degrowth? How would it affect consumption patterns? How should it be financed so that it can be an effective instrument for ecological transition? In this session we will try to answer these and many other questions and contribute to the debate on this forgotten but necessary and urgent aspect of Basic Income. \nThis event is part of the Basic Income – European Public Debate project and will take place at the Univerde: Capitalism in Front of the Mirror – the Socio-Environmental Response to a Predatory System\, \nSpeakers\n– Lucía Baratech – economist specialized in Ecological and Social Economics from the Vienna University of Economics. Member of the Basic Income Network. Consultant for Public Administration \n– Jorge Pinto – research associate at the Centre for Ethics\, Politics and Society University of Minho\, Portugal and co-founder of the Portuguese party LIVRE \n– Julen Bollain – economist and researcher\, member of the Basic Income Network and of the BIEN (Basic Income Earth Network). Member of the Basque Parliament by Elkarrekin Podemos \n\n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/basic-income-as-a-tool-towards-the-ecological-transition/
LOCATION:Córdoba\, Córdoba\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20191108T161500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20191108T181500
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20191021T122835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T133017Z
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SUMMARY:The Climate Emergency - how to build a bridge between scientific knowledge and the political and social reality? (Brussels)
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nIn cooperation with transform europe and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS)\, the Green European Foundation (GEF) is organising a workshop at this year’s European Forum of Left\, Green and Progressive Forces\, taking place in Brussels. \nVarious cities all over the world have declared a climate emergency in the past months and for more than a year\, Fridays For Future and the Extinction Rebellion have been demonstrating and blocking traffic all over the world. At the same time\, governments seem to not be acting fast enough. \nIt is up to progressive political forces to take this climate emergency serious and find answers to urgent questions: how can we achieve a good\, a prosperous life for all now and in future? Moreover\, how can we rally the political majorities for the necessary transformation of our societies? Is it possible to channel the powerful wave of climate awareness to redress the economic growth paradigm that caused this emergency?  \nThe Green European Foundation\, transform europe\, and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) will organise this workshop at the 3rd European Forum to share analyses and proposals on which differences might arise on specific policy solutions but also explore commonalities to stimulate political debate on the necessary way forward. \nSpeakers\n\nZuzana Pavelková\, human rights lawyer and climate activist\, former Co-Spokesperson of the Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG) 2018-2019\nAlexandra Lutz\, former president of CliMates and assistant in the European Parliament in the Greens/EFA group\nYann Le Lann\, Director Espaces Marx\nGitte Pedersen\, transform Denmark\nAnia Skrzypek\, Director of Research and Training\nCéline Charveriat\, Executive Director\, Institute for European Environmental Policy\n\nThe workshop will be moderated by Walter Baier\, Political Coordinator of transform!europe \nPracticalities\nFor more details on the programme\, visit www.europeanforum.eu.  \nTo register\, please send an email to marseilleforum2017@gmail.com.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/the-climate-emergency-how-to-build-a-bridge-between-scientific-knowledge-and-the-political-and-social-reality-brussels/
LOCATION:Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium\, Rue de la Régence 3\, Bruxelles\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20190918T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20190918T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
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SUMMARY:Towards a Local Healthy Food Distribution System (Brno)
DESCRIPTION:Event Background\nThis roundtable discussion will be held as part of the GEF transnational project Fair and Healthy Food\, which aims to bring together different actors within the food system to find alternative solutions and support positive changes to the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union. \nAbout the Event\nThe participants of this roundtable discussion will include important stakeholders in local food distribution systems\, including local farmers\, sellers\, NGOs\, politicians and community representatives. \nThe discussion will focus on how to promote the emergence of a sustainable system of production and distribution of healthy and organic local food in the southern Czech region of Moravia. \nThe experience of local farmers and producers and the barriers they face will be presented in the form of the results of a survey that GEF together with Institute for Active Citizenship has been conducting among them in Czech Republic throughout the past months. Furthermore\, the roundtable will explore positive examples of food policies and systems elsewhere in Europe\, such as in Ghent. \nThe outcomes of the debate will include a summary of recommendations for city authorities and politicians on how best to promote fair and healthy food in the Moravia region. \nProgramme\n15:30 – 15:50 Introduction of event and participants \n15:50 – 16:10 Results of the local farmer survey presented \n16:10 – 16:40 Discussion on the barriers farmers face \n16:40 – 16:50 Introduction to discussion on how cities can promote healthy local food \n16:50 – 17:20 Discussion on recommendations for city authorities and politicians \n17:20 – 17:30 Summary and closing remarks \nThe roundtable will be chaired by Martin Ander\, Director of Institute for Active Citizenship. \n\nThe participation in this event is upon invitation only. 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/towards-a-local-healthy-food-distribution-system/
LOCATION:Open Gardens (Environmental Education Center)\, Open Gardens (Environmental Education Center)\, Údolní 33\, Brno\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20190908T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20190909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T105946
CREATED:20190813T103348Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Democracy Workshop (Ohrid)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThis event will bring together different actors from across the region and the EU to find alternative solutions and support positive changes to the energy sector in North Macedonia and in South-East Europe. \nThe topic of the workshop is how we can set a path to a participatory\, inclusive and decentralised Green economy through promotion of the Energy Democracy concept. \nThe workshop will focus on energy cooperatives and other forms of socio-environmental economy in Europe\, contributing to the debate and practice on the EU level with experiences and challenges from the Balkans perspective. \nThe workshop will connect with multiple priorities\, underlining the need for a more democratic and inclusive society and educating on economic alternatives that address democratic deficiencies in EU and candidate countries\, as well as the climate emergency. \nProgramme\nDay 1 \n10:00 – 11:00   Introduction of the event\, Opening of the event and Presenting 2019 workshop – \n\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski project coordinator\nMaja Morachanin – Member of North Macedonian Parliament\, Green perspective on Energy in North Macedonia and the Region\n\n11:00 – 12:30   Presentations and Panel discusion:  Energy Sector in EU and the Balkan Region (Current and future perspectives) \n\nModerated by Ervin Redjepagikj – Energy consultant\nDirk Holemans – Oikos\, Belgium – Presentation: Energy Democracy\nHajdana Rukavina\, Zelena Energetska Zajednica – ZEZ from Croatia\, member of REScoop – Presentation: Community energy experience from Europe and region\nNatasha Gligorijevic – Center for Sustainable Development of Serbia – Presentation Green Public Procurement: Energy transition\, innovation and Procurement\n\nDiscussion on Energy democracy \n13:00 – 14:00   Lunch \nDay 2 \nGEF Energy Democracy Summer School and Workshop \n09:30 – 10:30   Working discussions in groups \nEnergy cooperatives \n\nHajdana Rukavina\, ZEZ Croatia\, member of REScoop – European federation of energy cooperatives\n\nThe Future of public policies in energy sector\, \n\nErvin Redjepagikj – Energy consultant\n\nEconomic alternatives as result of democratic and inclusive society\, \n\nZaklina Zivkovic\, Networked – Serbia\n\nGreen Public Procurement \n\nNatasha Gligorijevic – Center for Sustainable Development of Serbia\n\n10:30 – 11:00   Conclusions and Closing of the event \nThe Facebook event for this event can be found here.  \nPracticalities\nThis event will be held in conjuction with a workshop on fair and healthy food.  \nVenue\nThe venue is located about 8 km (10 minutes drive) from Ohrid Airport and 4 km (10 minutes drive) from the Ohrid Central bus Station\nBy bus (ticket is € 0.5 to €2)\nBy taxi: (from € 3 to €7) \nLanguage\nSimultaneous interpretation into English will be provided on 8 September. \nThe sessions on 9 September will be held in Macedonian without interpretation\, although participants and speakers are free to communicate in English. \nAccommodation \nIf you would like to apply for accommodation covered by the organisers\, please contact Aleksandar Gjorgjievski aleksgo@gmail.com. \nRegistration\nPlease register for this workshop via the form found here.  \nRegistration deadline: 5 September 2019 \n\n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/energy-democracy-workshop-ohrid/
LOCATION:Lake Camp Mladost\, R1208 Ohrid\, 6000 MACEDONIA\, Macedonia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Fair and Healthy Food (Ohrid)
DESCRIPTION:Event Background\nThe GEF transnational project Fair and Healthy Food aims to bring together different actors to find alternative solutions and positive changes to our current food systems.  \nAlongside exploring examples of urban movements developing progressive food policies\, the project will also examine how regional sustainable food systems can revitalise rural communities. \nAbout the Event\nThis event\, to be held by Ohrid lake in North Macedonia\, is organised with the support of our project partner Sunrise\, and will invite experts\, green activists\, academia and NGOs to discuss how we can achieve a fair and healthy food system. \nProgramme\nDay 1 \n14:00 – 14:30   Introduction of the event and participants \n\n Aleksandar Gjorgjievski project coordinator Fair and Healthy Food\nLiljana Popovska – Member of North Macedonian Parliament\nGreen perspective on Food production in North Macedonia and the Region\n\n14:30 – 15:00   Presentation of the Fair and Healthy Food discussion paper \n\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski project coordinator\n\n15:00 – 16:00   Debate on the EU Common agricultural policy and alternative solutions to the current food system \n\nEwa Sufin – Jacquemart – Strefa Zieleni – Poland\nBiljana Mitreska – Slow food Macedonia\nZaklina Zivkovic – Networked\, Serbia\nVasilka Stefanovska – President of Slow Food Vodno – Skopje\n\nPresentation: Green Economy: Cooperative society \n\nLupcho Janevski – Director of Agency for promotion and support of\ntourism – Republic of North Macedonia\n\nDay 2 \n11:00 – 11:30 Presentation: Local food production and traditional cooking \n\nVasilka Stefanovska – President of Slow Food Vodno – Skopje\, North Macedonia\n\n11:30 – 12:00 Presentation: Sustainable tourism perspectives \n\nLupcho Janevski – Director of Agency for promotion and support of tourism  \n\n    – Republic of North Macedonia   \n12:00 – 13:00 Panel discusion: Organic and Locally produced food in Macedonia and the EU \n\nModerator: Bojan Petrovski – Coordinator ASSED Sunrise – Skopje\n\n13:00 – 14:00 Lunch \n14:00 – 15:00 Conclusions and Closing of the event \nPracticalities\nThe event will take place in conjunction with a workshop on energy democracy by GEF with the support of Sunrise. \nThe Facebook event for this event can be found here.  \nAccomodation \nParticipants who require accommodation please contact Aleksandar Gjorgjievski aleksgo@gmail.com. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is required. Please register via the form found here.  \nRegistration deadline: 5 September 2019
URL:https://gef.eu/event/fair-and-healthy-food-ohrid/
LOCATION:Lake Camp Mladost\, R1208\, Ohrid\, 6000\, Macedonia
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