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SUMMARY:Just Transition - The Good Ancestor
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n \nThe only way to move from an extractive economy to a regenerative one\, is through a just transition. This means making sure that we leave nobody behind. This also means embracing solidarity with future generations. Just Transition is about shifting our perspective from short-termism to considering the planet we leave to our descendants. In his latest book The Good Ancestor\, philosopher Roman Krznaric develops this core point magnificently. He dives into history and the human mind to show that we can think and plan in the long-term. How will the grandchildren of our grandchildren remember us? \nFortunately\, more and more time rebels – the people who are fighting for intergenerational justice – are putting this holistic plea on the agenda. Drawing on radical innovations from around the world\, Krznaric celebrates those who are reinventing democracy\, culture and economics so that we all have the chance to become good ancestors and create a better tomorrow. \nAfter the presentation\, the author will be joined by Philsan Osman\, student\, aspiring writer and community builder for a discussion on past\, present and future interdependence and solidarity. \nContext:\nJUST TRANSITION as transnational project aims to tackle the challenge of transforming from an extractive to a regenerative economy in a just and equitable way to find the necessary support among the population. It seeks to show that the green family\, including Green European Foundation in its specific role\, is a leading actor in the development of futureproof politics and policies\, developed in a sensitive way that keeps in mind local specificities. \nSpeakers:\nRoman Krznaric\, philosopher and author of The Good Ancestor \nProgramme:\n\n20:00 – 20:40 Book presentation\n20:40 – 21:00 Discussion\n21:00 – 21:30 Q&A\n\nPracticalities:\nPlease register via the following link. \nTo support the organisation of this webinar\, please consider a contribution on account number BE07 8901 5430 1466 (BIC: VDSP BE 91 – vdk bank). Account name: Oikos Denktank. \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. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this webinar. \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/just-transition-the-good-ancestor/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210128T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
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SUMMARY:Social Dividends as a Form of Basic Income
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has more than ever provoked the debate around Universal Basic Income as a potential policy solution to a host of challenges. Yet just as there is a diversity of arguments in support of basic income\, there is a proliferation in models and pathways to implementation – each with its specific intricacies and consequences. \nThis one-hour webinar will explore some of these paths towards a basic income at the European level. Specifically\, M.Soc.Sci Johanna Perkiö will present on social dividends as a potential form of basic income\, based on her 2020 report for Vasemmistofoorumi (The Left Forum). Perkiö’s larger work has been on the history of discussions about UBI in Finnish society. \nAfter the presentation\, Lukas Korpelainen will comment on Perkiö’s findings and reflect further on the topic\, followed by audience questions. \nContext:\nAfter gathering comprehensive expertise and setting up transnational networks through a three-year long project on universal basic income\, GEF and its partners continue building on the outputs and successes of this work on the topic. \nThe transnational project ‘Change of Mindset – UBI\, Climate and Social Change’ seeks 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. Together\, we dive into the exploration of UBI as a tool of the urgently needed ecological transition and part of social security in a (post-)pandemic\, climate change world. \nSpeakers:\n\nJohanna Perkiö – project researcher at the University of Tampere and former chairperson of BIEN Finland \nComments by: Lukas Korpelainen – chairperson of the Finnish Greens’ social security working group and author of the GEF publication Basic Social Security 2030. \nPracticalities:\nThis webinar will take place in English\, and will be livestreamed to Facebook and YouTube. Participants can leave comments or questions via the chat. Register here to receive a reminder email.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/social-dividends-as-a-form-of-basic-income/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210128T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
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SUMMARY:Cities as Places of Hope w/ Sanna Vesikansa
DESCRIPTION:Context\n\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 and Turkey. \n\n \n\n\n  \nAbout The Event\nTogether with Oikos and other European think tanks and foundations\,  we’re shedding light on transformative green cities in Europe as engines of transition.\n\nOn 28 January at 15h we give the floor to Sanna Vesikansa who\, as green Vice-Mayor of Helsinki\, is campaigning for ambitious climate targets\, mental health care and healthy food in the fight against inequality\, among other things.\n  \n\nPracticalities\nLanguage: English.\n\nFacebook event: Cities As Places Of Hope w/ Sanna Vesikansa (Helsinki) \n\nPlease register via info@oikos.be and pay as you like:\nAccount number BE07 8901 5430 1466 (BIC: VDSP BE 91 – vdk bank).\nAccount name: Oikos Denktank.\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. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this webinar.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/cities-as-places-of-hope-w-sanna-vesikansa/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210127T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
CREATED:20210112T084926Z
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SUMMARY:Green Post-Corona Talk with Bas Eickhout and Célia Nyssens
DESCRIPTION:The Green European Foundation is hosting its Green Post-Corona Talks also in 2021 and invites Bas Eickhout\, Greens/EFA member of the European Parliament and Célia Nyssens\, Policy Officer for Agriculture\, European Environmental Bureau\, to discuss the latest developments around a reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the EU in line with the Green Deal\, as well as to address the agreements made on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 and the EU Climate Law\, and what the prospects for a greener\, fairer post-Covid EU are. \n \nWith: Bas Eickhout\, Member of the European Parliament for the Greens/EFA Group and Vice-Chair of the Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety Committee and Célia Nyssens\, Policy Officer for Agriculture\, European Environmental Bureau. \nYou can stream the talk on Facebook and YouTube. \n\nAbout the event\n  \nThe ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is having a grip on societies worldwide and will impact our lives long after the crisis is overcome. It is clear that we cannot continue with “business as usual\,” but that we need to discuss positive ideas and concepts for a better\, greener future and resilient societies now. \nGEF is therefore hosting the Green Post-Corona Talks\, a series of participatory online discussions with high-level experts\, thinkers\, and policy-makers\, and the opportunity for participants to pose their most pressing questions to them live. \nThe talks will highlight what is currently at stake in the Corona crisis but also look beyond the period of the pandemic\, and what possible solutions are already out there and can lend themselves to design the post-corona world. \nThe series will cover different themes from economy\, over migration to gender\, and bring in inspiring perspectives from all across Europe. \nThe project is implemented in cooperation with Oikos. \n\n  \nYou can help us advancing forward-looking green ideas\nto shape the Europe that we want! \n  \nWe rely on your generous contribution to continue putting together new\, exciting Green Post-Corona Talks made extensively available to the general European public! So\, please consider making a donation today\, by clicking on this link. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-post-corona-talk-with-bas-eickhout-celia-nyssens/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210122T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
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SUMMARY:European Positions on Unconditional Basic Income II
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nAt a time when many people have lost their jobs and the economic outlook is uncertain\, an unconditional basic income (UBI) sounds tempting. In November\, with the support of FREDA and the Green Future Academy Austria\, GEF invited Barbara Prainsack to discuss her new book on an Unconditional Basic Income “Vom Wert des Menschen.” \nTo build further on that discussion\, we are inviting new perspectives to the table. Bishop Benno Elbs brings in the perspective of Christian social teaching\, Markus Koza brings in the trade union point of view\, and Barb Jacobson will provide a European perspective with her precise knowledge of the international discussion. \nTogether\, they will address key questions like: Is basic income a contemporary solution to our social and economic problems? Do national trials make sense or is European cooperation necessary? And can we even afford it? \nContext\nAfter gathering comprehensive expertise and setting up transnational networks through a three-year long project on universal basic income\, GEF and its partners continue building on the outputs and successes of this work on the topic. \nThe transnational project ‘Change of Mindset – UBI\, Climate and Social Change’ seeks 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. Together\, we dive into the exploration of UBI as a tool of the urgently needed ecological transition and part of social security in a (post-)pandemic\, climate change world. \nSpeakers\n\nBarbara Prainsack – Professor of Political Science\, University of Vienna\, author\nBenno Elbs – Bishop of the Diocese of Feldkirch\nBarb Jacobson – Welfare Advisor\, London\nMarkus Koza – green social speaker with union background\n\nModeration by Eva Häfele\, social scientist \nPracticalities:\nThis event will take place on Zoom and will be primarily in German\, with some English consecutive translation. Please register in advance via this link. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/european-positions-on-unconditional-basic-income-ii/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210122T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
CREATED:20210113T092606Z
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SUMMARY:DOUGHNUT ECONOMY
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nCreating social prosperity within the (ecological) boundaries of the planet: the doughnut model of British economist Kate Raworth is becoming increasingly popular in politics. After Amsterdam\, also Brussels is committed to apply the theory for a more sustainable (local) society. On 22 January at 3 pm we talk with Kate Raworth\, Barbara Trachte\, State Secretary of the Brussels Capital Region\, responsible for Economic Transition and Scientific Research\, and Marieke Van Doorninck\, alderwoman in Amsterdam for Sustainability and Spatial Planning. \nContext\nThis webinar forms part of the Cities As Places of Hope transnational project\, highlighting transformative green cities in Europe as engines of transition. \n \nSpeakers\nKate Raworth\, Economist\, Author of Doughnut Economics \nBarbara Trachte\, State Secretary of the Brussels Capital Region\, responsible for Economic Transition and Scientific Research \nMarieke Van Doorninck\, alderwoman in Amsterdam for Sustainability and Spatial Planning \nModerator: Dirk Holemans (coordinator Oikos) \nPracticalities\nFacebook event: Webinar: Doughnut Economy in practice w/ Kate Raworth \nLanguage: English with simultaneous translation in French. \nRegister by sending an email to info@oikos.be <<< \nPay as you like on account number BE07 8901 5430 1466 (BIC: VDSP BE 91 – vdk bank). \nAccount name: Oikos Denktank. \nThis webinar 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/doughnut-economy/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210121T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210122T170000
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SUMMARY:Barcelona: Proximity Tourism
DESCRIPTION:Programme\nJanuary 21st \n09:00 – 10:30  Introduction of the programme and the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona \n11:00 – 12:30     Visit to Fundesplai Youth Hostel \n12:30 – 13:30    Guided visit to “Eat\, Act\, and Impact” exhibition on New Food Systems \n13:30 – 15:00    Lunch \n15:00 – 16:00   Meeting with Association for Tourism and Gastronomy \n16:00 – 17:00    Visit to Agriculture Park of Baix Llobregat \n17:00 – …            Dinner and free time \nJanuary 22nd \n09:30 – 11:30   Guided visit of Natural Park wetlands of Llobregat Delta \n12:00 – 12:30    Visit to El Prat beach \n12:30 – 13:30    Guided visit to CRAM (Recovery centre for sea animals and coastal birds) \n14:00 – 15:30   Lunch \n15:30 – 16:00    Closing \n\nPracticalities\nDate: 21-22 January \nLocation: El Prat\, Barcelona Metropolitan Area\, Spain \nThis is a closed study trip for selected project partners. Learn more about the project here. \n  \n\nThis study trip is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundacio Nous Horitzons and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation
URL:https://gef.eu/event/barcelona-proximity-tourism/
CATEGORIES:Study trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210119T193000
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SUMMARY:Green Academy: Getting smart about waste / Innovations in waste management
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWhat is the new EU action plan for the circular economy? What opportunities does the new national waste legislation bring to municipalities? How to reduce the total amount of waste and deal sustainably with biodegradable waste in cities? \nIn the new webinar from the Green Academy series\, we will look at the latest trends in waste management: \n\nPiotr Barczak (presentation in English) – waste expert of the European Environment Agency (EEB). In his presentation\, he will introduce new European legislation and trends in waste management. He will also touch upon the coming new Circular Economy Action Plan by the European Commission.\nTomáš Hlavenka – founder of ASHPA\, the company which helps municipalities and companies to implement a circular economy system. He studied waste management at Mendel University in Brno. From 2009 to 2015\, he worked as the director of a company providing waste collection and management in the Mikulov region\, where he introduced an innovative system for the collection of separated waste based on the principles of circular economy.\nJan Machančík – waste manager of Jihlava\, the city awarded in 2020 the Waste Oscar for exceptional achievement in reducing the production of mixed municipal waste. In his presentation\, he will focus on way how the city can support its citizens in minimizing waste generation and motivate them to reduce the amount of mixed municipal waste.\n\nPracticalities\nThe event is taking place on Zoom platform – you will receive access details by e-mail after registering here: https://forms.gle/9hy8go4sRVHUaW7J7 \nWe most cordially invite all those who are actively involved in promoting green policies at the local and regional level\, and anyone else interested in sustainable living topics. \nFor further details visit the website of the Institute of Active Citizenship https://www.aktivniobcanstvi.cz/zelena-akademie \nThe Green Academy is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of the Institute of Active Citizenship and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-academy-getting-smart-about-waste-innovations-in-waste-management/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201224T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201224T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
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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:20201222T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201222T190000
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SUMMARY:How will the Coronavirus Change Education in Poland and Europe?
DESCRIPTION:Context:\nThis event is part of the Green Post-Corona Talks Poland\, a series of participatory online talks with inspiring guests offering an analysis on what is at stake in this crisis and what positive ideas and concepts there are for a green post-corona vision. \nAbout the Event:\nThe last debate of the Green European Foundation series Green Post-Corona Talks Polska\, with the support of Fundacja Strefa Zieleni\, will tackle the topic of education and teaching. \nOnline learning has become the norm in Poland and the EU\, the experiences of students are shifting.  Our panel will look at the lessons to be learned from this year’s changes to education and the current state of learning in Poland. \nWhat will post-COVID-19 teaching look like? \nSpeakers:\nProf. dr hab. Małgorzata Żytko – Researcher at the Faculty of Pedagogy of the University of Warsaw\, member of ATEE (Association for Teacher Education in Europe) and PTP (Polish Pedagogical Society)\, OECD expert in the field of early education. Research interests: psychological\, pedagogical and social aspects of children’s development and education\, supporting the professional development of teachers\, designing and implementing innovative educational solutions for primary school. \nAngelika Apanowicz – A chemistry and biology teacher associated with Waldorf schools in Warsaw and Poznań. For several years she was the director of the Waldorf school complex in Warsaw\, academic lecturer. \nWiktor Miazek – High school student in a class with a mathematical\, physical and chemical profile at the XXXI Secondary School in Łódź\, Young Greens activist\, chairman of the association “Ostra Zieleń”. \nPracticalities:\nFacebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/858299971655925 \nZoom Link –  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MHpwZgt2R1ORMFgIO6wV3w?fbclid=IwAR0dXPTHMb0-b_3bHPMKD0CrfhaNW-zi9C9pT_cxo0Ba7MDJAlm4geCmiek \nLanguage: Polish \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
URL:https://gef.eu/event/how-will-the-coronavirus-change-education-in-poland-and-europe/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201222T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201222T183000
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SUMMARY:Green-Red Dialogues: For a Green and Social European Recovery Plan
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThe economic impact of COVID-19\, on top of health and social dimensions\, has been particularly challenging for economies such as Spain\, with a dependent and weak industrial fabric\, and heavily dependent on foreign production. \nWe want to explore the European recovery fund as an opportunity to propose a new industrial model\, based on a true Green Deal that offers a powerful alternative to what we have today. A model that places ecology\, sustainability\, and the transition towards clean industries at the very centre of what is to be achieved\, while promoting social and territorial cohesion and encouraging greater cross-European solidarity. \nWe will approach this third dialogue from different perspectives\, learning first-hand what the proposals are from the trade union world from the voice of its top representative\, Javier Pacheco. We will also hear from German Green MEP Henrike Hahn on what is happening at the European level. Finally\, we get a local view from Laura Campos\, Mayor of Montcada i Reixac\, one of the territories where industry is the economic base of the municipality and therefore highly affected by this pandemic. \nWith them\, we will debate and make proposals to tackle a real transformation. \nContext:\nThis event is part of the Green Red Dialogues. The main purpose of this series of talks is to reflect on current issues from a green and social perspective. At a time when we have to face the global challenges as a result of COVID-19\, it is important to reflect on a green way out of the crisis. The current capitalist system has demonstrated that it promotes social inequality and that it attacks the planet\, and therefore\, all the inhabitants of the earth. We must urgently reverse the effects of the climate crisis and promote socially just and environmentally friendly models. We need to ensure that these proposals reach citizens\, and explain that it is compatible with the economy\, progress\, and development. \nThe first dialogue dealt with green responses to the health and climate crisis\, and the second explored Universal Basic Income as a possible solution in addressing our current COVID-19 crisis and others to come. \nSpeakers:\n\nJavier Pacheco – General Secretary of CCOO Catalonia\nHenrike Hahn – MEP Greens/EFA\, Committee on Industry\, Research\, and Energy\nLaura Campos – Mayor of Montcada i Reixac\n\nWelcome by: Susanne Rieger – co-president of the Green European Foundation \nModerator: Marc Rius \nPracticalities:\nDate: December 22nd (17:00 – 18:30 CET) \nThis event will take place in Spanish and English\, with simultaneous translation provided via Zoom. \nYou can register for and join the Zoom call directly via this link.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-red-dialogues-for-a-green-and-social-european-recovery-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201217T193000
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SUMMARY:Between Extractivism and Decolonization: The European Hunger for Resources
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nIn this event\, we invite everyone to join our conversation about natural resources\, extractivism and deep-sea mining. Our aim is both to inform and discuss with European and international citizens. \nContext:\nOpening up new mines is diametrically opposed to curbing our ecological greed and threatens mankind and the planet. Free trade leads to increased deforestation\, land grabbing and violations of human rights\, such as violence against indigenous communities. Deep-sea mining leads to ecological destruction in those few places on earth that have not yet been plundered by the growing economy. \nIf the EU focuses unilaterally on access to precious resources\, there is a threat that a colonial exploitation logic will continue. The alternative is a real just transition\, one that emphasizes on human rights and the provision of a good life for all within the boundaries of the planet. \n  \nSpeakers:\nWies Willems\, Broederlijk Delen \nAn Lambrechts\, Greenpeace Belgium \nSarah Vanden Eede\, WWF Belgium \nModerator: Dirk Holemans\, Oikos \n  \nProgramme:\nIntroduction by Wies Willems (20 min) \n– An Lambrechts and Sarah Vanden Eede will then dive deeper into deep-sea mining (30 min) \n– Q&A (30 min) \n  \nPracticalities:\nRegister your participation via info@oikos.be \nThis webinar will be held in Dutch. \nCall for Action: More info on our Facebook event and website \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/between-extractivism-and-decolonization-the-european-hunger-for-resources/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201217T193000
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SUMMARY:Transformation Towards Energy Democracy
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nIn this event we will underline the need for a more democratic and inclusive society by addressing the state of democracy within the EU and its candidate countries. As well as looking to economic alternatives and the urgency of climate change. \n\nContext:\nThe Green European Foundation and Sunrise have in the previous three year period been pioneers on the topic of Energy Democracy in North Macedonia; with this 2020 event we will continue with the elaboration on the European experiences in the energy sector and stimulating positive changes in North Macedonia and the region. In this open Webinar we will discuss energy transformation and set a path to a participatory\, inclusive and decentralised green economy through promotion of the Energy Democracy concept. Together we will contribute to the debates and practices on the EU level with experiences and challenges from the Balkans. \nSpeakers:\n\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski\, Sunrise – North Macedonia\nDirk Holemans\, Co-President of Green European Foundation\, Oikos Think Tank\nMaja Morachanin\, green MP from the Macedonian Parliament\nStefan Bouzarovski \, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Manchester\,\nMelani Furlan\, Green Energy Cooperative in Zagreb\, Croatia\nErvin Redjepagjikj El.Eng. – Energy expert\n\n  \nProgramme:\n18:00-18:10 Introduction \n\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski\, moderator and National Coordinator\n\n18:10-18:20 Citizen Energy: Making Energy Democracy Happen publication \n\nDirk Holemans\, Co-President of Green European Foundation\, Oikos Think Tank\n\n Introduction of Citizens Energy: Making Energy Democracy Happen Publication\n\n18:20-18:30 \n\nMaja Morachanin green MP from the Macedonian Parliament\n\n18:20-19:00 Session with speaker’s presentations on Energy Democracy \n  \n\nPRESENTATIONS: \n\n\n\nStefan Bouzarovski – Professor of Human Geography at the University of Manchester\, where he directs the People and Energy Programme within the Manchester Urban Institute\n\nTopic: Energy poverty in Southeastern Europe \n\n\n\nMelani Furlan MSc El.Eng. – from the Green Energy Cooperative in Zagreb\, Croatia\n\n\n\nTopic: Community-led solarization for clean energy transition \n\n\n\nErvin Redjepagjikj El.Eng. – Energy expert\n\n\n\nTopic: Opportunities and Challenges in Renewables in the region \n\n19:00-19:30 Panel discussion and Q&A \n  \nPracticalities\nRegistrations are open: https://survey.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38xXJJ4o46T3FYN  \nThe primary language will be Macedonian but simultaneous translation in English will be provided. \nAcknowledgements:\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
URL:https://gef.eu/event/transformation-towards-energy-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201216T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201216T183000
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SUMMARY:Just Transition to Degrowth Society
DESCRIPTION:About the Event: \nThis webinar will offer space for debate among representatives of various organisations from the North and South and from both sides of Atlantic. They’ll discuss how just transition in Europe can be shaped through futureproof policies\, for the benefit of decent working conditions and the well being of all\, both in the EU and at global level. Join this webinar to learn more about Just Transition.  \n  \nContext: \nJUST TRANSITION as a transnational project aims to tackle the challenge of transforming from an extractive to a regenerative economy in a just and equitable way to find the necessary support among the population. It seeks to show that the green family\, including GEF in its specific role\, is a leading actor in the development of futureproof politics and policies\, developed in a sensitive way that keeps in mind local specificities.  Project partners are working together in conducting research on the Just Transition and drafting a paper on its different dimensions.   \nIn a world characterised by multi-level governance\, just transition initiatives are needed at the different levels: from companies and sectors\, over cities and regions\, to nations and the European Union. At all these levels\, specific challenges\, groups of stakeholders and power relations make clear that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ model of just transition. This also shows the need to document cases at the different levels\, in different regions.  \nWe are confronted now with both a crisis and employment emergency at the same time\, because millions of jobs are at risk. In order to achieve a carbon neutral Europe we have to be doing much more then we are doing at the moment. Climate policy has to be much more ambitious\, more investment in\, for example \,green and efficient energy is necessary. Just transition is about fair sharing of all the costs and burdens that come with this very ambitious transformation. Outcomes of this transitions should be (green) jobs that follow the pillars of decent work in a society that is carbon neutral and nobody is left behind\, while at the same time taking into consideration solidarity with other parts of the world and the future generations.  \n  \nSpeakers: \nMaruška Mileta\, FoE Croatia  \nOxana Lopatina\, independent researcher\, energy analyst\, Moscow  \nClara Dellaire Fortier\, doctoral candidate\, Lund University  \nMladen Domazet\, Institute for Political Ecology  \n  \nModerated by:  \nVedran Horvat\, Institute for Political Ecology  \n  \nProgramme:  \n17:00 – 17.10 Introduction: Vedran Horvat\, IPE  \n17:10 – 17.25 Maruška Mileta\, programme coordinator\, FoE Croatia  \n17:25 – 17:40 Oxana Lopatina\, energy analyst  \n17:40 – 17.55 Clara Dellaire Fortier\, doctoral candidate\, Lund University  \n17.55 – 18.10 Mladen Domazet\, Institute for Political Ecology \n18:10 – 18.30 Discussion  \n  \nPracticalities: \nWednesday\, 16th December\, 5:00 PM  \nThis is an online event\, please join via zoom link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89384973759  \nEvent will take place in English.  \n  \n——\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Institute for Political Ecology and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/just-transition-to-degrowth-society/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
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SUMMARY:In Search of a Green City
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWhat makes a city “green”? Planning\, Mobility\, Architecture\, Climate and Energy\, Waste\, \nGreen Spaces\, Biodiversity\, Food System … Initiatives and commitments are multiplying\, such as the Pact of Mayors for Energy and Climate\, the Milan Pact\, Circular Cities\, Cities Without Pesticides\, Green Cities Agreement\, Declaration of Glasgow\, among many others that can be voluntarily assumed by cities and municipalities to be more sustainable or ecological … \nDo these commitments reach the public? How do they articulate with Spatial Planning? Are they transparent to the citizen? How do you know that such commitments have an effect? \nIn this webinar\, the Green European Foundation and its partner Quercus will review some of these initiatives and discuss the ways that can safely take us towards greener cities. We will also go into two relatively recent approaches\, that of local food policies and action plans for the biodiversity. \nProgramme\n17:00 Welcome by Paula Lopes da Silva – Project Coordinator at Quercus \n17:30 Raúl Gómez – Director of Fundacíon Transicíon Verde and member of Green European Foundation \n18:00 Cecília Delgado – Architect\, researcher and coordinator of the Food Network Cities Sustainable \n18:30 Mário Carmo – Biologist\, Specialist in Action Plans and Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystems \n19:00 pm Meet and Greet with speakers \nRegistration\nParticipants can register via this link: EM BUSCA DA CIDADE VERDE \nThe event will be in Portuguese and Spanish. \n—— \nThis event is organized by the Green European Foundation with the support of Quercus and with the support of the European Parliament’s financial contribution to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/in-search-of-a-green-city-quercus/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
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SUMMARY:Time for Change – Feminist Climate Ambassadors Online Training
DESCRIPTION:About this Event:\nOn Saturday\, December 12th\, the second webinar of this Feminist Climate Ambassadors online training will once again gather together the participants to the training and top experts from around the world. \nWhereas in the first webinar the focus was on introducing the subject as well as the current media- and political environment on the intersections of climate crisis and gender equality\, this week the ambassadors will gain concrete tools for carrying out their own activism\, with a particular emphasis on different opportunities on social media. \nThe second training day will end with a roundtable discussion\, where experts from different fields will get together to discuss how the feminist approach should influence the climate policy. \nContext:\nOur aim is to build bridges across Europe for feminist climate change advocates and activists. This 9-week training will equip selected Feminist Climate Ambassadors with the tools needed to get their message through in their own region and media. This will support sustainable and feminist community-level impact across the region. In addition\, the training provides space for more political level conversation on the intersections of gender and climate change. \nProgramme:\nSaturday\, December 11th: 10am – 4pm (CET) \n10.00 Introduction to the day \n10.15–11.00 Parallel workshops on outreach strategies \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom an idea into a podcast – planning\, production and building an audience.\n\n\n\n\n\nRebecca Armstrong is a podcast producer\, running her own podcast #2050 since 2017\, and an advocate for local sustainable development. \n2. Community management: How to get started? \nKatriina Penttilä is an expert on social media and online community building through her day job as a community manager for game communities of millions of players across the world\, work as a Women in Games ambassador and volunteering at one of the biggest Finnish feminist activist collectives @cvltcvnth. \n11.00-11.45 Making the change: how to promote feminist and climate issues through campaigning and social media influencing? How to act if you face harassment in social media? \n11.45-12.45 Lunch break \n13.00 Workshops: Feminist Climate Ambassadors as change makers \nWorking in small groups\, reflecting on the lessons so far and planning the joint outreach. \n14.15 Round table conversation: How feminist approach should and could influence the climate policy? \nHost: Zahra Karimy \nPanelists: Ville Niinistö (Member of European Parliament\, Finland); Sara Nyman (Climate Activist and former delegate for Finnish young in UN); Sarah Parry (Senior Lecturer\, Science Technology and Innovation Studies\, School of Social and Political Science\, University of Edinburgh); Oury Traore (African feminist activist and an international consultant on Peace & Security); Atti Worku (founder and CEO\, Seeds of Africa) \n15.30 Conclusion and next steps \nPracticalities:\nThis is a closed event. \nThis webinar is only for participants of the Feminist Climate Ambassadors training. If you are not in the training\, but are interested to learn more about this topic\, you can watch the recording from our Feminists in the Climate Movement Conference which was held in May 2020.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/time-for-change-feminist-climate-ambassadors-online-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201211T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201211T190000
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SUMMARY:Evergreen: Restoring Europe’s Forests
DESCRIPTION:Context:\nDestruction of primary and old growth forests is an issue not just in tropical forests but also on the European continent. The question of how to stop illegal logging and protect the remaining forests on national but also European levels calls for decisive and orchestrated action – as ecosystem loss and the climate crisis are closely interconnected and their worsening impacts are not blocked by any national boarder. \nAbout the Event:\nThis is the launch of the Green European Foundation’s Deforestation Project\, featuring stakeholders from all over Europe with a focus on Romania. We’ll be looking at solutions for saving our European forests\, with breakout rooms and group discussions to tackle the issue together. Our goal is to use our collective knowledge and problem solving to face down the challenges. \nUpcoming opinion pieces to feed into the conversation: \n\nThe natural forests of Europe are vanishing: focal point Romania\nThe EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030: Ecological change in the forest sector?\nSolutions for – forest protection and restoration \n\nSpeakers:\n\n\nThomas Waitz\, MEP\, European Parliament\nMatthias Schickhofer\, Conservationist\, book author\, photographer\nIoana Banach\, Managing Director\, Green European Foundation\nAlexander von Bismarck\, Executive Director\, Environmental Investigation Agency\nCatalina Radulescu\, lawyer\nEwelina Tylec-Bakalarz\, Client Earth\nLuke Chamberlain\, EuroNatur\, Agent Green & EU Policy Director PFPI\nGabriel Paun\, President of Agent Green\nSusanne Winter\, WWF Germany\n\nProgramme: \n16:30 – 17:00 Arrivals and technical check-in \n17:00 – 17:15  Event Opening \nModerator: Ioana Banach (Managing Director\, Green European Foundation) \nDagmar Tutschek (FREDA) \n  \n17:15 – 18:00  Part I: Losing paradise – destroying Europe’s Forests \n\nWhat is the state of today’s forests in Europe?\n\nSpeaker: Matthias Schickhofer\, Conservationist\, book author\, photographer \n  \n2.  Where is the problem? \n\n\n\nWho is driving illegal logging in old growth/ primary forests? Who are the beneficiaries? \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Alexander von Bismarck\, Executive Director\, Environmental Investigation Agency \n        2. What legal options are there and where are the   difficulties to enforce / strengthen legal protection of old growth forests? \nSpeaker: Catalina Radulescu\, lawyer \n        3. What is the role of forest management in the current “forest crisis”? How can ecologically destructive forest management and forest   protection be improved? \nSpeaker:  Gabriel Paun\, President of Agent Green \n  \n 3. What is already being done to save the forests and where are the shortcomings? \n\nEU Legislations\n\nSpeaker: Thomas Waitz\, MEP\, European Parliament \n  \n  \n18:00 – 18:10  Break \n18:10 – 18:45  Part II: Restoring Europe’s Forests \nBreakout sessions split into 3 working groups – In this session we will deep-dive into solutions-oriented discussions. \nOur three speakers will give a short intro to each parallel session\, focusing on: \n\nWhat can be done on a European and local level?\n\nSpeaker: Ewelina Tylec-Bakalarz\, Client Earth & Matthias Schickhofer\, \nVisual Facilitator: Alejandro Gil  \n  \n2. Best-practice of forest management and restoration \nSpeaker: Susanne Winter\, WWF Germany \nVisual Facilitator: Anita Berner \n  \n3. The role of civil society in tackling the issue. \nSpeaker: Luke Chamberlain\, EuroNatur\, Agent Green & EU Policy Director PFPI \nVisual Facilitator: Coline Robin \n  \n\nEach parallel session will include a Visual Facilitator\n\n18:45 – 19:00  Plenary reporting – Session host and Visual recorders \n19:00 – 19:05 Next steps and closing \nPracticalities: \nRegistrations are now closed.  \nWe will use the Zoom video conferencing platform. It is recommended to join the webinar via a PC. You do not need to install additional software. However\, for the best user experience and full participation features\, you can install the free Zoom Desktop App. \n  \nLanguage: the main language is English with simultaneous translation to German \nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of FREDA – Die Grüne Zukunftsakademie and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSpatial statistics of European harvested forest area \nSource: Ceccherini\, G.\, Duveiller\, G.\, Grassi\, G. et al. Abrupt increase in harvested forest area over Europe after 2015. Nature 583\, 72–77 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2438-y 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/evergreen-restoring-europes-forests/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201211T153000
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SUMMARY:Don’t Just Look in the Mirror\, Look at the System
DESCRIPTION:Context:\nThe Just Transition project has as its aim to inspire and inform citizens about the implications of a just transition to a highly sustainable economy\, which involves more than technical measures. We need a new economic system that cares for people and the planet\, in which all costs and benefits are fairly distributed. How do we sustainably transform our labour market? How do we make sure the transition to renewables is inclusive and equitable? These are some of the questions we try to answer. \nAbout the Event:\nIn the last decades growing affluence has led to increased resource use and pollutant emissions. This puts a specific responsibility on the shoulder of affluent citizens. A global Just Transition is only possible if we say farewell to ecological gluttony. At the same time\, it would wrong to translate this insight in the first place into individual responsibility. Just as you can’t eat healthy in a candy shop\, our economies and cultures incite overconsumption and inhibit sustainable lifestyles. How to get rid of your car when there’s no good public transport\, why would you change your diet when governments promote eating meat? \nWithout denying individual responsibility\, the solution is found in collectives answers\, structural changes of life provisioning systems that enable a good life for all within planetary boundaries. \nSpeakers:\n– Julia Steinberger\, Professor of Societal Challenges of Climate Change at the University of Lausanne. She studies the relationships between the use of resources and performance of societies\, researching how human well-begin can be realized within planetary boundaries. She is a Lead Author of the IPCC report. \n– Jaap Tielbeke\, environmental editor of the Dutch progressive magazine De Groene Amsterdammer. He is also the author of the recent book ‘The Myth of the Green Consumer’ (in Dutch). \nPracticalities:\nRegister your participation by emailing at info@oikos.be \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/dont-just-look-in-the-mirror-look-at-the-system/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201210T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201210T190000
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SUMMARY:Sun and Sand Tourism: Proposals for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nFor over 50 years the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea have been under pressure from masses of people looking for Sun & Sand\, with a huge environmental impact on the coast and elsewhere through hidden destruction. \nFor the first time in decades popular tourist destinations have received respite during the travel season\, but at the expense of economic and social wellbeing of millions. So now what? This webinar will focus on how greening the sector can aid the recovery in these hard-hit areas. \nContext:\nThis event is part of the Fair and Carbon Free Tourism project. This project aims to identify and create conditions for collective action against detrimental social and environmental impacts of tourism. These impacts of tourism-induced economic activities are often underestimated\, and while social impacts are increasingly being considered in some of the tourist hubs of the project partners’ countries\, for instance in Barcelona\, Dubrovnik\, Salzburg\, or Ohrid\, environmental impacts in particular are often not (yet) addressed. \nSpeakers:\n\nSusanne Rieger – Co-chair of GEF\nSergi Alegre – Fundacio Nous Horitzons\nTilly Metz – MEP Greens/EFA\, Committee of Transport and Tourism\nEugenia Pascual – Initiative for Catalonia Greens Girona\nNeus Truyol – Councillor Mallorca city\, Equo\nVedran Horvat – Director of Institute for Political Ecology\, Croatia\n\nPracticalities:\nPlease check back later for a detailed programme. \nThis event will be taking place online. Register in advance via this link. \n—- \nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Nous Horitzons Fundació and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation
URL:https://gef.eu/event/sun-and-sand-tourism-proposals-for-a-sustainable-future/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201208T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201208T193000
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SUMMARY:What can cities and regions do to tackle climate change?
DESCRIPTION:Context:\nIn November\, GEF is launching the Green Academy with the support of Institute for Active Citizenship. \nThe Academy will offer those interested in enforcing climate and other green policies\, especially on the local and regional level\, the opportunity to learn more about respective topics and practical solutions\, discuss ideas and network across regions in Czechia. \nGEF will implement a series of regular\, maximum 90 minutes long\, online participatory workshops and webinars with content devoted to one particular topic for each session. \n3 dimensions of the topic will always be explored: the European\, national and local one. \n2 speakers will be invited to each of the workshops; presenting current developments in the topic at the European level (EP)\, explaining links to the Czech state politics and legislation and specific local projects that would serve as inspiration for specific activities at the local level. The seminars will take place every 4-6 weeks. Currently\, four instalments until end-March are planned. \nThematically\, the workshops will focus on climate-related policies\, such as energy\, waste management\, Blue-green infrastructure\, mobility\, CC adaptation\, degrowth etc. \nAbout the event:\nIn the first webinar of the Green Academy series\, we will look at reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy sources from the perspective of local and regional authorities. We will focus on practical steps that cities or regions can take towards carbon neutrality and greater energy self-sufficiency. \nSpeakers:\n\nJana Drápalová – mayor of the Brno – Nový Lískovec district awarded this year the Josef Vavroušek Prize for the transformation of a panel housing estate into an energy-passive district\nMiroslava Knotková – director of the Energy Agency of the Zlín Region\, which has long been dedicated to the support of municipal projects focused on the use of renewable energy sources in municipalities\n\nRegistration:\nThe event is taking place on Zoom platform – you will receive access data by e-mail after registration here: https://forms.gle/qkB6eJurkQPomyS5A \nThe Green Academy is organised by the GEF – Green European Foundation with the support of Institute of Active Citizenship with the financial support of the European Parliament for the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/what-can-cities-and-regions-do-to-tackle-climate-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201207T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201207T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
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SUMMARY:Transformative pathways for tourism in post-pandemic Europe
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThis webinar will offer space for debate among various academic and political organisations across Europe on the sustainability of tourism and the influences the COVID-19 pandemic has had on this sector. This will be an opportunity to share experiences and be inspired by the practices of others. Some of the research findings from the project will be presented but also expanded to a broader debate with engaged scholars and researchers. \nContext:\nThis event is part of the Green European Foundation’s Fair and Carbon Free Tourism transnational project. The project aims to identify and create conditions for collective action against the detrimental social and environmental impacts of tourism. In many countries\, tourism is a generator of GDP and fully employed in a growth-oriented consumerist economy. However\, there is an underestimated environmental and social impact of tourism. \nThe impacts of tourism-induced economic activities are often underestimated\, and while social impacts are increasingly being considered in some of the tourist hubs of the project partners’ countries\, for instance in Barcelona\, Dubrovnik\, Salzburg\, or Ohrid\, environmental impacts\, in particular\, are often not (yet) addressed. \nSpeakers:\n\nRobert Fletcher\, Waegeningen University\nFilka Sekulova\, University of Barcelona\nNikolina Rajković\, Institute for Political Ecology\nClaus Mersch\, FREDA (tbc)\n\nModerated by: Vedran Horvat\, Institute for Political Ecology \nProgramme: \n17:00 – 17.10 Introduction: Vedran Horvat\, IPE \n17:10 – 17.25 Robert Fletcher\, Waegeningen University \n17:25 – 17:40 Filka Sekulova\, University of Barcelona \n17:40 – 17.55 Nikolina Rajković\, Institute for Political Ecology \n17.55 – 18.10 Claus Mersch\, FREDA (tbc) \n18:10 – 18.30 Discussion \nPracticalities:\nMonday\, 7 December\, 17:00-18:30 \nThis is an online event\, please join us here via Zoom. \nThe event will take place in English. \n—- \nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of the Institute for Political Ecology and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation
URL:https://gef.eu/event/transformative-pathways-for-tourism-in-post-pandemic-europe/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201205T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210214T170000
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SUMMARY:EGAT Hungary
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nDuring the European Green Activist Training\, selected participants are introduced to green values and activity from the local level to the national\, EU and international level. As a course participant\, they hear from politicians and other professionals of the field\, discover how politics is made\, get a backstage pass to civil society organisations\, and discuss change-making from an individual’s perspective. This course gives them the knowledge\, skills and support network they need to become a changemaker themselves. Participants find their own way to be an activist\, gain new friends and valuable experience. \nFirst national training \nHungary- Ecopolis Foundation- December 5 \nProgramme: introduce EGAT programme\, lectures on the theory and practice of politics and ecopolitics as well as the Green movement in Hungary. \nSecond national training \nHungary- Ecopolis Foundation- February 12\, 13\, 14 \nProgramme: explore Green policies\, Greens in the European Union\, the future of Green politics and the paradoxes and contradictions in green politics. Presentations given by a variety of political scientists.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-hungary/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201204T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
CREATED:20201105T083225Z
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SUMMARY:Civil society in action – European and Polish perspectives
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThis conference\, organised with the support of Fundacja Strefa Zieleni\, will be dedicated to discussions on some major Polish\, international and European challenges through the lens of Polish coalitions and platforms of cooperation and activism\, tackling pressing issues in our society from the European Green Deal to the protection of civil rights. \nThe conference will be hosted in conjunction with the European Green Party Council. \nProgramme\n\n15:00 Introduction and Welcome\n\n– Ewa Sufin-Jacquemart\, GEF Board member and Board Member Fundacja Strefa Zieleni \n\n15:05-15:45 Panel 1: Cities in movement (In partnership with Congress of Urban Movements)\n\nThis panel will highlight the crucial role of cities in the necessary green transition post-COVID to implement the principles of the European Green Deal on the city level\, and in search for pathways to facilitate the cooperation of urban organisations and movements with the political level. \n– Speakers: Marta Bejnar-Bejnarowicz\, Miłka Stępień\, Kati van de Velde\, Evelyne Huytebroeck  \n– Moderated by: Ewa Sufin-Jacquemart \nThis session will be in English with Polish interpretation. \n\n15:55-16:35 Panel 2: Let’s save the rivers! (In partnership with Save the Rivers Coalition)\n\nThe panel will address the\, specifically for Poland\, pressing issue of river protection\, best practices of activism and debate how European cooperation can be fostered on this issue. \n– Speakers: Radosław Gawlik\, Cecylia Malik\, Artur Furdyna\, Iza Zygmunt\, Jacek Bożek \n– Moderated by: Ewa Sufin-Jacquemart \n\n16:45-17:25 Panel 3: Young change makers’ voices\n\nThis session will be organised by the participants of the Polish edition of GEF’s European Green Activist Training 2020/2021. They will showcase their activism. \n– Speakers: Mateusz Orzechowski\, Weronika Dąbrowska\, Nadia Wierzbicka\, Kuba Bilski\, Bartosz Marzec \n– Moderated by: Aleksandra Kołeczek\, Artur Wieczorek \nThis session will be in English with Polish interpretation. \n\n17:35-18:15 Panel 4: The hard path “From farm to fork” (In partnership with the Living Earth Coalition)\n\nThis panel will discuss agroecology\, the fight for better food and recent developments on the EU level in regard to the Common Agricultural Policy. The panellists will also share their work as a coalition of more than 20 NGOs and experiences of activism in a challenging political context. \n– Speakers : Justyna Zwolińska\, Dorota Metera\, Marcin Galicki\, Agnieszka Makowska \n– Moderated by: Ewa Sufin-Jacquemart \n\n18:25 – 18:50 Panel 5: The difficult fight for rights (In partnership with the Congress of Women)\n\nLast but not least the conference will feature an interview with the co-founder of the Congress of Women\, a network of Polish women in Poland and abroad\, and a place of advocacy for women’s rights as well as a place of debate on important topics of our times on all levels of society. The interview will address the recent developments in Poland regarding the reproductive rights of women as well as discriminatory policies against the LGBTIQ+ community. \n– Interview with prof. Magdalena Środa \n\n18:50 – closing\n\n– Moderated by: Ewa Sufin-Jacquemart \nPracticalities:\nThe event will have simultaneous English-Polish interpretation and will be live-streamed on Facebook. 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/civil-society-in-action-european-and-polish-perspectives/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
CREATED:20201210T090047Z
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SUMMARY:‘Gaming Europe’ Online transnational workshop
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 transnational workshop brings together national workshops’ participants with representatives from the video gaming world and non-profit organisations working on education on Europe. Based on the discussions and outcomes of their national sessions in Belgium and Portugal\, it aims to highlight key findings\, striving to harvest common lessons and ideas\, and brainstorm on video game ideas that render the EU more graspable to young Europeans (12 – 14 year olds). \nPracticalities\nThe language of the workshop is English and will be moderated by an external moderator. \nThis is a closed event. \nThe event is organised by the Green European Foundation\, with the financial support of the Bosch Alumni Network \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/gaming-europe-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201203T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
CREATED:20201119T112212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T112212Z
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SUMMARY:Towards a Fair and Low Carbon Tourism: Perspectives from Spain
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nTourism has positioned itself as one of the main engines of the Spanish economy\, but the current crisis of COVID-19 – as the economic crisis of 2008 did before – has shown the fragility of the sector and has called into question the high dependence of the GDP on this activity. The pandemic should serve as an opportunity to seek alternatives to make tourism resilient to new economic\, health and climate crises. \nTourism is also a sector that not only produces serious climatic and environmental impacts but these\, in turn\, affect it negatively. Water shortages\, reduced climatic comfort\, the loss of beaches or an increase in extreme weather events are some of the effects of global warming with direct consequences on tourism activity and which can seriously compromise its viability. \nWe should take advantage of the lessons learned during the pandemic to rethink a paradigm shift\, a shift towards a fair\, low-carbon tourism model that is prepared to face the major climate\, economic and social challenges of our time and that is sustainable in the long term. Are we prepared for this? \nContext:\nThis event is part of the Green European Foundation’s Fair and Carbon Free Tourism transnational project. This project aims to identify and create conditions for collective action against the detrimental social and environmental impacts of tourism. In many countries\, tourism is a generator of GDP and fully employed in a growth oriented consumerist economy. However\, there is an underestimated environmental and social impact of tourism. \nSpeakers: \n\nJavier Benayas: Professor of Ecology at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) and member of the Advisory Council of the Spanish Network for Sustainable Development. Town Planning and Sustainability Councilor in Soto del Real (Madrid).\nKarima Delli: French MEP from the Greens/EFA group. Chair of the Committee on Transport and Tourism. In 2016 she was appointed vice-chair of the Commission of Inquiry into the Measurement of Emissions from Cars (the so-called Dieselgate).\nAurora Pedro Bueno: Director of the New Green Transition Chair at the University of Valencia. Consultant for the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) since the mid-1990s and author of several publications on Tourism topics.\n\nModerator: Rosa M. Tristán\, environmental and scientific journalist with 30 years of professional experience in different media (El Mundo\, El HuffPost\, El País\, Público\, RNE\, …). \nPracticalities:\nThursday\, 3 December\, 18:00-19:30 \nThis is an online event\, please register in advance via this link. \nSimultaneous Spanish-English translation will be available. \n—- \nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundación Transición Verde and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation
URL:https://gef.eu/event/towards-a-fair-and-low-carbon-tourism-perspectives-from-spain/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201202T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
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SUMMARY:In Search of a Green City
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 of a positive narrative on the future of Europe. The project brings together partners from Spain (Fundación Transición Verde)\, Catalonia (Nous Horitzons)\, Croatia (The Institute for Political Ecology-IPE) \, Belgium (Oikos)\, North Macedonia (Sunrise) and Turkey. This 2020 project aims to bring together progressive and transformative trans-local city networks\, to connect them and facilitate their exchanges\, ultimately contributing to a positive narrative for the future of Europe. \nAbout the Event:\nThe ‘In search of a green city’ event will bring together green local councillors from different municipalities and civil society from across Turkey\, Belgium\, Greece and Spain. In this event\, we aim to share best practises and discuss the role and participation of city actors through the examples below which are the findings of the GEF Cities as Places of Hope Project: \n\nPublic Health Protection and awareness campaign on heat wave # coolathens / Athens Municipality/Greece\nRemunicipalisation of water management / Valladolid Municipality /Spain\nGent Mobility for livable and accessible city / Gent Municipality /Belgium\n\nProgramme: \n13:00-14:00 ⎢ Sharing of best practices \nModerator: Müge Yorgancı\, Urban Planner and Researcher\, Vision 2050 Office \n     1. ‘Urban Mobility and Gent Mobility Plan’ \nDirk Holemans / Former Member of the Belgian Parliament / Oikos Think Tank/ Co-President\, Green European Foundation \n    2. ‘Water Management as a Public Policy in Local Governments’ \nSergi Alegre Calero / Vice Mayor of the City of El Prat / Fundacio Nous Horitzons \n    3. ‘ Heat Waves and Climate Resilient Cities’ \nÜmit Şahin / Green Thought Association \n14: 10-15: 00 ⎢ Group Studies \n    1. ‘Water Management in Cities and Water Rights’ \nModerator: Dr. Akgün İlhan\, Water Management Specialist\, Boğaziçi University \n    2. ‘Mobility in Cities’ \nModerator: Arzu Erturan\, Board Member of Street Is Ours Association\, MSGSÜ Research Assistant \n    3. ‘Heat Waves and Climate Resilience Cities’ \nModerator: Assoc. Dr. Sevil Acar\, Boğaziçi University \nPracticalities:\nRegistrations are open: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkcu2qpz8rGt3p6P6o5RnCYsE-rz7ABI7P \nFor more information about the event: in Turkish / in English \nTurkish and English translations will be available during the first part of the event. \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/in-search-of-a-green-city/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201130T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
CREATED:20201128T082854Z
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SUMMARY:Just Transition: Futureproof policies for work
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThe webinar will offer a space for debate among representatives of various organisations from both North and South on both sides of the Atlantic to discuss how just transition in Europe can be shaped through futureproof policies\, for the benefit of decent working conditions and well being of all\, both in the EU and at global level. Join this webinar to learn more about Just Transition. \nContext:\nJUST TRANSITION as transnational project aims to tackle the challenge of transforming from an extractive to a regenerative economy in a just and equitable way to find the necessary support among the population. It seeks to show that the green family\, including Green European Foundation in its specific role\, is a leading actor in the development of futureproof politics and policies\, developed in a sensitive way that keeps in mind local specificities.  Project partners are working together in conducting research on the Just Transition and currently drafting a paper on its different dimensions. \nIn a world characterized by multi-level governance\, just transition initiatives are needed at different levels: from companies and sectors\, over cities and regions\, to nations and the European Union. At all these levels\, specific challenges\, groups of stakeholders and power relations make clear that there is not a ‘one fits all’ model of just transition. This also shows the need to document cases at different levels\, in different regions. \nThis webinar opens a series of three online events on JUST TRANSITION which will take place in November and December 2020. \nSpeakers:\n\nSean Sweney\, CUNY School of Labour and Urban Studies\nLiam McClelland\, Federation of Young European Greens\nAxelle van Wynsberghe\, DiEM 25\nLyda Fernanda\, Colombian economist\, ex-TNI staff member\n\nModerated by: Vedran Horvat\, Institute for Political Ecology \nProgramme: \n17:00 – 17.10 Introduction: Vedran Horvat\, IPE \n17:10 – 17.25 Sean Sweney\, CUNY School of Labour and Urban Studies \n17:25 – 17:40 Liam McClelland\, Federation of Young European Greens \n17:40 – 17.55 Lyda Fernanda\, Colombian economist\, ex-TNI staff member \n17.55 – 18.10 Axelle van Qynsberghe\, DiEM 25 \n18:10 – 18.30 Discussion \nPracticalities:\nMonday\, 30 November\, 17:00-18:30 \nThis is an online event\, please join via the zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89384973759 \nLanguage: English will be the main language of the event \n—- \nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Institute for Political Ecology and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation
URL:https://gef.eu/event/just-transition-futureproof-policies-for-work/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201128T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201128T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
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:20201127T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
CREATED:20201123T121208Z
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SUMMARY:How can we drastically reduce CO2 emissions in the EU and eradicate poverty?
DESCRIPTION:Context:\nThe Covid-19 crisis has only enhanced the social crises: decreasing wages\, increased inequalities and union busting. \nContrary to public belief\, the Covid-19 induced economic crisis is not an exogenous crisis to our economic system. Covid19 is a deeply endogenous crisis of our world capitalistic system. It has exposed the failures of underfinanced social and health systems that are the result of decades of austerity policies and privatisation. Zoonotic viruses that “jump” from animals to humans are increasing due to the destruction of the last areas of wilderness. Houses\, streets\, agricultural areas\, all are invading formerly untouched nature. \nOur current system exploits both: people and nature. Only a radical change in the human-nature metabolism can stop the ongoing climate catastrophe. Only a radical change in the social and economic policy can stop the wave of poverty we are facing. We thus need to solve both: the climate and the social crisis in one stroke. \nHence\, the climate crisis and the necessity to exist inside the planetary boundaries are the main challenge of the current generations. What is equally clear is that workers and common citizens must be in the centre of the necessary socio-ecological transformation. We have to build a much better economy now. \nWe need to act now\, and indeed: we have started to transform our economies. The European Commission has presented its Green Deal on 11th December 2019 and currently the EU is negotiating the historic ‘Recovery Plan’. The member states have also reacted to the immediate Covid19 induced economic crisis as well as to the long-term climate crisis. \nAbout the event:\nIn our common seminar\, we want to share our analysis of the Covid-19 and climate crisis and discuss possible solutions and propose alternative ways forward. We want to continue our dialogue on our understanding of the necessary socio-ecological transformation of our societies. \nSpeakers:\nSpeakers for the Green European Foundation (GEF): \n\nPolitical introduction: Aurélie Maréchal (Political Director GEF)\nSpeaker: Councillor Jonathan Essex (Green House Think Tank\, United Kingdom)\n\nSpeakers for the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS): \n\nPolitical introduction: Uwe Optenhögel (Vice-President FEPS)\nSpeaker: Saïd El Khadraoui (Special Adviser FEPS\, Belgium)\n\nSpeakers for transform! europe: \n\nPolitical introduction: Cornelia Hildebrandt (Co-President transform! europe)\nSpeaker: Manuela Kropp (Project Manager Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung\, Brussels)\n\nThe event will be hosted by Marga Ferré (Co-President transform! europe) \nPracticalities:\nThe event will take place in English & French. \nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsdOmtqz0uHtAcuu9R1CeAGwuUAd-3lgyx
URL:https://gef.eu/event/how-can-we-drastically-reduce-co2-emissions-in-the-eu-and-eradicate-poverty/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T034030
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SUMMARY:Talking about a Green City
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 of a positive narrative on the future of Europe. GEF and its partners are working to further explore and exchange on progressive cities and networks – documenting their successes and fostering connections. The project brings together partners from Spain\, Croatia\, Belgium\, North Macedonia and Turkey. This is a second event organised on the topic ‘Talking about a green city’ where GEF project partners\, municipality councillors\, green activists and city network representatives will have a chance to further discuss the city level responses and initiatives amid COVID-19 and develop case studies to be implemented in the local context. \nAbout the Event:\nThe ‘Talking about a green city’ event will bring together green local councillors from different municipalities and green activists from across North Macedonia from diverse green backgrounds. Together we will look at the steps already taken and the roadmap ahead to turning our cities into places of hope. The findings of the GEF Cities as places of hope project as well as local green examples will be discussed during the event. \nWith this event we are continuing our research and mapping of progressive and transformative practices on the Western Balkans and exploring the EU practices and possibilities for cities to organise themselves in trans-local networks and connect them to the Green movement and facilitate their exchanges. \nSpeakers:\n\n\n\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski National coordinator – GEF Cities as Places of Hope\nMaja Morachanin – MP in Macedonian Parliament and President of the green party DOM\nKati Van de Velde – Project Leader from Oikos Think Tank – Belgium\nHrista Najdanov – Green councilor\, City of Skopje\nSretimir Nikolovksi – Local green councilor\, Municipality of Kriva Palanka\nSvetlana Stanojkovska – Local green councilor\, Municipality of Probishtip\nIvana Zdravevksa – Local green councilor\, Municipality of Aerodrom\n\nProgramme: \n18:00 – 18:10 Introduction of the event and participants \nAleksandar Gjorgjievski National coordinator – GEF Cities as Places of Hope \n18:10 – 18:20 Maja Morachanin – MP in Macedonian Parliament and President of the green party DOM\, Importance of green activitst’s training and networking \n18:20 – 18:35 Kati Van de Velde – Project Leader from Oikos Think Tank – Belgium \nGEF – Cities as Places of Hope project presentation \n18:35 – 18:55 Presentation of good practices in greening the cities   \nHrista Najdanov – Green councilor\, City of Skopje \nSretimir Nikolovksi – Local green councilor\, Municipality of Kriva Palanka \nSvetlana Stanojkovska – Local green councilor\, Municipality of Probishtip \nIvana Zdravevksa – Local green councilor\, Municipality of Aerodrom \n18:55 – 19:30 Discussion and conclusions \nPracticalities:\nThis is an open online event \nWe will use the Zoom video conferencing platform. It is recommended to join the webinar via a PC. You do not need to install additional software. However\, for the best user experience and full participation features\, you can install the free Zoom Desktop App. \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85728914094 \nThe primary language is Macedonian but simultaneous translation in English will be provided \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.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/talking-about-a-green-city/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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