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SUMMARY:Cities as Places of Hope w/ Sanna Vesikansa
DESCRIPTION:Context\n\nPart of the ‘Cities as Places of Hope’ series; a project launched in 2019 focusing on progressive city networks that are a key factor in the development of a positive narrative on the future of Europe. The project brings together partners from Spain\, Croatia\, Belgium\, North Macedonia and Turkey. \n\n \n\n\n  \nAbout The Event\nTogether with Oikos and other European think tanks and foundations\,  we’re shedding light on transformative green cities in Europe as engines of transition.\n\nOn 28 January at 15h we give the floor to Sanna Vesikansa who\, as green Vice-Mayor of Helsinki\, is campaigning for ambitious climate targets\, mental health care and healthy food in the fight against inequality\, among other things.\n  \n\nPracticalities\nLanguage: English.\n\nFacebook event: Cities As Places Of Hope w/ Sanna Vesikansa (Helsinki) \n\nPlease register via info@oikos.be and pay as you like:\nAccount number BE07 8901 5430 1466 (BIC: VDSP BE 91 – vdk bank).\nAccount name: Oikos Denktank.\n\n—\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Oikos Think Tank and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this webinar.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/cities-as-places-of-hope-w-sanna-vesikansa/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Roundtable on Smart Cities (Oxford)
DESCRIPTION:Event Background\nThis round table discussion is to be held as part of the transnational project A Charter for the Smart City\, which aims to formulate guiding principles that help politicians to assess and steer technological innovations in European cities. \nAbout the Event\nDrawing upon the expertise politicians and representatives from NGOs\, trade unions\, and technology sectors\, the event will collect examples of best practices from across Europe to contribute to the development of a Charter\, one which addresses the opportunities that new technologies offer for reducing the ecological footprint of cities and creating new urban commons\, while also addressing the threats they might present to civil liberties and social justice. \nProgramme\n11.00-11.40:  Welcome and introduction by Richard Wouters (Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks – De Helling) \n11.40-13.00: Group discussions on smart cities: Which values are at stake? Do we need new rules? If so\, which ones? \n13.00-14.00: Lunch \n14.00-14.30: Panel discussion on the draft Charter for the Smart City with Martin Fodor (green councillor Bristol\, rapporteur on smart cities of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities\, Council of Europe)\, Richard Wouters\, and others \n14.30-15.55: Roundtable discussion on principles of the charter\, identification of gaps\, local implementation\, green character\, practical examples \n15.55-16.00: Closing remarks \nAfter the roundtable there will be space for informal networking. \nRegistration\nRegistration is open to all\, but spaces are limited to approx. 30 people. Please register via the registration form found on this website page. 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/roundtable-on-smart-cities-oxford/
LOCATION:Saïd Business School\, Park End St\, Oxford\, OX1 1HP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Summer School – Youth and the City: Young People for Fair and Green Cities (Prague)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nGreen European Foudnation partner Cooperation and Development Network Eastern\, alongside Alternative Urbanisation Working Group\, are announcing a call for Participants for the summer school “Youth and the City: Young People for Fair and Green Cities”. \nThe Summer School aims to conceptualise and promote the model of sustainable and democratic cities among active young people in the Central and Eastern Europe and provide them with tools for reclaiming their cities. \nThe aims and objectives of the project are: \n\nTo create a space for youth to discuss the concept and role of Alternative Urbanisation in shaping the future of the cities;\nTo empower young people to use the city as a platform for doing local\, Green and alternative politics;\nTo create a toolkit of positive practices and methods of influencing politics on a very local level.\n\nPracticalities\nThe event will take place from 5th to 9th of August in Prague ( 4th and 10th are travel dates to and from Prague.) \nLanguage: The main language of this activity will be English. But not being comfortable interacting in English should not prevent you from applying\, the majority at the event will be non-native speakers and the group will be able to help out if there is some term you might not know! \nCosts: The full cost of working materials\, visa and lodging (accommodation in multi-bed rooms\, vegetarian food\, and refreshments) during the event will be covered by the organizers. In exchange\, we ask for a participation fee of 20 EUR for participants coming from non-EU countries and 30 EUR for participants coming from EU countries. \nAccommodation\, food\, working space\, travel and visa costs for participants will be fully covered. For selection of travel means we encourage participants to combine the most economic and environmentally friendly way (lowest price + travel time + CO2 emissions). \nProgramme\nThe programme for this event can be found here. \n\n*All references to Kosovo\, whether to the territory\, institutions or population\, in this text shall be understood in full compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/summer-school-youth-city-prague/
LOCATION:Prague\, Prague\, Czech Republic
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SUMMARY:Roundtable on Smart Cities (Utrecht)
DESCRIPTION:Event Background\nThis workshop is to be held as part of the transnational project A Charter for the Smart City\, which aims to formulate guiding principles that help politicians to assess and steer technological innovations in European cities. \nAbout the Event\nThis workshop will draw from examples of best practices from across Europe to contribute to the development of a Charter\, one which addresses the opportunities that new technologies offer for reducing the ecological footprint of cities and creating new urban commons\, while also addressing the threats they might present to civil liberties and social justice. \nThe workshop will be chaired by former Dutch Member of the European Parliament Judith Sargentini and feature Jules van Hal\, online campaigner of GroenLinks and former journalist\, as rapporteur. \nProgramme\n12.00-12.15: Welcome \n12.15-12.30: Opening and introduction \n12.30-14.30: First round of discussion – all participants get the chance to give their input on the draft charter \n14.30-15.00: Break \n15.00-16.55: Second round of discussion – In-depth discussion of crucial or controversial issues in the draft charter \n16.55-17.00: Closing remarks \nThe event will be followed by networking drinks and dinner for the participants\, \n\nThis event is closed and for invited participants only. For more information on the draft charter\, visit www.smartcitycharter.eu 
URL:https://gef.eu/event/workshop-on-smart-cities-utrecht/
LOCATION:GroenLinks\, Oudegracht 312\, Utrecht\, 3511 PK\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:The Right to Housing (Zagreb)
DESCRIPTION:Event Background\nUnder the title “City (Un)Defeated. Streams of struggle” the 29th edition of the International Network for Urban Research and Action annual conference will take place in Zagreb\, Croatia\, from 30th June to 3rd July. INURA 19 will bring together members of its network – consisting of activists and researchers from community and environmental groups\, universities\, and local administrations\, who wish to share experiences and to participate in common research. \nFocusing on the topic of transformative cities as one of its thematic priorities\, the Green European Foundation aims to support the emergence of trans-local networks and urban spaces as breeding ground for progressive policies\, and will be present at the conference to this end. \nAbout the event\nBesides being present throughout the conference with an info stand\, GEF will host\, together with the support of the Institute for Political Ecology\, a public panel in the evening of Monday\, 1st July\, to address one of the most pressing issues among urban activists all over Europe: the right to housing. \nIn the framework of the transnational project on Cities as Places of Hope in the European Union\, challenges around urban housing as well as possible alternative pathways for the future will be addressed with experts and activists from all over Europe. \nSpeakers\n Marko Aksentijević\, Roof over one’s head\, Belgrade \nPhilipp Klaus\, Kraftwerk 1\, Zurich \nPetra Rodik\, Faculty of humanities and Social sciences\, Zagreb \nUlrike Hamman\, Kotti&Co\, Berlin \nIva Marčetić\, Right to the city\, Zagreb \nModerator: Tomislav Tomašević\, Institute for Political Ecology\, Zagreb \n\nFor updates on the programme and practicalities\, watch this space or check the INURA 19 website.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/gef-inura-2019-zagreb/
LOCATION:Tuškanac Cinema\, Tuškanac 1\, Zagreb\, 1000\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
CATEGORIES:Debate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20190622T160000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable on Smart Cities (Oslo)
DESCRIPTION:Event Background\nThis round table discussion is to be held as part of the transnational project A Charter for the Smart City\, which aims to formulate guiding principles that help politicians to assess and steer technological innovations in European cities. \nAbout the Event\nTaking place as part of the European Green Party’s Local Councillors Conference “Cities for the Future – The Green Way” \, the roundtable will draw upon the expertise of politicians and representatives from NGOs\, trade unions\, and technology sectors to collect examples of best practices from across Europe. \nThis will contribute to the development of a Charter\, one which addresses the opportunities that new technologies offer for reducing the ecological footprint of cities and creating new urban commons\, while also addressing the threats they might present to civil liberties and social justice. \nThe roundtable is an invitation-only event.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/roundtable-smart-cities-oslo/
LOCATION:Design og arkitektur Norge (DOGA)\, Hausmanns gate 16\, Oslo\, 0182\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20190412T130000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable on Smart Cities (Brno)
DESCRIPTION:Event Background\nThis invitation-only workshop is the second event to be be held as part of the 2019 transnational project A Charter for the Smart City\, which aims to create a charter to assess and steer technological innovations in European cities. \nAbout the Event\nFollowing on from the first workshop held in Brussels in March\, in which EU-level actors contributed to the drafting of the proposed charter\, this closed workshop will take place in Brno\, Czech Republic and will focus on the input of contributors from Central and Eastern Europe. It will be chaired by GEF board member Michal Berg. \nInvitees will include experts from academic fields and technology sectors\, as well as politicians\, from the Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, Austria\, and other parts of the region. \nThe aim is to draw upon the invitees’ expertise to eventually develop a Charter\, which addresses the opportunities that new technologies offer for reducing the ecological footprint of cities and creating new urban commons\, but also the threats they may present to civil liberties and social justice. \nThe event will be divided into two main sessions: \n\nFirstly\, all experts will have the opportunity to comment on the draft version of the charter and feed into it.\nIn a second session\, the workshop will focus on the most controversial issues identified in the first part and provide space for more in-depth discussions.\n\n  \n\nOrganised by the Green European Foundation\, with the support of Institute for Active Citizenship.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/roundtable-on-smart-cities-brno/
LOCATION:Open Gardens\, Open Gardens 33 Údolní Street\, Brno\, 602 00\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20190328T140000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable on Smart Cities (Brussels)
DESCRIPTION:Event Background\nThis invitation-only workshop is the first event to be be held as part of the 2019 transnational project A Charter for the Smart City\, which aims to create a charter to assess and steer technological innovations in European cities. \n About the Event\nBringing together politicians and representatives from NGOs\, trade unions\, and technology sectors\, this closed workshop in Brussels\, Belgium\, will act as a starting point for the project by exploring the opportunities and challenges of Smart Cities. \nChaired by GEF board member & Oikos coordinator Dirk Holemans\, the workshop will draw upon the expertise of the attendees to identify what is needed on an EU level\, build a network of contacts and inform the drafting process of the charter. \nThe event will be divided into two main sessions: \n\nFirstly\, all experts will have the opportunity to comment on the draft version of the charter and feed into it.\nIn a second session\, the workshop will focus on the most controversial issues identified in the first part and provide space for more in-depth discussions.\n\n\nOrganised by the Green European Foundation\, with the support of Bureau de Helling and the logisitical support of Oikos.
URL:https://gef.eu/event/roundtable-on-smart-cities-brussels/
LOCATION:Literair Salon\, Muntpunt Library\, Place de la Monnaie 6\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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