BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green European Foundation - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Green European Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gef.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Green European Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230826T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230817T094724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T094842Z UID:10002086-1693044000-1693051200@gef.eu SUMMARY:Deliberative democracy in tackling climate justice? (Požega) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nDuring this lecture and discussion\, we will try to define some advantages and ambiguities of Deliberative Democracy when confronted with other participatory practices based on self-mobilisation\, as a leverage to discuss about “hybrid” practices and how they must be related to the pre-existing struggles in a territory\, and to the next-steps of decision making. A series of filed-of-contested-actions will emerge\, for opening space to the working groups for imagining solutions that can better relate mini-publics to maxi-publics\, and lay-and-expert knowledge. Leading questions will be formulated about what can we intend as justice (included epistemic justice)\, how can we tackle the asymmetries of information\, and avoiding to consider territories as a neutral ground on which a debate on a specific issues (for example: those related to energy) has to start from scratch. \n  \nProject background\nThe projects aims to explore the different levels and possibilities of citizen participation. Experiences from different countries are presented and discussed\, this summer school event being one oft them. \n  \nSpeakers\nGiovanni Allegretti\, Centre for Social Studies (CES) of the Coimbra University\, researcher on citizen participation in the management of territorial transformations and budgeting. \n  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 26th August 2023\, 10am-12am \nLocation: Osnovna skola Emilija Ostojic\, Knjaza Miloša 26\, Požega 31210\, Serbia \nLanguage:  The main languags of the event will be English. \n  \n\nThis EGAT programme is organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Institute of  Center for Green Politics and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/deliberative-democracy-in-tackling-climate-justice/ CATEGORIES:Summer university ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Projects-2023-Placeholder-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230814T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230814T233000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230816T105743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T071412Z UID:10002085-1691971200-1692055800@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Latvia: 2023-2024 edition DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe youth organization “Protests” in cooperation with the Freedom and Solidarity Fund announces applications for the summer camp “Young Activists Academy” or JAA! It will be a great opportunity for young people to get inspired and prepare for active participation in civil society. \nThe camp will be held on 25-27 in August near Kandava\, Latvia. It is organized as a part of “European Green Activists Training – Latvia”. “Young Activists Academy” will be a 3-day camp\, during which we will introduce young people with little or no activism experience to various NGOs and movements\, such as the Green Movement\, as well as inspire them to actively participate in civil society. We will identify local problems and find ways how we can solve them and become heard at the political level as well. We will learn how the European Union and its institutions work and how you\, as an individual\, can be heard in it. We will identify  the threats to European democracy and how we can prevent them while also promoting an inclusive\, feminist and green society. \nProject “JAA” is organized by the “Freedom and Solidarity Fund” in cooperation with the youth organization “Protests”. The project is funded by the Green European Foundation through the “European Green Activists training” project. \n  \nWho can apply?\nWe are looking for young people between the ages of 15 and 30 who speak and understand the Latvian language. We will give preference to younger young people from the regions of Latvia and/or with less experience of activism\, but we invite everyone who is interested in the topics raised to apply. \n  \nPractical information\n  \nThe camp will be held in Latvian. \nThere is no fee to participate. The organizers will pay the travel and accommodation costs of the participants. \nThe application is open until August 14 at 23.59! Apply by clicking here. \nAfter the summer camp\, there will also be a follow-up event\, where we will continue to develop and explore activism basing on the already built knowledge. Since this event is part of the “EGAT” project\, the camp participants will have the opportunity to go to Brussels next March for a 3-day training organized by the European Green Fund. \nIn case of questions\, contact the coordinator Marta Bogustova by email at marta.bogustova@hotmail.com. \nThe project is financed by the Green European Foundation within the framework of the “EGAT” project. \n  \n\nThis EGAT programme is organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Protests and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n  URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-latvia-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/EGAT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230719T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230719T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230601T112237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T161458Z UID:10002071-1689768000-1689784200@gef.eu SUMMARY:The Green Narrative on Peace and Security (Vaxtorp) DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThis learning space is designed for young activists (15-35) from across Europe. The two sessions\, organised by GEF with the support of FYEG\, will facilitate learning about what security is and what it can mean in different regional contexts in Europe\, in the light of past conflicts\, crises and current trends. The session will be led by carefully selected experts. Following this\, space will be given to those directly affected by the recent conflict in Ukraine to share their thoughts\, experiences and ideas for moving forward. After the Summer School\, participants will be able to talk about security in an informed and holistic way. \nProject background:\nThis event is part of the Summer Camp: Writing the Green Stories. The camp focuses on building the capacity of young people to create their own narratives\, turning their personal stories and experiences into activist actions. \n  \nSpeakers\n\nSofija Todorović\, Programme Director of YIHR Serbia\nPalina Burko\, Belarusian environmental activist\, Republican Theater of Belarusian Drama\nYevheniia Bryhinets\, Executive Committee Member of Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe (CDN)\n\n  \nProgramme\n12:00 – 13:00: Security and geopolitics – hand in hand? \n\nSofija Todorović\, Programme Director of YIHR Serbia\n\n15:00 – 16:30: Workshop: Security in times of war – Belarusian and Ukrainian perspective \n\nPalina Burko\, Belarusian environmental activist\, Republican Theater of Belarusian Drama\nYevheniia Bryhinets\, Executive Committee Member of Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe (CDN)\n\n  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 19 July\, 12 – 16:30  CEST \nLocation: Vallåsens Värdshus\, Rössjöholmsv. 20\, 312 98 Våxtorp (Sweden) \nLanguage:  English. \nFormat: In person event \nRegistrations for this event are now closed \n\nThese summer school sessions are organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of FYEG and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n  URL:https://gef.eu/event/fyeg-summer-camp-23/ CATEGORIES:Summer university ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Picture2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230707T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230707T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230628T150108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T151302Z UID:10002076-1688731200-1688738400@gef.eu SUMMARY:Geopolitics of a Post-Growth Europe: Rethinking Relations with the Global South? DESCRIPTION:About the event\nRivalries between states or political entities for sovereignty over a territory or a resource are often enough to justify the development of (often commercial) armed forces and alliances. Geopolitics\, if it is to mean anything other than the analysis of this interplay of forces and influences\, would therefore affirm that no state would voluntarily reduce its economy at the risk of being overpowered by another one not willing to make this sacrifice. \nThis generality about international relations partly explains the expansion of empires throughout history\, and from this point of view\, the great European and industrial powers are doing nothing new by colonizing\, enslaving\, and establishing asymmetrical trade relations. \nWhat’s new\, however\, is that the intensity of the economic flows of industrial means of production is ravaging ecosystems and climatic balances. In other words\, the economic growth of the major powers (exploiting resources extending far beyond their sovereign territories) is unsustainable. \nIn response\, many intellectuals are striving to bring out a convincing macro-economic model of post-growth. These efforts are taking place when economic growth is slowing down\, or even stagnating\, and producing increasingly irreversible and lethal effects on the environment and people’s health. \nTheoretical models of post-growth postulate that it is possible to reduce the intensity of physical and economic flows while maintaining a satisfactory standard of living.  That is to say\, maintaining a “good standard of living” (with access for all to education\, healthcare\, leisure\, culture…) without using fossil fuels implies developing a large-scale renewable energy system\, which we know very well has a lower energy rate of return and requires large quantities of materials. \nIn any case\, the abandonment of fossil fuels and the development of a decarbonized\, non-growthiest economic model holds the seeds of new international relations and new balances of power. \n\nProject background\nThis event is part of GEF’s project Geopolitics of a Post-Growth Europe\, which explores the tensions between degrowth/post-growth and geopolitics. The project aims to ignite a conversation between critics of economic growth and progressive thinkers on foreign and security policy\, who now often operate in separate circuits. It aims to find solutions beyond naïve anti-militarism and convenient belief in green growth. Find out more about the project and its findings at geopoliticspostgrowth.eu.    \n\nPracticalities\nDate and Time: Friday\, July 7th (12:00 – 14:00 CEST)  \nLocation: Online\, via Zoom  \nLanguage: French  \nRegistration: This is a closed expert meeting. However\, if you wish to learn more or receive an invitation\, please get in touch with Kévin Puisieux via k.puisieux (at) fondationecolo.org.  \n\nThis expert meeting is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of the Fondation de l’Ecologie Politique and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.  URL:https://gef.eu/event/geopolitics-of-post-growth-2/ CATEGORIES:Expert meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Geopolitics-of-postgrowth.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230630T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230701T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230530T132258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T152455Z UID:10002068-1688112000-1688230800@gef.eu SUMMARY:Green Days for the Future (Gdansk) DESCRIPTION:  \nAbout the event\nThe Green Days for the Future will unite Polish green movement representatives to share their views on current issues. GEF will specifically organise three sessions: More than energy–battle for the nuclear or for the vision of future? (plenary session) Sustainable Food System–different perspectives (parallel session) and how to ensure that European Funds serve the EU’s strategic objectives?–The role of Monitoring Committees and Horizontal principles of conditionality (round table). European and Polish speakers will engage in the debate together and offer valuable insights into the topics. \n\n  \nProject background\nThis event is part of the Polish Green Days project in which green actors address central challenges for a green Europe. The energy crisis forces states to rethink their energy policy\, which will be more closely discussed. Additionally\, there is a need for a sustainable plan to guarantee food is accessible and affordable to everyone. \n  \nProgramme\nFriday\, 30th June 2023 \n10:30 – 11:45 Opening Plenary – More than energy – battle for the nuclear or for the vision of the future? \n\nWith Ula Zielińska\,Dagmar Tuschek\,  Ewa Bińczyk (UT) lub Michał Krzykawski (UŚ)\, Kacper Szulecki lub Radek Gawlik\,  Radek Ślusarczyk\,  Zofia Łapniewska\, moderated by Ewa Sufin-Jacquemart &  Hanna Schudy\n\n12:00 – 13:15 Sustainable Food System – various perspectives \n\nwith Olivier de Schutter\, LVC\, Dr Alicja Baska\, Małgorzata Tracz\, Lena Kuklińska and others! Moderated by Maria Staniszewska.\n\nSaturday\, 1st July 2023 \n11:45-13:15 How to ensure that European Funds serve the EU’s strategic objectives? – The Role of Monitoring Committees; Horizontal Principles of Conditionality  \n\nwith wona Janicka (OFOP) and others! Moderated by Bogna Czałczyńska.\n\nYou can access the full Green Days schedule – including more speakers and other sessions not organised by GEF – via this link.  \n  \nPracticalities\n  \nDate and Time: 29th June 15:00 – 1st July 19:00 \nLocation: Hotel Orle\, Lazurowa 8\, 80-680 Gdańsk \nLanguage:  The main languages of the event will be Polish and English\, with some sessions with simultaneous interpretation provided EN<>PL. \nRegistration: Registrations are now closed. \n  \n\nThis summer school sessions is organised by the Green European Foundation\, with the support of Strefa Zieleni and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.  URL:https://gef.eu/event/gef-at-the-green-days-for-the-future-gdansk/ CATEGORIES:Summer university ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Baner-wersja-programowa.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230619T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230619T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230613T134013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T134013Z UID:10002074-1687203000-1687206600@gef.eu SUMMARY:The Tilting City DESCRIPTION:About this event\nIn this event\, we will break down the most promising concepts of alternative urban economy while imagining an economy that aims to meet everyone’s basic needs. We will re-evaluate public institutions to provide universal services. Likewise\, the event will address food and energy supply\, material use and housing\, with five recommendations for an ecologically resilient city. \nProject background\nThis launch is part of the Cities as a Place of Hope project of the Green European Foundation. With this project\, we aim to create a strong communication network and solidarity network that will enable access to information and policies by compiling experiences and needs on sustainable and green city governments and related policies together with green associations in different cities in Europe. In this study\, making the city’s actors effective and visible in city policies is one of our biggest goals. \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 19th June\, 7:30pm-8:30pm (GMT+3)\nLocation: Zoom\nLanguage: The main languages of the event will be Turkish and English\, with simultaneous interpretation provided\nRegistration: Please register in advance here \n\n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Oikos\, Green Thought Association and with the financial support of the European Parliament to Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/the-tilting-city/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GTA-Cities-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230609T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230609T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230523T084906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T133119Z UID:10002064-1686331800-1686337200@gef.eu SUMMARY:Tomorrow’s Europe – replacing energy at the centre of the European political\, security and democratic project DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe conference will bring together around 60 intellectuals\, policy makers\, entrepreneurs\, journalists\, economists\, political scientists\, activists and students\, and is an important opportunity for us to join the conversation in collaboration with other European political foundations and families. The GEF plenary will take place on 9 June\, from 17:45-18:45\, and will focus on the need to rethink the European Energy project. \nContext\nEnergy was the cornerstone of the European economic and political project after the second World War. The way we envisage our energy systems impacts the very fabric of our societies and therefore our common future as Europeans. The war of aggression in Ukraine and the numerous turbulences in the global economic and geopolitical landscape have stressed more than ever that the way the European Union designs and implements its energy policy has far reaching consequences on security\, democracy\, environmental sustainability and social justice. Based on a framing paper initially authored by Benedek Javor for the Green European Foundation\, the keynote speaker and the panelists will present their take and political ideas on how the European energy architecture and system could be more fair\, democratic\, resilient and secure. \nSpeakers\nIntroduction : Laurent Standaert (Political Director at GEF) \nDiscussants: \n\nJesse Scott (Visiting Research Fellow\, German Institute for Economic Research\, Berlin)\nRosa Martinez (Green European Journal – editorial board and former Spanish MEP)\nShahin Vallée (German Council on Foreign Relations\, France-Germany)\nStéphane Bourgeois (leader of the Collaborative Low Energy Vision for the European Region (CLEVER) research project and European relations and policy manager at NEGAWATT\, France)\nModerated by Seden Anlar (Climate Communicator & Journalist Podcast Producer & Trainer)\n\nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 9 June\, from 17:45-18:4 \nPlace: Certosa di Pontignano 5\, località Pontignano\, 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga\, Siena \nLanguage: The main language of this event will be English \nContact: To receive more information and to participate please contact Giorgia Caianiello (giorgia.caianiello@visionandvalue.com). \n  \n\nThis event is organised in collaboration with the Green European Foundation \, with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/tomorrows-europe-replacing-energy-at-the-centre-of-the-european-political-security-and-democratic-project/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/11-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230608T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230530T082521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T103011Z UID:10002067-1686211200-1686517200@gef.eu SUMMARY:Green Political Activists Training (Balatonfenyves) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nAre you interested in the environmental challenges faced in Hungary and in Europe? This summer camp will explore how to mobilise citizens and get organized to overcome these issues in an interactive way\, and with the support of various experts. \nAs part of the training\, participants will also have the opportunity to reflect on individual responsibilities\, engage in green workshops and receive inputs and advice from EU actors especially tailored to them. \nAnd last but not least\, participants will also have time to network and meet other like-minded young green activists. \nProject background\nThis event is part of the Green European Foundation’s Green Political Activist Training Project for which we put together a series of training courses and seminars aiming to help participants understand the concepts of political ecology and apply them to both local and European-level politics. \nIn this summer university\, we will examine policies in place and policy proposals on various levels\, such as local currents or the European Green Deal. Our goal is to prepare participants for both assessing and advocating policies in line with progressive green values. \nThe ultimate purpose of the training is to offer young green activists new tools and knowledge and an opportunity to network and get in contact with political actors and experts on multiple levels to come together as a political community. It is essential for us to help like-minded movements and actors connect to make the political ecosystem flourish. \nProgramme and Speakers\nThursday 8 June – Welcome to the summer school!\n12.00 Arrival \n13.00 – 13.30  Opening of the Green Summer University: Welcoming words by GEF and partners (online) \n14.00-15.30  Workshops on green policies\, getting to know each other \n16.00 – 17.00  Sustainable Food production\, food and self-sufficiency (hosts: Ferenc Tóth\, Lili Forján)\nParticipants of the discussion: István Németh (organic farmer\, cheese producer) \n17.30-18.30  Food sovereignty in Europe Dr. Ágnes Kőváriné Bartha \n19.00 Dinner \n21.00 – 22.00  Campfire\, Film Screening – A Just Transition \n\n  \nFriday 9 June – Living sustainable in a Europe under transition\n8.00 Breakfast \n09.00 – 10.30  Our Living Waters (host: Rita Csillag)\nThe state of Hungary’s and Europe’s wetlands: a brief historical overview\, what is the present and what will the future hold. Participants of the discussion: environmental policy expert Dalma Dedák (WWF)\, landscape researcher Levente Viszló (ProVértes Public Foundation) \n11.00-12.30  GET ORGANISED! Advocacy board game from and with the School of Public Life \n13.00 Lunch \n14.00-15.00  Workshops on green policies and netwroking \n15.00 – 18.00  Sustainable Lifestyle (Host: Menta Móra)\nThe discussions will cover urban living and its social dimension\, as well as the energy and waste aspects of the issue. \n\nPart 2: How can we ensure a sustainable food supply and grow our own food?\n\nGuests:\nPártha das (Krishna Valley) Gábor Nagy (Waldorf) \n\nSection 2: How can we afford housing and living well with the environment?\n\nGuests:\nZsolt Szegfalvi (Habitat for Humanity)\, Martin Takács (My Grandfather’s House) \n18.00-19.00  Workshops on green policies\, networking \n19.00 Dinner \n21.00 – 22.00  European Green “pub quiz” with Rita Csillag \n\n  \nSaturday 10 June – How to become a green activist\n8.00 Breakfast \n09.30 – 11.00  Political activism (host: Lili Forján)\nRound table discussion on political activism. Our common successes\, our common failures. Learning together. Participants of the discussion : Ádám Fischer (Vice-Mayor of Ercsi)\, Mihály Csernai (FreeSZFE\, former President of the SZFE Student Union)\, a member of the Tanítanék Movement\, Bence Járdány (green activist\, photographer of GREENPEACE) \n11.00-12.30  How can we promote European and Green Unity: Developing an Action plan \n13.00 Lunch \n14.00-15.30 workshops on green policies and networking \n16.00 – 18.30  Have your say! EU Debate Theatre with Jakab Tóth (Partizan)\nWho is responsible for the green switchover? Individual responsibility or the responsibility of decision-makers to set our future on a green path? Debate and play with all the camp participants. \n19.00 Dinner \n20.00 – 22.00 Networking \n  \nSunday 11 June\n8.00 Breakfast \n09.00 – 10.30 Camp closing \n  \nGreen Workshops running during the camp:\n\nMaking a compost toilet with Martoni Szabó (Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday) \nAction planning  (Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday) \nSolar lighting making with Szilagyi Laszlo (Friday\, Saturday) \nCrafts – reusables with Forján Lili (Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday)\nChildren’s programmes with Krisztina Tóth (Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday) \nEveryone is welcome!  The discussions will be non-scientific\, all participants are free to join in! We count on your social activity in the GREEN SPACE and in the discussions! \n\n\nPracticalities\nThis event will be held  in person. We have limited places\, the registration follows a first come-first-served basis. \nDate: 08-11 June 2023 \nLocation: Balatonfenyvesi tábor \nLanguage:  The event will be held in Hungarian. \nRegistration: Please register in advance here  \nFacebook event \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of  Progressive Hungary Foundation and 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/green-political-activists-training-23/ CATEGORIES:Summer university ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GEF-MMAA-picture.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230601T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230609T133845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T083100Z UID:10002073-1685606400-1688749200@gef.eu SUMMARY:Congress of Young Europeans 2023 DESCRIPTION:About the event\nDuring this Congress\, selected participants from all over Europe will have a chance to come together in Thessaloniki\, a vibrant and culturally rich city to work together\, voice their concerns and put forward their own solutions for a more just Europe\, ahead of the 2024 European elections. \nThe main theme of this year’s Congress of Young Europeans is independent living a defining struggle and battle of this generation that ranges from chasing for basic care and mental health to affordable housing\, from gender rights and to good working conditions\, from equality all the way to political underrepresentation. A young person has the right to all of these things\, to afford building a life for themselves\, independently. \nThe Congress\, entitled “Independence Days”\, will focus on the role of youth in shaping their future in Europe. Selected participants will reflect on widespread reality for young people all over Europe\, explore the interlinking challenges across different regions\, and propose forward-thinking solutions that reflect young European’s needs in the political debate. \nParticipants will take part in hands-on workshops with high-level speakers discussing topics such as the cost of living\, youth mobilization and resilience. Beyond the topical sessions\, participants are invited to use this event as a platform to facilitate their own session\, by presenting their own initiatives related to the topics. \n  \nHow to apply\n\nAre you already involved in European matters or do you want to get involved?\nDo you think you deserve to build a life for yourself but cost of living and access to your rights are preventing you to?\nAre you interested in sharing your visions\, knowledge and ideas?\nAre you younger than 30?\n\nThen APPLY to the Congress of Young Europeans and become part of a young and innovative European network! \nFill in the application form here\nThe deadline to apply is 7 July 2023 EOD! \n\n  \nPracticalities\nDate: 19 -22 October 2023 \nLocation: Thessaloniki\, Greece. \nLanguage:  English \nFormat: In-person event \nThe organisers will cover the travel costs and accommodation for all selected participants of the Thessaloniki Congress of Young Europeans. The number of spots is limited to 60 participants from abroad and 40 local participants. \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Heinrich Böll Foundation – Thessaloniki Office\, Young European Greens (FYEG) and the Green European Foundation (GEF) with the financial support of the European Parliament to Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/congress-of-young-europeans-2/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HB-IND-DAYS-980X654.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230531T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230531T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230601T110112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T110739Z UID:10002070-1685532600-1685538000@gef.eu SUMMARY:Beware Europe’s New Green Colonialism (Brussels) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nA delegation of Global South scholars and activists are launching a lobbying and advocacy tour of European capitals to discuss the urgent issue of an eco-social energy transition. The seven participants are following up on a global manifesto published this year decrying a new Green colonialism and urging more equitable approaches to achieving a fossil-free future. \nThe mission of the event is to inject Global South perspectives into current European policy discussions around energy and the environment. Decisions made by European policy makers do not only affect Europe\, but also the broader world\, climate change knows no borders and neither do emissions caused by industry based in Europe. \nProject background:\nThis event is part of the Green European Foundation’s A Just Green Deal for All transnational project. The project aims to provide ideas on how to pave the way for a Green New Deal that is based on a fair and just society and does not leave anyone behind. \nSpeakers\n\nBreno Bringel\, Brazilian-Spanish activist-scholar\,\nMadhuresh Kumar\,  Indian activist-researcher\,\nVasna Ramasar  South African-Swedish scholar-activist\,\nMaristella Svampa\, Argentine sociologist and philosopher.\n\nPracticalities:\nDate and Time: 31st May 2023\, 11:30-13:00 \nLocation: Rue des Tanneurs 169\, Brussels \nLanguage:  The main languages of the event will be English. \nRegistration: Closed event \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of  Oikos and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this event. URL:https://gef.eu/event/new-green-colonialism/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/LunchMeeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230526T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230526T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230524T084356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T131959Z UID:10002065-1685124000-1685127600@gef.eu SUMMARY:European Green Deal: Degrowth and Deliberative Perspectives DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe European Green Deal (EGD) is an ambitious long-term program of the European Commission to implement a green and just transition in Europe. With EGD\, we should become a climate neutral continent focused on the well-being of citizens and operating within ecological limits. \nThis ambitious plan is often threatened by financial interests which aim to implement it under the umbrella of green growth\, in an authoritarian\, technocratic and technology dependent manner. The social and democratic dimension of the Green Deal remains unclear\, and the prosperity of citizens in such a narrative is still linked to the idea of indefinite economic growth. Therefore\, as part of this event we will dive deeper into the debate related to deliberative democracy/civic participation from a degrwoth perspective -a concept that approaches the question of well-being as not dependent on economic growth. Discussants from Ljubljana\, Zagreb and Belgrade will share with us insights on the reception of the concept of degrowth in the European semi-periphery\, in the context of the European Green Deal. \nEvent aims to attract variety of stakeholders and bring them into discussion; scholars\, researchers\, activists\, municipal politicians\, intellectuals\, trade unionists\, cultural workers and all other citizens interested to discuss the future of well-being beyond the growth. It combines European perspective which will be brought by European key note speaker on deliberative and participatory democracy and green activists from the region to discuss development of narrative and idea of degrowth/postgrowth in the region. \n  \nProject background\nThis project is part of the Postgrowth Future(s) one partner project aiming  to draw attention to the topic of Degrowth as well as the forthcoming 9th International Degrowth Conference which will take place in August 2023 in Zagreb. With thematic focus on the European Green Deal it brings additional perspectives and angles to the discussion\, originating from degrowth movement and deliberative practices. \n  \nSpeakers\n\nGiovanni Allegreti\, University of Coimbra\, Portugal\nVedran Horvat\, Institute for Political Ecology/GEF\nJelena Puđak\, Scientists for Climate\, Croatia\nAjda Pistotnik\, Policy Lab\, Slovenia\nPredrag Momčilović\, Center for green politics\, Serbia\nMladen Domazet\, Institute for philosophy\n\n  \nProgramme\n18:00 Introduction and welcome – Vedran Horvat \n18.10 Key not lecture – Giovanni Allegreti \n18.40 Discussion \n19.10 Public debate – Ajda Pistotnik \n19.20 Public Debate – Predrag Momčilović \n19.30 Public – Debate Jelena Puđak \n19.40 – discussion \n20.00 Conclusion and announcement \n  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: Friday 26th May 2023. \nLocation: Botaničar café\, Marulićev trg\, Zagreb \nRegistration:  No registration needed \nLanguage: Croatian \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of  Institute for Political Ecology and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation URL:https://gef.eu/event/european-green-deal-degrowth-and-deliberative-perspectives/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/big-egd-kv-v2-eng-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230519T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230407T134346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T120707Z UID:10002054-1684504800-1684512000@gef.eu SUMMARY:Green Growth vs. Degrowth (Utrecht) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nCan our economy continue to grow if we want to respect planetary boundaries and give developing countries room to meet the needs of their inhabitants?   \nYes\, say proponents of ‘green growth’. To do so\, we need strict climate and environmental policies that drive technological innovation and reduce the most polluting forms of consumption. The drive for green growth underpins the European Green Deal.   \nNo\, say the advocates of ‘de-growth’. Decoupling economic growth from ecological damage is an illusion. Therefore\, rich countries must abandon the growth imperative\, scale back overproduction and overconsumption and focus on collective well-being. The degrowth movement is gaining popularity among scientists and activists.   \nIn this seminar\, we explore the differences and similarities between ‘green growth’ and ‘degrowth’ with proponents of both schools of thought as well as Green and Labour politicians. What facts and trends do the two movements invoke? What are the underlying visions of society? Is there any overlap between the political agendas?  \nProject background\nThis event is part of GEF’s Geopolitics of Post-Growth project\, which explores the tensions between degrowth/post-growth and geopolitics. The project aims to ignite a conversation between critics of economic growth and progressive thinkers on foreign and security policy\, who now often operate in separate circuits. It aims to find solutions beyond naïve anti-militarism and convenient belief in green growth.   \nThe geopolitical ramifications of (de)growth will be discussed in a follow-up seminar.  \nSpeakers and Programme\n14:00 – 14:10 Opening by moderator Suzanne Kröger (MP GroenLinks)  \n14:10 – 14:20 Presentation by Diederik Samsom (head of cabinet of European Commission VP Frans Timmermans)  \n14:20 – 14:30 Presentation by Karolien van Teijlingen (social geographer Radboud University Nijmegen)  \n14:30 – 14:40 Audience Q&A  \n14:40 – 14:50 Presentation by Wim Naudé (professor technology & innovation management RWTH Aachen University)  \n14:50 – 15:00 Presentation by Hans Stegeman (chief economist Triodos Bank\, columnist)  \n15:00 – 15:10 Audience Q&A  \n15:10 – 15:50 Discussion  \n15:50 – 16:00  Closing words  \nPracticalities: \nDate and Time: Friday 19 May\, from 14:00 to 16:00 CEST \nLocation: De Kargadoor\, Oudegracht 36\, Utrecht\, Netherlands \nLanguage:  Dutch   \nRegistration: Participation is free of charge. Registration in advance is required\, via this link . \nIf you have any questions or suggestions\, you can contact Richard Wouters – rwouters@groenlinks.nl.  \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.  URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-growth-vs-degrowth/ CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Boxing-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230515T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230517T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230327T132755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T111307Z UID:10002052-1684141200-1684348200@gef.eu SUMMARY:Beyond Growth Conference DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWith this event \, the organisers aim to challenge conventional policy-making in the European Union and to redefine societal goals across the board\, in order to move away from the harmful focus on the sole economic growth – that is\, the growth of GDP – as the basis of our development model. The conference will put into practice the idea of a post-growth future-fit EU that combines social well-being and viable economic development with the respect of planetary boundaries. \nThis three-day event is a cross-party initiative of 20 Members of the European Parliament\, supported by a wide-range of partner organisations\, which follows the success of the Post-Growth 2018 conference. The conference offers an opportunity for discussion across institutional boundaries and with European citizens. It will involve stakeholders from EU and national policymaking\, academia\, social partners and civil society organisations. As it aims to discuss the future of European citizens\, it will take place in their house\, in the European Parliament (Brussels’ site) on 15-16-17 May 2023. Live streaming will also be available. \n  \n  \n  \nContext\nThe Green European Foundation supports innovative approaches to economic sustainability in Europe and\, together with its European and national partners\, aspires to contribute to the transition towards societies that enable a good life for all within planetary boundaries. \nEconomic transformation has been a core area of work for GEF since its beginning. Today the foundation is active in fostering the reflection on the creation of a society and the functioning of an economy beyond GDP growth. GEF also  aims to be at the forefront of the critique of economic growth and the existing economic model by supporting the coming to light of alternative models and ideas. In this context\, it is with great pleasure that the foundation will actively support the organisation of the upcoming Beyond Growth Conference. \n  \n  \n  \nPracticalities\nDates: 15-17 May \nLocation: European Parliament (Brussels) and online \nRegistration: Please sign up here \n\nDegrowth Open Letter\nThere is no empirical basis indicating that it is possible to globally and sufficiently decouple economic growth from environmental pressures. \n \nRead here \n  \nGEF in the Media\nEU Observer \nhttps://twitter.com/GEF_Europe/status/1656643702020886530 \nElDiario.es \nhttps://twitter.com/GEF_Europe/status/1658104670773026821 \n  \n  \nRelated reading\nTen Thoughts on Growth \nRethinking Demand \nMetals for a Green and Digital Europe \nThe Transformative Doughnut Economics Model \n\nThe Beyond Growth 2023 conference is an initiative of 20 Members of the European Parliament from five different political groups and non-attached\, with the support of other partner organisations including the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/beyond-growth-conference/ LOCATION:European Parliament\, Belgium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Test.png GEO:50.8381383;4.3757588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230513T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230513T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230720T151913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T103352Z UID:10002080-1683970200-1683993600@gef.eu SUMMARY:Green Political Activists Training (Budapest) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe second session of the Green Political Activism Training will tackle the sustainable countryside. Alongside experts\, we will explore the issues of water management\, ecosystems\, sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty\, biodiversity and agricultural policy at both national and EU level. \nProject background\nThis event is part of the Green European Foundation’s Green Political Activist Training Project. We put together a series of learning activities aiming to help participants to understand the concepts of political ecology and apply them to both local and European-level politics. We will examine various policies and policy proposals ranging from local politics to the European Green Deal. Our goal is to prepare participants for both assessing and advocating policies in line with progressive green values. We’ll also provide young green activists with them tools and knowledge\, as well as an opportunity to network\, get in contact with political actors and experts on multiple levels and come together as a political community. It is essential for us to help like-minded movements and actors connect in order to help the political ecosystem flourish. \nSpeakers\nAnikó Csecserits  \nAnikó will describe what are the main current and future habitats of the region and what influences have shaped them in the past and now. This session will look at the condition of our native forests\, grasslands\, wetlands and agricultural habitats\, what ecosystem services they can provide\, and what sources of information are available? What is the importance of biodiversity for human life? \nPéter Kajner \nIn recent years\, Hungary’s drought has accelerated spectacularly: the water yield of our watercourses is decreasing\, especially in the eastern part of the country\, and long and devastating droughts and heat waves are frequent. Yet\, the phenomenon was spread out in almost whole Eurpe. Agriculture is not only a victim but also partly responsible for this. Excessively high rates of intensive arable cultivation\, the decline of natural habitats\, the drainage of inland water and the increasing exploitation of surface water resources are accelerating the drying of landscapes. Climate change is expected to worsen the situation and we need to find a rapid and effective response to these challenges. The solution may be to retain water in landscapes using near-natural methods. However\, this requires space\, which in turn requires land-use change and sustainable management practices. \nLili Balogh \nDalma Dedák \nThe functioning of natural systems has been altered\, the renewability of natural resources has been compromised and the quality of life of present and future generations is fundamentally affected. Recognising the economic and social costs of environmental degradation\, the European Union has launched an intensive effort to restore natural systems\, the steps of which are set out in the policy framework of the Green Agreement. This presentation will show how the EU’s biodiversity and agriculture strategy fits into the EU’s green policy framework and will discuss the implications for domestic environmental and agricultural policy. Can we in Europe create a comprehensive framework of commitments and actions that can be successful in tackling the causes of biodiversity loss? How can we avoid contradictions and successfully reconcile the interests of the players in the equation – nature\, farmers\, businesses and consumers? Some degree of warming is inevitable; how can nature and society adapt to the inevitable effects of climate change? \nProgramme\n9.30 – 10.00 Arrival\, registration \n10.00 – 10.10 Opening \n10.10 – 11.20 Csecserits Anikó PhD: The natural environment of the Carpathian Basin\, the importance of ecosystem services \n11.20 – 11.30 Coffee break \n11.30 – 12.40 Kajner Péter: What can we do against the water crisis? \n12.40 – 13.30 Lunch break \n13.30 – 14.40 Lili Balogh: Sustainable agriculture\, food sovereignty \n14.40 – 14.50 Coffee break \n14.50 – 16.00 Dalma Dedák: EU biodiversity and agriculture strategy in the light of sustainability \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 13.05.2023 9:30-16:00 \nLocation: Budapest\, Király utca 50. 1061 Hungary \nLanguage:  The event will be held in Hungarian. \nRegistration: Please register in advance here. \nOther useful info: The event will be held  in person. We have limited places\, the registration follows a first come-first served logic. \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of  Progressive Hungary Foundation and 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/green-political-activists-training-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Projects-2023-Placeholder-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230428T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230407T153009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T153009Z UID:10002055-1682690400-1682701200@gef.eu SUMMARY:How to protect a Post-Growth Europe? (Sofia) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nGreen policies that respect planetary boundaries and allow the Global South to develop seem incompatible with unlimited economic growth in the EU. We need a realistic scenario for a future in which we consume more sparingly but live better together\, a scenario that concepts of degrowth and post-growth can offer. \nThe war in Ukraine completely changed the global landscape. Today\, the idea of ending GDP growth in the EU encounters new and important geopolitical impediments with power and wealth being measured in military capacity. Can a degrowth Europe build strength and resilience in this context? \nTo tackle this issue\, the Green European Foundation is organising a series of expert meetings across Europe\, including the present one with the support of BlueLink in Bulgaria. Outcomes from these expert meetings and further research and interviews will feed into a final publication to be launched in autumn 2023. \nWe invite Bulgarian researchers\, activists and policy makers with an interest in green policies and geopolitics to present papers and/or engage in an analytical discussion defined by the following analytical framework: \n\nWhat are the tensions and synergies between managed degrowth within the EU and the EU’s ability to achieve its geopolitical objectives\, such as promoting security in a broad sense?\nCan tension be mitigated? If so\, how?\nHow would it be possible to optimize the possibilities that degrowth offer?\n\nNot every question has a definitive answer and we promote creativity\, analytical thinking and fresh approaches to the challenge. \nProject background\nThis event is part of GEF’s Geopolitics of Post-Growth project\, which explores the tensions between degrowth/post-growth and geopolitics. The project aims to ignite a conversation between critics of economic growth and progressive thinkers on foreign and security policy\, who now often operate in separate circuits. It aims to find solutions beyond naïve anti-militarism and convenient belief in green growth.  \nSpeakers and Programme \nFurther details to be announced.  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: April 28th\, 14:00 – 17:00 CET \nLocation: House of Europe – 124\, 1000 Sofia Center\, Sofia\, Bulgaria \nLanguage:  The seminar will be held in Bulgarian\, but presentations in English are acceptable. \nRegistration: Researchers\, experts\, activists or politicians wishing to join the discussion with academic or conceptual contributions\, opinions and opinions\, or as discussants on the subject\, are invited to register for participation via this link. Only registered participants will be admitted to the event. \nIf you have any further questions or wish to discuss your potential contribution\, please reach Pavel Antonov\, PhD at tel. 0888 704 661 or by e-mail at office@bluelink.net.  \n  \n\nThis expert seminar is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of BlueLink and 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/protect-a-post-growth-europe/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GREEN-GROWTH-vs-DEGROWTH-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230427T091800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T131607Z UID:10002058-1682431200-1685552400@gef.eu SUMMARY:Feminist Leadership Survey DESCRIPTION:About the survey\nThe past decade has seen a growth in the number of women taking up leadership roles in Civil Society Organisations at all levels\, seeking to bring systemic change approaches to their work. We have also seen how difficult it still is for women to flourish\, even in our allegedly progressive organisations where patriarchal and long hours cultures prevail. Women leaders seeking to bring much needed transformative and feminist leadership styles are facing challenges within their organisations as well as within wider society\, which came into sharper focus during COVID. \nThrough this survey\, we are seeking to shine a light on what is happening for Women CSO leaders in Europe as working culture and systems are shifting in the wake of COVID; in light of multiple systemic crises as well as the impact of #MeToo\, #BLM and climate movements. \nWe are seeking your concrete ideas for how employers and donors can invest in improving the situation for diverse women in leadership roles in civil society. By contributing a little of your time to this survey you will be helping to deepen our collective understanding how organisations and donors can invest in transforming outdated systems and workplace dynamics to bring about a much-needed seismic shift culture of work. \nYour responses and contributions which will be entirely confidential and anonymized will also bring recommendations for the NGOs as employers as well as for their donors and supporters within the EU institutions\, Member States and philanthropic arena. \nWho is this survey for?\nThis survey is aimed at women in a leadership position working in civil society\, in Europe and beyond. Take it here! \nWho are we?\nFour progressive European foundations join forces around this joint project: GEF (Green European Foundation)\, FEPS (Foundation for European Progressive Studies)\, FES (Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung)\, and Heinrich Böll Stiftung. The feminist leadership expert Joanna Maycock and systemic change specialist Céline Charveriat are working together to conduct the research. \nAs well as the survey\, we will also be carrying out structured interviews and focus groups. You will be able to indicate your willingness to participate in these at the end of the survey! \nFinally: As a recognition of the time you contribute to completing this survey we are offering a free quickfire coaching session with qualified Coach Angela Philips. You can book your free session at the end of the survey! \n  URL:https://gef.eu/event/feminist-leadership-survey/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Towards-a-feminist-strategy-of-care-for-Europe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230424T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230414T121535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T153930Z UID:10002056-1682361000-1682366400@gef.eu SUMMARY:Democracy and its enemies DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThis debate will focus on the dangers that democracy in Europe is currently facing. We will explore how fake news\, hate speech\, and the discrediting of social movements\, politics and organisations harm democratic processes. \nThe debate will focus on the influence these issues have on the younger generations and how young people experience messages such as climate change denial or lost hope in the face of the climate emergency or how unbridled capitalism delegitimise governments to favour of economic growth. \nThis debate is particularly relevant now that the pandemic and war in Ukraine produce a sense of unease\, providing an opportunity for authoritarian views to become more widespread. \nProject background\nThe event is the first one in a series of three debates\, taking place in Barcelona and revolving around three pressing issues; the state of democracy\, local policies for a fair and just transition\, and Green Taxation. \nSpeakers\n\nPablo Simon\, Political Scientist\nCristina Monge\, Sociologist and Political Activist\nEudald Espluga\, Philosopher\nGwendoline Delbos-Corfield\, MEP Greens/EFA\n\nProgramme\n6.30 p.m. Introduction of the speakers start of speakers’ interventions. \n7.30 p.m. – 8 p.m. discussion with the audience \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 24th April\, 18:30 \nLocation: Espai Assemblea of CCOO (Via Laietana\, 16 Barcelona) \nLanguage:  Catalan/Spanish and English \nRegistration: Please reserve your spot here \n  \n\nThis event organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundació Nous Horitzons and 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/democracy-and-its-enemies/ LOCATION:Espai Assemblea CCOO\, Via Laietana 16\, Barcelona\, Cataluña\, 08003\, Spain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-24-Green-Red-Dialgoues_Democracia-i-enemics-ENG-SAVE-THE-DATE.jpg GEO:41.3835715;2.1795068 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Espai Assemblea CCOO Via Laietana 16 Barcelona Cataluña 08003 Spain;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Via Laietana 16:geo:2.1795068,41.3835715 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230420T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230407T091025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T130802Z UID:10002053-1681984800-1682006400@gef.eu SUMMARY:Green Political Activists Training on Climate Policy (Budapest) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWhat is climate policy and what does it look like in Hungary and at the EU level? Together we’ll explore concrete steps we can take to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees or explore issues such as disappearing pollinators and animal and plant species becoming extinct. \nWould you like to debate the responsibility of individuals and decision-makers in environmental protection? Have you heard of plants that can withstand extreme urban climates? Do you think electric cars are a green solution? Do we even need a nuclear power plant? Why can’t wind farms be built in Hungary? What is the European Green Deal about? What does a fair green transition in Europe mean? \nIn our first session of the green political activist training\, we will discuss these issues with a focus on Hungary and the European Union. We will highlight current political action and plausible solutions. Special emphasis will be put on EU green policy and viable tools for political activism. \nProject background\nThis event is part of the Green European Foundation’s Green Political Activist Training Project. We put together a series of learning activities aiming to help participants to understand the concepts of political ecology and apply them to both local and European-level politics. We will examine various policies and policy proposals ranging from local politics to the European Green Deal. Our goal is to prepare participants for both assessing and advocating policies in line with progressive green values. We’ll also provide young green activists with them tools and knowledge\, as well as an opportunity to network\, get in contact with political actors and experts on multiple levels and come together as a political community. It is essential for us to help like-minded movements and actors connect in order to help the political ecosystem flourish. \nSpeakers\nDr habil. Judit Bartholy\,  ELTE Department of Meteorology\, \nBenedek Jávor\, environmentalist\, Head of the Representation of Budapest in Brussels \nAndrás Perger\, Greenpeace \nIstván Bart\, climate change expert and urban planner \nProgramme\n10:15 – 11:15 – Changing climate: extreme events\, risks and visible trends \n11:45 – 12:00 –  Global trends\, EU climate policy \n13:30 – 14:00 – Fighting climate change\, mitigation and adaptation \n15:00 – 16:00 – Climate situation in Hungary\, climate policy \nPracticalities\nThis event will be held  in person. We have limited places\, the registration follows a first come-first-served basis. \nDate and Time: 29. April 2023\, 10:00-16:00 \nLocation: Gödör Klub\, Budapest\, Király u. 50\, 1061 \nLanguage:  The event will be held in Hungarian. \nRegistration: Please register in advance here  \nFacebook event \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of  Progressive Hungary Foundation and 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/green-political-activists-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Projects-2023-Placeholder-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230415T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230420T104220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T154504Z UID:10002057-1681551000-1682283600@gef.eu SUMMARY:Writing the Green Stories (Vaxtorp) DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nGEF is organising a day focusing on peace & security in the framework of the The Federation of Young European Greens’ 2023 Summer Camp’. We aim to bring together a diverse group of young people who will learn about the green narrative on peace & security – from Dublin to Tbilisi\, from Oslo to Nicosia. Our diverse and unique lived experiences\, perspectives and beliefs are what make us green. Help us define what Europe’s future should look like and learn about the role of peace & security in the green movement! \nProgramme\nMore details on programme and speakers will be announced shortly!  \nPracticalities\nDate: 20 July (10:00 – 22:00)  \nLocation: Vaxtorp\, Sweden \nAudience: This summer school gathers 40 young people aged between 15 and 35. \nLanguage: The main language of this activity will be English. \nRegistration: Sign up here \n  \n\nThese summer school sessions are organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of FYEG and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n  URL:https://gef.eu/event/writing-the-green-stories/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Summer university ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MicrosoftTeams-image-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230325T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230313T160059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T111409Z UID:10001757-1679736600-1679767200@gef.eu SUMMARY:(Eco)Democracy - Challenges and perspectives DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThis conference\, organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window\, aims to explore how (eco)democracy can be applied to improve lives and communities in Eastern Europe\, and as analyse potential challenges. In the scope of the conference\, we are hosting three panel discussions: \n\nSustainable cities – transformation of urban spaces for a greener future\nVoice of youth for environmental justice\nImpact of environmental and democratic values in Eastern Europe\n\nSpeakers\n\nNiklas Nienaß\, MEP of Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament (online)\nCDNEE representative (online)\nFYEG representative (online)\nGEF representative (online)\nLidija Pavić-Rogošić\, ODRAZ (Sustainable community development)\nVladimir Halgota Perica Štefan\, Cleaning Bears / Greenpeace\nLucija Rešetar\, Sustainable Development Forum Green Window\nPetra Boić Petrač\, WWF\nAdria Leonarda Šmigmator\, Fridays for Future\n Katarina Pavlović\, European Green Party (over video)\nDražen Šimleša\, Ivo Pilar Institute\nMirela Holy\, VERN University and former Croatian Minister of Environmental Protection\n\nProgramme\n09:30-10:00 Arrivals and registrations\, coffee\n10:00-10:30 Introductions and opening \nOnline:\n– Niklas Nienaß\, MEP of Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament\n– CDNEE representative\n– FYEG representative\n– GEF representative \nIn-person:\n– Kaja Pavlinić\, president of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window \n10:30-12:00 Panel discussion: Sustainable Cities – transformation of urban spaces for greener future (Moderator: Kaja Pavlinić)\n – Lidija Pavić-Rogošić\, ODRAZ (Sustainable community development)\n– Vladimir Halgota\n– Perica Štefan\, Cleaning Bears / Greenpeace \n12:00-12:15 Break \n12:15-13:45 Panel discussion: Voices of youth for environmental justice (Moderator: Kaja Pavlinić)\n– Lucija Rešetar\, Sustainable Development Forum Green Window\n– Petra Boić Petrač\, WWF Adria\n– Leonarda Šmigmator\, Fridays for Future \n13:45-15:15 Lunch \n15:15-16:45 Panel discussion: Relationship and the impact of environmental and democratic values on Eastern Europe (Moderator: Marko Popović)\n– Katarina Pavlović\, European Green Party (Zoom keynote)\n– Dražen Šimleša\, Ivo Pilar Institute\n– Mirela Holy\, VERN University and former Croatian Minister of Environmental Protection \n16:45-17:15 Closing and presentation of the video campaign\n17:15-18:00 Networking \n  \n\nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 25 March\, 09:30am-6:00pm CET \nLocation: Conference room “Faust Vrančić”\, Algebra Spark Event Space (Algebra campus\, Gradišćanska 24\, 10 000 Zagreb\, Croatia) \nLanguage:  The main language of the event will be Croatian \nRegistration: This event is at full capacity \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window and the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.  URL:https://gef.eu/event/ecodemocracy-challenges-and-perspectives/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ECODEMOCRACY-CHALLENGES-AND-PERSPECTIVES.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230307T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230309T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230224T093225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T102149Z UID:10001755-1678176000-1678388400@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Study Trip 2023 (Brussels) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nDuring the three-day study trip\, participants will have the chance to explore various topics such as climate justice and lobbying in Brussels through engaging with professionals\, politicians\, NGOs and other activists operating in and around the European institutions\, as well as with each other. \nWith a range of formal and non-formal training methods\, including interactive workshops\, the trip will be a valuable learning experience for young activists brought together by Green values and a motivation to enact change. \nProject background\nThe European Green Activists Training (EGAT) consists of training sessions for young Green activists in various phases. These include the completion of the online course EU for Beginners\, the participation in national training sessions in their respective countries on domestic politics\, as well as on European politics and institutions. The final stage is the study trip\, which brings all the participants from across Europe together in Brussels. \nThe EGAT project aims to Europeanise existing training programmes for Green activists in several European countries by incorporating more pan-European content and to make these programmes more cooperative by enabling young activists to meet and network. \nProgramme\nTuesday March 7 – Getting to know each other\, the green movement and the green family \n\nWelcome note\nGetting to know each other and team building activities\nPolitical Ecology in Europe: the roots\, the values and the people\nPreparing for the European Parliament visit\nActivist Toolkit: Public Speaking\n\nWednesday March 8– Visit to European Parliament and Activism in practice \n\nOfficial visits to the European Parliament with MEPs Heidi Hautala\, Philippe Lambert\, Sara Mathieu\, Saskia Bricmont\, and Ernest Urtasun\nVisit to the House of European History\nTopical session on gender rights with MEP Kira Marie Peter-Hansen & other speakers\nActivism in Brussels- International Women’s Day march\n\nThursday March 9 – Lobby in the EU and visit to the European Parliament \n\nActivist Toolkit: The Good Lobby\nActivist Toolkit: tilt!\nOfficial visits to the European Parliament with MEPs Jakob Dalunde\, Kim Van Sparrentak\, and Alexandra Geese\nVisit to the House of European History\nTopical session on Energy in Europe\nClosing Dinner\n\n\n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this event. URL:https://gef.eu/event/european-green-activists-training-2022-2024/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Illustration_Instagram.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230225T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230225T174500 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230216T160100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155430Z UID:10002046-1677315600-1677347100@gef.eu SUMMARY:Debate series: Security and Peace Forum (Zagreb) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe Conference represents the final event of the Peace and Security Debate Series project in Croatia. It aims to focus on the role of politics\, civil society and the Green movement in securing peace and security as well as human and women rights as the main victim in establishing peace and security. We will also highlight the how disinformation and fake news influence the public image in the times of political conflict. We will have three panel discussions\, followed by a networking reception. We invite all politically interested citizens to join us. \nProject background\nThis conference represents a final event in the scope of the Peace and Security Debate Series project. The main objective is to explore different perspectives of peace and security on the level of the European Union. In the scope of the project\, we have organized three online events\, and this conference represents a final activity that will push the discourse on the topic even further. \nProgramme and speakers\n09:30 – 10:00 Arrivals and registration \n10:00 – 10:15 Opening of the conference \n\nKaja Pavlinić\, president of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window\nVedran Horvat\, Board of Directors of Green European Foundation\nGwendoline Delbos-Corfield\, Member of the European Parliament\, Greens/EFA\n\n10:15-11:45 The role of politics\, civil society and the Green movement in securing peace and security \n\nModerator: Marko Popović\nIntroductory keynote: Christina Kessler\, Federation of Young European Greens – introductory keynote\n\nPanel speakers \n\nVedran Horvat\, Institute for Political Ecology\nMarta Zorko\, Faculty of Political Sciences\, University of Zagreb\nRepresentative of Croatian Parliament from Možemo! coalition (tbc)\nIgor Vidačak\, Faculty of Political Sciences\, University of Zagreb\n\n11:45 – 12:00 Coffee break \n12:00 – 13:30 Human and women rights as the main victim in establishing peace and security \n\nModerator: Kaja Pavlinić\, president of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window\n Introductory keynote: Mélanie Vogel\, European Green Party\n\nPanel speakers \n\nAna Gvozdić\, Youth Initiative for Human Rights\nSanja Sarnavka\, Solidarna\nLucija Azinović Rebić\, Are You Syrious\nRepresentative from B.a.B.e (TBC)\n\n13:30 – 15:00 Lunch \n15:00 – 16:30 Disinformation and fake news in the times of political conflict \n\nModerator: Kaja Pavlinić\, president of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window\nIntroductory keynote: Konrad Bleyer-Simon\, Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom\n\nPanel speakers \n\n Ivana Dragičević\, N1\nHrvoje Krešić\, N1\nRadoslav Dejanović\, Anthropos Metron and the author of the Guide for Media Literacy16\n\n16:30 – 16:45 Closing \n16:45 – 17:45 Networking with refreshments \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: February 25 from 09:30 to 17:45 \nLocation: conference hall of the Timeout Heritage hotel in Zagreb (Ilica 16\, 10 000 Zagreb).  \nLanguage: Working language of the conference is Croatian\, with the exception of some speakers who will join the event in hybrid format and will speak in English. \nRegistration: \n\nRegistration is open until February 23. You can register on the following link. \nFor all additional questions\, you can contact the organizing team via info@zeleniprozor.hr \nSince we have very limited capacity (maximum of 25 participants)\, registration is obligatory\, and all participants will receive a final confirmation of participation 24 hours after registering. In case you are not able to attend\, please reach out to us so we can give this spot to someone else.\n\nAdditional information: Lunch and refreshments are covered for all participants\, and we will additionally send certificates of participation. \n\nThis conference  is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of  Forum Green Window and the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.  URL:https://gef.eu/event/debate-series-on-peace-and-security-towards-a-peaceful-and-secure-future-in-europe/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/debate-series.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230223T060000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230223T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230301T113551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T114400Z UID:10001756-1677132000-1677180600@gef.eu SUMMARY:‘European Green Perspectives on Universal Basic Income’ Dissemination Event DESCRIPTION:About the event\nIn collaboration with the Green European Foundation\, Sustainable Development Forum Green Window is organizing a panel under the name “European Green Perspectives on Universal Basic Income.” \nThe goal of the discussion is to analyse the concept of Universal Basic Income\, its societal impacts as well as the perspectives at the EU level. \n  \nSpeakers\n– Sunčica Brnardić \n– dr.sc. Ana Krajnović \n– Nikola Kožul \n  \nThe discussion will be moderated by Kaja Pavlinić\, President of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window. \n Practicalities\nEvent Format: Online on zoom \nPlease register here \nLanguage of the event:  Croatian. \n  \n  \n\nThis training series is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window and the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.  URL:https://gef.eu/event/european-green-perspectives-on-universal-basic-income-dissemination/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PERSPECTIVESCOVER-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230217T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230303T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230221T151612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T151744Z UID:10002047-1676620800-1677862800@gef.eu SUMMARY:Feminists in the Environmental Movement: Training Series DESCRIPTION:About the event\nBeing a feminist in the environmental movement requires understanding the wider context of the concept as well as having the courage and ability to charge your mental and emotional batteries in order to face the many struggles. This short\, empowering online training will gather feminists from different European countries to reflect on their experiences and deepen their understanding of key feminist challenges at the European level. \nParticipants get the opportunity to:  \n\nNetwork with other feminists from different European countries \nShare experiences\, learn from each other and guest speakers \nVisualise together a brighter feminist future for Europe and a feminist Green Deal \n\nLearning objectives for the coaching:  \n\nApplying feminist perspectives in diverse situations and reflect on one’s position in relation to other people and society \nIdentifying connections to feminism in different areas of politics as well as in human and non-human life \nGaining methodological skills by familiarising with two participatory methods (Timeout – dialogue method and Futures Frequency – workshop method) that you can use in your community / activism \nUnderstanding the main feminist challenges at European and national level\, and dealing with backlash \n\nProgramme\nThis training consists of three online coaching sessions.   \nPre task: Get familiar with GEF’s Green Feminism e-course. Members will get orientation material 5 days before the first training session.   \n1st session / Fri 17 Feb 17-20:00 (CET):   Key Feminist Struggles in Europe and Nationally  \nShort introduction to the topic and facilitated dialogue between participants through Timeout – dialogue method. This first session is dedicated to experience sharing by deep listening and mindful speaking.  \n2nd session / Fri 24 Feb 17-20:00 (CET): Advocating Green Feminism in EU  \nIntroduction to the topic by guest speaker (TBA). The guest speaker shares her experience as a feminist in the environmental movement at EU-level / European parliament. After the introduction\, there will be a facilitated dialogue between participants through Timeout – dialogue method.  \n3rd session / Fri 3 Mar 17-20:00 (CET): The Future is Feminist: What Would that Look Like?  \nOur ideas about the future guide our actions in the present. That is why it’s important to challenge various assumptions about the future. It’s difficult to realize a future that we can’t imagine. If our imagination is narrow\, we may reduce the range of possible futures. In this workshop we visualize feminist future\, specifically a feminist European Green Deal\, and plan actions towards it.   \nPracticalities\nThis training series will be held online via Zoom on three consecutive Fridays: February 17th\, February 24th\, and March 3rd.  \nThis is a closed training. Selected participants have been informed and will receive the necessary practical info.  \nAll sessions follow the rules of safer space by Educational Center Visio. This means that any kind of discriminatory speech or actions are prohibited. Each participant commits to follow the rules as well as the rules of constructive dialogue including respectful behaviour\, listening deeply\, and respecting each other’s privacy.   \nThe methods used in the training were both developed in Finland. Timeout aims to foster constructive dialogues\, Futures Frequency aims to build alternative\, hopeful future scenarios.  \n  \n\nThis training series is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Visio and the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.  URL:https://gef.eu/event/feminists-in-the-environmental-movement-training-series/ CATEGORIES:Online event,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FIEM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230209T060000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230206T170315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T171251Z UID:10002044-1675922400-1675971000@gef.eu SUMMARY:Dissemination Event: "Fighting Conspiracy Theories on TikTok" DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe goal of this discussion is to analyse conspiracy theories on social media with concrete examples of recent times. Alongside the panelists\, the audience will engage in a discussion about the rapid rise of TikTok as a platform\, susceptibility of youth towards conspiracy theories on TikTok and the way conspiracy theories spread. The discussion will end with potential solutions on how to fight the spread of fake news and encourage the dissemination of truthful information in an interesting and suitable way. \n  \nSpeakers\n\nNina Klarin\, Head of Social Media\, 404 agency\nDuje Kovačević\, activist and journalist\, srednja.hr\nDomagoj Bebić\, Phd\, professor\, Faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Zagreb\n\nThe discussion will be moderated by Kaja Pavlinić\, president of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window. \n  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: February 9 from 6pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Online on zoom \nLanguage: Croatian \nRegistration: Sign up here \n  \nRelated reading\nThis event will revolve around the Fighting Conspiracy Theories on TikTok toolkit. URL:https://gef.eu/event/fighting-conspiracy-theories-on-tiktok-publication-dissemination-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BORBA-PROTIV-TEORIJA-ZAVJERA-NA-TIKTOKU.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230206T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230206T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230223T164527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T164527Z UID:10001753-1675706400-1675711800@gef.eu SUMMARY:Debate series: Cybersecurity in the EU DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThis online event is the third discussion of our Peace and Security Debate series. On this occasion\, we will analyse the role of cyber security in achieving and maintaining peace and security in the EU. What does cyber security mean? Why is it essential to maintain peace and security in the EU? What were the main events and incidents in 2022? What are the EU’s vision on this issue and future prospects? \nProject background\nThe goal of the Peace & Security Debate Series\, organised by the Green European Foundation and Sustainable Development Forum Green Window\, is to analyse different perspectives on the current crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine\, and explore more generally the notion of peace and security in Europe. \nSpeakers\n\nMirko Bilandžić\, PhD\, professor at The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Zagreb\nZlatan Morić\, head of the department for cyber security\, Algebra University College\nMarkéta Gregorová\, Member of the European Parliament\, Greens/EFA\n\nThe discussion will be moderated by Kaja Pavlinić\, president of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window.  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: February 6th\, 6pm-7:30pm CET \nLocation: Zoom.  \nRegistration Link: Sign up here. \nLanguage: This event will take place in Croatian. \n  \n\nThis conference  is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of  Forum Green Window and the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.  URL:https://gef.eu/event/peace-security-debate-series-iii/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Peace-and-Security-Debate-Series-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230201T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230131T115340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T115751Z UID:10002043-1675272600-1675285200@gef.eu SUMMARY:Evaluating the Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change in Western Greece ( Patras) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThis seminar will mobilise the local society and the Regional Authorities\, and inform rural and civil associations\, regional representatives\, students\, municipalities and policy makers to discuss the existing Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change in Western Greece. The aim of the seminar will be to assess which policies need improvement and to consider the best ways to reach civil society. Very few people are aware of this Plan as it is\, and one of the purposes of this event is to make it more visible. \nContext\nLocal stakeholders should be the best actors in the efforts to adapt to Climatic Change\, for that reason it is important to raise awareness among  EU\, National administration\, Regional authorities\, actors and stakeholders about to the context planned and the actions needed to successfully adapt to Climate Change. With this project\, GEF with the support of Green Institute Greece seeks to bring together academics\, activists\, and policymakers to engage local stakeholders on climate change prevention\, mitigation\, and restoration. \nSpeakers\n\nIlias Gianniris\, President of the Green Institute\, “Some Conclusions from the three previous Green Institute evenings on Regional Plans”.\nRigas Tsiakiris\, forester\, “Findings – inputs for the drafting of a PESPKA. The role of forestry and especially agroforestry and the European dimensions of the protection of wild flora and fauna”.\nStavros Solomos\, Researcher C\, Atmospheric Physics and Climatology Research Center of the Academy of Athens\, “Assessment of Expected Climate Changes in Western Greece”.\nAntonis Sakalis\, Environmentalist MSc\, Researcher ENVIROPLAN A.E.\, “Adaptation to Climate Change in the Region of Western Greece – The Regional Plan as a road map for the implementation of measures and actions”.\nKostas Papakonstantinou\, Regional Councilor of Western Greece\, “Combining adaptation to Climate Change with the need for Civil Protection in Western Greece”.\nVassilis Aivalis\, President of Technical Chamber of Western Greece “Adaptation of Municipalities to Climate Change and the value of building within an urban fabric”.\nEcological Movement of Patras\, “Planning with a positive perspective on the environment – From the level of the Region to the local level”.\n\nPracticalities\nDate and Time: February 1\, 5:30 pm \nLocation: TEE Hall of Western Greece\, Trion Navarchon 40\, Patras\, Greece \nRegistration: Participation is free. Registrations will occur at the venue. \n  \n\nThis seminar is organised by the Green European Foundation\, with the support of The Green Greek Institute\, the Ecological Movement of Patras (NGO) and the Ecological Western Greece and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/evaluating-the-plan-for-adaptation-to-climate-change-in-western-greece-patras/ CATEGORIES:Hybrid event,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/thumbnail_KLIMATIKH_ALLAGH_PATRA2-1_edited.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230126T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230126T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230117T154359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T161923Z UID:10002041-1674759600-1674763200@gef.eu SUMMARY:Ecofeminism for All: A Queer Perspective (online) DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nFor the past two years\, the Green European Foundation and its partners across Europe have been exploring the concept of ecofeminism in all its facets\, especially the lessons it holds for the multiple crises of care that our continent faces. At the same time\, we trained a cohort of Feminist Climate Ambassadors\, building skills\, knowledge and networking in the connected fights for environmental and gender justice.   \nThis closing webinar will begin with a video message by Barbora Madjisova\, a Feminist Climate Ambassador from Slovakia\, who will discuss the manifesto created by our ambassadors at COP26\, and introduce the topic of queer ecofeminism from a European perspective.  \nThen\, we move into a discussion with a diverse panel of experts\, exploring further what queer ecofeminism is\, why it is needed\, and how it could develop in a Polish context.   \nSpeakers\nBarbora Majdisova – 2021 GEF Feminist Climate Ambassador \nGabriela Jarzębowska – Faculty of Liberal Arts\, University of Warsaw  \nMonika Kotulak – environmental educator  \nAnna Maziarska – journalist\, activist\, Warsaw Women’s Council   \nModerated by: Paulina Januszewska\, Krytyka Polityczna  \nContext\nThis event is part of Feminists in the Environmental Movement\, a GEF transnational project that seeks to stimulate conversations around (the intersections of) gender and environmental justice across Europe. The project is implemented with the support of Visio (Finland)\, Oikos (Belgium)\, Strefa Zieleni (Poland)\, Green Thought Association (Turkey)\, and CDNEE.   \nPracticalities\nDate and time: Thursday\, January 26th (19:00-20:00 CET)  \nLocation: Online\, via Zoom  \nLanguage: Polish   \nRegistration: To join the webinar\, please register in advance via this link. The event will also be livestreamed on Facebook. More information here.    \nRelated Reading\nPick up a copy of Dare to Care at a future GEF event near you\, or find it online in several languages via this link.   \n\nThis webinar is organised by the Green European Foundation\, with the support of Fundacja Strefa Zieleni and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.  URL:https://gef.eu/event/ecofeminism-for-all-a-queer-perspective-livestream/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Correct-Visual.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230125T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230125T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230810T155830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T160008Z UID:10002083-1674676800-1674682200@gef.eu SUMMARY:Ontgroei\, Coöperaties En De Stad (UTRECHT) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nPost-growth is about much more than just greening economies. It is a new way of understanding society\, also understood as an ambitious\, science-based\, values-driven\, social and realistic way of thinking. Post-growth is about shifting the focus from quantitative growth (consumption and GDP growth) to qualitative growth (quality of life growth). \nIn his book\, Paul Schenderling highlights the importance of cooperatives in the transition to post-growth and he describes what is possible at the local level. After a short lecture by Schenderling\, we will further explore the link between de-growth and cooperatives in a panel discussion. We will focus on the city\, in particular Utrecht. Cooperatives will participate in the panel discussion to contribute to the discussion from their practical experience. Besides Paul Schenderling\, Laura van Oers (Ontgroei Nederland)\, Joost Brinkman (energy cooperative Rijne Energie) and Maud van den Bercken (BuurtWerkKamerCoöperatie) will take part in the panel. \n  \nSpeakers\n\nPaul Schenderling\, author of Er is leven na de groei\nLaura van Oers (Ontgroei [Degrowth] Netherlands)\nJoost Brinkman (energy cooperative Rijne Energie)\nMaud van den Bercken (social cooperative BuurtWerkKamerCoöperatie)\n\nModerator: Hans Rodeburg\, Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks. \n  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 25th January 2023\, 8PM – 9:30PM \nLocation: De Kargadoor\, Oudegracht 36\, Utrecht\, The Netherlands. \nLanguage:  The main languages of the event will be in Dutch. \nRegistration: The event is public and free of charge. \n  \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks 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/ontgroei-cooperaties-utrecht/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230120T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045101 CREATED:20230112T163909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T101801Z UID:10002040-1674208800-1674216000@gef.eu SUMMARY:About Degrowth and Geopolitics DESCRIPTION:About the event\nStopping the climate and ecological crisis would be unlikely as long as our economy continues growing. In fact\, the degrowth movement\, which is rapidly gaining popularity among activists and scientists\, advocates for the deliberate scaling back of overproduction and overconsumption to bring the economy back into balance with the living world in a way that reduces inequality and improves human well-being.\nBut what would a farewell to economic growth mean for geopolitics? Can a European Union that is the first to enter the post-growth era still remain (or become) a global player? Will it be able to defend itself\, its allies\, democracy\, and the international rule of law against aggressive autocrats?\nThe transition to a post-growth society must be a democratic one. But that is far from obvious at a time when authoritarian regimes are invading or threatening their democratic neighbours. \nContext\nThe new transnational project Geopolitics of a post-growth Europe will explore the tensions between degrowth/post-growth and geopolitics. The project aims to ignite a conversation between critics of economic growth and progressive thinkers on foreign and security policy\, who now often operate in separate circuits. What are the points of contention? Can we find or develop commonalities? \nPracticalities\nThe online expert meeting will be moderated by Suzanne Kröger\, MP for GroenLinks\, Netherlands.  \nDate and time: Friday 20 January\, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET  \nLanguage: Dutch  \nAudience: This event is invitation-only.  \nContact: Richard Wouters\, rwouters@groenlinks.nl    \n  \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks 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/about-degrowth-and-geopolitics/ CATEGORIES:Expert meeting,Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Depositphotos_215700146_XL-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR