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SUMMARY:GEF at the Zero Carbon Yorkshire: Make it Happen! weekend
DESCRIPTION:The weekend conference will explore energy\, food\, transport and buildings solutions and change for a climate safe future. \nGEF Session\nFollowing the publication of a study outlining a sustainable local economic strategy based on more green enterprises and employment\, the Green European Foundation will organise a workshop on Saturday\, 28 October\, from 12h15 to 13h15\,  with the support of Green House Think Tank and present this year’s further research as well as proposals on how to apply the model to the Sheffield City Region. \nIn this workshop we will provide space for debate about future of work – what type of jobs would be created locally by tackling climate change – including in energy\, buildings\, waste\, food production in Sheffield City Region as case study. Furthermore\, we will discuss the key ideas about zero carbon together with Aaron Thierry from Sheffield Climate Alliance. \nRegistration\nTo register for the conference at the Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences at the Sheffield University\, please fill in this form.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/workshop-zero-carbon-yorkshire-make-happen-weekend/
LOCATION:ICCOS\, 219 Portobello\, Sheffield\, s1 4dp\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171026T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171026T170000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Brexit and the implications for a Green Europe (Berlin)
DESCRIPTION:The event is a part of the ongoing transnational project “The potential impact of Brexit on the prospects for a Green transition in Europe” which attempts to support the much-needed public discussion of Brexit’s impact on individual Member States\, as well as on the EU level\, while exploring what this means for the Green movements’ endeavour in the transition to sustainability. \nProgramme\n9h00-9h10 Welcome – Sergey Lagodinsky (Head of Department EU and North America\, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung) \n9h10-9h20 Where do we stand with Brexit and what’s next? – Ray Cunningham (Green House Think Tank UK) \n9h20-9h35 Commentary – Cornelius Huppertz (Department Northern Europe\, Foreign Ministry Germany) \n9h35-10h20 Discussion \n10h30-12h00 Panel 1: The impact of Brexit for a Green Europe \nViviane Gravey (Lecturer\, Queen’s University of Belfast)\nJonathan Gaventa (E3G\, Director Brussels)\nKatharina Umpfenbach (Senior Fellow Ecologic Institute\, Berlin) \n12h00-13h00 Lunch \n13h00-14h30 Panel 2: Does Brexit possible offer opportunities for a deepening of democratic structures in Europe? \nJean Quatramer (tbc) (European Correspondent\, Libération\, Brussels)\nGiles Merrit (tbc) (Friends of Europe\, Brussels)\nKlaus Linsenmeier (Director Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung EU office Brussels)\nThierry Chopin (tbc) (Director\, Jacques Delors Institute\, Paris) \nThe panels will be moderated by Brexit expert\, blogger and green activist Jon Worth. \n15h00-16h00 Wrap up: What are green positions and demands during the Brexit negotiations? How should we as Greens position ourselves?  \nModeration: Sergey Lagodinsky (Head of Department EU and North America\, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung) \nRegistration:\nIn order to participate in this debate\, please register by sending an email to Claudia Rothe at: rothe@boell.de. \nResults:\nThe report from the event is available in German here.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/impact-brexit-prospects-green-transition-europe-berlin/
LOCATION:Heinrich Böll Foundation\, Schumannstraße\, 8\, Berlin\, 10117\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Debate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171025T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171025T190000
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SUMMARY:Basic Income and its prospects: Is there an alternative to a Europe in crisis? (Athens)
DESCRIPTION:The event will explore whether the concept of basic income can be a solution in Europe to the crisis and the economic implications it is having\, in particular in Greece. Together with our international panel\, we will discuss different approaches and ways forward. \nProgramme\nTuomas Viskari\, Researcher in Finland\, MSocSc\n“The Finnish Basic Income Trial 2017-2018 and the Green BI Model” \nBru Lain\, Associate Professor of Sociology\, University of Barcelona\, ​​Secretary of the Network for Basic Income\n“Distribution\, Pre-Distribution and Labor Markets: The Case of Basic Income” \nChristos Dellasoudas\, Blockchain Independent Researcher\, Basic Income Europe Member\n“Basic Blockchain Income” \nDimitris Karelas\, Secretary General of Welfare\, Ministry of Labor\, Social Security and Social Solidarity\n“What is and what does the Social Solidarity Income Program want?” \nManos Matsanganis\, Associate Professor\, Polytechnic of Milan\n“A basic income for everyone in Greece?” \nChristos Papatheodorou\, Professor of Social Policy\, Panteion University\n“Poverty and deprivation in Greece of the crisis: rhetoric of minimum guaranteed income and shrinking social protection” \nKostantinos Dimoulas\, Assistant Professor\, Panteion University\, Expert on the Basic Income Network\n“How can the implementation of basic income in Greece of the crisis begin? Challenges and Prospects ” \nThe panel will be followed by a Q&A with the audience. \nMore information\nThe entrance is free. For more information\, please visit the Greek Green Institute’s website. \nThere will be simultaneous translation Greek – English.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/basic-income-prospects-alternative-europe-crisis-athens/
LOCATION:City of Athens Cultural Center\, Akadimias 50\, Athens\, 106 79\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171024T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
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SUMMARY:Ökopódium EU (Budapest)
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Industrial Revolution: Opportunities for Green Transformation in the World of Employment\nAs part of our ongoing transnational project on questions around green transformation and a post-growth society\, we are hosting a workshop in Budapest to discuss new technologies and other ‘change-makers’\, such as climate disruption\, and how they contribute to an ongoing social-ecological transformation and the 4th industrial revolution fueled by disruptive technologies such as digitalisation or robotisation. \nProgramme\n17:00-17:15: Welcome \n17:15-18:00: Green transformation – freedom and security in uncertain times \nDirk HOLEMANS director\, Oikos Research Center\, Belgium \n18:00-18:30: What makes the 4th Industrial Revolution different from the previous ones? What are the major dangers and the biggest opportunities? \nKIS Miklós\, journalist \n18:30-19:00: Humans or profit comes first? How do politics and politicians help? \nSCHMUCK Erzsébet\, Member of the Hungarian Parliament\, Politics Can Be Different \n19:00 – 19:20: break\, buffet \n19:20 – 20:20: Forum with the speakers \n20:20 – 20:30: Closing Remarks \nDirk Holemans director\, Oikos Research Center\, Belgium \nRegistration and information\nThe event will be provide  simultaneous English-Hungarian interpretation throughout the programme. \nIt is free of charge\, but subject to prior registration. For more information\, please visit the Ökopolisz website. \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/okopodium-eu/
LOCATION:Magnet House\, Andrássy út 98.\,  Budapest\, 1062\, Hungary
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:EGAT session on EU politics in Croatia
DESCRIPTION:Training in Zagreb for young Green activists with a strong interest in Europe\nThis training s a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”\, and will provide opportunities for 20 participants to learn more about the institutions of the European Union\, Green politics and sustainable development policies.  \nAs a special element of this training\, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union\, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level\, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen. \nThe EU training session will be accompanied by training session on national politics and culminate in a study visit to Brussels in Spring 2018\, in which the participants will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand. \nApplication process closed\nThe deadline for applications was 30 September 2017. Stay tuned for similar opportunities next year and shorten the wait by going through our online course!
URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-in-croatia/
LOCATION:Red Cross House – Nature Park Medvednica\, Sljemenska cesta 28\, Zagreb\, 10000\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171018T180000
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SUMMARY:Green Salon: A Green Vision on Future Scenarios for European Defence
DESCRIPTION:The project aims at creating a sheltered space for Green-minded politicians and experts to critically explore political issues and build sharp answers to today’s challenges. \nA Green Vision on Future Scenarios for European Defence\nThe first Green Salon – A Green vision on future scenarios for European defence – took place in Brussels on 18 October 2017. It was an invitation-only event that addressed Greens from the European and national level as well as independent experts and thinkers from across Europe to feed-into the debate with their expertise and assist Greens in discussion and fine-tuning their ideas and positions. \nThe first Green Salon addressed the topic of the future of European defence\, which has re-emerged on the European agenda\, raising questions as to its direction\, ambitions and goals that urgently need to be addressed. \nFormat\nThe opening reflections of the two main contributors\, Nicoletta Pirozzi\, Istituto Affari Internationali\, and Sven Biscop\, Egmont Institute\, served as a spring board for the debate. After their input\, an open discussion between all participants under Chatham house rules formed the core of the event and was moderated by Kristine Berzina\, German Marshall Fund of the United States. \nThe two main contributors’ role was to launch the debate by ‘feeding’ the audience with information and provocative food for thought on the current state of play and debates around European defence\, thereby enabling participants to engage into discussion. \nFollowing the event\, two videos were produced\, focusing on: \n\nThe explanation of the Green Salon concept:\n\n \n\nA summary of the debate on the future of European Defence Policy\, featuring 3 speakers (Nicoletta Pirozzi\, Kristine Berzina and MEP Bodil Valero):\n\n \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-salon-future-european-defence/
CATEGORIES:Debate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171012T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171012T130000
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SUMMARY:"Digital Cooperative Platforms" in Brussels
DESCRIPTION:Context\nThe commons are driven by citizens’ initiatives\, including an increasing amount of digital opportunities as well as new technologies which have the power to transform democracy. This topic will be addressed in the upcoming workshop in Brussels hosted together with Etopia. The event is a part of our ongoing project Reclaim the Commons which aims to explore the transformative power of the commons\, whilst involving the Greens and a wider audience around this topic. \nWorkshop in Brussels\nThis event will have a special focus on the role of digital platforms in the context of commons and their impact on the economy. Digital platforms are affecting the relationship between suppliers and customers\, as well as forcing certain sectors to reposition themselves or even to disappear. Competition rules also become more harsh and pose many social problems\, with the examples of Uber and AirBnB. Faced with these pressures\, we observe new dynamics developing around the models of cooperative platforms. The contribution of the commons can represent a new element energising these structures\, making them more flexible and more resilient. What are the models emerging in this way? And how do we organise these platforms? \nSuch relevant questions will be discussed by the following speakers: \n\nStéphane Boulanger from Febecoop (Brussels)\nJean-Philippe Lens  from Topino (Gembloux)\nAlexandre Ségura & Kevin Poperl from Coopcycle (Paris)\n\nTime & Venue\nThe workshop will be hosted on Thursday\, 12 October 2017\, from 11h00 to 13h00 in the premises of Etopia in Brussels (Place des Barricades 1\, 4th floor). \nRegistration\nPlease sign up by sending an email to jonathan.piron@etopia.be.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/digitalcooperativeplatforms-brussels/
LOCATION:Etopia Brussels\, Place des Barricades 1\, 4th floor\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171008T110000
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SUMMARY:ECOPOLIS 2017: Digital Together - For a Just Society
DESCRIPTION:The main theme of Ecopolis 2017 is the impact of the digital era on relationships between people\, between people and organisations as well as between people and politics. In spite of the insecurity of the modern world\, the rapid speed of advancing technologies will not slow down or go away. On the contrary\, our reliance on these technologies will only increase in our daily lives. Therefore\, it will be crucial to empower people to work together\, share ideas\, and connect with politicians in new ways. \nWhat is Ecopolis?\nEcopolis is a full day event incorporating several key note speeches\, high-level panel discussions and round table workshops\, which will converge around the possibilities of digital technologies to unite people in different ways. The panels\, among others\, will for instance be entitled ‘Tools for democracy’\, and ‘Individual autonomy and digital commons’. A core question will be how we can build political communities in the digital era and what policies can be developed on the EU level to facilitate this goal? \nThe aim of Ecopolis is to set up a fruitful dialogue between different sectors of society on the socio-ecological challenges\, to provide a platform for exchange of innovative ideas and perspectives. The Green European Foundation will contribute to the European dimension of this event and interpretation in English\, French\, and Dutch will guarantee broad accessibility to the event. \nProgramme\nThe full programme of Ecopolis 2017 can be found here. \nSpeakers\nSpeakers will be Yochai Benkler (Harvard University Professor and co-director Berkman Center for Internet & Society)\, Ana Naomi de Sousa (Filmmaker and journalist)\, Kate Raworth (Economist and author)\, Aral Balkan (European Cyborg Rights Activist and designer and developer )\, Jeroen Olyslaegers (Novelist and playwright)\, and many more. See the full list here. \nRegistration: Tickets can be purchased here.\nDate: 8 October 2017\nVenue: Kaaitheater\, Brussels\nTime: 11-19h
URL:https://gef.eu/event/ecopolis-2017-digital-together/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171008T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171010T170000
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SUMMARY:Basic Income Study Trip to Barcelona
DESCRIPTION:The visit is hosted with an international group of experts\, composed of academics\, basic income activists and politicians\, in order to advance the political debate around this topic and to share experiences across Europe. \nThis event is a part of the ongoing project “Living with Dignity in a Digitalised Working World – Basic Income for all EU Citizens?” which aims to  contribute to the debate about basic income and to further explore social and fair solutions to increasing inequality within the European societies. \nThe study trip to Barcelona will provide insights about basic income in the context of Spain and Catalonia in particular\, along with clarification of various definitions of this concept. In addition\, it will include meetings with relevant experts and NGOs working in the field. \nThe result of this event will be published and shared at the end of the year\, summarising the most important questions and insights about basic income\, and a comparison between different experiments (i.e. Barcelona and Helsinki). Participants of the study trip are pre-selected. Stay tuned for more updates!
URL:https://gef.eu/event/basic-income-study-trip-barcelona/
LOCATION:Barcelona\, Barcelona\, Catalonia\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Study trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170929T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170929T160000
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SUMMARY:"After Brexit?" Debate in Stockholm
DESCRIPTION:The event is a part of the ongoing transnational project “The potential impact of Brexit on the prospects for a Green transition in Europe” which attempts to support the much-needed public discussion of Brexit’s impact on individual Member States\, as well as on the EU level\, while exploring what this means for the Green movements’ endeavour in the transition to sustainability. \nDebate\nIn this event\, we will provide space about potentials impacts of Brexit in the Swedish and European context. The discussion will have a special focus on the areas of environmental cooperation\, trade and exchange. It will feature prominent speakers engaged with the topic\, such as: \n\nCaroline Lucas – Party leader of the Green Party of England and Wales;\nMax Andersson – Green MEP from Sweden;\nJohan Kuylenstierna – Policy Director at Stockholm Environment Institute.\n\nThe debate will be moderated by Swedish politician Maria Wetterstrand. \nThe participation in the even is free of charge.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/brexit-debate-stockholm/
LOCATION:Brygghuset\, Norrtullsgatan 12 N\, Stockholm\, 113 27\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:Debate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170928T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170928T203000
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SUMMARY:Migration and Asylum Policies on EU/Local Levels
DESCRIPTION:Theme\nThis panel debate aspires to enable civil society\, policy-makers as well as refugees and migrants to discuss the key developments in Europe which affect refugees\, migrants and asylum seekers. The discussion shall provide an overview of the latest decisions on the European Union level as well as look into the implementation by the Member States\, and especially focus on challenges and best practices of local authorities. The exchange can provide a platform to formulate clear recommendations towards the national as well as the EU level\, and thereby set the political frame for the coming days of the training. A networking reception will be organised after the event. \nModeration:\n\nMaria Giovanna Manieri – Advisor on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs\, former employee of PICUM (Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants)\n\nSpeakers:\n\nBodil Valero – Member of the European Parliament\, Greens/EFA Group\nEleni Takou – Head of Advocacy\, SolidarityNow\nIoannis Hadjiyannis – Assistant to the Director General of the Structural Reform Support Service of the European Commission\nLefteris Ioannides – Green Mayor of Kozani  \nYonous Muhammadi – President\, Greek Forum for Refugees\n\nThis event is open to public and free of charge. Sign you up to the Facebook event! \nRegistration\nThe debate will take place on Thursday\, 28 September from 18h30 to 20h30 in Athens\, at the European Parliament Information Office. The registration for this event is now closed. \nLivestream\nIf you cannot join In Athens\, please follow the live stream on our Facebook page. \nFundraising Training:\nThis public debate is a part of our upcoming training in Athens which aims to empower grassroots organisations all over Europe\, who are working on topics around migration\, refugees or asylum seekers\, with practical skills and innovative fundraising techniques.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/migration-asylum-policies-eulocal-levels/
LOCATION:European Parliament Information Office\, Athens\, 8 Leof. Amalias\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Debate
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Training: Projects on Migration\, Refugees & Asylum
DESCRIPTION:In 2016\, GEF and Greens-EFA collaborated on the ‘Guide to EU Funding on Migration and Asylum’\, a publication available in 16 languages\, which showcases EU funds available to local activists and organisations across Europe. In 2017\, the need was identified to organise a training which allows organisations working on these topics to exchange best practices\, at the same time with reinforcing their fundraising capacities. \nTraining in Athens\nThis training is targeting grassroots organisations all over Europe who are working on topics around migration\, refugees or asylum seekers\, and who oftentimes lack the capacities to obtain the necessary funding for their important work. With this opportunity we want to empower the participating organisations to apply for EU funds\, namely the Asylum\, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)\, or determine alternative funding possibilities and exchange their experiences and best practices. We will share practical experience on innovative fundraising techniques available to organisations with reduced means\, such as crowdfunding\, experiential fundraising\, etc. \nWe also want to enable the participants to network and shape future project ideas together. Last but not least\, we aim to enable exchange with policy-makers as well as with refugees and asylum seekers themselves. \nVenue\, timing and duration\nThe training will last 3 full days\, starting on Thursday\, 28 September 2017\, in the afternoon and ending on Sunday\, 1 October 2017\, in the afternoon. The training will be organised in Athens\, Greece. \nApplications for participation in this event are closed. For more information\, please contact the Project Coordinator\, Carlotta.Weber@gef.eu.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/fundraising-training-projects-migration-refugees-asylum/
LOCATION:Athens\, Athens\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170928T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171008T000000
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SUMMARY:Eco-innovations for Green Economic Change & Shared Prosperity
DESCRIPTION:Context\nEU policies and strategic documents\, such as Europe 2020\, the EU Energy Roadmap 2050\, EU Climate Adaptation Strategy\, outline approaches to renewable energy and Green and circular economy in order to end the overuse of resources and the social inequality and mitigate climate change. But how do they apply to post-socialist member states and candidates countries in South Eastern Europe? How can eco-innovations contribute to a lasting change of economy and society at large? What are the drawbacks and challenges of Green economy that we need to deal with\, to make sure it brings shared prosperity and environmentally sustainable development for everyone? And how can politicians\, activists and business communicate effectively\, to take society at large on board of the transformation to green economy? \nConference\nResearchers\, policy analysts and practitioners are invited to propose papers in response to these\, and related questions\, for the conference ‘Eco-innovations for Green Economic Change and Shared Prosperity in Bulgaria\, Macedonia and Serbia’ on November 9 – 10\, 2017. \nThe conference is part of the ongoing project “Revision the Economy in the Balkans: Change Policy not Climate” project by the Green European Foundation\, organised with the support of the BlueLink Foundation Bulgaria\, Networked Serbia and the Sunrise Association for Sustainable Social and Economic Development Sunrise from Macedonia. The project aims to foster economy transformation towards environmental\, low-carbon and energy efficient reduction\, along with increasing prosperity and equity in society. \nA comparative study of the policy landscapes in Bulgaria\, Macedonia and Serbia\, practical and political recommendations to achieving equitable Green economy in the three countries will be presented and discussed at the conference. The event will respond to one of the priorities of Bulgaria’s forthcoming presidency of the EU in 2018: eco-innovations as a driver for economic progress. How can they work for achieving shared prosperity and democratisation of the society? \nCall for papers\nWe welcome submissions of research papers\, position papers\, investigation presentations\, or multimedia/film presentations. Abstracts can be submitted by Sunday\, October 8\, 2017 via email to office@bluelink.net. Find all the guidelines for submitting your abstract in this brief guide. \nParticipation\nNo participation fees will be charged for this conference. The working language will be English. In case you have any questions\, please contact the Bluelink team by sending an email to office@bluelink.net.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/eco-innovations-green-economic-change-shared-prosperity/
CATEGORIES:Call for articles
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170909T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
CREATED:20170710T142150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T100241Z
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SUMMARY:Human Mobility & Borders at Univerde
DESCRIPTION:PLENARY SESSION\nThis session will provide an analysis of the current situation and a space for debate about future perspectives for migration in Europe\, tackling specific topics\, such as xenophobia\, protection of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, the European policy on migration and asylum\, etc. \nThis workshop is part of our ongoing transnational project “My Life According to me”: A New Narrative on Migration in Europe. \nSPEAKERS\n\nJoaquín Nieto – director of the OIT office in Spain;\nSami Naïr – political scientist\, philosopher\, sociologist and French professor;\nAntonio Campillo – dean of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Murcia and president of the Spanish Network of Philosophy;\nClaire Rodier – author of the book The Business of Xenophobia.\n\nModerator: Manuela Mesa\, director of the Center for Education and Research for Peace (CEIPAZ). \nUniverde IX\nThe ninth edition of Univerde is entitled “The Future of Europe: Democracy & Borders in the Era of Global Society”. Find more information on our webpage.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/human-mobility-borders-univerde/
LOCATION:Logroño (La Rioja)\, Spain\, Logroño\, La Rioja\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Debate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170909T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170909T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
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SUMMARY:Moving towards Basic Income at Univerde
DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOP\nPilot experiences of basic income are being carried out in different parts of the world with a variety of approaches. In general\, these aim to assess the socio-economic impact on beneficiary individuals and societies. \nIn this workshop we will discuss basic income as an alternative to poverty and exclusion\, along with the possibilities of realising pilot projects at the local level. As a special case study\, we will analyse the pilot plan for the city of Madrid. \nThis workshop is part of our ongoing transnational project “Living with Dignity in a Digitalised Working World – Basic Income for all EU Citizens?”. \nSPEAKERS:\nExperts on basic income will give us their opinion on the pros and cons of this experience and other possibilities of advancement. \n\nPhilippe Van Parijs – Belgian philosopher and political economist. Professor at the Faculty of Economics\, Social and Political Sciences of the Catholic University of Louvain. Co-founder of the European Basic Income Network;\nJulen Bollain – economist and researcher\, member of the Basic Income Network and Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN);\nLluís Torrens – economist\, member of the Basic Income Network. Director of Planning and Innovation of the Social Rights Area of ​​the Barcelona City Council;\nJorge M. Neira;\nHontanares Arranz – social worker\, activist and member of EQUO.\n\nUniverde IX\nThe ninth edition of Univerde is entitled “The Future of Europe: Democracy & Borders in the Era of Global Society”. Find more information on our webpage.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/moving-towards-basic-income-univerde/
LOCATION:Logroño (La Rioja)\, Spain\, Logroño\, La Rioja\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170911
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
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SUMMARY:Univerde IX Edition in Spain
DESCRIPTION:Context\nThe economic crisis and the increasing number of applications for asylum\, that often remain unacknowledged\, as well as the perceived lack of protection and the fear of cultural identity loss are favouring the rise of populist\, nationalist and xenophobic movements. Those movements are generating a growing anti-European sentiment and are testing our democratic values as well as the very raison d’être of the European Union. \nBesides\, there has been a transfer of decision-making powers from the states to supranational institutions which has resulted in the loss of sovereignty of the nation state as such. This oftentimes is also perceived as a loss of power of the citizens who see their participation in the decision-making process severely diminished\, which has generated a sense of disaffection towards the EU institutions. \nUniverde IX\nThis year’s edition of Univerde therefore aims to increase knowledge and foster the debate about the role of the European Union in the global context\, from a Green point of view. This event will provide a platform to discuss possible Green solutions to the deterioration of democratic processes and the disenchantment with politics of large groups within the European societies. \nSpeakers from all over Europe will discuss on a variety of European issues\, while integrating a Spanish perspective\, in different sessions with more than 300 participants. \nProgramme\nDAY 1 (8 September) \n\nParallel workshops\nOpening ceremony \nConference about “Justice and Democracy in post-Brexit EU”\nPlenary session about “Democracy\, post-truth and populism – challenges to the EU”\n\nDAY 2 (9 September) \n\nParallel workshops\nPlenary session about “Human Mobility and Borders”\nConference about “Ecofeminist contributions to the defense of land and people”\nPlenary session about “Environment and Global Markets”\n\nPlease download the full programme here or find more information on the webpage of Univerde. \nRegistration: Please sign up for the event by sending an email to sconsuegra@fundacionequo.es \nDate: 8-9 September 2017 \nVenue: Logroño (La Rioja)\, Spain \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/univerde-ix-future-europe-democracy-borders/
LOCATION:Logroño (La Rioja)\, Spain\, Logroño\, La Rioja\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Summer university
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170907T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20171016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
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SUMMARY:EGAT in Malta
DESCRIPTION:This event is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”\, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Czech Republic\, Finland\, Hungary\, Croatia and Malta. The participants will take part in: \n\nNational trainings on domestic politics\, as well as a session on European politics and institutions;\nStudy visit to Brussels in spring 2018\, in which they will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.\n\nTraining in Malta\nWe invite all young people living in Malta\, who are interested in Green ideas\, European Union and change making in general to participate in this unique training. During this training the participants will get an opportunity to acquire skills in Green political action on domestic and European level. The first training about national politics will be hosted on Saturday\, 28 October. This will be followed by a special training with a focus on the European dimension\, which will held on Saturday\, 18th November. Participants will finalise their training with a study visit to Brussels in spring 2018. \nAs a special element of this training\, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union\, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level\, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen. \nApply now!\nTo apply\, please indicate your interest by writing an email to ceratonia@alternattiva.org.mt! The deadline for applying is Monday\, 16 October 2017! Good luck!
URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-in-malta/
LOCATION:malta\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Call for participants
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170904T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
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SUMMARY:Basic Income Study Trip to Helsinki
DESCRIPTION:This event is a part of the ongoing project “Living with Dignity in a Digitalised Working World – Basic Income for all EU Citizens?” which aims to  contribute to the debate about basic income and to further explore social and fair solutions to increasing inequality within the European societies. \nThe study trip to Helsinki will have a special focus on the basic income in the context of Finland. Therefore\, it will include visits to relevant NGOs and research centers to gain more insights\, along with meetings with the Finnish Green party to discuss Green views on the topic. \nThe result of this event will be published and shared at the end of the year\, summarising the most important questions and insights about basic income\, and a comparison between different experiments (i.e. Helsinki and Barcelona). Participants of the study trip are pre-selected. Stay tuned for more updates! \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/basic-income-study-trip-helsinki/
LOCATION:Helsinki\, Helsinki\, Finland
CATEGORIES:Study trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170823T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170930T000000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
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SUMMARY:EGAT in Croatia
DESCRIPTION:This event is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”\, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Czech Republic\, Finland\, Hungary\, Croatia and Malta. The participants will take part in: \n\nNational trainings on domestic politics\, as well as a session on European politics and institutions;\nStudy visit to Brussels in Spring 2018\, in which they will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.\n\nTraining in Zagreb\nThis training will provide opportunities for 20 participants to learn more about the institutions of the European Union\, Green politics and sustainable development policies.  In addition\, they will engage in activities with the local authorities in Zagreb and the representatives of the  EU to learn about the possibilities of building a greener and more just society. \nAs a special element of this training\, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union\, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level\, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen. \nApply now!\nWe invite young people ( from 19 to 26 years old) living in Croatia to apply for this unique opportunity until 30 September 2017 by filling out this form. Please note that applications from participants who have no  prior experience in the subjects of this training are particularly encouraged. \nAccommodation costs and food for training\, as well as costs of the study trip to Brussels\, are fully covered by the organisers. \nFor any additional questions\, you can contact zeleni.prozor@gmail.com and kaca@cdnee.org. Good luck!
URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-in-zagreb/
LOCATION:Red Cross House – Nature Park Medvednica\, Sljemenska cesta 28\, Zagreb\, 10000\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
CATEGORIES:Call for participants
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170818T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170901T000000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
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SUMMARY:Young Green Activist Training in Finland
DESCRIPTION:This event is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”\, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Czech Republic\, Finland\, Hungary\, Croatia and Malta. The participants will take part in: \n\nNational trainings on domestic politics\, as well as a session on European politics and institutions;\nStudy visit to Brussels in Spring 2018\, in which they will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.\n\nYoung Green Activist Training\nWe invite all young people between 15-25 years\, living in Finland\, who are interested in Green ideas\, European Union and change making in general. During this training the participants have a possibility to meet many politicians\, get to know methods of making impact on civil society and learn about making a better world on local\, national\, European and global level. The aim of these training sessions is to help the participants to find their own way of change making and inspire them to act. \nThis training will consist of five meetings through autumn 2017 in Finland\, each of them last for a weekend. This will be followed by a study trip to Brussels in the spring 2018. \nAs a special element of this training\, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union\, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level\, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen. \nDetailed programme and practical information is available here. \nThe Green European Foundation will contribute with a special session with the focus on Europe\, the EU and the Greens on 1st and 2nd December in Helsinki. During this occasion\, the participants will get familiar with the decision-making process and policies of the European Union and the activities of the Green Movement at the European level. \nParticipation\nThe training costs 200 euros\, including travel costs for all meetings\, along with material\, travel and accommodation in Brussels. Accommodation in Finland will be provided to those who come from other parts of the country. \nApply now!\nThe applications are open until 01 September. Submit your application by filling out this form. Good luck! \nIn case you have any questions\, please get in touch with the project coordinator Laura Mattinen.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/young-green-activist-training-finland/
LOCATION:Finland\, Finland
CATEGORIES:Call for participants
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170814T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170918T000000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
CREATED:20170814T121544Z
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SUMMARY:ÖkoTanoda EU+ 2017 in Hungary
DESCRIPTION:This event is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”\, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Czech Republic\, Finland\, Hungary\, Croatia and Malta. The participants will take part in: \n\nNational trainings on domestic politics\, as well as a session on European politics and institutions;\nStudy visit to Brussels in spring 2018\, in which they will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.\n\nÖkoTanoda\nWe invite young people (between 16-30 years old) living in Hungary\, who are interested in European and domestic politics to participate in a stimulating training organised with the help of Ökopolisz. This opportunity will include several training sessions in Hungary during autumn 2017\, along with the final study visit to Brussels in spring 2017. \nThe sessions planned for autumn 2017 will be hosted on 07 October\, 28 October 28 and November 18 between 10h-16h\, at the office of the Ökopolisz Foundation. \nFor more information about the trainings and programme\, please visit ÖkoTanoda webpage. \nAs a special element of this training\, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union\, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level\, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen. \nApply now!\nThe applications are open until 18 September. Participation is free of charge\, and travel expenses will be covered. Submit your application by filling out this form. Good luck! \nFor more information please send an email to Gabor Trombitás. \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/okotanoda-eu-2017-hungary/
LOCATION:Ökopolisz\, Felsőerdősor utca 12-14\, III/3\, Budapest\, 1068\, Hungary
CATEGORIES:Call for participants
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170803T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170908T233000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
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SUMMARY:Akumulátor in Czech Republic
DESCRIPTION:This event is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”\, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Czech Republic\, Finland\, Hungary\, Croatia and Malta. The participants will take part in: \n\nNational trainings on domestic politics\, as well as a session on European politics and institutions;\nStudy visit to Brussels in Spring 2018\, in which they will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand. \n\nAkumulátor\nWe invite young people (between 15-23 years old) living in Czech Republic\, who are interested in activism and European politics to apply for a stimulating training organised with the help of the Institute for Active Citizenship. This opportunity will include 5 national training in Czech Republic during Fall 2017 and Spring 2018. For more information about the programme and practical details\, please visit Akumulátor webpage. \nAs a special element of this training\, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union\, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level\, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen. \nApply now!\nThe applications are open until 08 September. Submit your application by filling out this form. Good luck! \nFor more information please can get in touch with the coordinators Klára\, Jakub and Matěj by sending an email to akumulator@aktivniobcanstvi.cz.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-participants-akumulator-czech-republic/
CATEGORIES:Call for participants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170801
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
CREATED:20170718T141750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170814T133201Z
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SUMMARY:Migration Workshop at FYEG Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:This event is a part of our ongoing transnational project “My Life According to me”: A New Narrative on Migration in Europe which aims to provide new positive narratives for migration in Europe and to counter the negative perception of migratory processes. \nTherefore\, our workshops at the FYEG Summer Camp aimed to empower young Greens to contribute to the creation of more welcoming and inclusive societies for migrants and refugees. A group of experts provided insights and practical skills for the participants on how to successfully shape positive narratives on migration and generate impact. \nDate: 30 July 2017 \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/migration-workshop-fyeg-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Jugendbildungsstätte Kurt Löwenstein\, Freienwalder Allee 8-10\, Werneuchen/Werftpfuhl\, D-16356\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170725T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
CREATED:20170710T130348Z
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SUMMARY:Online Learning for Green Politics at EYC
DESCRIPTION:This event was a part of the programme of the European Youth Conference in Gdańsk hosted with Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung office in Warsaw. \nContext\nEuropean youth is particularly active online. According to data from 2016\, 91% of youth in the EU (16-29 years old) uses internet daily\, as compared to the level of general population\, which was 71%. \nHowever\, only 26% of youth in the EU use online learning materials\, while European Commission data from 2016 indicated that only 9% of young people participated in online courses of any subject. This data shows that there is still a lot of space for promotion of online learning amongst young people. \nThe Green European Foundation and Green Group in the European Parliament have initiated a project entitled Impact Europe – Online Course for Green Activists. The course taps into the potential of using digital learning environments for the advancement of green policies and the empowerment of young people to take action towards making their voice heard and shaping European democracy. \nWorkshop\nDuring this workshop\, we shared the experience of Green European Foundation in developing e-learning programmes. Furthermore\, the workshop provided an interactive space for exploring ways in which the participants can make use of new (online) technologies to advance their own learning and activities. The objectives were to: \n• Enable participants to identify tools and technologies to further their own projects within their available resources;\n• Motivate participants to expand their knowledge on online learning methods beyond this workshop;\n• Empower participants to develop their own online learning strategies. \nModerator\nIoana Banach is Programme Manager at the Green European Foundation.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/online-learning-green-politics/
LOCATION:Europejskie Centrum Solidarności I European Solidarity Centre\, plac Solidarności 1\, Gdańsk \, 80–863\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170725T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
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SUMMARY:Widen Your Outlook - Networking Session at EYC
DESCRIPTION:This event was a part of the programme of the European Youth Conference in Gdańsk hosted with Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung office in Warsaw. \nContext\nTo face today’s challenges\, it is crucial that grassroots movements and activists connect with each other and collaborate to strengthen their impact. This session reflected the needs of youth leaders to expand their network and identify resources which the other organisations/ participants present at the event can offer them. \nWorkshop\nThroughout this interactive session\, participants discovered other participants and their organisations/areas of interest. After a first general round to identify what each participant wants to get out of the event\, we split in groups based on our areas of interest to further explore how we can reinforce each other’s work. We finished the session with a chance for participants to exchange contacts and/or plan an informal follow-up after the session to discuss further. \nThe workshop was moderated by Ioana Banach (Programme Manager at the Green European Foundation) and Carlotta Weber (Project Coordinator at the Green European Foundation).
URL:https://gef.eu/event/widen-outlook-networking-session/
LOCATION:Europejskie Centrum Solidarności I European Solidarity Centre\, plac Solidarności 1\, Gdańsk \, 80–863\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170725T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170814T133712Z
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SUMMARY:Telling the Story: Getting Young Green Voices Heard at EYC
DESCRIPTION:This event was a part of the programme of the European Youth Conference in Gdańsk hosted with Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung office in Warsaw. \nContext\nAusterity\, populism\, illiberalism\, corruption\, nationalism\, xenophobia – all around us today we see obstacles to reaching an open and progressive society. Crackdowns on media\, freedom of expression and civil liberties are all threats to democracy that exacerbate these trends. Now\, more than ever\, the voices of young people need to be heard – yet they are all too often marginalised\, ignored and dismissed. In addition\, the volume of information available\, through new forms of media\, and the circulation of so-called ‘fake news’ make it harder than ever for all citizens\, not just the young\, to obtain reliable\, trustworthy information. In this challenging context\, how can young writers stand out as progressive voices communicating with integrity? \nObjectives\nThis workshop aimed to give participants some tips and tools to make their voice heard. From coming up with an angle to turn an important topic into a compelling news story\, to pitching their proposal and getting their work published – we’ll walked them through the steps to get their story out there. Participants got the chance to start working on a story of their own\, and were invited to share their own experiences with writing\, communicating and getting publishing. \nWe also discussed some controversial questions such as how to be a credible voice whilst taking a political position\, and the role that alternative media can play to shed light on the topics overlooked by the mainstream media. \nThe workshop was moderated by Beatrice White (deputy editor of the Green European Journal) and Julia Lagoutte (editorial assistant at the Green European Journal).
URL:https://gef.eu/event/telling-story-getting-young-green-voices-heard/
LOCATION:Europejskie Centrum Solidarności I European Solidarity Centre\, plac Solidarności 1\, Gdańsk \, 80–863\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:European Youth Conference 2017 in Gdańsk
DESCRIPTION:The three-day Conference in Gdańsk addressed issues including globalisation and European and nationalist answers to it. From  24 to 26 July\, we explored the current challenges to open societies and inclusive democracies\, and how people risk being divided along lines of integration and identity. Moreover\, the programme included practical workshops and ample space for networking.   \nWe discussed important points of reference and processes that are shaping the worldview of engaged young Europeans\, who on an everyday basis are searching for ways to make a socially responsible\, just and sustainable Europe happen\, and also focus on the causes of and reactions to growing feelings of uncertainty\, injustice and fear in EU member states in a beautiful setting at the Baltic Sea.\n \nGEF Workshops\nThe Green European Foundation contributed to this conference with three relevant workshops: \n\nWIDEN YOUR OUTLOOK – NETWORKING SESSION (Tuesday\, 25 July\, 15h-17h): To face today’s challenges\, it is crucial that grassroots movements and activists connect with each other and collaborate to strengthen their impact. This session reflected the needs of youth leaders to expand their network and identify resources which the other organisations/ participants present at the event can offer them.\nONLINE LEARNING FOR GREEN POLITICS (Tuesday\, 25th of July\, 17h30-19h00): During this workshop\, we shared the experience of Green European Foundation in developing e-learning programmes. Furthermore\, the workshop provided an interactive space for exploring ways in which the participants can make use of new (online) technologies to advance their own learning and activities.\nTELLING THE STORY: GETTING YOUNG GREEN VOICES HEARD (Wednesday\, 26 July\, 11h-13h): This workshop aimed to give participants some tips and tools to make their voice heard. From coming up with an angle to turn an important topic into a compelling news story\, to pitching their proposal and getting their work published – we walked them through the steps to get their story out there.\n\n More Information \nOther useful information can be found here: http://calendar.boell.de/de/event/european-youth-conference or you can send an email to eyc2017@pl.boell.org. \n\nRegistration: Applications closed on 30 April 2017 \nDate: 24 to 26 July 2017 \nVenue: Europejskie Centrum Solidarności I European Solidarity Centre\, Gdańsk (Poland)
URL:https://gef.eu/event/european-youth-conference-2017/
LOCATION:Europejskie Centrum Solidarności I European Solidarity Centre\, plac Solidarności 1\, Gdańsk \, 80–863\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20170715T093000
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SUMMARY:Video Training in Madrid
DESCRIPTION:This training was organised together with Fundación EQUO as a part of the transnational project  “My Life According to Me: A New Narrative on Migration in Europe“\, which empowers young migrants to tell their own stories by organising educational workshops in different European countries. \nTraining:\nThe training took place in Madrid between 15-16 July and it included free workshops on video making and video editing\, which enabled the participants to produce their own story-telling materials. \nVideo Festival:\nThe results of the training  will be featured in the upcoming video festival\, which aims to  provide an opportunity for migrants to show through images their daily lives and their contribution to European society in different areas\, offering a new positive narrative on migration. \nTo find out more\, visit the project platform: http://mylifeaccordingtome.eu/ \nRegistration:\nTo take part in the training\, please send an email to mylife@fundacionequo.es!
URL:https://gef.eu/event/video-training-madrid/
LOCATION:Fundación EQUO\, C/Martín de Vargas\, 7\, Madrid\, 28005\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Summer Lab 2017 in Austria
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Summer Lab looked into the state of democracy on the local\, national\, European and global level while identifying different dimensions of decline that societies are facing. In this framework\, GEF hosted an international workshop in English on progressive alliances in Europe between social movements\, the Greens and local initiatives from different countries. This included the analysis of responses by governing parties as well as by the right-wing opposition to facets of decline and seek to formulate Green alternatives for the future of European democracies and a united European democracy. \nDifferent formats to create lively debates\nTo engage all participants\, different methods of training were used and as many slots as possible for open debates\, such as  ‘sessions of larger groups’ as well as ‘Open Space’ and free planning sessions\, were provided. By combining the training soft skills such as campaigning\, network analysis\, communication\, moderation methods with policy and the party programme\, the Summer Lab aimed to generate ideas\, new networks and new collaborations between and among Green party members and politicians\, activists and different actors of civil society. Gathering around 100 participants in the idyllic scenery of Kapfenberg in Austria\, its aim was to formulate Green responses to the interplay between social and economic tendencies of decline\, symptoms of crisis and how to strengthen our democracies. \nParallel workshops around ‘Change’\nThe hands-on training were done in four ‘in-depth workshops‘\, with one specific focus each\, which were organised in three phases spread across the two days of the Summer Lab: \na) How to democratise and restructure the Green party\, 30 years after its foundation\, in order to carry forward its objectives and regain its sociopolitical role. \nb) Cities as lively spaces of political contestation: Discussing questions of the public space\, commercialisation of cities and common goods. \nc) What challenges does the current world of employment generate for the mobilisation of citizen’s and how can contribute to a democratisation of the production of wealth? \nd) Narratives for change: How can we create alliances of different forces in Europe\, which oppose the Status Quo while disassociating from the far right at the same time. This workshop will be organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Grüne Akademie Steiermark and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \nThe ‘Big Picture’\nThe ‘Big Picture’ panel debate helped frame the political and societal context and will give\, alongside the workshops and other forms of discussions\, further food for thought. \nThe panelists will be: \nDr Gael Brustier\, Political scientist and political activist\, France \nMA Carina Altreiter\, Institute of Sociology\, University of Vienna\, Austria \nProf Dr Andreas Fisahn\, Faculty of Law\, University of Bielefeld\, Germany \nMA Gabu Heindl\, Architect and City Planner\, Austria \nMA Hanna Lichtenberger\, Institute for International Politics\, University of Vienna\, Austria \nProf em. Dr Klaus Offe\, Hertie School of Governance\, Berlin\, Germany \nIt is hoped that through the Summer Lab\, individual projects by participants on the basis of those new networks and alliances will be initiated\, and discussions on a progressive future of Europe\, strategies to fight the far right\, and on progressive populism in Europe will be continued afterwards\, while integrating local and national initiatives with European struggles and future European activities. \nFor the full programme (available in German only)\, please click here. \n  \nRegistration: closed since 31 May. Stay tuned for the outcomes of the event! \nDate/Time: 14-16 July \nPlace: Kapfenberg\, Upper Styria (Austria) \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/summer-lab-2017/
LOCATION:Grüne Akademie\, Kapfenberg\, Styria\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Summer university
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SUMMARY:“Europe after Brexit. Will a green transition still be possible?” (Poland)
DESCRIPTION:Theme:\nBrexit will have a huge impact on the UK and EU economies and on virtually every area of policy\, which increases the need for public discussion of that impact and the choices that will have to be made to deal with it. Beyond that\, it calls into question the coherence and effectiveness of the EU as a polity\, and as a vehicle for the Green movement. Greens are committed to the belief that European countries can make the transition to sustainability more quickly as a coordinated polity (the EU) than as individual states or societies but this assumption may need to be re-examined. \nThe event is a part of the ongoing transnational project “The potential impact of Brexit on the prospects for a Green transition in Europe” which attempts to support the much-needed public discussion of Brexit’s impact on individual Member States\, as well as on the EU level\, while exploring what this means for the Green movements’ endeavour in the transition to sustainability. \nThis debate took place during the Green Summer Academy in Puszczykowo\, Poland\, organised with the support of Fundacja Strefa Zieleni.  It featured a discussion amongst prominent politicians and experts listed below. The debate was moderated by Ewa Sufin-Jacquemart (Fundacja Strefa Zielenie) and Bartłomiej Kozek (Editorial Board Green European Journal). \nSpeakers:\n\nVideo introduction by Philippe Lamberts (MEP Greens/EFA);\nDebate with Dr Ray Cunningham (Green House Think Tank\, UK)\, Lucile Schmid (GEF/Fondation de l’Écolgie Politique\, France)\, Marek Kossakowski (Partia Zieloni)\, Kuba Gogolewski (Koalicja Rozwój TAK – odkrywki NIE).\n\nRegistration:\nTo register for the Summer Academy of Fundacja Strefa Zieleni\, please send an email to: Ewa Sufin-Jacquemart at ewa.sufin@strefazieleni.org \n 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/europe-brexit-will-green-transition-still-possible/
LOCATION:Puszczykowo\, Poland\, Puszczykowo \, 62-040\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Debate
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