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SUMMARY:EGAT Croatia
DESCRIPTION:About European Green Activist Training\nThis EGAT programme is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \nDuring the EGAT course\, participants learn about Green values\, meet politicians and experts working at the frontline of fighting for positive change\, and of course connect with plenty of other like-minded young people! \nThe course gives participants insights into the political decision-making processes on the national and European levels\, develop your skills as an activist to enact societal change\, and explore how Green values promote more equal and sustainable societies. \nThe training course is comprised of three training sessions in Croatia\, an online course\, and then culminating with a one-week study trip to Brussels to visit the European Institutions alongside EGAT participants from other countries. \n\nFirst national training\n\nCroatia- Sustainable Development Forum Green Window– November 21\,22 \nProgramme: introduce EGAT programme\, history of the EU\, EU politics\, EU institutions\, presentation by Alan Kečkeš\, Greens/EFA on the decision-making processes and careers in the EU.  \n2. Second national training \nCroatia- Sustainable Development Forum Green Window– December 19-20  \n3. Third national training \nCroatia- Sustainable Development Forum Green Window– January 23-24 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-croatia/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201120
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SUMMARY:Greening COP26: an Online Hub for Climate
DESCRIPTION:CONTEXT\nWith the COVID-19 pandemic and particularly the economic recovery of this crisis dominating the public discourse\, as well as the postponement of COP26 in Glasgow by a year to November 2021\, the need to fight climate change has seemingly lost priority on the political agenda. Although the ongoing pandemic is closely linked to the destruction of our environment and biodiversity\, initial declarations by the UK government and others\, declaring 2020 as the “year of climate action” have clearly been downscaled which could have dramatic effects for our planet. \nThe following months will be crucial to ensure public awareness that urgent climate action is needed and that the recovery of our societies and economies must be a green recovery in all its aspects. \nThe Green European Foundation and the European Green Party are therefore organising “Greening COP26. An online hub for climate” to provide a space for the green ecosystem to keep up the momentum within the movement and to strengthen the connections that were already built – between green actors from different levels as well as between green actors and CSOs. \nPROGRAMME\nDay 1: Greening COP26 Kick off \nFriday\, 20 November\, 14-17h CET \nThe first day of the online Green Climate Hub will be held on the day that would have been the original last day of COP26 with a concluding statement/agreement from governments. We will hence use the day to kick off this virtual hub for the green movement to come together and work towards Greening COP26. What are the priorities we will be setting? What do we expect as outcomes of COP26 and what do we realistically expect to happen? \n\n14h00-14h30 Opening of the Climate Hub \n\nDirk Holemans\, GEF Co-President\, and Thomas Waitz\, EGP Co-Chair and Member of European Parliament \n\n14h30-17h00 Introduction to the hub functionalities and networking\n\n  \nDay 2: The Struggle for Climate Equality \nFriday\, 27 November\, 10-13h CET \nAlthough driven by natural and physical systems that are changing our planet\, it is also clear that climate change will bring with it impacts on our social and economic systems as well as exacerbate already existing inequalities. In particular\, the gap between the global North and South and the increased negative impacts already being felt by indigenous communities\, women and people of color must be addressed. Existing problems\, like migration\, conflict and wealth inequality will be worsened by the impacts of climate change. Our global private and public finance systems are driving the climate crisis and investing our money in the wrong future.  \nHow can these problems be addressed? What do we need to consider in our fight for a sustainable and equitable future? How can or will the international climate discussions reflect these issues? \n\n10h00-11h00 Environmental (im)mobility: This workshop will explore the detrimental impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on the movement of people and will discuss different notions of climate migration with Dr Caroline Zickgraf\, Deputy Director of the HUGO Observatory for Environment\, Migration and Politics.\n11h00-12h00 The struggle for Amazonas: We are proud to feature a workshop by the Fridays For Future international youth team SOS Amazonia. In this workshop activists from the Fridays For Future movement give an overview of the situation in the Amazon\, the effects the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement would have on it and the solutions that scientists propose to save this crucial ecosystem\n\nDay 3: 5 years after Paris – Walking the Talk? \nFriday\, 11 December\, as of 11h CET \nSo what is next for us? Marking the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement (on the 12th December 2020)\, and at the same time in the expectation that the European Council (on the 11th December) will make its final decision on the EU climate law\, this day marks an important milestone of progress for global and European climate action thus far. \nBut we know that there is still much work left and time is running out. The impacts of climate change are already being felt\, and as we continue to battle the corona crisis\, it is more important than ever that we look towards building the sustainable and just future we want to see. Youth movements and activists have not only been leading the push for action now\, but as the generation that will bear the brunt of the climate crisis\, their vision of the future is more important than ever. We can build on the best practices\, innovations\, and visions that are already being fought for around the world. Greens\, civil society\, activists and others must come together to shape a better tomorrow.  \n\n11h00-12h00 Networking\n12h00-13h30 Panel discussion: Five years after Paris – what’s next?\n\nSpeakers: Francois Gemenne\, Timothée Parrique\, Leonore Gewessler\, Mina Tolu\, Molly Scott Cato \nModeration: Lisa Tostado\, hbs EU Head of International Climate\, Energy and Agricultural Policy) \n\nAs of 14h00: sessions organised with MOCK COP and Glasgow Agreement\n\n  \nThe hub will be hosted on GEF’s SpotMe platform. Sign up here.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/greening-cop26-an-online-hub-for-climate/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201119T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201119T200000
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SUMMARY:Just Transition - Let No One Be Left Behind
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThe overflow of natural systems\, the extremely rapid loss of global biodiversity or the impacts of climate change are not only a threat to some ecosystems\, but to the global balance of the planet and\, therefore\, to ourselves as a species. Faced with this challenge\, we cannot dissociate the search for natural balance from issues such as the future of employment or inequality which\, while necessary to try to ensure that the necessary transition is fair\, will require a broad social dialogue\, as is already happening\, for example\, with coal mining basins. \nIn order to approach questions on a just transition\, the Green European Foundation and Green Transition together with La Casa Encendidais bringing you thus webinar featuring Laura Martín Murillo\, director of the Institute for the Just Transition (Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge)\, and Joaquín Nieto\, director of the International Labour Organization in Spain; in which we will be able to learn about the current situation\, the future perspectives and the most urgent issues both nationally and internationally in relation to the just transition. The moderation will be led by political analyst Cristina Monge and we will be welcomed by Dirk Holemans\, Co-President of the Green European Foundation. \nContext:\nThis webinar is part of the Green European Foundation’s Just Transition transnational project. The project looks into the question of transforming from an extractive to a regenerative economy in a just and equitable way to find the necessary support among the population. It seeks to show that the green family\, including GEF in its specific role\, is a leading actor in the development of future-proof politics and policies\, developed in a sensitive way that keeps in mind local specificities. \nSpeakers:\n\nDirk Holemans\, Co-President\, Green European Foundation\nJoaquín Nieto\, Director of ILO (International Labour Organization) in Spain\nLaura Martín Murillo\, Director of the Just Transition Institute (Ministry for Ecological Transition)\n\nModerator: Cristina Monge\, Political scientist\, professor at the University of Zaragoza \nPracticalities:\nWhen: 19th November 2020 18:30 – 20:00 CET \nLanguage: Spanish (simultaneous translation to English) \nRegister: https://transicionverde.es/encuentro-online-como-podemos-hacer-una-transicion-justa/ \n—- \nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Transición Verde and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation
URL:https://gef.eu/event/just-transition-let-no-one-be-left-behind/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:European Mobility in the context of Covid-19: Keeping the green steering wheel steady?
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe challenges related to a sustainable transition of the European mobility sector were already manifold before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Motorised mass transport has reached its limits\, mass tourism has massive ecological and social impacts\, and EU governments have not been acting fast enough to re-direct investments from a carbon-intensive transport sector to more climate-friendly means of transports\, e.g. trans-European railways. \nMeasures to contain the spread of the virus have brought international transport and travel to periods of a near standstill in 2020. In their attempt to prevent a collapse of entire industries and subsequent mass unemployment\, many governments had to bail out airline companies. At the same time\, huge investments to re-stabilise the current automobile and airline industry are counterproductive to the European Commission’s aim of ‘accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart mobility’ as part of the European Green Deal. \nWith their joint online event the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union and the Green European Foundation would like to examine the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on European mobility. How can the EU ensure uninterrupted transport and supply chains\, e.g. for medical equipment? What will be the opportunities and challenges of a progressing digitisation of European transport? How will the pandemic shape the future of free movement within the EU? What should international tourism look like in a post-Covid-19 world? How can a just transition of the mobility sector contribute to ambitious climate targets? \nSpeakers:\nGeorges Gilkinet\, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mobility and the National Railway Company\, Belgian Federal Government \nMatthew Baldwin\, Deputy Director-General\, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE)\, European Commission \nAnnika Degen\, Director of EU Office Verband deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) \nModerator: Martin Keim\, Head of Programme – European Energy Transition\, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union \n——- \nThe event will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/european-mobility-in-the-context-of-covid-19-keeping-the-green-steering-wheel-steady/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201118T204500
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SUMMARY:European Positions on Unconditional Basic Income
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nBarbara Prainsack’s new book on an Unconditional Basic Income “Vom Wert des Menschen” has received a lot of attention in recent weeks. At a time when many people have lost their jobs and the economic outlook is uncertain\, an unconditional basic income (UBI) sounds tempting. The Green European Foundation\, with the support of its Austria partner FREDA\, has invited Barbara Prainsack to discuss her thoughts and basic theses with us. \nIn order to delve even deeper into the topic\, we want to bring further perspectives to the table: Sabine Jungwirth (Federal Spokesperson Green Economy) brings her economic expertise and Barbara Huemer (Green Spokesperson for Women\, Work\, Employment\, Human Resources\, Science\, Research & Development) shares her experiences. \nEuropean perspectives will be provided by Antje Schrupp from Germany\, who has been dealing with the feminist aspects of a UBI for years\, and by Francois Denuit\, researcher and staff member of the European Parliament with a focus on an EU-wide UBI. \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 \ninto 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 – author of “Vom Wert des Menschen” (Austria)\nSabine Jungwirth – Federal Spokesperson Green Economy (Austria)\nBarbara Huemer – Green Spokesperson for Women\, Work\, Employment\, Human Resources\, Science\, Research & Development (Austria)\nAntje Schrupp – journalist and political scientist (Germany)\nFrancois Denuit – researcher and staff member at the European Parliament (Belgium)\n\nModeration by Carlotta Weber (Strategy Manager at the Green European Foundation) \nProgramme:\n19:00 – 19:10 Onboarding & Welcome (00:10) \n19:10 – 19:20 Reading/Presentation by Barbara Prainsack (00:10) \n19:20 – 20:10 Panel discussion \n20:10 – 20:20 Input by Francois Denuit \n20:20 – 20:30 Panel discussion \n20:30 – 20:45 Audience Q&A (optional) \nPracticalities:\nThis event will take place primarily in German. \nThe event will be streamed live on YouTube\, please tune in here.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/european-positions-on-unconditional-basic-income/
CATEGORIES:Launch event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201118T150000
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CREATED:20201109T091242Z
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SUMMARY:Green Post-Corona Talks with Philippe Lamberts and Jean Lambert
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe Green Post-Corona Talks is a series of online talks launched by the Green European Foundation in collaboration with Oikos during the first wave of the COVID19 pandemic in Europe. The talks offer an analysis of what is at stake in the COVID crisis and bringing forward ideas and concepts for a green post-corona vision. \nAs the epidemiological situation in all European countries gets worse again\, the continuous need for such discussions brought to the re-launch of the series. In this new episode with representatives of the European Green Party and the Greens/EFA group\, the speakers will go back to the series kick off that took place in April 2020\, to discuss the evolution of the crisis\,  the developments in terms of EU cooperation and Green New Deal\, and the consequences of these two waves of COVID-19 on European societies . \nThe event will be live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook and the audience will be able to interact with the speakers live. Join our Facebook event to stay alert for the live stream. \n\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. \nYou can help us advancing forward-looking green ideas to shape the Europe that we want!  \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.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-post-corona-talks-with-philippe-lamberts-and-jean-lambert/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201113T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201114T170000
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SUMMARY:EGAT Catalunya
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 \nCatalunya- Fundacio Nous Horitzons- November 13\, 14 \nProgramme: through various presentations\, participants will debate on the green way out of the health\, economic and climate crisis\, learn about the social protection measures in times of economic and climatic uncertainty\, perspectives on climate change from feminism\, and discuss green entrepreneurship. \nThe participants were given an additional article “UNA PROPUESTA ECOSOCIALISTA PARA EL ESCENARIO POST COVID-19”  by Joan Herrera\, a jurist\, former director of IDEA and current director of Environmental Action and Energy in the City Council of Prat de Llobregat. The focus of the article is in on the green way out of the sanitary\, economic and climate crisis.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-catalunya/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201112T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
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SUMMARY:What is a Green City?
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nOur speakers will be exploring what it means to be a Green city. What are the aspects\, actions and procedures that a city needs to follow before it can proudly call itself Green? After short presentations we’ll open the floor and give you the chance to share ideas\, questions and comments. \nContext:\nThis webinar is part of the GEF transnational project Cities as Places of Hope\, which explores the power of cities to defy populist narratives and right-wing forces at the national level\, and instead pursue progressive\, transformative\, and future-oriented policies across the continent. \nWith greens getting stronger and stronger at local level and even boasting a presence in parts of Europe where they underperform nationally\, GEF and its partners are working to further explore and exchange on these progressive cities and networks – documenting their successes and fostering connections. \nSpeakers:\n\nSusanne Rieger\, Co-President\, Green European Foundation\nLidia Munoz\, Mayor of Sant Feliu\nAlba Bou\, Vice-Mayor of El Prat\nDirk Holemans\, Co-President\, Green European Foundation\, former councilor of Gent\n\nThe event will be moderated by Sergi Alegre\, Fundació Nous Horitzons \nProgramme:\n  \n17:00 – 17:05 Presentation of the webinar\, Fundació Nous Horitzons\, and GEF Cities as Places   of Hope project (Sergi Alegre\, FNH) \n17:05 – 17:10 Presentation of GEF and transnational projects (Susanne Rieger\, GEF Co-President) \n17:10 – 17:25 Speaker 1: Lidia Muñoz (Mayor of S. Feliu) \n17:25 – 17:40 Speaker 2: Alba Bou (Vice mayor of El Prat) \n17:40 – 17:55 Speaker 3: Dirk Holemans (GEF Co-President and former councilor of Gent) \n17:55 – 18:25 Q&A \n18:25 – 18:30 Closing remarks \nPracticalities:\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. \nRegister here.  \nSimultaneous translation will be provided (Spanish-English) \n—- \nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundació Nous Horitzons and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/what-is-a-green-city/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201111T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T102339Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Fair and Carbon Free Tourism
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThis international seminar will offer insight into the research conducted by 7 organizations across Europe on the sustainability of tourism and the influences the Corona pandemic had on this sector. This will be an opportunity to share experiences and be inspired by the practices of others. \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. \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\nMaja Morachanin\, MP and Leader of the Macedonian Green Party (DOM)\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski\, ASSED Sunrise – North Macedonia\nVedran Horvat\, Institute for Political Ecology – Croatia\nSergi Alegre\, Fundacio Nous Horizons\, Barcelona – Spain\nZaklina Zivkovic\, Networked – Serbia\nClaus Mersch\, FREDA – Austria\nAna Petrovska\, ASSED Sunrise – North Macedonia\n\nProgramme: \n11:00 – 11:10      Introduction of the event and participants; opening remarks by Maja Morachanin \n11:10 – 11:25       Vedran Horvat – Project Leader of the GEF “Fair and Carbon Free Tourism” – IPE Croatia \n11:25 – 11:35      Sergi Alegre – Sand and Sun Tourism in Catalonia: An Overview \n11:35 – 11:45      Zaklina Zivkovic – Serbian Tourism Overview \n11:45 – 11:55      Claus Mersch – Austrian Tourism Overview \n11:55 – 12:05     Ana Petrovska – Responsible Tourism in Ohrid \n12:05 – 12:30    Discussion and conclusions \nPracticalities:\nThis online event is open to the general public. It will be taking place in English and Macedonian\, with simultaneous translation. \nPlease register and join the Zoom webinar via this link. \n—- \nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of ASSED Sunrise and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation
URL:https://gef.eu/event/exploring-fair-and-carbon-free-tourism/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201110T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201110T193000
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SUMMARY:Youth Activism in COVID-19 Times
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 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 Poland\, 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. \nSpeakers:\n\nLaura Kwoczała  – Member of the Youth Council\, Low Silesia region\nSzymon Grzegorzek – Polish Young Greens\nKacper Lubiewski\, Climate activist from Opole and European Green Activist Training\n\nPracticalities:\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/youth-activism-in-covid-times/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201109T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201126T233000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
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SUMMARY:Call for a full-time Communications Manager
DESCRIPTION:About GEF\n The Green European Foundation (GEF) is a European political foundation funded by the European Parliament. GEF is affiliated to the European Green Party and active in political education projects on European issues. Our mission is to encourage 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 aim to strengthen the Green political movement and green ideas in Europe. For more information on who we are\, see www.gef.eu.   \nAbout the role of Communications Manager \nDrawing from the GEF multi-annual strategy\, the Communications Manager works with the GEF Political Director in the development of GEF’s communications strategy\, and with the GEF Managing Director\, Fundraiser and the GEF Project Coordinators in the implementation of the agreed communications work. \nThe Communications Manager works closely with GEF project coordinators\, as well as with a network of external service providers\, such as designers\, illustrators\, web developers or UX experts. Internally\, the Communications Manager is assisted by a 50% FTE intern. \nDevelopment of communications strategy and prioritisation of work (20%) \n\nproposal of annual communications strategy in coordination with the Political Director\ntarget groups analysis and research;\nanalysis of the general GEF comms and outreach impact and proposals for adjustments;\nidentification of communications priorities and implementation of the communications work programme;\nrelationship building and consultation with GEF’s project partners\, Board and staff to secure buy-in\, advice and regular updates on communications around decentralised projects;\n\ncoordination with counterparts at the Green European Journal and from the other main stakeholders of the European Green Family\, to identify and develop synergies where relevant \nImplementation of GEF’s Communications Strategy (70%) \n\noversight of GEF’s styleguide and its application throughout GEF’s projects and communications outputs;\nconceptualisation and implementation of communications campaigns around key GEF projects;\nsupervision of publications design\, multimedia products and other project outputs emerging from GEF’s work programme;\nbriefing of\, oversight and relationship management with external experts – designers\, developers\, illustrators\, etc.\nregular website maintenance with the support of an intern;\ncontacts database management and GDPR compliance;\nmanagement and development of GEF’s websites\, such as: gef.eu\, www.greenr.eu and www.green-academy.eu.\n\nResource management (10%) \n\nplanning\, monitoring and reporting of communications-related budgets to Managing Director and GEF financial team.\n\nQualities and experience sought\n\nat least 3 years of relevant professional experience in professional communications\, preferable in a non-profit sector and/or in a political environment;\nuniversity level degree in communications or other relevant social or political fields;\nstrong analytical and political skills;\nproficient level of English and at least one more European language;\nstrong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media;\nwide degree of creative skills;\ntaste for networking and building partnerships with different communications experts and service providers;\norganised mind and experience in managing budgets and complex workflows;\ngood knowledge of the current European politics and debates;\ngood knowledge of the Green political movement’s history\, ideas and values\, and current developments;\nable to work both independently and in a team with a developed sense of responsibility;\nadherence to GEF’s mission and team values (solidarity\, respect\, openness\, sustainability and autonomy);\navailability for occasional work outside regular office hours (depending on the timing of GEF’s events).\n\nWhat we offer\n\nA full-time (38h/week) position\nA salary defined by GEF’s salary scale\, taking into account the prior experience of the candidates: 3.366 – 3.714\,82 EUR gross (following GEF salaries scale and based on previous relevant experience)\, meal vouchers\, transport remuneration and home office allowance\nOther advantages such as 13th month\, flexible hours\, extra holidays and training budget\nAn open\, positive and engaging working atmosphere in an international environment\n\nPreferred starting date: January 2021 \nOffice location: Brussels\, Belgium (teleworking depending on the Covid-19 situation) \nHow to apply\nInterested candidates are requested to submit their application by attachment to an e-mail to applications@gef.eu   by 26 November 2020 midnight\, attention of Ioana Banach\, Managing Director at GEF. The application must include: \n\na current CV and a cover letter outlining the motivation for this position\, both comprised in a single pdf document which includes first and last name of the candidate in the document name;\na short portfolio of the candidate’s communications work so far.\n\nThe interviews for the position will take place in Brussels or online in late early December 2020. \nIn case of questions\, please send an e-mail to applications@gef.eu. \n* GEF strives to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants. We value diversity regardless of gender\, race\, religious beliefs\, nationality\, ethnic/national origin\, sexual orientation\, age\, marital status or disability. \nThis position is open to EU and non-EU citizens.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-a-full-time-communications-manager/
CATEGORIES:Vacancy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201106T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201106T103000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
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SUMMARY:Smart Cities and Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThis international webinar will offer local government representatives\, politicians\, municipal officials\, as well as academic experts and practitioners from Czech and Slovak cities the opportunity to share their experiences and be inspired by the practices of other cities. \nWe will discuss how to strengthen the environmental qualities of cities through citizens’ participation. For example\, through presenting various examples of using citizens as motivated amateur scientists\, equipping them with modern technologies for direct data collection. \nContext:\nThis project is a part of the GEF transnational project “A Charter for the Smart City II”. \nAll over Europe\, so-called ‘smart cities’ are the testing grounds for new technologies that affect how we live\, how we organise our societies and what our ethical foundation is. Given the opportunities that new technologies offer for reducing the ecological footprint of cities and creating new urban commons\, but also the potential threats they pose to civil liberties and social justice\, GEF aims to stimulate the debate on smart cities. \nTo this end\, GEF has developed\, with the support of its partners\, a Charter for the Smart City\, consisting of guiding principles that will make it easier for green European politicians and activists to assess and steer technological innovations in their cities. Throughout 2019\, ideas were solicited digitally and through events across Europe\, including best practices from NGOs\, experts\, and local green politicians\, as well as from GEF partner foundations and other Green European actors. These resulted in the published Charter for the Smart City. \nSpeakers:\n\nRichard Wouters (Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks\, Utrecht) – author of “A Charter for the Smart City” will show how modern technologies often present us with new dilemmas and how to approach them in order to strengthen the fundamental values of a democratic society.\nAlena Bartoňová (Norwegian Institute for Air Research\, Oslo) – Director of Air Quality Research in Oslo\, Norway\, will highlight concrete examples from European cities of how easier access to monitoring technologies increases people’s interest in the cleanliness of the air they breathe and enables research institutions and municipalities to involve the general public in tackling air pollution.\nThomas van Oppens (City Councilor\, Leuven) – the city councilor of the Belgian city of Leuven will present inspiring examples of the use of “citizen science” for independent traffic monitoring. You will learn how the city uses this data.\nDana Mareková (lawyer\, civic activist\, Bratislava) – combines law and environmental campaigns and shares her experience from Slovakia regarding the Bratislava air quality measurements carried out before the international Clean Air Forum 2019. She will explain what the situation looked like\, what they were trying to achieve\, how city and state representatives reacted\, and lessons for the future from such campaigns.\nMichal Šindelář (Partnership Foundation\, Brno) – an expert on bicycle transport will reveal how the data collected by city cyclists can be used by local governments to create better conditions for cycling.\n\nProgramme: \n9:00-9:05 Welcome \n9:05-9:15 Richard Wouters (NL) \n9:15-9:35 Alena Bartoňová (NOR) \n9:35-9:50 Thomas Van Oppens (BE) \n9:50-10:05 Dana Mareková (SK) \n10:05-10:20 Michal Šindelář (CZ) \n10:20-10:30 Discussion and conclusions. \nPracticalities:\nThe conference will take place via videoconferencing platform Zoom in Slovak\, Czech and English. Simultaneous English-Slovak interpretation will be provided \nParticipation in the online conference is free\, only electronic registration is required here: https://forms.gle/7CNYS8krsHGToAEs5 \n—— \nThis conference is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Institute for Active Citizenship and Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation
URL:https://gef.eu/event/smart-cities-and-citizen-science/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201105T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T150135Z
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SUMMARY:Citizen Scoring
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nCouncils all over Europe are now using services to apply algorithms to public data in order to segment and “score” citizens and population groups according to their social group or “risk profile”. We will talk about citizen data scoring and what should be taken in consideration when building up a truly smart city. \nThis workshop focuses on the different aspects (social\, environmental\, economic\, democratic) of this topic with a specific lens on Central and Eastern Europe. We hope to empower participants to influence public debate and local decision-making on technological innovations and their implementation in the cities of the region. \nLearnings from this process will be used to create a manifesto on principles of new technologies’ implementation in Eastern European cities. \nContext:\nThis project is a part of the GEF transnational project “A Charter for the Smart City II”. \nAll over Europe\, so-called ‘smart cities’ are the testing grounds for new technologies that affect how we live\, how we organise our societies and what our ethical foundation is. Given the opportunities that new technologies offer for reducing the ecological footprint of cities and creating new urban commons\, as well as the potential threats they pose to civil liberties and social justice\, GEF aims to stimulate the debate on smart cities. To this end\, GEF has developed\, with the support of its partners\, a Charter for the Smart City\, consisting of guiding principles that will make it easier for green European politicians and activists to assess and steer technological innovations in their cities. Throughout 2019\, ideas were solicited digitally and through events across Europe\, including best practices from NGOs\, experts and local green politicians\, as well as from GEF partner foundations and other Green European actors. \nSpeakers: \nMichiel Filippart – Regional councilor for GroenLinks in the Netherlands and an adviser to the GroenLinks group in the Dutch senate. A contributor to the Charter for the Smart City; he will talk about Citizen Scoring and the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in it. \nJulian Hauser – PhD student in philosophy of mind and cognitive science at the University of Edinburgh. He researches the self and how it is changed by modern digital technologies\, focusing in particular on the constitution of its boundaries. He will talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its ethical aspects. \nPracticalities:\nThis event will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. \nYou can listen to our podcast now at https://soundcloud.com/user-881417568/smart-cities \nLanguage: The main language of this event will be English. \nAcknowledgements: \nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of CDNEE and Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/citizen-scoring/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201105T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
CREATED:20201012T131659Z
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SUMMARY:Transformative Cities\, Cities with a Future
DESCRIPTION:Context:\nPart of the ‘Cities as Places of Hope’ series; a project launched in 2019 focussing on progressive city networks that are a key factor in the development for a positive narrative on the future of Europe. \nAbout the Event:\nThe pandemic has had a massive impact on life in cities; during the lockdowns all around the world\, we have once again been shown importance of liveable cities. \nIn this process\, green areas that are accessible\, comfortable and planned for everyone; cities accessible by bicycle and on foot; comfortable\, climate-friendly and clean public transportation vehicles\, a city management demonstrating the existence of social support and solidarity opportunities became prominent needs for green cities. \nWith presentations from our panel on the transformative policies that are part of our study\, we will link these discuss how transforming cities squares with the Covid crisis and the climate emergency. \nSpeakers:\n\nDirk Holemans is co-chairman of the Green European Foundation (GEF)\, coordinator of the green think tank Oikos and editor-in-chief of the magazine with the same name. Previously\, Dirk worked as a researcher and lecturer at various universities\, was a member of the Flemish Parliament and for 20 years a councillor in the Belgian city of Ghent. His main interests are green economy\, green cities and political ecology. He recently published “Freedom and Society”. Towards a socio-ecological society”.\nManuel Nunes is an archaeologist\, teacher\, freelance journalist\, author and a member of several NGOs and\, since 2013\, deputy mayor and responsible for the Environment and Nature in the Municipality of Lousada. In the field of archaeology\, he is a scientific consultant\, coordinator of several research projects and has published dozens of scientific articles. As a journalist and author\, he devoted more than 20 years to active environmentalism. He has published\, in Portugal and Spain\, a dozen books devoted to the dissemination and conservation of natural heritage. He is the founder and co-editor of the scientific journal LUCANUS\, Environment and Society\nMaría Sánchez has a degree in law and since 2011 she has been a councillor in the Valladolid City Council\, currently working in the area of the Environment and Sustainable Development. She is the spokesperson for the Valladolid Municipal Group Toma la Palabra. She is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of AquaVall\, a public water business entity following the municipalisation of the water cycle in 2017 and\, from 2015 to 2019\, she was Chairman of the Board of Directors of MERCAOLID (Valladolid Food Unit).\n\nModerator: Lidia Ucher is a journalist. Her professional activity is fundamentally linked to social communication from the field of international cooperation and the Third Sector of Social Action. She is an expert in communication 2.0 and influencing the Third Social Sector. Blogger\, activist in social movements and 2.0 networks\, author of the blog Comunicación para el Desarrollo and creator\, promoter and dynamizer of the Comunicambio network. \nPracticalities:\nWhere: Online platform – ZOOM \nLanguage: Simultaneous translation will be available (English/ Spanish) \nRegistrations are open: https://transicionverde.es/jornada-online-ciudades-transformadoras-ciudades-con-futuro/ \n———– \nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Transición Verde and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/transformative-cities-cities-with-a-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201104T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T111448Z
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SUMMARY:Possibilities for Fair\, Sustainable and Carbon Free Tourism (Belgrade)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThe outbreak of the COVID-19 virus significantly affected the number of tourists and overnight stays in Serbia\, and tourism in Belgrade was particularly affected. The number of tourists in March 2020 in Belgrade decreased by 65.2% compared to March 2019\, while in April 2020 the number of tourists decreased by 98.8% compared to April 2019; in May 2020\, a reduced number of tourists was recorded compared to May 2019 with 95.7%. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic especially affected the number of foreign tourists who\, due to the closure of state borders and prevention measures\, did not come to Belgrade. After the mitigation of measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic\, an increase in the number of domestic tourists was noted in Serbia\, but that recovery was limited in Belgrade\, which was the main focal point of the infected in Serbia. In June 2020\, the total number of tourists in Belgrade was 83.8% lower compared to June 2019\, this trend continued in July with 88.2% and in August with 85.8% less tourists compared to the same months during 2019. \nThe almost complete shut down and uncertainty that emerged in the tourism and hospitality sector at the global and European level\, as well as in Serbia and the city of Belgrade\, left room for reflection on how to make the tourism sector more fair\, sustainable and carbon neutral after the COVID-19 virus pandemic. \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. \nProgramme:\n\n18:00-18:10 Introduction\n\nPredrag Momčilović – Platform for Theory and Practice Zajedničko \n\n18:10-18:20 The project and the situation in Croatia\n\nNikolina Rajković – Institute for Political Ecology \n\n18:20-18:30 Presentation of research report about Fair and carbon free tourism in Belgrade\n\nNikoleta Petković and Elene Petrovska – Zajedničko \n\n18:30-20:00 Panel debate about possibilities for fair\, sustainable and carbon free tourism in Belgrade\n\nNatalija Stojmenović – Don’t Let Belgrade D(r)own \nMiloš Baković Jadžić –Party of the Radical Left \nVladimir Pajić – Movement of Free Citizens \nModeration: Predrag Momčilović – Zajedničko \nPracticalities:\nWhen: Wednesday\, 4th November (18:00 – 20:00 CET) \nWhere: Cultural center Grad\, Braće Krsmanović 4\, Belgrade \nA live stream will also be provided via this link. \nThis event will be primarily in Serbian. No translation is foreseen.  \n— \nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Zajedničko and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation
URL:https://gef.eu/event/possibilities-for-fair-sustainable-and-carbon-free-tourism-belgrade/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201104T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
CREATED:20201030T154144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T184210Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series: For the Young\, the Queer\, the Feminists
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThe Green European Foundation\, with the support of CDNEE\, has brought together young green activists from across Europe to explore artivism and its use for gender activism\, working together towards anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for men and women in the Eastern European context. \nSelected participants are completing an extensive online training programme that tackles feminist and queer theory and its links to Green ideology and politics\, as well as skill development and creation of impactful artistic outputs. This webinar series forms part of that training\, and is also open to viewers from the general public. \nThe ultimate objective of the project is to support young green activists and politicians to gain new knowledge\, increase their own visibility and be empowered to deliver their messages. \nProgramme:\nNovember 4th (17:00) – Females in Politics \n\nWith Dr. Sylwia Spurek (lawyer and MEP\, Greens/EFA) and Justine Pantelejeva (urban planner and Riga city councillor\, Progresivie)\n\nNovember 9th (18:00) – EU and EC Gender Policies \n\nWith Vesna Jusup (European Green Party)\n\nNovember 11th (18:00) – CoE gender policies \n\nWith Mari Kurtanidze (Advisory Council on Youth\, Council of Europe)\n\nNovember 18th (18:00) – Public speaking for Female and Queer people \n\n With Zuzana Pavelkova (Mladi Zeleni\, former FYEG co-spokesperson)\n\nPracticalities\nAll webinars will be in English\, and will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/webinar-series-for-the-young-the-queer-the-feminists/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201103T182000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
CREATED:20201027T075105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T145606Z
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SUMMARY:Transformation Towards Energy Democracy
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nIn this event we will underline the need for more democratic and inclusive society by addressing the state of democracy in the EU and candidate countries with the economic alternatives and the urgency of climate change. \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 decentralized 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\nDirk Holemans\, GEF Co-President\, Oikos – Belgium\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski\, Sunrise – North Macedonia\nMiroslav Bogdanovski\, MP in Macedonian Parliament\nKristina Ozdaklieska\, Deputy Minister of Environment in North Macedonia\n\nProgramme: \n18:20 Participants join the call \n18:20-18:30 Introduction \n\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski\, moderator and National Coordinator\n\n18:30-19:10 Session with speaker’s presentations on Energy Democracy \n\nDirk Holemans\, Energy Democracy\nMiroslav Bogdanovski\, Energy Democracy and the Fight against small hydro power plants\nHristina Odzakieska\, Climate change and Energy\n\n19:10-19:30 Panel discussion and Q&A \nThe primary language is Macedonian but simultaneous translation in English will be provided \nPracticalities:\nWhen: from 18:20 -19:30 CET: \n\nTuesday\, 3rd November\n\nWhere: Online platform – ZOOM \nLanguage: Macedonian with simultaneous English translation \nRegistrations are open: https://survey.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_djrYAunLjXKNq9D \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/transformation-towards-energy-democracy-skopje/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201103T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201103T181000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
CREATED:20201027T083945Z
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SUMMARY:Just Transition of the Economy
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nJoin us exploring the transition to an economy of the future. We will bring together speakers from the EU and the Western Balkans on the topic with their experiences and solutions to promote the importance of this transition all over Europe. \nWe have to rethink production and consumption from the perspective of a social circular economy. Only if the transformation is planned and executed in a just and equitable way\, it will find the timely and necessary support among the population. With this project we are researching the different dimensions of Just Transition and what are the politics and policies we should develop to make the change in our economic realities. \nContext:\nThis seminar is part of the Green European Foundation’s Just Transition transnational project. The project looks into the question of transforming from an extractive to a regenerative economy in a just and equitable way to find the necessary support among the population. It seeks to show that the green family\, including GEF in its specific role\, is a leading actor in the development of future-proof politics and policies\, developed in a sensitive way that keeps in mind local specificities. \nSpeakers:\n\nDirk Holemans\, Green European Foundation\, Co-President\, Oikos – Belgium\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski\, Sunrise – North Macedonia\nMaja Morachanin\, MP in the Macedonian Parliament\nAna Petrovska\, Head of State Environmental Inspectorate of North Macedonia\n\nProgramme: \n17:00 Participants join the call \n17:00-17:10 Introduction \n\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski\, moderator and GEF National Coordinator\n\n17:10-17:50 Session to explore Just Transition with speaker’s presentations \n\nDirk Holemans\, GEF – Just Transition project\nMaja Morachanin\, Struggle against mining in North Macedonia\nAna Petrovska\, Enforcement – a tool for just transition\n\n17:50-18:10 Panel discussion and Q&A \nThe primary language is Macedonian but simultaneous translation in English will be provided \nPracticalities:\nWhen: from17:00 – 18:10 CET: \n\nTuesday\, 3rd November\n\nWhere: Online platform – ZOOM \nLanguage: Macedonian with simultaneous English translation \nRegistrations are open: https://survey.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_djrYAunLjXKNq9D \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/just-transition-of-the-economy/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201103T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201110T233000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
CREATED:20201103T122730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T131211Z
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SUMMARY:Facilitation Jumpstart - developing a green-minded toolbox
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nMoving working methods online has presented a certain number of challenges for trainers and facilitators. The reliance on participatory methods and engagement for successful facilitation requires reinvention and co-creation of educational projects to adapt to this new online era. \nAs a result\, this year’s event is designed to provide you with the tools\, resources\, and methods needed to implement educational projects in this new reality. You will have the opportunity to present your skills\, share best practices\, and work together with other participants on new online or hybrid project collaborations. \nYou can download the programme here. \nRegistration\nIf this sounds like an event you would like to participate in\, we encourage you to please click on this link to purchase your ticket to the event. To participate in the event\, we ask that you make a solidarity payment between EUR25-40. Our solidarity-based system allows those who can afford to pay more to help support those who have limited financial possibilities. \n— \nFor more information\, please reach out to GEF’s Capacity-Building\, Project Coordinator\, Mariana Batista at mariana.batista@gef.eu.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/facilitation-jumpstart-developing-a-green-minded-toolbox/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
CREATED:20210108T155828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T160318Z
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SUMMARY:‘Gaming Europe’ National Workshop 1 (Lisbon)
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWith the “Gaming Europe” project looking at video games\, the Green European Foundation aims to engage its audience directly in workshops on the use of video games by European teenagers aged 12 to 14. Based on the results of these workshops\, we aim to assess with experts from both the education sector and the video games world whether video games can be used as a medium to address the topic of Europe in an engaging\, fun\, and non-patronising fashion for this target group and\, if the answer is yes\, develop a game concept. The ultimate\, long-term goal of the project is to transfer this game concept into a game accessible to youth across Europe. \nThis national workshop’s main objective is to give the floor to young Portuguese about their taste and habits in video games\, their interest and knowledge of the European Union\, learning to conceptualise the skeleton of a fun and interesting game with a video game developer around the theme of Europe and its values. Around the table\, we will have both young gamers aged 12-14\, but also nonprofit representatives working on education\, and video game designers. \nPracticalities\nThe language of the workshop is Portuguese and will be moderated by 4Change. \nThis is a closed event. \nThe event is organised in collaboration with 4Change\, with the financial support of the Bosch Alumni Network \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/gaming-europe-national-workshop-1-lisbon-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201028T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T215710
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SUMMARY:Inclusion and Citizens’ Rights
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nWhen building “digital cities\,” how do we ensure inclusivity of new spaces and opportunities? \nThis workshop focuses on the different aspects (social\, environmental\, economic\, democratic) of this topic with a specific lens on Central and Eastern Europe. We hope to empower participants to influence public debate and local decision-making on technological innovations and their implementation in the cities of the region. \nLearnings from this process will be used to create a manifesto on principles of new technologies’ implementation in Eastern European cities. \nContext:\nThis project is a part of the GEF transnational project “A Charter for the Smart City II”. \nAll over Europe\, so-called ‘smart cities’ are the testing grounds for new technologies that affect how we live\, how we organise our societies and what our ethical foundation is. Given the opportunities that new technologies offer for reducing the ecological footprint of cities and creating new urban commons\, as well as the potential threats they pose to civil liberties and social justice\, GEF aims to stimulate the debate on smart cities. To this end\, GEF has developed\, with the support of its partners\, a Charter for the Smart City\, consisting of guiding principles that will make it easier for green European politicians and activists to assess and steer technological innovations in their cities. Throughout 2019\, ideas were solicited digitally and through events across Europe\, including best practices from NGOs\, experts and local green politicians\, as well as from GEF partner foundations and other Green European actors. \nProgramme: \nSpeakers and programme to be announced shortly. \nPracticalities:\nThis event will be taking place online. Please register in advance via this link. \nYou can listen to our podcast now at https://soundcloud.com/user-881417568/smart-cities \nLanguage: The main language of this event will be English. \nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of CDNEE and Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/inclusion-and-citizens-rights/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201027T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201027T163000
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SUMMARY:Cities as Places of Hope Roundtable II
DESCRIPTION:Context:\nPart of the ‘Cities as Places of Hope’ series; a project launched in 2019 focussing on progressive city networks that are a key factor in the development for a positive narrative on the future of Europe. The GEF-19-01 Cities as Places of Hope project is carried out simultaneously in Belgium\, Croatia\, Spain\, North Macedonia and Turkey. \nAbout the Event:\nOur roundtable aims to increase the dialogue between the actors in the city with each other and to develop a supportive\, effective follow-up and participatory mechanism (network) for sustainable and green city planning. \nThe pandemic has had a massive impact on life in cities; during the lockdowns all around the world\, we have once again been shown importance of liveable cities. \nIn this process\, green areas that are accessible\, comfortable and planned for everyone; cities accessible by bicycle and on foot; comfortable\, climate-friendly and clean public transportation vehicles\, city management demonstrating the existence of social support and solidarity opportunities became prominent needs for green cities. \nIn many cities\, even if some of these opportunities are provided\, they cannot be placed in a governance plan within a sustainable and standard framework. Therefore\, in this event\, we will evaluate the indicator standards for green cities and the capacities of city administrations with experts. \nParticipants:\nIMM Istanbul Planning Agency\, Vision 2050 and Institute Istanbul\, Istanbul Statistics Office\, IMM Urban Planning Department\, IMM Parks and Gardens Directorate\, IMM Directorate of Transportation\, IMM Department of Environment \nThe Foresters’ Association of Turkey\, Streets Belong to Us Association\, Center for Spatial Justice\, Right to Clean Air Platform\, Istanbul City Council Working Group on Climate and Environment\, Sustainable Cities Network\, 350.org Turkey \nProgramme: \n\nFirst session\n\nLand Use\, Sea and beach use\, Water Management\, Human Settlement\, Transportation\, Energy.\nNetworking and collaboration.\n\n\nSecond session\n\nJobs within green municipalism\n\n\nThird session\n\nIstanbul and its green visibility\n\n\n\nPracticalities:\nThis is a closed event \nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of The Green Thought Association and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/cities-as-places-of-hope-roundtable-ii/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201024T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210131T170000
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SUMMARY:EGAT Czech Republic
DESCRIPTION:About European Green Activist Training (EGAT)\nDuring the EGAT course\, participants learn about Green values\, meet politicians and experts working at the frontline of fighting for positive change\, and of course connect with plenty of other like-minded young people! \nThe course gives them insights into the political decision-making processes on the national and European levels\, develop skills as an activist to enact societal change\, and explore how Green values promote more equal and sustainable societies. \nThe aim of EGAT is to familiarise trainees with the institutions of the European Union\, green topics\, green policies\, and sustainable development policies\, and through various activities and discussions with representatives of international organizations and representatives of the European Union\, to explore opportunities for active and professional involvement in building a greener and more just society. \nThe training course will be comprised of two weekend training sessions in the Czech Republic\, an online course\, a preparation session for the Brussels trip and then culminating with a one-week study trip to Brussels to visit the European Institutions alongside EGAT participants from other countries. \n\nFirst national training\n\nCzech Republic- Institute for Active Citizenship- October 24\, 25 \nProgramme: introduce EGAT programme\, explore motivations and expectations of programme\, presentation of Young Greens\, workshops on different methods of civic participation.   \n2. Second national training \nCzech Republic- Institute for Active Citizenship- November 20-21 \nProgramme: focusing on the topics of feminism\, gender\, and social media strategies in the online era\, participants will create educational content to use for their very own campaigns. Workshops on the topic of social networks and how they work as a marketing and educational tool.  \n3. Third national training \nCzech Republic- Institute for Active Citizenship- January 29-31 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-czech-republic/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201024T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201024T170000
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SUMMARY:Masculinity Studies
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 24th of October\, featuring as speaker Murat Göç-Bilgin. The topic that will be covered is Masculinity Studies. \nContext:\nWorkshops are open to selected applicants only and are held in Turkish\, but will culminate in a larger conference in October that includes the participation of international speakers as well. \nSpeaker:\nDr. Murat Göç-Bilgin holds a doctorate degree from Ege University\, Department of American Culture and Literature. He is currently teaching at the English Language and Literature Department at Celal Bayar University. He seeks to specialize in Cultural Studies\, Contemporary American Literature and Gender Studies\, particularly Critical Studies of Masculinity. \nPracticalities:\nParticipation in this seminar is closed\, and participants have already been selected. \nThe webinar is organised in partnership with Green Thought Association
URL:https://gef.eu/event/masculinity-studies/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201023T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201025T170000
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SUMMARY:Political Ecology Days (Brussels)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThe first edition of the Political Ecology Days will assemble key actors and thinkers in the field of political ecology\, and aims to repeat this once every two years for the next decade. Political ecology is at a crossroads\, which means there is a need to put things back in perspective\, update its founding principles\, and create a new narrative that cuts through in practice and in people’s minds. \nWith over 20 sessions\, including lectures\, seminars and participative workshops\, the Political Ecology Days will cover a range of topics within three central themes: (co)inhabiting the earth differently\, becoming resilient and reinventing democracy. \nThis event was originally set to take place in March and was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, but we are eager to welcome you to this adapted edition!  \nSpeakers:\nFeatured speakers and moderators include: \n\nBenedetta De Marte\, European Green Party\nDirk Holemans\, Oikos\nDominique Bourg\, University of Lausanne\nDominique Meda\, University of Paris-Dauphine\nEdgar Morin\, philosopher and sociologist\nIsabelle Stengers\, Université libre de Bruxelles\nLucile Schmid\, La Fabrique Ecologique\nMichel Bauwens\, P2P Foundation\nMohammed Taleb\, philosopher\nMonica Frassoni\, European Green Party\nPaul Lannoye\, Ecolo\n\nAnd many more!  \nProgramme: \nThe following sessions are organised by GEF. The primary language is French\, but all workshops will be recorded and translated and subtitled versions will be made available afterwards. \nSaturday\, 24/10 \n\n10:30 – 12:30 Environmentalism\, Populism and the Far Right\n\nModerated by Michel Genet\, with Florent Marcellesi and Reinhard Olschanski \n\n14:00 – 16:00 The Many Strands of Political Ecology\n\nModerated by Benedetta de Marte\, with Dirk Holemans\, Edouart Gaudot\, and Monica Frassoni \nSunday\, 25/10 \n\n14:00 – 16:00 Green Talks\n\n10 mini-talks of 8 minutes each\, inspired by Three Minute Thesis and TEDx formats. \nYou can consult the full three-day programme here.  \nPracticalities:\nWhen? 23-25 October\, 10:00-22:00 \nWhere? Due to COVID-19 safety measures\, this event has had to move entirely online. The Political Ecology Days will therefore be streamed live on Facebook.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/political-ecology-days-brussels/
LOCATION:Tour & Taxis\, Avenue du Port 86c/3002\, 1000 Brussels\, Avenue du Port 86c/3002\, 1000 Brussels
CATEGORIES:Thinking Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201021T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201021T150000
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SUMMARY:The impacts of Covid-19 on the Western Balkans  and the region’s political future
DESCRIPTION:Context:\nThe COVID-19 pandemic not only hit the Western Balkan countries in a period of reacceleration of economic activity and put enormous pressure on the already fragile health systems in place\, but also had a negative impact on the state of democracy in the region. In response to the outbreak of the virus\, some governments relapsed into authoritarian tendencies increasing censorships and restricting the free flow of information. Cases of arbitrary arrest\, surveillance\, phone tapping\, privacy breaches and other digital rights violations during imposed emergency legislation have become an increasing concern. \nFurthermore\, many experts suggest that the crisis has seriously hampered the EU’s influence in the region. Even though it finally mobilised a financial package amounting to 3.3 billion Euro to fight Covid-19 and its impact in the Western Balkans\, the EU’s image in those countries deteriorated due to the initial lack of solidarity and hesitant response towards its neighbours in South-East Europe. Other global players such as China and Russia have been fast in offering assistance and investment to increase their own influence in the region. Often\, their economic support goes hand in hand with campaigns to foster alternative narratives and populist sentiments. \nHence\, with their joint online event\, the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union and the Green European Foundation would like to address with the invited panellists what the latest developments amidst this crisis mean for the Western Balkans societies and what the implications for the region’s political future might be. What are the major impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Western Balkans? How have the governments in the region handled the crisis so far? And\, is it necessary for the EU to change its approach to the Western Balkans as reluctant and desultory commitments in the accession process are wearing out the EU’s good image in the region? \nSpeakers:\n\nLejla Gačanica\, Independent legal counsel and researcher\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\nLiljana Popovska\, former MP in the Macedonian Parliament and leader of Democratic Renewal of Macedonia (DOM)\, board member of the Green Institute\, North Macedonia\nAndrej Petrovski\, Director of Tech/CERT at SHARE Foundation\, Serbia\n\nModerator: \nSimon Ilse\, Office Director\, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Serbia\, Montenegro & Kosovo \n——- \nThe event will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/the-impacts-of-covid-19-on-the-western-balkans-and-the-regions-political-future/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201020T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201020T163000
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SUMMARY:Cities as Places of Hope Roundtable I
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. \nAbout the Event:\nThe pandemic has had a massive impact on life in cities; during the lockdowns all around the world\, we have once again been shown importance of liveable cities. \nIn this process\, green areas that are accessible\, comfortable and planned for everyone; cities accessible by bicycle and on foot; comfortable\, climate-friendly and clean public transportation vehicles\, a city management demonstrating the existence of social support and solidarity opportunities became prominent needs for green cities. \nIn many cities\, even if some of these opportunities are provided\, they cannot be placed in a governance plan within a sustainable and standard framework. Therefore\, in this event as part of a series of two\, participants will evaluate the indicator standards for green cities and the capacities of city administrations with experts. In the second event the focus will be on concrete policy recommendations. \nParticipants from:\n\nIMM Istanbul Planning Agency\, Vision 2050 and Institute Istanbul\, Istanbul Statistics Office\, IMM Urban Planning Department\, IMM Parks and Gardens Directorate\, IMM Directorate of Transportation\, IMM Department of Environment\nThe Foresters’ Association of Turkey\, Streets Belong to Us Association\, Center for Spatial Justice\, Right to Clean Air Platform\, Istanbul City Council Working Group on Climate and Environment\, Sustainable Cities Network\, 350.org Turkey\n\nProgramme: \nFirst Session: Analysis of the state of play \n\nEvaluation of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s non-state climate actors network (NAZCA) goals\nCovenant of Mayors and targets within the scope of C40 and assessment of IMM’s position\nIMM policy and practice analysis\n\nSecond Session: Indicator analysis \n\nEvaluation of IMM’s present resources and targets for Green Municipalism indicators and tracking standards (methodology\, existing data\, mapping and modeling\, transparency and traceability of targets\, tracking and visibility)\n\nThird Session: Assessment of needs and expectations \nThis is a closed event \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/cities-as-places-of-hope-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201018T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201018T120000
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SUMMARY:Cities as Places of Hope ‘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\, Croatia\, Belgium\, North Macedonia and Turkey. \nAbout the Event:\nThe ‘In search of 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. \nA second public event will be organised in November ‘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. \n  \nSpeakers:\n\nAleksandar Gjorgjievski National coordinator – GEF Cities as places of hope\nSergi Alegre – Fundacion Nous Horizons – GEF Cities as places of hope – El Prat – green water management example from Spain\nMaja Morachanin – President of the green party DOM\nSofija Gogeva – Skopje Lab\nDejan Dimitrovski – Local green councilor in municipality of Gazi Baba\nBeti Dejanova – Local green councilor in municipality of Centar\n\nProgramme: \n\n10:30 – 10:40 \n\nIntroduction of the event and participants\nGEF Cities as Places of Hope – examples from Spain\nImportance of green activist’s trainings and networking\n\n\n10:40 – 11:10 \n\nPresentation of good practices in greening the cities\nInnovation center as a platform in providing sustainable solutions to the City of Skopje\nCitizens Initiative for transformation of Vardarishte landfill site\nOpposing the urban expansion\n\n\n11:10 – 11:45 Discussion and conclusions\n\nPracticalities:\nThis is a closed event. \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/cities-as-places-of-hope-in-search-of-a-green-city/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201020
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SUMMARY:Ecopolis – Again(st) Nature (Brussels\, Belgium)
DESCRIPTION:About Ecopolis: \nAnno 2020. Nature is on fire\, from Australia to the Ardennes. Forests are felled\, no more insects on the windshield\, concrete everywhere\, a million species are in danger of extinction. A virus turns the world upside down. The exploitation of nature is threatening our existence. Vulnerable groups here and in the South are facing even harder times. \nHow much longer do we saw off the very branch that supports us? Or do we change course? \nEcopolis 2020 puts the finger on the pulse and looks ahead. What are the post-corona challenges? How do we feel part of nature again? How do we restore the balance? How does this support a vigorous climate and nature policy? Which transitions are necessary ― urban\, agricultural\, etc. ― for a society that respects people and nature? And gives everyone prospect of a good life. \nEcopolis 2020 is moving online\, follow the event at home via livestream. \nDue to the recent increase of coronavirus infections\, we have had to take a difficult decision. This year’s edition will have no live audience\, and will move entirely online. We will build a cosy studio on the Kaaitheater stage and stream the lectures and conversations directly to your living room\, with opportunities for online interaction. \nSpeakers:\n\nJan Rotmans\, Urgenda\nWarda El-Kaddouri\, De Groene Amsterdammer\nYousra Benfquih\, University of Antwerp\nHans Van Dyck\, UCLouvain\nTom Bauler\, Université Libre de Bruxelles\nHendrik Schoukens\, Ghent University\nAnuna De Wever\, climate activist\nEva Meijer\, Wageningen University\nMyriam Dumortier\, Ghent University\n\nAnd many more names to be announced! \nProgramme: \n11:00 – 12:30 | Corona lessons for a resilient society \nThe corona crisis has taught us that you cannot just cut down forests or deal carelessly with animals endlessly. Outsourcing all production to low-wage countries is also no longer an option. How do we build resilient societies that are ecologically and socially durable? \nA panel discussion with Myriam Dumortier (bio engineer and senior researcher at INBO)\, Koen Vannmechelen (contemporary conceptual artist)\, Jan Rotmans (transition thinker) and Christine Van Acker (writer). \n12:30 – 14:00 | Meet the animal \nFor centuries we have been intrigued by animals and have used them in our stories. Who does not know Reynard the Fox? Only recently have we learned how small the differences between humans and animals are. What does an understanding relationship with animals with recognition of their own abilities mean? \nA conversation that explores new paths with: Eva Meijer (writer\, philosopher and artist)\, Hans Van Dyck (professor Behavioral Biology)\, Hendrik Schoukens (environmental lawyer)\, Lisa Tostado (Heinrich Böllstiftung\, which recently released the Insect Atlas). \n14:00 – 15:30 | Transition to a fair agro-ecology \nAgricultural soils are eroding\, biodiversity is declining alarmingly. Fortunately\, we see new agro-ecological farmers emerge. Through short-chain they restore contact with consumers while also taking care of the surrounding nature. The challenge is to make these innovative practices the new normal. \nA conversation with Yousra Benfquih (lawyer\, poet and columnist)\, Louis De Jaeger (landscape architect) and others. \n15:30 – 17:00 | Cities full of nature and the barren countryside \nIt is at odds with what we think: the city is full of nature and agricultural areas are increasingly turning into deserts. But there is work to be done everywhere. For example\, green space in the city is unevenly distributed and there is a need for a different vision of open space with reinforced village centers. \nWith Paul Demets (poet)\, Els Vervloesem (transition architect) and Tom Bauler (ecological economist). \n17:00 – 18:00 | Final debate \nThe starting point is the question posed by the French thinker Bruno Latour: Where can we land? How can we “ground ourselves” and take care of our living environment\, while being open to the world? \nWith Warda El-Kaddouri (researcher and journalist)\, Anuna De Wever (climate activist)\, Olivier de Schutter (UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights) and Dirk Holemans (coordinator of Oikos – Think tank for socio-ecological change). \n  \nLabiomista\, Genk  \nIn 2019 artist Koen Vanmechelen launched LABIOMISTA\, an evolving work of art situated on the foundations of a former zoo in Genk (BE). \nVanmechelen is one of the most versatile thinkers of these times. He works at the confluence of art\, science\, philosophy and community. LABIOMISTA is the embodiment of his artistic and philosophical vision. It is based on the belief in art as a driver of mutual understanding and as a guide in the search for answers to the major challenges of the 21st century\, the relationship between nature and culture and in particular the development of sustainable communities. \nThe 24-hectare park is a permanent and evolving work of art\, a garden of order and chaos\, an arena of culture and nature. It invites\, challenges and inspires. It is a hotbed for a wealth of new ideas\, creations\, projects and collaborations; and a meeting place for all the species of this world. \nExclusively\, the Ecopolis conversation is hosted in the artist private studio. Seats are limited. With your Ecopolis ticket you also have free access to the park. \n  \nProgramme:  \n10:00 – 19:00 | Labiomista visit (cancelled) \nLABIOMISTA is open from 10:00 to 19:00. Visitors can visit the park prior to or following the talks and should count 2 hours. \n12:30 – 14:00 | Ecopolis Brussels livestream \nMeet the animal \n14:00 – 16:00 | Talks & debates \n\nIntroduction to Ecopolis: Again(st) Nature\nIntroduction to LABIOMISTA\, by Koen Vanmechelen\nAre we necessary? The position of the human animal. Panel discussion with Koen Vanmechelen\, Ignace Schops\, Glenn Deliège and Lara Klaassen\, moderated by Peter Dupont\n\n  \nTranslab K at CC ‘t Schaliken\, Herentals \n13:30 – 15:30 | Softening with an eye for biodiversity \nBuilding on their experiments on ‘softening with an eye for biodiversity’\, VormingPlus invites Stijn Neuteleers (environmental philosopher)\, Tim Vekemans (architect) and Liesl Vanautgaerden (program director for spatial development at the Department of Environment of the Flemish Government). \n15:30 – 18:00 | Ecopolis Brussels livestream \n15:30 – 17:00   Cities full of nature and the barren countryside \n17:00 – 18:00   Final debate \n  \nPracticalities:\nEcopolis goes on! Of course\, we take into account the current circumstances and corona measures. \nEcopolis 2020 is moving online \nFacebook event >> https://bit.ly/34E2VY0\n  \nTickets \nKAAITHEATER\, BRUSSELS \n– 10€ all day \n– 5€ half-day (11h-14h or 14h-18h) \n– 5€ livestream \nBUY NOW. \n  \nLABIOMISTA\, GENK \n10€ all day\, including visit to Labiomista and exclusive access to the studio \nTickets are available here. \n  \nTRANSLAB K ― CC ‘T SCHALIKEN\, HERENTALS \nFree but registration required. \nRegister via wannes@translabk.be. \n  \nHow to find us?\n  \nECOPOLIS 2020\nSunday 18 October 2020\, 11:00 – 18:00\nKaaitheater\, Sainctelettesquare 20\, 1000 Brussels\nLabiomista\, Marcel Habetslaan 50\, 3600 Genk\nTranslab K ― CC ‘t Schaliken\, Grote Markt 35\, 2200 Herentals\n\nHOW TO GET TO KAAITHEATER\n\nON FOOT. At 15 min. walking distance from Brussel-Noordstation.\nBIKE. Bike parking in front of the venue; Villo-station at Square Saincetlette (across the canal).\nMETRO. Stop at Ijzer/Yser (lines 2 and 6)\nTRAM. Line 51.\nBUS. Line 47 (MIVB) or lines 129\, 190\, 212\, 213\, 214\, 230\, 231\, 232\, 233\, 235\, 240\, 241\, 242\, 243\, 246\, 250\, 251\, 260 and 355.\n—————–\nThis event has been organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Oikos and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this event.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/save-the-date-ecopolis-against-nature-brussels-belgium/
CATEGORIES:Thinking Day
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201017T154500
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SUMMARY:Women* in Power
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nIn every country in every continent\, women are fighting on a global scale to end sexism\, sexist exploitation and oppression. They make their voices heard from the streets to parliament fighting for a world with gender equality\, freedom and free from oppression. \nWe support freedom of sexual orientation\, gender identity\, gender expression and sex characteristics within the framework of gender equality and feminism. We support women who fight to exist in a very patriarchal political scene and who create space for women in politics. Therefore\, the Green European Foundation with the support of Green Thought Association are organising this conference that brings activists\, politicians and academics from different countries together to share their experiences\, to show solidarity with each other and to network. \nContext:\nThis event is part of the GEF project “Gender Equality and Green Politics\,” organised with the support of Green Thought Association. Over the past few months\, we have regularly been gathering a group of Turkish activists\, academics\, and others to learn about and discuss issues of gender equality and feminism through a green lens. The conference builds on and is a culmination of some of these seminars\, engaging a broader audience and connecting the conversation in Turkey with that across Europe and beyond. \nSpeakers:\n\nTerry Reintke\, MEP Greens/EFA – via video message\nMałgorzata Tracz\, MP and co-leader of the Polish Greens\nHelena Gualinga\, Indigenous environmental and human rights activist\nNil Mutluer\, Green Thought Association and Humboldt University Berlin\nSüheyla Dogan\, Kazdağı Association for the Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage\nBegum Basdas\, Humboldt University\nDeniz Bayram\, Greenpeace Mediterranean\, Program Director\nGülnur Aksop\, Women’s platform for equality\, EŞİK – Deniz Yildizi Women’s Solidarity Association\n\nModerated by Nil Mutleur\, Green Thought Association and Humboldt University Berlin \nProgramme:\n13:00-15:45 CEST \nWelcome \nSession 1: Global solidarity in the women movement (ENG\, with TUR translation) \n\nTerry Reintke will provide a video opening\, while Nil Mutluer gives some further opening remarks. Then\, Małgorzata Tracz and Helena Gualinga talk about the local struggle in their countries and where it stands in the global feminist movement. The general framework of this session will be provided by Nil Mutluer\, an academic and member of the Green Party in Turkey.\n\nBreak \nSession 2: Women’s struggle in Turkey (TUR\, with ENG translation) \n\nOver the past several months in Turkey\, the feminist agenda has mostly been shaped by the discussions over the Istanbul Convention\, also known as The Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. Women have been organizing campaigns in order to not lose this Convention. In the second part of the conference\, Begum Basdas will focus on EU policies – with concrete examples from Greece – women and LGBTI + refugees / asylum seekers who are living in crisis conditions. Deniz Bayram will talk about the local ecology struggles and the women’s issue in the climate struggle and Gülnur Aksop will cover latest discussions and feminist movement agenda over the Istanbul Convention. Finally\, Süheyla Dogan will talk about their activities\, women’s struggle\, and the relation to ecological movements.\n\nClosing \nPracticalities:\nThe conference is taking place on the Zoom video-conferencing platform. Please register in advance via this link. The Zoom link will be sent to all registered users.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/women-in-power/
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