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SUMMARY:Feminist Climate Ambassadors – Training 1
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nOur aim is to build bridges across Europe for feminist climate change advocates and activists. This training will equip selected Feminist Climate Ambassadors with the tools needed to get their message through in their own region and media\, to support sustainable and feminist community-level impact across Europe. In addition\, the training provides space for more political level conversation on the intersections of gender and climate change. \nContext:\nThis training is part of the project Feminists in the Climate Movement\, organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Visio\, the Green Economics Institute\, Strefa Zieleni\, and Oikos. While the training is for selected participants only\, the project also features a webinar series and summer school\, which are open to the general public. \nSpeaker:\nAlviina Alametsä\, Member of the European Parliament (Finland) \nProgramme: \n11:45–12:00 Entry and technical testing \n12:00–12:20 Welcome: introduction to the training programme \n12:20–12:40 Group work: introductions and expectations \n12:40–12:50 Joint discussion: overview of the group work \n12:50–13:00 Presentation: overview of intersectional feminism \n13:00–13:15 Break \n13:15–14:15 Guest expert: Alviina Alametsä\, MEP: Gender perspectives in the climate action and policy \n14:15–15:45 Summary and next steps \nPracticalities:\nThis event is for selected participants only and will take place online via Zoom and Howspace. Applications for the training programme are now closed.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/feminist-climate-ambassadors-training-1/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:We are what we Eat: For Healthy and Sustainable Food
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nOur first Green-Red Dialogue of 2021 will tackle the sustainable production and consumption of food\, from a multi-disciplinary approach. Because everything is fundamentally connected\, from the mistreatment of animals and lack of respect for the vital cycles of nature to job insecurity in the countries that supply us. From landscape changes and deforestation to the air we breathe and consequences on our health. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to slow down and reassess our consumption patterns\, highlighting the importance of local trade and local production and making everyone a bit more aware of the risks involved. With the help of our speakers\, we will explore these issues further\, hoping to take advantage of this moment to consolidate some beneficial changes as we move beyond the crisis. \nContext:\nThe Green-Red Dialogues began in 2020 as a way to reflect on current issues from explicitly green and social perspectives. The challenges we face as a result of the COVID-19 crisis are new and unpredictable. Today it is more urgent than ever to reverse the consequences of a capitalist system that not only brought forth the pandemic but has also caused irreparable cracks in our planet. A capitalist system that has been shown to foster social inequality and that assaults the Earth. \nWe cannot fall into fatalistic discourse and convey the message that all is lost and that\, consequently\, we cannot do much more. Instead\, we must disseminate proposals and make the citizens of the European Union aware that another option is possible – that green policies are compatible with the economy\, progress\, and development. \nWith this in mind\, the Green Red Dialogues return in 2021\, once again providing the space for European policy makers\, academics\, activists\, and citizens to address the challenges of today – combining current affairs and in-depth analysis to spark vibrant discussions about greener\, more socially just solutions. \nSpeakers:\n\nFrancisco Guerreiro – MEP Greens/EFA\, Vice-Chair of Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development\nAmaranda Herrero – Coordinator of the Barcelona World Sustainable Food Capital\nRaimon Roda – Chief of Services of Green Infrastructures at AMB\nMireia Barba – Member of ESPIGOLADORS\nFerran Berenguer – Head of Organic Agriculture at Unió de Pagesos\n\nWelcome by Susanne Rieger\, co-president of the Green European Foundation\, and moderation by Marc Rius. \nPracticalities:\nWednesday\, March 24th (18:00 – 19:30) \nThe webinar is free and open to the general public. There will be simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and English. \nPlease register in advance via this link.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/we-are-what-we-eat-for-healthy-and-sustainable-food/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Understanding growth in different ways – the implications of transcending the growth paradigm in Europe 
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nFor the launch of the Ten thoughts on Growth report\, written by the economist and environmental researcher Mikael Malmaeus and published by GEF and Cogito\, we will be holding a webinar to discuss the concept of growth from different angles. When the vaccine has reached out in society we can expect a recovery of the economy. The European Green Deal is one of many initiatives on how we are to invest to come to a green recovery\, but will we keep within planetary boundaries? \nThe discussion around sustainability and growth often ends up in confusion and locked positions. The purpose of this report is to clarify where we should reach consensus\, and where we have the essential lines of conflicts in our thoughts on growth. \n  \nSpeakers\n\nMikael Malmaeus – Author of the report\, board member in Cogito and researcher at The Swedish Environmental Research Institute\nKlas Eklund – Senior Economist and author with a background as a Chief Economist of SEB. 2001-2010 he was a member of the European Commission’s Group of Economic Policy Analysis. He has written several books on economic growth and sustainability\nMagda Rasmusson – economist and political expert with the minister of financial markets and former spokesperson for the Young Greens in Sweden\n\n  \nModerator\n\nMaria Wetterstrand – CEO of Milton Europe in Brussels\, opinion leader on environment and policy\, former leader of the Green Party Sweden\n\n  \nPracticalities\nWhen? Wednesday March 24th 18.00-19.00 \nWhere?  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89869853908 \n\nLanguage\nPlease note this webinar will be in Swedish language only
URL:https://gef.eu/event/understanding-growth-in-different-ways-the-implications-of-transcending-the-growth-paradigm-in-europe/
CATEGORIES:Launch event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Goodbye feminism? How the pandemic is retraditionalising gender roles
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nSince March 2020\, social life has somehow resembled a “Pandemian Rhapsody”: “caught in a landside\, no escape from reality”\, and\, just like Freddy Mercury in his song\, we could in fact wonder if the current times are “the real life or just fantasy”. In any case\, daily realities paint an unambiguous picture. \nWomen’s liberation has been progressing for a century in Europe\, and yet in just one year\, Covid-19 has acted as a catalyst for political and societal failures. Even in Europe\, it seems that we are still generations away from equal rights and structural justice for women. Amending a law does not mean that sexism vanishes from the head of the people. On the contrary\, women are still far too often confronted with outright misogyny. \nWith this talk\, we aim to depict how one year of Covid has shaped society and how it is affecting our everyday lives all over Europe – especially those of women. What do we need to consider – as women\, and Green politicians – and how do we take it from here? \n  \nSpeakers\nThe floor will be given to: \n\nRicarda Lang\, Federal Deputy Chairwoman and Spokesperson on women’s affairs for BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN\, Germany\nLiljana Popovska\, Former Member of the North Macedonian Parliament and Leader of the Green Party – DOM\, Board Member of the NGO Green Institute\, North Macedonia\nHilal Gencay\, Author of the report “Being a Woman during the Pandemic”\, Women´s Human Rights – New Solutions Association\, Turkey.\n\n“Being a feminist means fighting for equality\, for the expansion of rights\, for the dismantling of stereotypes\, and for an end to violence.”\n08/03/2021\, Constanza Alonso\, local politician\, Argentina \n  \nPracticalities\nThe webinar will take place on 24th March from 15:30 – 17:00 CET\, and will be in English with German interpretation. \nThe event will be held on Zoom. To register\, please head to https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y_CValNETAuq4oFkniWGZwhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y_CValNETAuq4oFkniWGZw \n  \n\nThis webinar is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of FREDA – die Akademie and with the financial support of the European Parliament.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/good-bye-feminism-how-the-pandemic-is-retraditionalising-gender-roles/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Desertification\, erosion and productive reforestation
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThis event will focus on rural areas of the EU\, the European Green Deal in the frame of the19th session of the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.. \nGreen European Foundation with the support of FREDA and the Green Institute Greece are opening the discussion for the new EU budget for “Recovery and Resilience” with the aim of enhancing the production of quality agricultural products\, supporting local communities\, mitigating the loss of biodiversity and the effects of the climate crisis. \nContext:\nThis event is part of the Green European Foundations project Deforestation and Climate Change. \nA total of three events will be organised based on the different aspects of the same topic. The aim is to derive guidelines for the type of expenditures for productive reforestations needed to meet Climate Change mitigation targets (e.g. resilience of Mediterranean anthropogenic forest ecosystem). \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nSpeakers:\n\n\nSoil and Desertification- The case of Greece\n\nDr. Christos Tsadilas – Agronomis\, Soil scientist\, f. Director of the Soil Mapping & Classification Institute ETHIAGE (now ELGO-DEMETER)\n\n\nGeiospatial technology in the erosion and desertification research\n\nDr. Dionisios Kalivas – Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens\n\n\nSustainable Rangeland management against desertification: best practice applications\n\nDr. Vasilis Papanastasis – Forest – Rangeland Ecologist. F. Director of the Laboratory of Rangeland Ecology\, Professor at the School of Forestry & Natural Environment\, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki\n\n\nAutochthonous breeds of grazing animals: how could we regenerate our islands?\n\nDr. Yannis Kazoglou – Agronomist – Rangeland Ecologist\, Assoc. Professor University of Thessaly & General Secretary of the Association of the Greek Shorthorn Cattle Breed\n\n\nThe 30 years of experience of the ‘Kallidendron’ method for the successful planting and growing of trees in desert and arid envirionments \n\nDr. Spiros Karkabounas – Professor of Environmental Physiology\, Medical Department\, University of Ioannina\n\n\nLandscape restoration in the Aegean: the example of Andros through the project – LIFE TERRACESCAPE \n\nDr. Theodora Petanidou – Professor of Ecology & Ecogeography\, Department of Geography\, University of the Aegean\n\n\n\n  \nAn honorary introductory greeting will be addressed by the emeritus professor of the Agriculture University of Athens\, Dr. Nikolaos Giasoglou\, f. Chairman of the National Commission for Combating Desertification\, pioneer for the participation of Greece in the signing of the Convention for the Suppression of Desertification and the creation of the first National Plan for Combating Desertification (1999). \nThe event will be moderated by the Forest Ecologist Dr. Rigas Tsiakiris on behalf of the Scientific Committee of the Green Institute Greece \nProgramme: \nStarting time: 18:00 \nEstimated end time: 20:30 \nPracticalities:\nThe webinar will be held through the ZOOM platform: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88244683827 \nMeeting ID: 882 4468 3827 \n  \n\nThis webinar is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green Institute Greece 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/desertification-erosion-and-productive-reforestation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Renewable Energy and Gender Equality
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThis meeting will welcome activists\, energy NGO representatives\, and other interested participants to explore renewable energy\, energy transition\, and its relation to gender equality. We will focus on developing a network to discuss policy recommendations around energy democracy and gender equality\, and the difficulties faced by women in the energy field. \nContext:\nThis is the first 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:\n13:00 – 14:30 (CEST)\n15:00 – 16:30 (Istanbul Time) \n15:00 – 15:10 Opening\n15:10 – 15:40 Network building and Presentations\n15:40 – 16:25 Open discussion: problems & solutions\n16.25 – 16.30 Closing \nShort presentations by: \n\nKardelen Afrodit Adsal\, Business Development Manager and advisory board of Turkish Women in Renewables and energy\nÖzge Doruk\, Project Coordinator of Women of sun / Kazdağı Association for the Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage;\nGökçen Durutaş and Kenan Kahya\, Foundation For the Support Of Women’s Work\n\nPracticalities:\nThis online event will take place in Turkish\, and is broadcast via ZOOM. \nRegistrations are open: https://forms.gle/4q3y3Fyt1AFHMYzM9 \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/renewable-energy-and-gender-equality/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Metals in the Energy and Digital Transition: The EU Facing an Uncertain Scenario
DESCRIPTION:[ENG]\n –  Información en español\, más abajo.\n\n  \nThere is no doubt that the climate crisis makes the energy transition to renewable sources indispensable. The 2015 Paris Agreement was a historic milestone\, at least on paper\, in terms of reducing emissions and boosting renewable energy. But some issues have not been sufficiently resolved\, issues linked to the metals required for the “green” and digital technologies on which the energy transition is based. \nIn this context\, will it be possible to guarantee a sufficient and clean supply of the metals required for a green and digital Europe? What does the EU propose to achieve its strategic autonomy? What are the keys that will allow us to look to the future with optimism? \n  \nContext:\nThe climate crisis makes it necessary and urgent to replace fossil fuels with renewables\, but we must not forget one key issue: the “green” and digital technologies that will make this possible are based on non-renewable materials and require many more metals than fossil fuels\, metals that are finite and\, in many cases\, scarce. \nThe distribution and scarcity of rare metals is altering the global geopolitical order and the European Union will be no stranger to its consequences. In the 21st century\, the country that dominates their export and consumption is China\, which also has a monopoly on a group of metals known as rare earths. \nThe West’s dependence on China is not limited to raw materials\, but has extended to green and digital technologies\, which complicates a situation of which the European Union is fully aware. \n  \nSpeakers:\nHenrike Hahn is a German Member of the European Parliament since 2019. As speaker for industrial policy and member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry\, Research and Energy (ITRE)\, she has extensive knowledge of the industry sector. Ms Hahn is the Green Shadow rapporteur for the own initiative report “A European strategy for critical raw materials”. She is a member of the delegations for relations with China and the United States. For many years she worked as strategy consultant for technology-oriented companies in Paris and Munich. Henrike is passionate about greening the industry and the social-ecological transformation of the economy. \nGuillaume Pitron is a French journalist (Le Monde Diplomatique\, National Geographic\, etc.) and documentary maker. In 2018\, he published his first book\, “The Rare Metals War: The Dark Side Of the Energy Transition and Digitalization”. From Chinese rare earth metals\, oil extraction in Alaska\, to Sudanese gum arabic and khat trading in Djibouti\, he focuses his work on commodities and on the economic\, political and environmental issues associated with their use. He has authored around 100 reports\, investigations and documentaries across more than 40 countries In 2017 he won the Erik Izraelewicz Prize for best investigative report of the year\, awarded by the leading daily newspaper Le Monde\, and the award for Best Economic Book of the year in 2018. \nRichard Wouters is a researcher at Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks\, the think tank of the Dutch Greens. His main interests are the circular economy\, climate policy and technology. He’s leading the Green European Foundation’s project “Metals for a Green and Digital Europe”. Also for the Green European Foundation\, he wrote the “Charter for the Smart City.” \nThe session will be moderated by Cárol García\, who is a journalist and political scientist. She is a specialist in international relations and cooperation. She has worked in Senegal and Palestine and is currently communications coordinator at Alianza por la Solidaridad – ActionAid. She is a member of the board of trustees of Fundación Transición Verde. \nPracticalities:\nRegistrations are now open – Próximos eventos: Los metales en la transición energética y digital (transicionverde.es) \nSimultaneous interpretation Spanish-English will be provided for this event. \nThe ZOOM link and technical details will be sent to all registered participants on Monday 15th March.  \n\nThis event was 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. \n  \n\n\n[ESP]\n\nContexto\nNo hay duda de que la crisis climática hace indispensable la transición energética hacia fuentes renovables. El Acuerdo de París de 2015 supuso un hito histórico\, al menos sobre el papel\, en cuanto a reducción de emisiones e impulso a las energías renovables. Pero algunas cuestiones no han quedado suficientemente resueltas\, cuestiones ligadas a los metales que requieren las tecnologías “verdes” y digitales en que se basa la transición energética. \n¿Está garantizado el suministro de metales para hacer posible la transición ecológica? ¿Dónde y cómo se obtienen esos metales?. ¿Qué implicaciones ambientales y sociales tiene su extracción\, transformación y posterior retorno como residuo? ¿Hasta qué punto está garantizada la salud y la protección del medio ambiente en las zonas mineras? ¿Cuál será el nuevo marco geopolítico mundial derivado de estas materias primas estratégicas? ¿Qué papel va a jugar la Unión Europea en esta nueva coyuntura? ¿Está dispuesta a cargar con los costes ambientales derivados de la transición energética? \nAunque no es fácil dar respuesta a estas cuestiones\, no es menos cierto que el debate sobre cómo debe realizarse la ineludible transición energética no debe ser postergado. Si evitamos hablar o ignoramos los factores negativos que conlleva\, volveremos a caer en los errores del pasado y no podremos realizar una auténtica transición verde. \nPrograma\nPara arrojar luz sobre este complejo tema contaremos\, durante la Sesión 16 de marzo (centrada en las repercusiones geopolíticas de la dependencia de estos metales y sus implicaciones para la Unión Europea)\, con los siguientes ponentes: \n\nGuillaume Pitron\, periodista de investigación y realizador de documentales\, En 2018 publicó el libro La guerra de los metales raros: el lado oscuro de la transición energética y la digitalización\nHenrike Hahn\, eurodiputada alemana en el Parlamento Europeo y miembro de la Comisión de Industria\, Investigación y Energía (ITRE) y de las delegaciones para las relaciones con China y Estados Unidos.\nRichard Wouters\, investigador en el Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks\, think tank de Los Verdes holandeses. Dirige el proyecto de la Green European Foundation “Metales para una Europa verde y digital”.\n\nLa moderación correrá a cargo de Cárol García Toledano\, miembro del patronato de Transición Verde. Periodista y politóloga. Coordinadora de comunicación en Alianza por la Solidaridad- ActionAid. \n  \nInformaciones prácticas\nInscripciones- https://survey.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8bQUJSjX71VYArs \nLos detalles para la conexión se enviarán por email el 15 de marzo \n\nEstas jornadas están organizadas por la Green European Foundation con la colaboración de Transición Verde y La Casa Encendida.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/metals-in-the-energy-and-digital-transition-the-eu-facing-an-uncertain-scenario/
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SUMMARY:Women in care work during the pandemic
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThe Covid crisis has highlighted that an overwhelming majority of care workers are women. This makes them essential\, and during the pandemic they have been at the frontline\, This event will focus on the following quesions: what has changed for women frontline workers during the pandemic\, and what hasn’t? What’s the State of Play and what remains to be done? \n  \nProgramme\nSpeakers: \n\nMeri Disoski\,  Elected representative to the National Council of Austria and Spokeswoman to the Austrian Greens\nKatharina Mader\, researcher at the University of Vienna with a focus on feminist economics\nBeate Kayer\, midwife and Vice-President of the Austrian Committee of Midwives\nAlexandra Geese\, Member of the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament\n\nModeration \nTo be confirmed \n  \nPracticalities:\nThe online event will be broadcasted via ZOOM \n  \nLanguage:\nThis event will be in German language only.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/women-in-care-work-during-the-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Green Academy: Sustainable Urban Mobility / Public Transport during Covid-19
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nHow is the Covid-19 pandemic changing our perspective of urban mobility? Can we use it as an opportunity to push for greater sustainability? What is the relation between urban cycling\, business prosperity\, healthy and resilient cities? \nIn the new webinar from the Czech Green Academy series\, we will look at sustainable urban mobility from the perspective of cities and the Covid-19 pandemics. \nSpeakers\n\nBart Dhondt (presentation in English\, scheduled from 18:10 to 18:30) – Brussels Alderman for Mobility and Public Works will talk about the initiatives the City of Brussels is taking to promote sustainable urban mobility.Roman Meliška – founder of the Urban Laab initiative for micromobility\, modern urban mobility\, and smart cities will look at the link between urban cycling\, thriving businesses and rich cities.Renáta Krystyníková – Head of the Transport and Administrative Department of the City of Otrokovice will share her experience with the preparation of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for a medium-sized Czech city.\n\nPracticalities\n⚠ Please note that after Bart Dhondt’s intervention\, the event will be in Czech language only. \nWhen: Tuesday 9 March from 18:00 to 19:30 \nWhere: Zoom platform – you will receive access details by e-mail after registering here: https://forms.gle/MC3xqXwKeHfg8d6E7 \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 Czech Green Academy is organized 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.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/sustainable-urban-mobility/
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SUMMARY:Green Post-Corona Talk with Petra de Sutter and Sonia Zdorovtzoff
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \nAbout the event\n  \nYou can stream the talk on Facebook and YouTube. \nGEF is 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  \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 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-post-corona-talk-with-petra-de-sutter-and-sonia-zdorovtzoff/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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SUMMARY:Call for Host Organisation: Young Greens Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Be Brave Summer Festival\nIt will soon be almost two years since Young Greens have gathered in-real-life internationally. In August 2021 we plan to invite 300 Young Greens and representatives of youth Green movements to a 6-day long\, community-managed\, outdoor summer festival to: look back at the challenges and learnings of this period of digital organising\, as well as to undertake a journey of introspective reflection of our groups and movements to imagine a way forward for more inclusivity and resiliency. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: the final number of participants and number of festival days will be decided at a later stage and both figures might consequently be reduced to comply with national and EU restrictions. \n  \nAbout the location and logistical set-up\nIn organising the first ever Young Greens Summer Festival\, we firstly want to ensure the safety and inclusion of all participants. This event will be organised outdoors\, with the following logistical requirements: \n\nEnough space to host (1) three large open tent constructions (similar to the ones used at music festivals) where to host plenaries and workshops; (2) several smaller stands (Doctors without Borders style) where to hold the parallel sessions of the programme\nAn open space where participants can pitch their camping tents\nAccess to running water on the site and at least one dry area (building or container)\nRoad accessibility to the site for vehicles\n\n  \nAbout the Local Preparatory Team (LPT)\nWe are looking for 5 motivated Young Greens who will form the Local Preparatory Team and who will be working alongside FYEG’s Projects staff team and take part in the entire planning and organisational process. \nThe LPT’s responsibilities will be: \n\nResearch site/venue\, meal and refreshment arrangement options\, taking into consideration the logistics criteria identified in agreement with FYEG project staff and green organising partners\nCoordinate the logistical preparation and implementation of the festival in accordance with the budget envisioned for the event\nPrepare an infopack related to the event logistics\, venue\, local travel etc. together with the PT and FYEG office\nSupport with the establishment of a solidarity/sliding scale ticket system\nArrange all technical and logistical needs of the preparatory team (PT) and of participants before and during the event\nMonitor and keep the FYEG office informed of relevant covid-related country developments for the periodic reassessment of the event’s logistics\nAttend weekly coordination meetings (1h) with FYEG’s project staff (May to August)\n\nThe applying organisation should include the formation of the Local Prep Team in the application\, and each member should provide their contact and self-identification details by filling in the form linked below. \n  \nApply to host the first Young Greens Summer Festival\nThe local host organisation will have the following benefits: \n\nTo promote this activity at local/national level as its international activity in cooperation with FYEG;\nTo make use of presence of the international Young Greens to organise side activities during the event that will support the interest of their organisation;\nTo organise a media event and use the international presence of Young Greens;\nTo build capacities of its own members in organising events\, fundraising\, educational work and international cooperation.\n\nIf your organisation is interested in hosting the Young Greens Summer Festival\, we kindly ask you to submit an application to help us decide on the best possible location. This application should contain: \n\nA short statement on behalf of your organisation\, expressing the interest to be the host of the Young Greens Summer Festival and the commitment to take part in the entire planning and organisational process (April to August).\nAn initial overview of the venue options. Can you think of suitable locations for hosting the festival? Think about: do you know any summer festivals organised in your country and if so\, where are they hosted? Are there areas of land that are symbolically important to Greens (squatted land used for community activities and projects\, threatened parks/forests that communities are trying to preserve\, etc.). What is the road connectivity to the closest city/town/village of these sites like?\nThe formation of the Local Prep Team. Due to the scale and nature of the event\, we are looking for 5 people to form the local prep team (LPT). Include their full names and contact emails in the application. Each individual LPT member should fill in this brief questionnaire with their contact details and self-identification information. Please consider that this is a long-term commitment as the preparations will require your LPT’s attention for the 4 months prior to the event.\nAn overview of the transportation options that the place offers: is it easily accessible by road\, railway or airway? What are the average costs of travel from various regions of Europe?\nIf your organisation has any\, please include any relevant experience with hosting a youth activity last year under Corona restrictions.\n\n  \nPracticalities\nPlease send all documents by 10th April at 23:59 CET by e-mail to project.manager@fyeg.org and milan@fyeg.org\, and do not hesitate to contact us in case you have any questions. \nThe decision regarding the selected location will be communicated by the 20th April 2021. FYEG strives for regional balance in the organisation of its events\, and that will be an important criteria during the selection – together with the quality of the application. The festival is the second activity of the year-long Youth Rebuilds a Brave New Europe supported by the European Youth Foundation of Council of Europe and organised in collaboration with the European Greens. One of the seminar workshops is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of the FYEG and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the GEF. \n  \nA portion of this event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of the FYEG and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation
URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-host-organisation-young-greens-summer-festival/
CATEGORIES:Call for applications
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210303T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210303T203000
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SUMMARY:Reforestation for productive purposes: pasture\, beehiving & recreation in Greece
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThis first online event aims to map the different aspects and initiatives on reforestation with trees for productive purposes\, namely pasture\, beehiving and recreation in Greece. Target groups are government officers\, green-minded stakeholders\, NGO’s\, local-regional authorities and experts. There will be presentations on behalf of the speakers on various topics and a first attempt to derive comprehensive findings. These findings will feed the second\, the third and last online event of this series. \nContext:\nThis event is part of the Green European Foundations project Deforestation and Climate Change. \nThere are two more events to follow based on the different aspects of the same topic. The aim is to derive guidelines for the type of expenditures for productive reforestations needed to meet Climate Change mitigation targets (e.g. resilience of Mediterranean anthropogenic forest ecosystem). \nProgramme\n\nAgroforestry in Greece: Good examples and perspectives\n\n Dr. Matzanas – Costas Forester-Rangeland specialist – Greek Agroforestry network (here)- School of Forestry\, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki\n\n\nSaving local traditional seed varieties\, greening the table and the cultivations\n\nPanagiotis Sainatoudis – Founder of the non-profit NGO PELITI: “Community of traditional seeds” (here) Citizens take actions:\n\n\nBeekeeping and Forest Ecosystems: A mutual relationship\n\nDr. Sofia Gounari Agronomist – Chief researcher of the Beekeeping Laboratory- Instit. Of Med. Forest Ecosystems\, Greek Agric. Org. “Demeter”\n\n\nThe value of local traditional varieties of fruit trees – perspectives of their use for agroforestry\n\nDr. Nikos Nikisianis = Biologist\, collaborator of the project “Eco-variety”- “SYSTADA OE”\n\n\nSmall forest fruit trees and shrubs: The role of commercial plant nurseries in ex-situ conservation \n\n\n\nDr. Eleni Maloupa Agronomist – Director of the Institute of Genetics Improvement and Phytogenetic Resources\, Greek Agric. Org. “Demeter”\n\n\n\n\n\nPracticalities:\nThe online event will be broadcasted via ZOOM – Launch Meeting – Zoom  \nand \nLive Streamed through the Green Institute Greece Facebook page: Πράσινο Ινστιτούτο (Green Institute Greece) | Facebook \nLanguage:\nThis event will be in Greek language \n\nThis webinar is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green Institute Greece 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/reforestation-for-productive-purposes-pasture-beehiving-recreation-in-greece/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210302T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210302T144500
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SUMMARY:Governance Strategies for Cooling Cities: Cases of Athens and Istanbul
DESCRIPTION:About\nThis research focuses specifically on improving the understanding of the capabilities and needs that cities have for an effective adaptation to heatwaves\, which are expected to become more frequent with the increasing average global temperature while adaptation to the changing climate has many different aspects.  To this end\, after laying a short account of the relation between cities\, climate change\, and heatwaves\, we will first try to assess the efforts of cooling Athens\, conducted within the “100 Resilient Cities” initiative between 2014-2019. Then\, drawing from the experience in Athens\, we will explore the potential policies and measures relevant to the case in Istanbul and conduct a discussion on effective governance for the effective implementation of these policies.” \nWe will hold a meeting on Tuesday\, 2nd of March\, to share the topics covered in the article with our stakeholders and to discuss the responsibilities and policy proposals of municipalities and city actors to cooling cities.” \nSpeakers:\nCem İskender Aydın\, Article author\, Boğaziçi University\, Institute of Environmental Sciences \nBegüm Aydın\, Corresponding article writer Boğaziçi University\, Institute of Environmental Sciences \nÜmit Şahin\, Istanbul Policy Center\, Senior Specialist and Climate Change Studies Coordinator \nProgramme\n13.00-13.30 Introduction of the article \n13.30-13.50 Questions and comments on the report \n13.50-14.00 Heat waves in cities: Policy suggestions for local governments \n14.00-14.30 Free discussion \nRegister Here \nLanguage:\nThis event will be in Turkish language \n\nThe Cities as Places of Hope Project is carried out by the Green European Foundation with the support of green organizations in the following countries: Spain (Transición Verde)\, Catalonia (Nous Horitzons)\, Croatia (The Institute for Political Ecology-IPE)\, Belgium (Oikos)\, North Macedonia (Sunrise)\, and Turkey (Green Thought Association). The Cities as Places of Hope Project started in 2019 with a focus on progressive city networks that appear as key factors in the creation of a positive narrative about the future of Europe. Project activities that were carried out in 2020 aimed to bring together progressive and transformative trans-local city networks\, to connect them and to facilitate exchange between them\, ultimately contributing to the development of a positive narrative about the future of Europe.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/governance-strategies-for-cooling-cities-cases-of-athens-and-istanbul/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210217T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T193558
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SUMMARY:Call for participants – Feminist Climate Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:About\nTwenty ambassadors from across Europe will be appointed to participate in the six-month training program free of charge. The training starts at the end of March and has monthly online meetings\, culminating in study trips to the European Parliament and Ecopolis in Brussels and COP26 in Glasgow in October-November. We encourage all ages and backgrounds to apply! \nThis online training is a part of the Feminists in the Climate Movement project\, organised by GEF and its supporting partners Educational Centre Visio (Finland)\, Green Economics Institute (UK)\, Oikos (Belgium) and Fundacja Strefa Zieleni (Poland). Visio collaborates locally with Finnish Green Women’s association. The project promotes the growth of the green feminist movement across Europe. \n  \nDo you have what it takes?\n\nYou are passionate about making change\nYou are engaged in concrete action to promote sustainability\, ideally with a gender equality lens\nYou wish to learn about advocacy\, networking and campaigning\nYou want to identify and pursue your personal advocacy goals\nYou want to raise awareness for your cause\nYou want to meet other feminists working on similar projects in their regions\nYou are able to commit to a training programme: spending about 6-10 hours monthly on individual and group work\, and attending activities listed below.\n\n  \nAs an ambassador\, you will receive…\n\n Training by international experts\, facilitators and political leaders to define and achieve your own advocacy ambitions\n The possibility to develop your projects with an established mentor – industry leader\, politician\, campaign specialist\, NGO leader…\n A toolkit to support your own work in your local project\n Support and visibility for your own goals via the Feminist Climate Ambassadors network\n Opportunity to participate in COP26 in Glasgow or visit the European Parliament and Ecopolis event in Brussels – travel and accommodation is covered by the training programme for one study trip per participant\n The right to use the title #FeministClimateAmbassador\n\n  \n\nTraining activities:\n\nVirtual training day 1 on Saturday March 27th 2021 (compulsory)\nWebinar on Sunday March 28th 2021 (participation encouraged\, recording will be available)\nWebinar on Thursday April 8th 2021 (participation encouraged\, recording will be available)\nVirtual training day 2 on Saturday April 24th 2021 (compulsory)\nWebinar on Saturday 8th May 2021 (participation encouraged\, recording will be available)\nVirtual training day 3 on Saturday 22nd May 2021 (compulsory)\nVirtual training day 4 on Saturday 19th June 2021 (participation encouraged\, no recording)\nWebinar on Saturday 28th August 2021 (participation encouraged\, recording will be available)\nVirtual training day 5 on Saturday 4th September 2021 (compulsory)\nVirtual training day 6 on Saturday 25th September 2021 (compulsory)\nOne study trip – should the Covid-19 pandemic allow –\, either to the European Parliament and Ecopolis event in Brussels (22-24 October 2021) or COP26 in Glasgow (beginning of November)\nAs a participant to the Feminist Climate Ambassador training\, you will also have the opportunity to attend a 3-day climate & feminism summer school free of charge on August (not compulsory.)\n\n\nApply\nDeadline for submitting applications is March 10th 2021 at 12 (noon) CET. Applications will be reviewed by a jury of experts. Selected ambassadors will be contacted by March 15th 2021. Training will start on Saturday March 27th 2021 with a kick-off meeting. The virtual working space will open on April 1st\, and will be available for the duration of the training for networking and exchanging ideas with fellow ambassadors and trainers. \nApplication Link \n  \nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Visio\, Green Economics Institute\, Oikos\, Fundacja Strefa Zieleni and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-participants-feminist-climate-ambassadors-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210216T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210305T180000
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SUMMARY:Call for a Communications Intern
DESCRIPTION:The Green European Foundation (GEF) is seeking an intern who will support GEF’s communications work\, with a major focus on project dissemination. The successful candidate will work with the GEF Project Coordinators and Communications Manager to spread awareness about GEF’s project work and help reach the targeted audience. \n\nAbout us\nThe Green European Foundation (GEF) is a Brussels-based European political foundation funded by the European Parliament and affiliated to the European Green Party and Green Group in the European Parliament. Our mission is to encourage European citizens to participate in European political discussions. As a forum for cooperation at the European level\, we work closely with our national member foundations and thereby aim to strengthen the Green network in Europe. \nOur annual work programme focuses on three main areas: study and debate\, capacity-building and networking. More details on our projects and publications can be found on www.gef.eu. and www.mygreenlearning.eu. \n\nMain responsibilities and tasks\nSocial media (Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, YouTube\, LinkedIn) \n\nAssist the Communications Manager in defining GEF’s social media strategy;\nPlan and implement posts on GEF projects by taking into account some best practices and guidelines: use hashtags and tags efficiently\, think about strategic times for posting\, analyse what can be done to increase reach and engagement;\nContribute with feedback to the social media strategy and analysis based on experience;\nPut together visuals based on available material.\n\nWebsite management \n\nProofread and upload project-related information on the GEF’s websites;\nSuggest improvements to the GEF websites;\nAnalyse traffic and general usage data;\nAssist in the development of a new GEF website.\n\nAdministrative tasks \n\nAssist GEF Project Coordinators in the implementation of European projects\, such as drafting contracts\, support in the organisation of events\, desk research\, disseminating GEF publications across Europe (preparing shipments).\nIdentify highlights from projects relating to current affairs\, news of local interest\, or current social movements\, in view of supporting the Communications Manager’s long-term plan on developing media and press work at GEF.\n\n\nWhat we are looking for\n\nenthusiastic candidates with a proficient written and oral command of English;\navailable full-time for 6 months as of March 2021 in Brussels (we are flexible regarding the location\, depending on Covid-19 restrictions);\ninterest in Green issues and EU politics;\ntechnology-savvy\, with a demonstrated interest in communications work;\nproven proficiency in the use of digital media and social networks;\ngood organisational and administrative skills and openness towards a variety of tasks;\nable to function in a political and intercultural environment.\n\n\nWhat we offer\n\na paid internship\, under a Belgian “convention d’immersion professionelle” in our Brussels office:\n\n1200 EUR/month net\nfood vouchers amounting to 7EUR/worked day\nfull reimbursement of public transport\n2 EUR/day of home office\n\n\na full-time placement\, between the beginning of March 2021 and end of August 2021 (with the possibility of extension for up to 1 year);\nan open\, positive and engaging working atmosphere in an international environment with connections to other European organisations;\na working and learning experience adapted to the intern’s skills and interests\n\n\nWhat you will learn\n\nYou will strengthen your knowledge of local and European green actors;\nyou will become familiarised with the functioning of pan-European projects;\nYou will strengthen your communications-specific technical skills (social media usage\, website management\, basic graphic skills and branding\, tech support);\nYou will develop a strategic approach to communications;\nYou will become familiarised with new collaboration tools – Sharepoint\, project management tools\, etc.\n\n\nHow to apply\nCandidates are requested to send a short motivation letter and a CV\, both comprised in a single pdf document including your name in the document name. The application should outline your motivation\, skills\, areas of interest and availabilities\, and be submitted by Friday\, 5 March 2021\, 18:00 CET through our application form (please click here). \nIn case of questions\, please do not hesitate to send an e-mail to applications@gef.eu. \n*GEF is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to non-discrimination\, diversity and inclusion; all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration regardless of gender\, race\, religious beliefs\, nationality\, ethnic/national origin\, sexual orientation\, age\, marital status\, disability and minority status. \nThis position is open to EU and non-EU citizens.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-a-communications-intern/
CATEGORIES:Vacancy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210209T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210209T000000
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SUMMARY:Green Academy: Supporting sustainable agriculture for a healthier landscape
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nHow do we imagine the future of our agriculture? Can local and regional governments ensure that their land is cultivated in harmony with nature and the needs of the people?\nCan food self-sufficiency go hand in hand with sustainability\, biodiversity protection and a fair system for small farmers? \nIn this new webinar from the Czech Green Academy series\, we will look at environmentally friendly agriculture and local food production: \n\nDirk Holemans  – Oikos Coordinator and GEF Co-President.\nMartin Smetana – landscape adaptation expert at the Partnership Foundation\,  Adapterra Awards 2019 winner\, organic farmer from South Moravia.\nAlena Malíková – PRO-BIO leader and organiser of the Community Supported Agriculture initiative 0\n\nPracticalities\n⚠ Please note that after Dirk Holeman’s intervention\, the event will be in Czech language only. \nThe event is taking place on Zoom platform – you will receive access details by e-mail after registering here: https://forms.gle/oYJAKeEmwv5tsRh97 \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 Czech 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.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/sustainable-agriculture-and-local-healthy-food/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210203T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260518T193558
CREATED:20210129T141501Z
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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:20260518T193558
CREATED:20210121T093127Z
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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:20260518T193558
CREATED:20210119T095841Z
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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:20260518T193558
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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:20260518T193558
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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:20260518T193558
CREATED:20210113T092606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T084433Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260518T193558
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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
DTSTAMP:20260518T193558
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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:20260518T193558
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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
DTSTAMP:20260518T193558
CREATED:20201214T102927Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260518T193558
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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201217T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T193558
CREATED:20201216T091847Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201217T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T193558
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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
DTSTAMP:20260518T193558
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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/
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