BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green European Foundation - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD 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;VALUE=DATE:20220920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230922 DTSTAMP:20260405T232100 CREATED:20230914T085820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T085451Z UID:10002088-1663642800-1695265199@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Catalonia: 2023-2024 edition DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWe are looking for 15 young people (18-25 years old) who want to be agents of change towards a more sustainable\, supportive and fair society. \nWe are offering an opportunity for you to participate in a training program for young European green activists\, or aspiring ones. As part of this training we will deal with the pillars of political ecology\, European values and the possibilities that European institutions offer in terms of green  policies for the European community. \nThis edition is focused on rethinking our life models and exploring the alternatives promoted by European green political ecology under the title “An(other) way of living”. \nYou will learn how European institutions work and how things can be changed from politics\, from values of social\, ecological and feminist justice. You will also meet other activists\, with whom you will share your struggles and experiences. You will be able to go to Brussels to meet key actors from European institutions and civil society as well as the other participating people from 6 other countries (Croatia\, Hungary\, Poland\, Czech Republic\, Greece and Finland). \n\nProgramme\nThe training consists of two training seminars\, lasting one weekend (Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon). Each of the seminars will have a specific theme based on the values of European green policy and intercommunity social justice. \nWe will engage with people who fight for the planet from a political background\, and expert people who will offer their vision. In small groups\, you will delve deeper into the concepts and techniques to achieve the change we want. \nWhen will it take place? \nNovember 4-5\, 2023  (Barcelona) \nFirst seminar \n2-3 December 2023 (Barcelona) \nSecond seminar \nJanuary 2023 (Online) \nOnline meeting with activists from other countries \nMarch 2023 (Brussels) \nTrip to Brussels \n\nPracticalities\nIf you are between 18 and 25 years old and fit the profile we are looking for\, send us an email and tell us why you are interested in participating. From there we will tell you what the next steps are. You have until September 20 to do it! \nCost of the training \nThe activity has a solidarity fee of 40 euros for the two seminars and the trip to Brussels. However\, if you can afford the cost\, tell us in your email and we will find a solution for you to participate. For any doubts contact us at egat@noushoritzons.cat \n  \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundació Nous Horitzons and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-cat-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CAT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230307T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230309T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232100 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:20230325T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232100 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:20230415T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232100 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:20230420T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232100 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:20230424T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232100 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;VALUE=DATE:20230425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601 DTSTAMP:20260405T232100 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:20230428T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232100 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;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230513T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230513T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232100 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:20230515T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230517T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232100 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 \n\nHow would a #postgrowth EU defend itself\, its allies\, democracy\, human rights and a rules-based international order against attacks by the likes of Russia or China? \nIn the run up to the #BeyondGrowth Conference\, @RichardWouters writes how 👇🇪🇺https://t.co/LEUnGq8kyz \n— Green European Foundation (@GEF_Europe) May 11\, 2023 \n \nElDiario.es \n\nUn cambio de paradigma "no significa un empeoramiento de nuestro nivel de vida\, si exploramos cómo es realmente una vida sana y de calidad. El sistema actual nos priva de sabor\, alegría y tiempo". \n 👁️ this op-ed in @eldiarioes by @ecodenker & @nataliebenhttps://t.co/izmQ3CSxWZ \n— Green European Foundation (@GEF_Europe) May 15\, 2023 \n \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:20230519T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232100 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:20230526T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230526T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232100 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:20230531T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230531T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 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:20230601T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 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:20230608T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 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:20230609T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230609T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 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:20230619T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230619T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 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:20230630T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230701T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 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:20230707T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230707T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 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:20230719T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230719T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 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:20230814T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230814T233000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 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:20230826T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 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:20230827T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230827T233000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 CREATED:20230816T102050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T071910Z UID:10002084-1693094400-1693179000@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Czech Republic (Akumulátor): '23-'24 edition DESCRIPTION:About the event\nSign up for Accumulator and become one of 15 young activists! You don’t need a CV full of experience. What’s important is the motivation to change things around you .During this programme\, you will explore different aspects of politics and activism with experts in green issues\, including journalists\, academics\, experts\, and politicians. We will awake your sense of initiative and support your skills in advocacy\, teamwork\, campaigning\, and work with the media. Together we will go through a whole range of approaches and tools that will help participants do their bit to change the world for the better. It is important for us to connect theory and practice. Besides practical skills\, we will focus on important cross-cutting themes such as climate change\, education\, feminism and more. \nIn addition\, you will become a member of a wide alumni network\, which includes all former participants who today are often engaged in activism\, politics and other exciting projects. Together we organize a big alumni weekend every summer where we get together to share our experiences. \nWe are starting this year’s Accumulator with a weekend at the end of October 2023\, in the spring of 2024 we will meet in Brussels with young people from Finland\, Lithuania\, Latvia\, Spain\, Poland and Croatia who are delving into similar programmes as the Accumulator. \n  \nParticipation Requirements\n\nYou are between 18 – 24 years (recommended)\nYou live in the Czech Republic (but you do not have to have permanent residence in the Czech Republic or Czech citizenship)\nYou are willing to be proactive and participative\nYou have to participate in ALL phases of the training: please check details below.\n\nIf there is any obstacle (for example financial\, or regarding health or language) that could prevent you from participating in the project\, let us know and we will adjust the program and conditions so that you can still participate. The accumulator is an open and inclusive space and all young people are welcome to apply despite their background. \nApply HERE by August 27! \n  \nCost\nOur goal is that all selected applicants are able to participate in the Accumulator\, regardless of financial possibilities. Nevertheless\, we ask for a solidarity fee to be able to fund all the activities. Please consider what your personal financial contribution possibilities are for the realization of the Accumulator. You can let us know the amount of your contribution when filling out the application form HERE. Please note that the amount of the contribution you are able to provide won’t influence the selection process. \n  \nProgram\nThe EGAT Akumulator consists of two weekend trainings and separate preparation for these trainings. It also includes a one-week study trip to Brussels\, which is preceded by the EU for Beginners e-learning course and a preparatory meeting that will take place over a day the week before the visit to Brussels. \n1. Accumulator\, 20 – 22 October 2023\, Veronici Centre\, Hoštětín \nSYSTEM ERROR: How to change it?\nDuring the first weekend\, we will get to know each other and decide how we want the entire Accumulator to work together. We will share our expectations\, fears\, experiences\, and motivations. In short\, we will try to create a safe environment for everyone to feel good and positive about the training.\nWe refer to the time in which we live in different ways. However\, the common denominator is often the word “crisis”. We are talking about a climate\, economic\, global\, energy crisis\, but also a crisis of imagination. During the first weekend training\, we will cover a little bit of all of the above. Through formal and non-formal education methods\, we will try to think together about how individual crises are related to each other and try to examine problems at system level. \nWith a focus on deepening the ability to think systemically\, we will try to understand the basic concepts that we will work with during the following weekends. We will talk\, for example\, about capitalism\, but also globalization and colonialism. \nAt the end of the weekend\, we should have a unified level of knowledge\, clarified shared values and a deepened ability to think systems. \n2. Accumulator\, November 24-26\, 2023\, ČSOP Hostel\, Vlašim \nENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT: From where and where? \nFrom theory to practice. First\, we will clarify the theoretical roots of political ecology\, then we dive into activist political practice. Who are the green actors? What and who is involved in the environmental movement? How to become part of the change? We will solve all this during the second weekend together with specific actors from environmental organizations and platforms\, for example Greenpeace\, Fridays for Future or Re-set. In addition to activism\, we will also explore the waters of politics with members of three political parties – Pirates\, Greens and Future. \nFinally\, we will focus on creating campaigns. What to watch out for? What is the good practice of well-known environmental organizations? \n3. Preparation for a study stay in Brussels\, March 2024\, one day (online or offline) \nThe main topic of the third weekend will be the European Union. The Impact Europe e-learning course will allow us not to have to deal with how the EU works all weekend\, and we can then go straight to a critical discussion about its pros and cons and the relationship between its policies and the policies of the Czech Republic. We will talk about how political processes at the national and European level can be realistically influenced. At this meeting\, which will take place online or offline\, we will share practical information about the study trip to Brussels. At the same time\, we will open here some of the topics that are dealt with at the European level by experts\, MEPs and activists that we will meet in Brussels. \n4. (BST – Brussels Study Trip) Study stay in Brussels\, spring 2024 \nEUROPEAN GREEN ACTIVIST’S TRAINING – EGAT \nAccumulator takes place in various forms simultaneously in Finland\, Croatia\, Spain\, the Czech Republic\, Poland\, Lithuania and Latvia. Participants from these countries will meet for a one-week excursion in Brussels to share knowledge from individual trainings and take a look behind the scenes at the activities of the institutions of the European Union. We will visit the European Parliament and meet people who work in various positions in Brussels. Even with several members of the European Parliament. \nBut Brussels is not only about the EU\, and we will have the chance to learn about local initiatives and how grassroots activism is done in a place where European politics intersects with Belgian politics. \n  \nWho will train me and how?\nNon-formal education lecturers Zuzana Kašparová and Miriam Macurová will guide you through the training and excursion to Brussels. Both have been active in the field of alternative education for several years and educate young people to take an active approach to public affairs. They themselves are socially engaged in the topics that will be discussed at the trainings. Both were members of the non-profit educational organization Be International. Zuzana is dedicated to the feminist project Vyhonit dábla\, she is the author of the program “Na zachodce” for CT\, she is involved in the activist crip collective and lectures on a freelance basis\, for example sex education or intercultural competence. Miriam works as a campaigner and expert on European climate policy at Greenpeace\, where she is also part of the environmental education program. The program is thus created on the basis of real experiences from the public space. \nThe program itself is based on meetings with people from practice\, i.e. politicians\, journalists\, experts and activists\, who will introduce the participants to politics and public events based on their experience. \nIn addition to workshops and guest lectures\, the program is based on informal education. His methods are based on working in groups with an emphasis on individual initiative. So what you get from the Accumulator depends on how much you put into the training. An important part of the educational process is the sharing of experiences and reflection. \nIn informal education\, they learn by experiencing and trying new things\, which not only leads to new information\, but also to the acquisition of practical skills and thinking about values. It is not graded\, it does not know the role of the teacher\, it is voluntary and the participants are themselves responsible for what they learn. \nDeveloping the ability to work in a group is essential for the Accumulator. Although everyone takes away newly acquired skills and knowledge\, we believe that the ability to collaborate collectively is crucial when trying to change the world around us and when involving other people in future activities. \n  \n\nThis EGAT programme is organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Institute of Active Citizenship and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n  URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-czech-republic-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CAT-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230830T060000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230830T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 CREATED:20230720T155441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T105649Z UID:10002081-1693375200-1693423800@gef.eu SUMMARY:Geopolitics of Degrowth (Zagreb) DESCRIPTION:About the conference\nA perspective on degrowth from the post-socialist semi-periphery of Croatia\, with a turbulent transition to capitalism in hindsight\, suggests that capitalist development can lead to dedevelopment\, depopulation and environmental degradation — making an alternative pathway into a just and sustainable future not only necessary but also politically desirable. \nAfter the Hague\, Manchester\, Malmö\, Budapest\, Leipzig\, Venice\, Barcelona and Paris\, the 9th International Degrowth Conference is taking place this summer in Zagreb. It will sit at the heart of a broader Zagreb Degrowth Week\, a free arts and conviviality festival realised in cooperation with neighbouring capitals. \n\nAbout GEF’s session\nIt makes sense for the EU to be a frontrunner in the transition to a degrowth society. This is a matter of ecological justice: EU countries bear the greatest historical responsibility for the crises of climate and biodiversity\, and can free up natural resources for the Global South without loss of wellbeing. But what would degrowth mean for geopolitics? Can a Europe that is the first to renounce economic growth 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? After all\, the power of countries and alliances is largely determined by their wealth and military capabilities. Without billions in Western support\, both money and arms\, Ukraine would not be able to hold out against the Russian aggressor. This panel brings together policymakers\, experts and practitioners for a frank conversation on the geopolitical risks and opportunities for a degrowth Europe. What concepts\, alliances\, or alternative forms of power might answer to the challenge of combining ecological\, democratic\, and geopolitical resilience? \n  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 30.08.2023 at 6pm\nLocation: Zagreb\nVenue: Centar Mladih ribnjak – Center for Youth Ribnjak\, Park Ribnjak 1\, 10000\, Zagreb; room ZV-KC-2\nType: Non-academic Session URL:https://gef.eu/event/geopolitics-of-degrowth-zagreb/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Geopolitics-of-postgrowth-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230901T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230901T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 CREATED:20230914T122535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T085927Z UID:10002090-1693526400-1693526400@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Finland: 2023-2024 edition DESCRIPTION:About the event\nIf you are eager to learn about green politics and changemaking\, this course is made for you! Prior experience or membership of the Young Greens is not needed – on the contrary\, we want to get participants who could learn the most out of this course! We are looking for applicants from diverse backgrounds – youth aged 15-25 from all across Finland – and the most important thing we are looking for is motivation. \nDuring the European Green Activist Training\, you will be introduced to green values and activity from the local level to the national\, EU and international level. As a course participant\, you will hear from politicians and other professionals of the field\, discover how politics are made\, get a backstage pass to civil society organisations\, and discuss changemaking from an individual’s perspective. This course will give you the knowledge\, skills and support network you need to become a changemaker. You will find your own way to be an activist\, gain new friends and valuable experience. \n\nProgramme\n\n1st meeting\, 7.–8.10.2023 in Kuopio\n\nWelcome to the training! Introduction to green politics and ABC of changemaking \nDuring the first meeting we will get to know each other and have an introduction to the Green Party and Young Greens. At this meeting we will discuss green politics and activism at various levels – including local\, national\, and international levels. This meeting will be held at the same time as Väentapaaminen\, an annual national event by Young Greens of Finland. (This meeting is fully funded by the Green Youth and Students of Finland\, although it is situated within the context of the Green European Foundation’s EGAT programme). \n\n2nd meeting\, 1.-2.12.2023 in Helsinki\nPeek from local level politics to Brussels\n\nOver the second meeting\, we will learn about politics in both the European and global context. We will get familiar with the structures of the European Union and the work of the European Parliament and how the green movement operates on the European level. The second meeting will prepare participants for the course trip to Brussels. \n  \n\n3rd meeting\, 19.–20.1.2024 in Helsinki\nFeminist politics\, media and non-governmental organizations as changemakers for the environment\n\nDuring the third meeting we will first discuss human rights and equality and how to advocate for them.We will learn about how the media can be used as a tool for change and how it is operated by progressive forces in Finland and the European Union. In addition\, we will focus on environmental and climate politics as well as find out more about different NGOs and grassroot movements and their work in different environmental fields. \n  \n\nStudy trip to Brussels in spring 2024\n\nIn addition\, there will be the traditional Brussels Study Trip in March 2024 (Date TBC). Participants from other European Green Activist Trainings which are simultaneously taking place also in Croatia\, Spain\, the Czech Republic\, Poland\, Lithuania and Latvia\, will join us for a one-week excursion in Brussels to share knowledge from our national trainings and take a look behind the scenes at the activities of the institutions of the European Union. We will visit the European Parliament and meet people who work in various positions in Brussels. \n\nPracticalities\nThe Brussels Study Trip will cost 150 euros per participant\, which will cover all travel and accommodation expenses for the travels to and from Brussels. Meal expenses for the travel to and from Brussels are not included in the participant fee\, but will be charged afterwards to those who attend the Brussels Study Trip. Accommodation and meal expenses in Brussels will be covered by the organizers. If a participant needs financial help\, they may ask for a discount or exemption from the fee. \nApply by sending completing form by Friday 20.9. \nFor more information please get in touch with Laura Haikonen (0451393999) laura.haikonen@vihreatnuoret.fi \n  \n\nThis EGAT programme is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Visio and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-fin-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EGAT-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230901T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230901T233000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 CREATED:20230914T121600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T090112Z UID:10002089-1693526400-1693611000@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Croatia: 2023-2024 edition DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe European Green Activists Training (EGAT) is a project organized by the Green European Foundation in cooperation with the association Forum for Sustainable Development Green Window. The project is being held in Croatia for the seventh year in a row\, and more than 120 young high school students\, students and young professionals from all parts of Croatia have participated in the project. \nThe aim of the project is to familiarise participants with green topics (climate change\, biodiversity and environment protection\, human rights and democracy\, feminism\, active citizenship…)\, green policies and sustainable development policies\, as well as the EU institutions. Through various sessions and discussions involving representatives of international organizations and the European Union\, the goal is to explore possibilities of active and professional involvement in building a greener and more just society. \nMany previous participants remained active in the fields of sustainable development and green policies\, while some even had the opportunity to pursue their career through internships or regular employment opportunities in the institutions of the EU. \nApart from Croatia\, participating countries include Finland\, Greece\, Hungary\, Catalonia\, Poland and the Czech Republic. \n  \nProgramme\nThe project consists of two national trainings and one study visit to the institutions of the European Union in Brussels: \n\n\n\nThe first national training (Red Cross House in Sljemen) – November 25-26\, 2023.\nSecond national training (Home of the Red Cross in Sljemen) – January 27-28\, 2024.\nStudy visit to Brussels – planned for March 2024 (exact date to be announced\n\n\n\n\n  \nPracticalities\nThis programme is for Croatian nationals aged 18-25 . Applications from those who do not have previous experience in the mentioned areas are very welcome! After the selection process\, 20 project participants are selected. Participants are required to participate in all meetings and national training sessions\, as well as the study trip in Brussels. \nPlease apply via this form before September 22. \n  \nCost\nThe one-time registration fee (participation fee) for participating in the project is EUR 40\, while the costs of accommodation and food for all national trainings\, as well as the costs of the study trip to Brussels\, are fully covered by the organizers. For participants outside Zagreb\, possible travel expenses for participation in national trainings are covered. \nFor all additional questions\, please reach out to info@zeleniprozor.hr. \nHandling of personal data\, collected in the scope of this application\, will be carried out in accordance to the legislation of the European Union (EU Directive 95/46/EC). For additional information\, please visit https://gef.eu/privacy-policy/. \n  \n\n  \nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/croatia-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EGAT-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230907T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230907T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 CREATED:20230822T145949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T150355Z UID:10002087-1694115000-1694120400@gef.eu SUMMARY:Meet the Thinker: Helen Thompson (Brussels) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nIf fossil fuels have always been a matter of international struggle\, the transition to renewable energy will be no different. Energy will continue to define geopolitics. In this talk Helen Thompson explains how the energy transition to renewables can be described as revolutionary. Over a period of 30 years\, we will redraw the entire energy base of modern civilisation. Renewable energy sources require a lot of metals\, which are readily available in some parts of the world\, such as China. This brings with it new relationships and dynamics in world politics that will affect us all.  \nContext\nThis event is part of the Green European Foundation’s A Just Green Deal And Beyond project. The project looks into the social dimension of the European Green Deal (EGD) and what needs to be done so that social measures are embedded in Green Deal policies. So far\, it rests on a ‘compensation logic’ while we urgently need a holistic approach that integrates the social rights from the beginning. The energy transition is a crucial aspect in the EGD and will bring with it new relationships in world politics. If we don’t take into account social justice\, it will affect vulnerable groups the most. We need more geopolitical insight about the energy transition to be able to make it socially just.  \nSpeakers\nHelen Thompson\, British professor of Political Economy and author of the influential book Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century.\n  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 7th September\, 19:30-21:00  \nLocation: Bozar\, Brussels   \nLanguage: English    \nRegistration: Get your ticket here \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Oikos and in collaboration with Bozar. It is organised with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/meet-helen-thompson/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/helenthompson.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230908T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230908T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 CREATED:20230619T160252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T112333Z UID:10002075-1694181600-1694188800@gef.eu SUMMARY:Geopolitics of Post-Growth DESCRIPTION:About the event\nScientists increasingly doubt whether we can stop the climate and ecological crises as long as our economy continues to grow. So we had better prepare for a future without GDP growth. In fact\, the degrowth movement\, which is rapidly gaining popularity among activists and scientists\, advocates 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 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? The 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. \nOn the plus side\, a post-growth EU might gain resilience. Without economic growth\, it will be easier for the EU to reduce its dependence on imported energy and raw materials. This favours strategic autonomy. It also provides an opportunity to move beyond the neo-colonial ‘extractivism’ that burdens relations with the global South. \nIn this webinar\, we will identify points of contention and try to develop commonalities. After some brief introductions\, there will be ample time for participants to have their say. \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\nSpeakers\n\nSophie Bloemen\, co-director Commons Network\nRoderick Kefferpütz\, director of the European Union office of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung \nRichard Wouters\, project leader ‘Geopolitics of a post-growth Europe’ for GEF \n\nThe webinar will be moderated by Judith Sargentini\, former MEP for GroenLinks and CEO in the not-for-profit sector. \n\nPracticalities\nDate and Time: Friday\, 8 September (14:00 – 16:00 CEST)  \nLanguage: English  \nAudience: Public event online\, via Zoom    \nRegistration: Please register online via this link.  \nIn case of further questions\, contact project lead Richard Wouters – rwouters (at) groenlinks.nl  \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/geopolitics-of-post-growth/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GREEN-GROWTH-vs-DEGROWTH-event-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230912T070000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230912T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 CREATED:20230720T150712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T150752Z UID:10002079-1694502000-1694550600@gef.eu SUMMARY:North-South Relations and the Post-Growth Challenge (Málaga) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe Club of Rome report “The limits to growth” was published in 1972 . These 50 years have gradually confirmed the validity of the study. However\, despite the ever-closer risk of environmental and social collapse\, the main focus of the economy remains profit growth\, which is clearly unsustainable and profoundly unequal. In response to this crisis of the hegemonic socio-economic model\, the degrowth/post-growth movements advocate for an economic model that overcomes the ecological limits of the planet\, improves human well-being and reduces inequalities\, challenging the growth dogma. In Europe\, these movements are becoming increasingly popular among activists and scientists\, and the debate has even begun open up at the institutional level.         \nMoving away from growth may represent an opportunity for the EU to increase its resilience and reduce its energy and raw materials dependence. However\, this is something that undoubtedly poses important geopolitical and geostrategic challenges\, including that of North-South relations. How would the EU’s post-growth approach influence relations with the global South\, what would be the main tensions and synergies\, and what challenges will it face in establishing cooperative and equal relations with these countries? \nIn this expert meeting\, we will explore the advantages and also the challenges that the post-growth EU would face in its external relations with the Global South\, and more specifically with the African continent. To this end\, we will introduce into the equation the prospects of demographics and global population movements as a geopolitical factor\, and as an opportunity for European foreign policy to put human rights\, gender equality\, sustainability of life and care\, reduction of inequalities and a profound environmental transition at the centre.  \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  \nSpeakers\n \n\nItziar Ruiz-Giménez. Lecturer in International Relations at the Autonomous University of Madrid. Coordinator of the Group of African Studies and of the International Studies Group of this university. PhD in International Relations. Bachelor in Law and in Political Science. \nFrancisco Pineda. Director of the NGDO Paz y Desarrollo. Advisor in International Relations and Cooperation\, he has worked for 30 years in International Development Cooperation projects in Latin America\, Africa and Asia. \nMarcos Castro. Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Malaga. PhD in Economics and Master in Territorial and Urban Planning Policy. His lines of work are ecological economics\, critical economics and international cooperation. \nModerator: Carmen Molina. Biologist and expert in ecological agriculture \n\n  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 12th September\, 7pm-8:30pm CEST  \nLocation: La Térmica (Avenida de los Guindos\, 48 – Málaga\, Spain)  \nLanguage: The main language of the event will be Spanish  \nRegistration: Open event. No prior registration is required  \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundación Transición Verde\, and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.  URL:https://gef.eu/event/north-south-relations-and-post-growth/ CATEGORIES:Round Table ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Poster_Malaga.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230916T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230916T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T232101 CREATED:20240329T100735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T101216Z UID:10002147-1694856600-1694874600@gef.eu SUMMARY:Sustainable Cities (Budapes) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nIn the European Union\, 70% of the population lives in cities and therefore\,  80% of all GDP is also generated in cities. This concentration also brings forth numerous challenges\, including rising forced displacement\, traffic congestion\, and increased levels of noise and air pollution stemming from vehicular activities. EU cities have accumulated a wealth of experience in tackling these problems paving the way for the concept of compact cities. This training session welcomes all individuals interested in gaining insights into sustainable urban development\, exploring key considerations\, and understanding policy avenues for achieving sustainability. \n  \nProject background\nThis event is part of the Green European Foundation`s Green Political Activist Training Project.  We put together a series of trainings and seminars which aim to help participants to understand the concepts of political ecology and apply those to both local and European-level politics. We will examine policies and policy proposals on various levels\, hence\, local currents as well as the European Green Deal. Our goal is to prepare participants for both assessing and advocating policies in line with progressive green values. Moreover\,\, we aim to help young green activists by offering 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. \n  \nProgramme and Speakers\n9.30 – 10.00 – Arrival\, registration \n10.00 – 10.10 – Opening – \n10.10 – 11.10 – Péter Udvardi : The compact city\, sustainable urban planning \nSustainable mobility in the 21st century \n  \n11.10 – 11.20 Coffee break \n11.20 – 12.20 László Szilágyi: Urban air quality – new EU framework \nWaste management and circular economy \n  \n12.20 – 13.20 Lunch break \n13.20 – 13.50 Sándor Bardóczi:  Protecting urban green spaces \n  \n13.50 – 14.00 Coffee break \n14:00 – 14:30 Ada Ámon: 100 climate problems in 100 European cities \n  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: 16th September\, 2023\,  9:30 am – 14:30 pm \nLocation:  Budapest \, Gödör Klub\, Budapest\, Király u. 50\, 1061 \nLanguage:  Hungarian \nRegistration: Please register here \n  \n\nThis training has been organised by the Green Europe Foundation with the support of Progressive Hungary Foundation and with the financial support of the European Parliament for the Green Europe Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/sustainable-cities-budapes/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-design-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR