# Green European Foundation > Green European Foundation ## Posts - [Call for Tenders: Sustainable, Resilient, Inclusive, and Democratic Housing across Europe (CLOSED)](https://gef.eu/vacancies/call-for-tenders-sustainable-resilient-inclusive-and-democratic-housing-across-europe/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] About the Green European Foundation The Green European Foundation (GEF) is a European-level political foundation funded by the European Parliament. GEF is affiliated to, but independent from, the European Green Party and Green movement in Europe. Our mission is to encourage European citizens to participate in European political discussions and in particular... - [Call for Tenders: Accounting Services (CLOSED)](https://gef.eu/vacancies/call-for-tenders-accounting-services/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] About the Green European Foundation The Green European Foundation (GEF) is a European-level political foundation funded by the European Parliament. GEF is affiliated to, but independent from, the European Green Party and Green movement in Europe. Our mission is to encourage European citizens to participate in European political discussions and in particular... - [Vacancy: Call for Communications Assistant](https://gef.eu/vacancies/vacancy-call-for-communications-assistant/): The Green European Foundation is currently seeking a full-time Communications Assistant. About the Vacancy We are currently looking for a Communications Assistant to support the work of the Green European Foundation (GEF). The successful candidate will support the Green European Foundation’s outreach by managing digital content across social media, newsletters, and websites, ensuring consistent and engaging communication. They will contribute to visual design and event and policy communications. The role also involves monitoring analytics, coordinating with service providers, and assisting with reporting to strengthen the impact of GEF’s communication strategies. Main Tasks VISUAL DESIGN Design visually engaging materials such as... - [Vacancy: Call for Head of Operations](https://gef.eu/vacancies/vacancy-call-for-head-of-operations/): The Green European Foundation is currently seeking a full-time Head of Operations. About the Vacancy We are currently looking for a Head of Operations to support the work of the Green European Foundation (GEF). The successful candidate will lead a transversal unit overseeing finance, admin, office management, human resources, payroll as well as communications. We are looking for an experienced professional with management experience in political foundations, civil society or not for profit organisations. The Operations unit is a transversal unit supporting the work of the organisation across finance, admin, office management, human resources, payroll, as well as overseeing the... - [European Green Academy 2024: Inspiring a Collective Green Vision for Europe](https://gef.eu/european-green-academy/ega-24-11/): About EGA The European Green Academy (EGA) serves as an annual meeting point for Green actors and engaged citizens from across Europe to connect, debate and build capacities in an inspiring learning environment. With a strong focus on political education and tailored methodologies, EGA provides a space for learning and experimentation, and for participants to gain inspiration and insights to build common Green vision for Europe.   This November, EGA reopened its doors for the third time, taking place in Brussels and gathering leading green actors, activists, civil society actors, and engaged citizens from across Europe.  Key Takeaways URL Slug GEF... - [European Green Academy 2023: Taking Stock](https://gef.eu/european-green-academy/ega-23/): About EGA The European Green Academy (EGA) is an annual event and key meeting point for Green actors and engaged citizens from across Europe to connect, debate and build capacities in an inspiring learning environment. With a strong focus on political education and tailored methodologies, EGA provides a space for learning and experimentation for green-minded people to gain inspiration and insights to build and experience a common Green vision for Europe.     Key Takeaways URL Slug On 17-18 November 2023, the European Green Academy reopened its doors for the second time in Warsaw. GEF, together with Heinrich Böll Stiftung Warsaw,... - [GEF in the Media](https://gef.eu/uncategorized/gef-in-the-media/): GEF strives to mainstream discussions on European policies and politics both within and beyond the Green political family. It works to create a common Green vision for Europe and to communicate it to the wider public.  Press A credible future beyond growth has to be feminist THE BRUSSELS TIMES The Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brought extraordinary suffering but also triggered unprecedented waves of solidarity in European societies. The selfless work of volunteers combined with political decisions that contravened the profit-maximising principles of the market have saved lives and helped avert many disaster scenarios. Still, the GDP numbers... - [Looking back: Beyond Growth Conference](https://gef.eu/uncategorized/beyond-growth-conference-2023/): As it stands, the unceasing pursuit of GDP growth very literally kills humanity and the planet. There can be no respect of the scientifically agreed-upon planetary boundaries in the pursuit of such growth. Likewise, GDP growth alone has not proven a great yardstick to measure–let alone to improve–happiness, wellbeing or security. Our work at the Green European Foundation is to provide a space for political education, debate and forward-looking ideas to the European citizens and for Europe as a whole. We wholeheartedly supported the organization of the Beyond Growth Conference this year as a foundation as it is one of... - [European Green Academy 2022: Taking Stock](https://gef.eu/european-green-academy/ega-warsaw/): About The European Green Academy (EGA) is an annual event and key meeting point for Green actors and engaged citizens from across Europe to connect, debate and build capacities in an inspiring learning environment. With a strong focus on political education and tailored methodologies, EGA provides a space for learning and experimentation for green-minded people to gain inspiration and insights to build and experience a common Green vision for Europe.     Key Takeaways URL Slug EGA opened its doors for the first time in Warsaw, in July 2022. GEF, together with Fundacja Strefa Zieleni and Heinrich Böll Stiftung Warsaw, welcomed... - [GEF Summer Schools 2022](https://gef.eu/uncategorized/gef-summer-schools-2022/): As part of our Capacity Building programme, we aim to promote education and training and provide networking opportunities amongst Green actors across Europe. Like every year, GEF is hosting a series of Summer Schools in partnership with different organisations to raise awareness among citizens about Green solutions to the challenges Europe faces and allow green-minded individuals to come together, take stock and shape the future of the movement. More details to follow, watch this space!   Future of Eastern Europe Conference (Riga) When: 6-7 June Organised with the support of Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe. Read more here.  ... ## Pages - [Paz Serra Portilla - Board member](https://gef.eu/board-members/paz-serra-portilla-board-member/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] Paz Serra Portilla Paz Serra is a regional MP in Madrid. She has been an active member of  the Spanish Greens Verdes Equo and think tank Ecopolítica since 2013. Holding a degree in Political Science, her career has been devoted to the promotion of a just energy transition and consumers’ rights in the... - [Vesna Jusup - Board member](https://gef.eu/board-members/vesna-jusup-board-member/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] Vesna Jusup Vesna Jusup holds a Master’s degree in Art History and Museology from the University of Belgrade. She began her career at the National Museum of Belgrade before fully accepting that her passions lay in activism and politics. She joined the Serbian Young Greens in 2006 and has been actively contributing... - [Claude Weinber - Board member](https://gef.eu/board-members/claude-weinber-board-member/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] Claude Weinber Claude Weinber is an independent consultant and advisor specializing in international relations, conflict resolution, democratization, civic participation, and ecological transition. Though officially retired, Claude remains actively engaged in political advisory work. From 1997 to 2012, he worked for the Heinrich Böll Foundation, establishing and directing its offices in Israel and Brussels.... - [Benoit Monange - Board member](https://gef.eu/board-members/benoit-monange-board-member/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] Benoit Monange Benoit Monange is Director of the Social Union of the French Workers Cooperatives. He previously served as Director of the French Green Foundation and as an advisor to the leader of the Green group in the French National Assembly. A graduate of Sciences Po Grenoble, he was an elected representative... - [Agata Meysner - Board member](https://gef.eu/board-members/agata-meysner-board-member/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] Agata Meysner Agata Meysner is a climate activist and a non-profit entrepreneur from Poland. She co-founded and lead Generation Climate Europe, the largest coalition of youth-led networks on climate and environmental justice issues in Europe. Under her leadership, GCE has grown its membership to 380+ member organisations across 46 countries. She has... - [Benedek Jávor - Board member](https://gef.eu/board-members/benedek-javor-board-member/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] Benedek Jávor Benedek Jávor is a Hungarian biologist, environmentalist and green politician. Jávor was a leading NGO activist in the 2000s and a green Member of the Hungarian Parliament (2010-2014), chair of its Sustainable Development Committee. Member of the European Parliament between 2014-2019 in the Greens/EFA group, first-vice chair of the Committee for... - [Sofía Martínez - GEF fellow](https://gef.eu/gef-fellows/sofia-martinez-gef-fellow/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] Sofía Martínez Sofía Martínez is a senior expert in climate, energy, circular economy and sustainable finance with over twenty years of experience in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. She has led major initiatives on policy design, energy and climate planning, carbon pricing, and sustainable finance, working with governments, DFIs, regulators, CSOs... - [GEF fellows](https://gef.eu/gef-fellows/) - [Meyrem Almaci - Board member](https://gef.eu/board-members/meyrem-almaci-board-member/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] Meyrem Almaci Meyrem Almaci, 1976, Belgian with Turkish roots, mother of two; lifelong fan of fantasy, anime, books and good music. Party Leader of Groen (‘14-‘22) , member of Parliament since 2007.  Believes in saving the planet and being a good ancestor for the future generations, whilst also having fun and enjoying... - [Vedran Horvat - Board member](https://gef.eu/board-members/vedran-horvat-board-member/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] Vedran Horvat Vedran Horvat is sociologist, researcher, activist and ex-journalist from Croatia. He joined GEF board of directors in 2019 after many years of multifaceted cooperation with GEF. Since 2015 he is the head and managing director of Zagreb based Institute for Political Ecology, educational and research organisation in the field of... - [Board Members](https://gef.eu/board-members/) - [The Greenhouse](https://gef.eu/greenhouse/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”100px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”35px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_phone=”50px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_gradient_text heading_tag=”h1″ color=”extra-color-gradient-2″ gradient_direction=”horizontal” text=”The Greenhouse” margin_bottom=”0px”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”p” text_color=”#2e5a55″ line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”none” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”The Greenhouse is GEF’s activist training initiative offering political education on Europe, capacity building for the green movement at large, and fostering engagement and participation of young leaders and activists across the continent – to support a... - [Contact Us](https://gef.eu/contact/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”100px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”35px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_phone=”50px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_gradient_text heading_tag=”h1″ color=”extra-color-gradient-2″ gradient_direction=”horizontal” text=”Contact us” margin_bottom=”0px”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”p” text_color=”#2e5a55″ line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”none” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”Green European Foundation” font_size=”32px” font_size_phone=”24px” text_direction=”default” font_line_height=”48px”][/split_line_heading][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Mundo Madou – Avenue des Arts 7-8 1210 Brussels, Belgium[/vc_column_text][nectar_cta btn_style=”arrow-animation” heading_tag=”h5″ button_color=”default” text_color=”#000000″ button_border_thickness=”0px” link_type=”new_tab” alignment=”left” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” font_size_desktop=”16px” link_text=”info@gef.eu” margin_bottom=”0px” margin_top=”0px” url=”mailto:info@gef.eu” aria_label_text=”Email”][nectar_cta btn_style=”arrow-animation”... - [European Green Academy](https://gef.eu/european-green-academy/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”100px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”35px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_phone=”50px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_gradient_text heading_tag=”h1″ color=”extra-color-gradient-2″ gradient_direction=”horizontal” text=”European Green Academy” margin_bottom=”0px”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”p” text_color=”#2e5a55″ line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”none” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”The European Green Academy (EGA) serves as a regular meeting point for Green actors and engaged citizens from across Europe to connect, debate and build capacities in an inspiring learning environment.” font_size=”32px” font_size_phone=”24px” text_direction=”default” font_line_height=”48px”][/split_line_heading][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding”... - [GEF in the Media](https://gef.eu/gef-in-the-media/): GEF in the Media GEF strives to mainstream discussions on European policies and politics both within and beyond the Green political family. It works to create a common Green vision for Europe and to communicate it to the wider public. Press Social Europe – 24 October 2025 Europe’s Real Security Crisis: Why Social And Ecological Protection Must Unite by Aurore Fransolet, Éloi Laurent, Philippe Pochet (GEF Fellow and former General Director of ETUI) and Pascale Vielle L’Echo – 15 October 2025 Opinion | La sécurité de l’Europe se construit d’abord de l’intérieur by Aurore Fransolet, Éloi Laurent, Philippe Pochet (GEF Fellow and... - [Newsletter Archive](https://gef.eu/newsletters/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”35px” bottom_margin=”75px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_gradient_text heading_tag=”h1″ color=”extra-color-gradient-2″ gradient_direction=”horizontal” text=”Newsletter Archive” margin_bottom=”0px”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”p” text_color=”#2e5a55″ line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”none” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”List of past newsletters by the Green European Foundation” font_size=”32px” font_size_phone=”32px” font_line_height=”48px” text_direction=”default”][/split_line_heading][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”25″ top_padding_phone=”20px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_phone=”25px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none”... - [Training](https://gef.eu/training/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”100px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”35px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_phone=”50px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_gradient_text heading_tag=”h1″ color=”extra-color-gradient-2″ gradient_direction=”horizontal” text=”Training” margin_bottom=”0px”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”p” text_color=”#2e5a55″ line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”none” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”Training and capacity building lie at the core of GEF’s mission. We work to promote and connect key people and resources for education on Europe and green issues.” font_size=”32px” font_size_phone=”24px” text_direction=”default” font_line_height=”48px”][/split_line_heading][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_phone=”50px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default”... - [Network](https://gef.eu/network/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”100px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”column_reverse” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”35px” bottom_margin=”0px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”72305″ image_size=”full” max_width=”none” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” mask_enable=”true” mask_shape=”custom” mask_custom_image=”70257″ mask_size=”contain”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_gradient_text heading_tag=”h1″... - [Publications](https://gef.eu/publications/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”35px” bottom_margin=”0px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_gradient_text heading_tag=”h1″ color=”extra-color-gradient-2″ gradient_direction=”horizontal” text=”Publications” margin_bottom=”0px”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”p” text_color=”#2e5a55″ line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”none” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”Explore the latest policy and research publications, GEF studies, and essays.” font_size=”32px” font_size_phone=”24px” font_line_height=”48px” text_direction=”default”][/split_line_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”repository” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit”... - [All Events](https://gef.eu/all-events/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”35px” bottom_margin=”0px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_gradient_text heading_tag=”h1″ color=”extra-color-gradient-2″ gradient_direction=”horizontal” text=”All Events” margin_bottom=”0px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”0px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”all-events-row” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple”... - [About](https://gef.eu/about/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”25px” bottom_margin=”25″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_cta btn_style=”basic” heading_tag=”span” link_type=”regular” button_color=”accent-color” button_border_thickness=”0px” alignment=”left” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” icon_family=”none” link_text=”Call for Tenders: Accounting Services (CLOSED)” url=”https://gef.eu/vacancies/call-for-tenders-accounting-services/”][nectar_gradient_text heading_tag=”h1″ color=”extra-color-gradient-2″ gradient_direction=”horizontal” text=”About the Green European Foundation”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”71271″ bg_image_type=”default” bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”custom” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” top_left_border_radius=”50px”... - [Get Involved](https://gef.eu/get-involved/): [vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#2e5a55″ full_height=”yes” columns_placement=”top” animated_gradient_bg=”true” animated_gradient_bg_color_1=”#2E5A55″ animated_gradient_bg_color_2=”#007B7C” animated_gradient_bg_speed=”1300″ animated_gradient_bg_blending_mode=”organic” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”75px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_color=”#007b7c” shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”3px” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=”straight_section”][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”134px” top_padding_phone=”75px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_gradient_text heading_tag=”h1″ color=”extra-color-gradient-1″ gradient_direction=”horizontal” text=”Join the Green European Foundation!” margin_bottom=”0px”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”50px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”50px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”get-involved-row”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”center” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default”... - [Homepage](https://gef.eu/): [vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#2e5a55″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”175px” top_padding_phone=”50px” bottom_padding_phone=”50px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”hero” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”50px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”0px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1747753441097{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_gradient_text heading_tag=”h1″ color=”extra-color-gradient-1″ gradient_direction=”horizontal”... - [EGA 2024 - Live Sessions](https://gef.eu/ega-2024-live-sessions/): Opening Keynotes Date: November 22 Time: 17:00 -17:30 ◉Join Live on Youtube.   Post-election & Future of EU: Beyond the Green Deal + Closing Words by Benedetta de Marte Date: November 22 Time: 17:30 -19:10 ◉ Join Live on Youtube. Future of EU: Democracy Date: November 23 Time: 09:30 -11:00 ◉Join Live on Youtube.   Building a Green and Social Europe: Voices and Visions for the future Date: November 23 Time: 16:30 -17:30 ◉Join Live on Youtube.   Closing Keynotes Date: November 23 Time: 17:30-18:00 ◉Join Live on Youtube. - [](https://gef.eu/60397-2/): How to take care of your digital welfare?    Digital tools and devices are an inseparable part of our life. As much as we need our teeth to grind food for energy, we need our devices to access and produce information and connections. And we take good care of our teeth health. And how much do we care about the health of our devices? And let’s not start on what happens with your data!. So let’s look into best practices and easy access and managing tools, that can help us stay digitally healthy. - [](https://gef.eu/60394-2/): Meet & Greet with Belgian Young Greens In this informal ‘meet and greet’, Belgian young greens are keen to facilitate a discussion on the rise of the far right, to look at specific features and similarities and, above all, to share best practice and ways of tackling the problem. - [](https://gef.eu/59765-2/): Eyes on the Prize: How Unity Restored Hope in Poland We’ll explore Polish NGOs’ role in driving one of the highest voter turnouts in Polish history. With digital tactics, tools, and grassroots mobilization, NGOs became pivotal in engaging citizens across various demographics—especially young women. Participants will gain insights into: – Key strategies and tactics used by NGOs to inspire civic participation. – The role of digital and social media campaigns in amplifying voter awareness and turnout. – Case studies of successful NGO initiatives and their measurable impact. – Challenges faced by NGOs in politically polarized environments and how they overcame them.... - [](https://gef.eu/59751-2/): Nurturing Resilience: Personal Fortitude for the Common Struggles Building Resilience will offer space to explore core ideas around cultivating resilience at the personal, organsational, and community levels. This session will discuss resilience as a concept, including the challenges it presents when responsibility is placed on individuals rather than on systems. The focus will be on learning how to nurture resilience through practices that support well-being, emotional awareness, rest and recovery, and foster a sense of connection to self and others. Foundational strategies in stress management and self-efficacy will also be discussed to help strengthen a resilient mindset. With a few interactive... - [](https://gef.eu/59737-2/): Communicating the climate across echo chambers (without alienating everyone) This workshop will explore some communications tips and resources for talking about the climate crisis across political, social and cultural differences. It also looks at how we can better communicate the intersection between social and ecological crises, and how to address common obstacles like polarisation and climate anxiety. Speaker: Cass Hebron, Editor, The Green Fix Cass is a climate communications consultant and activist based in Brussels working with NGOs including Friends of the Earth Europe, Oxfam EU and the European Climate Foundation. She also manages The Green Fix, a climate justice... - [](https://gef.eu/59735-2/): Responsible Use of Media How can you develop a mindful, responsible approach to social media as a strong foundation for informed, impactful activism in the digital age? In the era of disinformation campaigns, AI fakes, how do we ensure that we use and interact with the media responsibly and sustainably – in particular on social media? You will leave the workshop with practical skills and a list of resources. Speakers: Carla Allenbach, Co-founder and Managing Director of European Correspondent Carla is co-founder and managing director of The European Correspondent, a pan-European media outlet covering the big societal challenges, political shifts,... - [](https://gef.eu/59707-2/): Strengthen Your Organisation: Building Courage, Participation, and Resilience What does your organisation need to thrive in the long run? And to have the biggest impact? This session is designed to equip you with practical skills to build a resilient and impactful organisation. Together, we’ll discuss practical strategies to strengthen internal processes, foster inclusivity, and align your work with your mission. Leave equipped with tools to ensure your organisation can adapt to challenges, amplify its impact, and embody the values you and your movement stand for, ensuring long-term resilience. Truuske Smits, Campaigner, Feminist, and Trainer Truuske is a true campaigner, feminist,... - [](https://gef.eu/59690-2/): Digital organising: Refurbishing practices and structures to make participation scalable and meaningful In 2024, it is undeniable that the digital world plays an essential part in any political campaign conducted by political parties or civil society/activist organisations. But while we all agree on the political usefulness of this digital realm, it is not always clear how to make the most of its possibilities. Digital tools have become indispensable instruments for developing communication strategies. Thanks to them, two long-standing progressive desires can be fulfilled: direct communication and a two-way communication line between (political) organizations and citizens. But the empowerment of the... - [](https://gef.eu/59174-2/): The City is Alive: Transformative Politics in Practice Cities are traditional strongholds of green politics, where the roots of the movement run deep across time and place. As conservative and even far-right forces gain power and momentum across Europe, they remain key spaces for grassroots mobilization, where green initiatives and democratic innovations can thrive. With pressing climate and socio-economic challenges, we’ll discuss how local leaders – councillors, mayors, and other green-minded actors – are balancing immediate needs with long-term transformative goals. How can cities lead the way in fostering a post-growth wellbeing economy? What transformative change can emerge from below?... - [](https://gef.eu/59102-2/): In conversation with… Magid Magid   This year, we are introducing a new session format to the European Green Academy. In Conversation With… sessions offer a unique opportunity to connect with some of Europe’s leading Green and progressive actors in an intimate and informal setting.  In these cosy gatherings, speakers will share their personal journeys, experiences, and motivations. You will get the opportunity to ask questions and gain deeper insights into the lives and work of inspiring leading actors who are at the forefront of pivotal struggles for the future of Europe.    Magid Magid, Founder & Director, Union of Justice Magid Magid... - [](https://gef.eu/59087-2/): ◉ PLENARY –  FUTURE OF EU: SOCIAL EUROPE In the push for a green future, social justice and climate are two sides of the same coin. By drawing on the expertise and lived experiences of social actors across Europe, this interactive plenary invites social actors to lead the conversation on Social Europe and foster a meaningful dialogue with green policymakers. From the Green Deal to cyber security, and from youth-led movements to migrant advocacy, the session will highlight the voices of social actors across sectors—migrants, youth, farmers, digital and more. Together, we’ll explore questions like: How are diverse communities experiencing... - [](https://gef.eu/59044-2/): Reclaiming the Narrative: An Inclusive Public Sphere Needs Alternative Media Journalism has faced profound challenges over the past few decades, and the question remains how media can effectively fulfill its essential roles: namely those of informing society, giving voice to the people, and holding power to account. In this session, we’ll hear from leading representatives of progressive media projects to explore what defines quality journalism in today’s social media driven landscape. Our discussion will cover strategies for how media outlets can operate sustainably, how audiences can be better involved in making sense of the world, and in what forms cooperation... - [](https://gef.eu/59040-2/): The Fight for Affordable Housing Speakers: Julia Boada Danes, Member of Spanish parliament Júlia studied Political Sciences at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona. During this period she became a member of the board of the Catalan Young Greens (Joves d’Esquerra Verda) and of the Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG). After some years working as Director of the Barcelona Youth Council, she moved to Brussels to study a Master on European Studies. After it, she worked 5 years as political advisor of the European Green Party and since July 2023 she’s member of the Spanish Parliament for Sumar En... - [](https://gef.eu/58724-2/): Bridging Movements: Tackling Racism and Building Inclusive Climate Action Speakers: Magid Magid, Founder & Director, Union of Justice Magid Magid is a compassionate disrupter. He is a Somali-British author who came to the UK as a refugee aged five. He is the Founder & Director of Union of Justice. He was a member of the European Parliament representing Yorkshire & the Humber, Mayor of his beloved city (Sheffield), and an elected councillor representing his community. He sits on the Board of Trustees for the EU think tank ‘Friends of Europe’, the arts university ‘The University of the Underground’ and is... - [](https://gef.eu/58721-2/): In conversation with… Green Leaders from the Balkans   This year, we are introducing a new session format to the European Green Academy. In Conversation With… sessions offer a unique opportunity to connect with some of Europe’s leading Green and progressive actors in an intimate and informal setting.  In these cosy gatherings, speakers will share their personal journeys, experiences, and motivations. You will get the opportunity to ask questions and gain deeper insights into the lives and work of inspiring leading actors who are at the forefront of pivotal struggles for the future of Europe.   Speakers: Jelena Miloš, Member of Parliament, Možemo... - [](https://gef.eu/58719-2/): A Survival Kit Against the Far Right Speakers: Rui Tavares, Member of Portuguese Parliament & Co-Founder of LIVRE Rui Tavares is currently a member of the Portuguese parliament. Rui Tavares born 29 July 1972 in Lisbon, is a portuguese writer, historian and politician. Former member of the European Parliament, where he was rapporteur for the situation of fundamental rights, rule of law and democratic values in Hungary; PhD in History at Ecole des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales de Paris and author of many books, mostly about history or politics. In 2013 he founded a new political party, LIVRE, and... - [](https://gef.eu/58717-2/): ◉ PLENARY – FUTURE OF EUROPE: DEMOCRACY IN THE BALANCE Democracy in Europe is facing significant challenges, not from outright abolition but through insidious erosion. Leaders like Orbán and Meloni, cloaked in the language of democracy, are redefining its tenets into illiberal, exclusionary models that sideline participation, minority rights, the rule of law, and media freedom. Against this backdrop of realignment—shaped by far-right populism, Euro-white Christian nationalism, and the allure of “strong leader” democracies—the question is no longer just about safeguarding democracy but about defining and promoting the kind of democracy we want to build and defend. This plenary brings... - [](https://gef.eu/58715-2/): In War and in Peace: Protecting Rights and Democracy in Times of Crisis In the wake of Russia’s war of aggression, Ukraine showed the critical importance of social capital, civil society mobilization, and solidarity in ensuring rapid response and resilience in times of crisis. But protracted security concerns and a constant state of emergency can also undermine precisely these strengths. This applies across Europe, as proclamations that “there is no alternative” risk feeding polarisation, disinformation, and disillusionment among citizens, ultimately leaving us all much more vulnerable to conflict and disruption. Security without democracy is a fall into autocracy, illiberalism, and... - [](https://gef.eu/58709-2/): Eliza Popper is the host of this year’s edition of the European Green Academy! Eliza is an experienced facilitator, trainer and consultant based in Brussels, who has worked at capacity-building events in over 40 countries. She has extensive experience in the youth and education sector, with a focus on organisational development, youth policy, and youth work. Eliza is the co-founder of the Good Enough Company which aims to highlight that better work, rather than more work, leads to greater impact and healthier workplaces, advocating for a shift away from the perfectionist mindset.   Opening speaker: Nicolae Ștefănuță, Vice-President of the... - [](https://gef.eu/58690-2/): CLOSING KEYNOTES Speakers:   Roberta Bojang, UN Youth Champion for Disarmament Roberta Bojang recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Political Science from the Free University of Brussels, in which she researched the role of women-led civil society in peacebuilding processes. Prior to that, she graduated with a Bachelors in International Studies from Leiden University, researching the sustainability of Korean-led development projects in Senegal. She is a passionate youth advocate, working on the themes of gender, peace and migration, which allowed her to get selected as a UNODA youth champion for disarmament. Most recently, she took part in the establishment... - [](https://gef.eu/58688-2/): OPENING KEYNOTE Speakers: Dobrica Veselinović, MP, Zeleno-Levi Front, Serbian National Assembly Dobrica Veselinović was born in 1981 in Belgrade, where he graduated on Faculty of Political Sciences in Belgrade. Active in the civil sector for more than 15 years. In the last few years, he primarily deals with issues of urban development and fights for public spaces and public and common goods. He is initiator of the Ministry of Space collective, Ne davimo Beograd citizen movement, green left coalition “Moramo” and founder of Green left front, new green political party. Currently member of Serbian Parliament and member of Presidency of... - [](https://gef.eu/58685-2/): Building a New Social and Environmental Pact   One of the upcoming priorities of the new Commission is the review of EU’s Single Market – much anticipated by the Letta-report “Much more than a market”. A new strategy for the Single Market is indeed long overdue. We have entered an era in which its rules have to change in response to multiple crises – ecological and social. The concrete approach can therefore not tinker at the margins. Eliminating barriers, improving rules and making governance more efficient – as put simply by the EU leaders – can resolve some current issues, but... - [](https://gef.eu/58611-2/): PLENARY – POST ELECTION & FUTURE OF EU: GREEN DEAL   Opening: Rasmus Nordqvist, MEP, Green Group European Parliament & EGP Committee member Speakers:    Patrick ten Brink, Secretary General, European Environmental Bureau Patrick was appointed EEB Secretary General on 1 July 2022. Patrick provides political leadership across all the organisation’s policy areas. He leads the EEB senior management team and the strategic work of the organisation and prepares the work of the different EEB governance bodies together with the EEB President. Patrick also represents the EEB and its member organisations vis-à-vis the EU institutions and in other relevant fora.... - [](https://gef.eu/57914-2/): In Conversation With… Agata Meysner This year, we are introducing a new session format to the European Green Academy. In Conversation With… sessions offer a unique opportunity to connect with some of Europe’s leading Green and progressive actors in an intimate and informal setting.  In these cosy gatherings, speakers will share their personal journeys, experiences, and motivations. You will get the opportunity to ask questions and gain deeper insights into the lives and work of inspiring leading actors who are at the forefront of pivotal struggles for the future of Europe.   Agata Meysner is an activist, global speaker and an... - [](https://gef.eu/57901-2/): In Conversation With… Nicolae Ștefănuță This year, we are introducing a new session format to the European Green Academy. In Conversation With… sessions offer a unique opportunity to connect with some of Europe’s leading Green and progressive actors in an intimate and informal setting.  In these cosy gatherings, speakers will share their personal journeys, experiences, and motivations. You will get the opportunity to ask questions and gain deeper insights into the lives and work of inspiring leading actors who are at the forefront of pivotal struggles for the future of Europe.   Nicolae Ștefănuță, Vice-President of the European Parliament; MEP, Green Group... - [](https://gef.eu/connect-session-2/): Connect Session Welcome to EGA 2024!  This connect session is designed to help you settle into the academy and start building connections with your fellow participants. It’s an opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas, and aspirations in a supportive and collaborative environment prior to diving into parallel workshops.   Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield & Dagmar Tutschek, Co-Presidents of the Green European Foundation Facilitated networking by Academy host, Eliza Popper Go back to the programme   - [European Wellbeing Economy](https://gef.eu/european-wellbeing-economy/):   About the Knowledge Community The EU, with its Green Deal, has taken significant steps towards a just and green transition, and in that sense towards well-being of its citizens. Nevertheless, contradictions between the objectives of different legislative initiatives remain. Although the goal of well-being is present in various EU official documents,  it lacks a comprehensive approach for transitioning towards a well-being economy, where human and planetary well-being are central to EU decision making. Together with the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP), we argue that this is largely due to the diverse range of concepts, metrics, stakeholders and initiatives that... - [Political Strategy for Sustainable Welfare](https://gef.eu/sustainable-welfare-kc/):   About the Knowledge Community The climate crisis is not only an ecological catastrophe, but also is bound to generate a new wave of social risks disproportionally affecting certain groups in society and threaten the already fragile foundations of European welfare states. Furthermore, the welfare state itself carries a considerable ecological footprint, as it has been designed to support the unsustainable capitalist economic model by encouraging consumption growth through social expenditure (Corlet Walker et al., 2021). Against this background, we argue that the notion of sustainable welfare beyond growth is a favourable alternative to the current just transition paradigm, which... - [Bolstering Fair Participation in the EU’s Energy Transition](https://gef.eu/bolstering-fair-participation-in-the-eus-energy-transition/):   About the Knowledge Community This Knowledge Community can be seen as a continuation of GEF’s “Future of the EU’s energy project” Knowledge Community. It will take place during a particular, highly charged context. The EU’s energy project is unmistakably one of transition (from fossil fuels to a new energy system based on renewables), with the European Green Deal representing the biggest cornerstone of the current EU legislative and political transformation framework. Recent crises and volatile social, environmental, geopolitical and economic contexts have confirmed the importance of pursuing the related energy transition at a fast pace, but they also expose... - [Advancing the EU’s Internal Market](https://gef.eu/advancing-the-eus-internal-market-kc/):   About the Knowledge Community 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the internal market, with the adoption of the Single European Act and the White Paper on the completion of the internal market. It was a year to celebrate achievements (EP, 2023, European Commission 2022, 2023) but also to reflect on new challenges and prospects. The European Single Market has led to the expansion of intra-European trade, increased competition and foreign direct investment, job creation and revived labour markets. This has extended value chains and the complexity of intra- and extra-European networks, reduced production costs and boosted... - [The Gender Dimension of the Energy Transition](https://gef.eu/gender-dimension-of-energy-transition-kc/):   About the Knowledge Community The climate emergency, caused by a continued overstepping of planetary boundaries, urges an accelerated ecological and energy transition. But, due to the immense scope and complexity of the required changes, and to their effects on people’s lives, this cannot be fulfilled by a simple swapping of fossil fuels with clean energy. Both the climate crisis as such and transition policies impact inequality, albeit at different speeds and intensity. This understanding should be at the forefront of the EU’s policy frameworks if it wants its citizens to support its political project. A just, fair transition doesn’t... - [European Green Care Society](https://gef.eu/green-care-society-kc/):   About the Knowledge Community This Knowledge Community examines the interconnection of care for climate and environment on the one, and care systems for humans on the other hand. We identify that, in the EU, these phenomena are currently in a “twin crisis” . Both share the same root: a system which conceives caring for people and for the environment as a burden whose costs must be reduced in the name of productivity and competitiveness, rather than viewed as an essential investment into the well-being of citizens and therefore the future prosperity of the continent. We argue that overcoming the... - [Climate Emergency and Welfare States](https://gef.eu/welfare-states-and-climate-emergency-kc/):   About the Knowledge Community Recent data show that significant, albeit uneven and insufficient, progress has been made to mitigate the climate emergency. These have been particularly visible in industry and renewable energies, but much less so in transport, housing and agriculture, which implies that the efforts to be made now will particularly affect these latter sectors, implying major repercussions in terms of distribution and lifestyle. This next phase of the transition comes at a time during which the consensus around the European Green Deal seems to be crumbling, with parties of the right and center-right highlighting the costs for... - [The Future of the EU’s Energy Project](https://gef.eu/the-future-of-the-eus-energy-project-kc/):   About the Knowledge Community Energy policy in the EU -and internationally- is often guided by the energy trilemma: equity, energy security, and sustainability. The current EU mandate’s track record on these energy trilemma dimensions is a mixed –at the same time very full- bag. On the sustainability dimension for example, we have the European Climate Law, the Green Deal and Fit for 55. On energy security, there is the 2014 European Energy Security Strategy, and the REPowerEU-response to the effects of Putin’s war in Ukraine. On the equity dimension, finally, we identify the Just Transition Mechanism, the Social Climate Fund... - [](https://gef.eu/networking-dinner/): Networking Dinner    Welcome address Lena Anna Kuklińska– Project Officer, FYEG  Lena Anna Kuklińska is a 25-year-old Project Officer for the Federation of Young European Greens, Project Assistant for Green REV Institute, and since 2022 Co-chair of Ostra Zieleń — Polish Young Greens. She completed her LLB in Global Law at Tilburg University and her LL.M. in European and Transnational Law of Intellectual Property and Information Technology at Georg-August Universitat Goettingen, specialising in unfair competition law, greenwashing and access to information. She is an animal rights and youth participation activist, in her daily work focusing on empowering young people to become... - [](https://gef.eu/connect-session-18-11/):  Connect (EN & PL) Welcome to the second day of the conference! During this morning warm-up session, we reconvene to get back up to speed and share reflections on the programme for the day. Access to a mobile device with an Internet connection will prove handy during this session!    Facilitators Vesna Jusup – Operations Director at European Centre for Digital Action Vesna’s educational background is in Art history, Museology and Pedagogy. But, last two decades she spent in the Green family, working on capacity building, networking, leadership and impact of young Greens, FYEG, CDN and Green parties. The last... - [EGA 2023- Live Sessions](https://gef.eu/ega-23-live-sessions/):   Opening Keynote (PL/EN) Date: November 17 Time: 15:00 -15:30 ◉Join Live on Youtube.   Democracy and Security: Avoiding a Tale of Two Europes (EN & PL) Date: November 17 Time: 15:30 -17:00 ◉Join Live on Youtube.     Security and Democratic Resilience (Central and Eastern Europe Regional Focus) Date: November 18 Time: 09:30 -11:00 ◉Join Live on Youtube.    Hope Amidst Hardship: Pathways to Peace in Times of Crisis  (EN & PL) Date: November 18 Time: 11:00-13:00 ◉Join Live on Youtube.     Insider Insights from the Polish Elections: How Women and Youth Powered a Progressive Win in Poland (EN) Date: November... - [](https://gef.eu/connect-session/):  Connect (EN & PL) Welcome to EGA. This first Connect session is all about you. Your expectations, dreams, hopes, fears and plans for the next two days. You and 200 other participants, eager to meet with you. So let’s start by answering the first few questions in small groups, before we dive into an amazing plenary sessions.   Facilitators Vesna Jusup – Operations Director at European Centre for Digital Action Vesna’s educational background is in Art history, Museology and Pedagogy. But, last two decades she spent in the Green family, working on capacity building, networking, leadership and impact of young... - [EGA 2023 - Parallel Session](https://gef.eu/insider-perspectives-on-the-polish-elections/):  Insider Insights from the Polish Elections: How Women and Youth Powered a Progressive Win in Poland (EN)    On 15 October, people in Poland voted for change, marking an end to the illiberal and Eurosceptic reign of Poland’s Law and Justice Party. These national elections saw a record turnout, with unprecedented numbers of women and young people heading to the ballot box. What were the catalysing issues that triggered such mobilisation? And what role did the Green movement play in reshaping Poland’s political landscape? Join us in conversation with politicians, activists, and civil society actors for insider perspectives on Poland’s... - [EGA 2023 - Parallel Session](https://gef.eu/education-in-rule-of-law-and-human-rights/): 8 lessons from Poland – how to build and strengthen civil society (EN)  During this workshop, we will look at different lessons learnt from Polish civil society. How they prevent undemocratic actions, reinforce each other, and communicate violations of human rights and the rule of law by those in power. In cooperation with Heinrich Böll Stiftung Warsaw. Please note, there is a participant limit of 25 people for this workshop.   Speakers Sylwia Gregorczyk Sylwia Gregorczyk-Abram – attorney-at-law and social activist, works with NGOs on developing a civic society and protecting the rule of law and systemic changes in the... - [EGA 2023 - Parallel Session](https://gef.eu/digital-organizing/):  Digital organising – to Win and Grow [EN]  Being in direct touch with citizens is necessary if we want to mobilise and eventually win our battles for progressive causes. But how do we pass through gatekeepers such as social media? How do we create senseful engagement actions? How do we find capacities to do that when we are already struggling to keep up with daily work? European Center for Digital action will present you set of postulates, practical experiences, direct steps and tools that can help your organisations unleash the mobilising potential, grow in size and power and ensure that we... - [EGA 2023 - Parallel Session](https://gef.eu/practical-implementation-of-doughnut-economics/): Shifting Towards Urban Sustainability: Practical Implementation of Doughnut Economics Classical neoliberal economy did not deliver; new approaches are necessary. Green politics support innovative approaches to economic sustainability which contribute to the transition towards societies that enable a good life for all within the physical limits of our planet. The doughnut economy model, proposed by the economist Kate Raworth, seams to fit for the challenges of the 21st century. More than 70 cities in the world already implement the doughnut model.   This session will present four examples of “doughnut cities”: Amsterdam, Grenoble, Barcelona and Belgrade, followed by a workshop where the participants will... - [EGA 2023- Trainig copie](https://gef.eu/training-mobilising-for-digital-action/): Training: Mobilising for Digital Action       Facilitators  Vesna Jusup, Operations Manager and Trainer, European Centre for Digital Action.   Return to Programme - [EGA 2023 - Parallel Session](https://gef.eu/green-visions-on-peace-and-security/): Green visions on peace and security  Growing from pacifist roots, European Greens’ stances on security and defense have always been marked by strong commitment to détente, diplomacy, disarmament, and non-proliferation, and a notion of security that goes far beyond military defense or the nation state. Yet the values and principles that underline the green vision do not always translate into clear and shared policy positions. As security discourse has shifted further to conservative, hard power frames, it is important for Greens to be critical yet credible voices on military and defense questions, without losing sight of the political ecology values... - [EGA 2033 - Parallel Session](https://gef.eu/the-gender-dimension-of-the-energy-transition/):  The gender dimension of the energy transition  To deliver a just energy transition, the shift to clean energy should be coupled with the tackling of gender inequalities rooted in fossil fuel dependence. Moreover, energy transition policy must address the emerging risks of creating new gender gaps. This session will zoom into the corelation between gender inequality and fossil fuel economies and societies, to then focus on mitigating the potential of duplicating this in a net zero EU.    Speakers   Aleksandra Garlińska – Policy Advisor at the European Parliament With over 16 years of expertise in European Parliament, Aleksandra is... - [EGA 2023 - Parallel Session](https://gef.eu/peacebuilding-in-practice/): ◉ Hope Amidst Hardship: Pathways to Peace in Times of Crisis  (EN & PL) The current geopolitical context has engendered unprecedented political and humanitarian catastrophes. The question of peace and how to build it can often seem like a distant reality in the face of immediate threats and dangers which drive hard security narratives. Yet this remains a vital question in unlocking long-term solutions and building sustainable and inclusive post-conflict societies. This session will be a dynamic exploration of how we can harness the knowledge and experiences of peacebuilders to revitalise social dialogue and imagination towards shared meaning, and in... - [EGA 2033 - Workshop](https://gef.eu/ega-2033-workshop/): A prelude to strategic Planning in Social Activism Over the course of 120 minutes, we will take a close look at your organizations and try to better understand the reason behind all of your actions. Think of the workshop as a prelude to creating strategic plans for your organizations (or to supplement already existing ones).  *Please note, this workshop is limited to 30 participants *. Facilitators Kaja Gagatek, Project Manager at Ważne Sprawy Foundation Kaja is a political scientist, student of cultural studies at the University of Warsaw. Coordinator of national and international projects activating young people in the Foundation... - [EGA 2023- Training](https://gef.eu/public-speaking-training/): Consider who you’re addressing: Public Speaking Training [PL] It matters not only what you say, but also how you say it. How to make sure your message would be heard and understood by diverse social groups? How to adjust the language, gestures, tone of your voice and structure of your speech to a specific audience? This session will address the unique challenges faced in public by changemakers, offering practical techniques to communicate your message effectively and connect emotionally with your audience. Learn to express your vision, inspire action, and create lasting impact through your words. In cooperation with Heinrich Böll Stiftung Warsaw and Ważne Sprawy... - [EGA 2023 - Parallel Session](https://gef.eu/ega23-just-transition-labour-marketand-youth/): Youth Visions on a Just Transition of European Labour Markets  How do young people across Europe experience the intersection of social and climate factors in the job market? What are the essential ingredients for a labour market that leaves no one behind? By drawing on diverse youth perspectives from across Europe, this session looks to envisage how European labour markets can support the aspirations of young people and the imperatives of climate action.   Speakers Agata Meysner – President of Generation Climate Europe Agata Meysner is an activist and an environmentalist driven by empowering young people to become climate changemakers... - [EGA 2033-Parallel Session](https://gef.eu/a-different-politics-stream/): A Different Politics: Green Leadership and the 2024 EU Elections  Over the past decade, European politics has been transformed by two trends. On the one hand, the rise of populist leaders offering easy answers and the promise to stick up for their “people”. On the other, a political and social awakening around the climate crisis and the fundamental society-wide challenge it represents. This debate will discuss what these twin developments reveal about politics and society today and what role they will play in the 2024 elections.  Organised by the Green European Journal.   Speakers Gwendoline Delbos Corfield – MEP Greens/EFA... - [EGA 2033-Parallel Session](https://gef.eu/migration-challenges-in-europe-stream/): Migration Challenges in Europe: current and future pathways for policies and practice (EN) Amidst the complexities of the ongoing refugee crisis in Central and Eastern Europe, this vital session delves into the migration challenges in the EU, examining policies and local practices at both European and local levels.  In cooperation with Heinrich Böll Stiftung Warsaw.  Speakers   Tomas Tomilinas – Union of Democrats “For Lithuania” Educated in political science, Tomas Tomilinas is a green social activist, trade union organizer and member of Lithuanian Parliament from 2016. He is a co-founder and vice-chair of the new green-oriented political party of Democrats.... - [EGA 2023-Plenary II](https://gef.eu/plenary-ii-23/): Security and Democratic Resilience – A Regional Focus on Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans    This Plenary will debate and explore the tensions between democracy and security at play in today’s regions of Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Following the Plenary of 17 November on Democracy and Security, this session will explore further what these tensions mean for the different countries in the region. If the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine has been met with a relatively united front on the European side, there are more divisions under that EU mantel than one can see.... - [EGA 2023-Plenary I](https://gef.eu/plenary-i-23/): Democracy and Security: Avoiding a Tale of Two Europes (EN & PL) Security is a rising concern in Europe and around the world. The multiplication of violent and territorial conflicts around the world, with the fear of the world escalating into war after the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine, are real. This is an issue that must be considered by all political forces, including Greens and progressives. But security concerns cannot be a blanket cover for weakening democracy. More security can only come with more and better democracy, if peace and prosperity are to last. The notion of security involves the... - [Closing Keynote](https://gef.eu/closing-23/):   Keynotes Alice Stollmeyer – Executive Director, Defend Democracy  Alice Stollmeyer is the Founder & Executive Director of Defend Democracy, an independent, nonpartisan, transatlantic NGO defending democracy from foreign, domestic and technological threats. Alice has a background in social studies of science, technology and society. A former energy policy adviser and digital strategist, she now works on democracy, technology, geopolitics and hybrid threats. Alice has lived and worked in Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels, the heart of the European Union. Recently, the US government selected her for an International Visitor Leadership Program for her ‘excellence and leadership’. She is in Politico’s #Power40... - [◉ EGA 2023-Opening Keynote](https://gef.eu/opening-keynote-23/):   Yamina Saheb – IPCC author, campaigner against the Energy Charter Treaty, and advocate of decolonising global governance Yamina Saheb is a lecturer and researcher at Sciences Po (Paris), a lead author of the IPCC report on climate change mitigation and a Senior fellow at OpenExp. Prior to this position, Yamina was a Senior Fellow Researcher at the University of Münster and previously a Senior Researcher at the University of Lausanne. In 2018, Yamina was the head of energy efficiency unit at the Energy Charter Secretariat. Before that, she was a Policy and Scientific Officer at the Renewables and Energy... - [Speakers EGA 2023](https://gef.eu/speakers-ega-2023/):     Yamina Saheb – IPCC author, campaigner against the Energy Charter Treaty, and advocate of decolonising global governance Yamina Saheb is a lecturer and researcher at Sciences Po (Paris), a lead author of the IPCC report on climate change mitigation and a Senior fellow at OpenExp. Prior to this position, Yamina was a Senior Fellow Researcher at the University of Münster and previously a Senior Researcher at the University of Lausanne. In 2018, Yamina was the head of energy efficiency unit at the Energy Charter Secretariat. Before that, she was a Policy and Scientific Officer at the Renewables and... - [](https://gef.eu/agnieszka-lichnerowicz/): Agnieszka Lichnerowicz           Agnieszka Lichnerowicz is a graduate of international relations at the Warsaw School of Economics. Since 2004, as Radio TOK FM reporter she has covered events in Belarus, Russia, Georgia, and Ukraine as well as in Egypt and Tunisia amid the Arab Spring. As a journalist, she is especially interested in transformations and revolutions – social, economic, cultural, and ecological. She is also a lecturer.  Return to Programme - [](https://gef.eu/energy-security/): Energy Security: A European Perspective [EN & PL]  July 16, 2022 from 1:20 pm to 2:00 pm Description: Dialogue on energy security with Jakop Dalunde,  Member of the Greens Group in the European Parliament   Diana Maciąga (Moderator) Diana is a climate and energy campaigner of Association Workshop for All Beings (Pracownia na rzecz Wszystkich Istot), expert of the Climate Coalition. She coordinated two successful campaigns to stop construction of new coal power plants in Poland, today she focuses on fossil gas. Winner of the POLCUL Foundation award for many years of effective work for environmental protection, especially for combating... - [Green European Academy - Live Sessions](https://gef.eu/ega-live-sessions/): Keynote [PL/EN]:  July 16, 2022 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am Description: What are the key messages and challenges for the green movement going forward? Hear from inspirational speakers from Poland, Ukraine and Belgium.  ◉Join Live on Facebook or Youtube. Speakers:  Domnika Lasota, Fridays For Future Poland (MSK)  Dominika Lasota is a 20-year-old climate justice & anti-war activist from Poland. She is an active organiser in the global climate movement – Fridays For Future – fighting for the just transition in Eastern Europe. Since the outbreak of the full-scale war in Ukraine, she has been one of the leading voices... - [](https://gef.eu/connect-ega/): Connect:  July 15, 2022 from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm Description: Facilitated by our Co-Hosts, Agnieszka Lichnerowicz and Sebastian Wehrsig, this will be a moment to exchange, get to know each other, and connect.   Return to Programme - [](https://gef.eu/gej-making-our-minds/): GREEN EUROPEAN JOURNAL : Making Our Minds: Uncovering the Politics of Education  July 16 2022 from 11:45 am to 13:15 pm Description: Thanks to technology and the internet, today we have unprecedented access to information. While much online content is valuable and informative, there is also a great deal of compromised, biased, and untruthful information. This represents a serious risk for democracy – as access to reliable, impartial information is vital for informed decision-making and inclusive, pluralist public debate. What are the key challenges facing Eastern European countries in terms of their information landscapes? Which initiatives and platforms are working... - [](https://gef.eu/sebastian-wehrsig/): Sebastian Wehrsig         Facilitation, sustainable development, and civic education are Sebastian’s passion and profession. He works as freelance trainer and for the educational house Villa Fohrde in Brandenburg, Germany. Sebastian spent one semester in Lublin, worked in the German parliament and for different NGOs. He enjoys hiking, family life and discovering Caucasus. Return to Programme - [](https://gef.eu/keynote-ega/): Keynote [PL/EN]:  July 16, 2022 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am Description:What are the key messages and challenges for the green movement going forward? Hear from inspirational speakers from Poland, Ukraine and Belgium.  ◉Join Live on Facebook or Youtube. Speakers:  Domnika Lasota, Fridays For Future Poland (MSK)  Dominika Lasota is a 20-year-old climate justice & anti-war activist from Poland. She is an active organiser in the global climate movement – Fridays For Future – fighting for the just transition in Eastern Europe. Since the outbreak of the full-scale war in Ukraine, she has been one of the leading voices in... - [](https://gef.eu/screening-and-debate-2/): SCREENING AND DEBATE [EN] July 16, 2022 from 17:00 pm to 19:00 pm HOPE DIES LAST | 2021   Description: Join us for a film screening and lively debate on the documentary Hope Dies Last. We will be joined by youth activists from different cities in Poland including one of those featured in the documentary. Speakers:  Domnika Lasota, Fridays For Future Poland (MSK)  Dominika Lasota is a 20-year-old climate justice & anti-war activist from Poland. She is an active organiser in the global climate movement – Fridays For Future – fighting for the just transition in Eastern Europe. Since the outbreak... - [](https://gef.eu/ecofeminist-power-of-change/): Dare to Care or Ecofeminist Power of Change [EN/PL]  July 16, 2022 from 15:30 am to 17:00 am Description: This session marks the launch of the Polish translation of “Dare to Care. Ecofeminism as a Source of Inspiration.” Drawing from ecofeminists worldwide, and with the Covid and climate crisis acutely present, the authors explore links between the exploitation of people and nature, and wonder how conceptions of CARE can form a new starting point for politics and economics. In this session, we will learn more about their conclusions, before opening up to a roundtable discussion of the role and power... - [](https://gef.eu/skills-training/): SKILLS TRAINING  – Tiktok: Debunking Disinformation  [EN/PL] July 16, 2022 from 15:30 am to 17:00 am Description: In this session, we will present disinformation work and how it exists in and outside of Tiktok. Through a variety of exercises, participants will dive deeper into nuclear mis & disinformation by identifying examples of disinformation and conducting their very own investigation on how to debunk profiles and videos. It is advised to come to the session with the TikTok app downloaded beforehand (laptop is not necessary but can be useful). Speakers:  Ciaran O’Connor Ciarán O’Connor is an Analyst at ISD, working in... - [](https://gef.eu/biodiversity-conflict/): Biodiversity & Conflict: the Environmental Cost of the War in Ukraine [EN & PL]  July 16, 2022 from 15:30 am to 17:00 am Description: The need to include nature and environment in the topic of peace and security has never been more important. This session seeks to explore the impacts of military conflict on the environment – Ukraine will be just an example. International law doesn’t protect the environment in times of war and after a military conflict, but after a decade of works it could soon change at the UN level. What are the EU efforts in this domain? ... - [](https://gef.eu/greens-reinvent-the-city/): Greens Reinvent the City [EN]  July 16, 2022 from 15:30 am to 17:00 am Description: During this storytelling session, we will explore and exchange on progressive European green cities and networks – documenting their successes and strategies, and fostering learning and connections across Europe. Where Greens don’t govern cities, like in Poland, they have progressive urban movements as allies to shape national and local urban policies. Speakers:  Evelyne Huytebroeck Co chair of Ecolo Belgium 2002-2004, Brussels Regional minister of climate,energy, youth and social affairs 2004-2014, regional Brussels MP 2014 -2019, co-chair EGP 2019-2022. Local councilor in Brussels since 2012.  ... - [](https://gef.eu/gender-reproductive-rights-cee/): Reproductive Rights in Central and Eastern Europe: What Does the Situation in Poland Mean for the Rest of the World? [PL]  July 16, 2022 from 11:45 am to 1:15pm Description: This workshop will tackle the consequences of the restrictive abortion law in Poland, seeking to situate Polish debates on reproductive autonomy in the broader CEE context. It gives voice to an activist and feminist perspective and asks questions on solidarity, resistance and change Speakers:  Karolina Więckiewicz  Lawyer and legal activist focusing on abortion and sexual health issues. Cooperates with numerous NGOs, coalitions, networks and informal groups working on the advancement... - [](https://gef.eu/metals-for-the-energy-transition/): Metals for the Energy Transition [EN]  July 16, 2022 from 11:45 am to 13:15 pm Description: The climate emergency leaves us no choice but to make a swift transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies. However, the wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles that we need in order to become climate-neutral require large quantities of metals. How does this hunger for metals affect the European Union’s strategic autonomy and global climate justice? Do local and indigenous communities in mining regions in the Global South pay the price for our green ambitions? Are women disproportionately affected? Where is the climate... - [](https://gef.eu/food-security/): Food Security – How the War in Europe is Challenging the Global Food System[EN] July 16, 2022 from 11:45 am to 13:15 pm Description: This session will bring together different experts and practitioners to talk about the consequences, short and long term, of the war in Ukraine on food security. It will also explore what are the options for political and policy changes in the near future focusing on both medium and long term solutions.  Speakers:  Prof. Paulina Kramarz, Jagiellonian University  Associate Professor at Jagiellonian University in the Institute of Environmental Sciences, is co-author of publications on the ecology of... - [](https://gef.eu/plenary-peace-and-security/): PLENARY: Peace and Security:  What do Polish and Ukrainian Perspectives Mean for the Debate on a Green European Vision for Security?  [EN/PL]  July 16, 2022 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am Description: The Peace and Security plenary will focus on the ongoing war in Ukraine through Polish and Ukrainian lenses and its political and geopolitical consequences: what does this mean for Poland and for the wider European debate on peace and security? And how is it shaping the Green political vision for security in Europe?  ◉Join Live on Facebook or Youtube. Speakers:  Mélanie Vogel (moderator) Mélanie is one of the... - [](https://gef.eu/deconstructing-the-nuclear-industry-myth-and-lobbying/): Deconstructing the nuclear industry myth and lobbying [EN/PL]  July 15, 2022 from 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm Description: The nuclear energy industry carries huge political and economic interests and is able to mobilise massive resources to promote its agenda. In order to protect its interest, the nuclear lobby does not hesitate to disseminate dubious claims or unsubstantiated affirmations. This smoke screen hides the fact that nuclear energy is not only dangerous, but also a major obstacle to a truly sustainable energy transition. While we are at the crossroads of an energy crisis and a climate urgency, debunking the myths about... - [](https://gef.eu/feminist-foreign-policy/): Feminist Foreign Policy [PL]  July 15, 2022 from 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm Description: This panel will focus on women’s perspectives and the way they are currently represented in the social and political life- especially in the area of international relations, the media, at universities, in politics and the labor market. The conversation will present an opportunity to reflect upon the report “Will Women Save the World?” (org. Czy kobiety uratują świat?’ ) published in cooperation with the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Office in Warsaw.  Speakers:  Kinga Gajda (moderator) Associate professor and lecturer at the Institute of European Studies, Jagiellonian University. Professor of... - [](https://gef.eu/just-transition-in-rural-areas/): Just Transition in Rural Areas [PL]  July 15, 2022 from 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm Description: This session will focus on the issue of sustainable and socially just food production in relation to rural development, considered in the framework of food sovereignty. During the session, we will discuss the different visions for the future of food systems, paths for its transformation and the necessary political actions. We will raise questions about alternative supply chains, various ways of shortening them (e.g. through Community Supported Agriculture, farmers’ and consumers’ cooperatives), and exchange good practices and experiences from different European countries (Poland, Romania,... - [](https://gef.eu/right-to-housing-in-times-of-instability/): Right to Housing in times of instability [EN/PL]  July 15, 2022 from 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm Description: When it comes to housing – Warsaw is dealing with a perfect storm. With spiking energy prices, record inflation, and recently an influx of refugees in mass, the housing market is under immense pressure. Many citizens and local businesses have stepped up to the plate, putting forward solutions to house those in need quickly but a long-term solution to the crisis remains elusive. This is occurring against a backdrop of a widespread housing crisis in cities across Europe. Invisible global dynamics shape... [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)