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Dec 02 2023

Green deal and Beyond II (Skopje)

By GEF

About the event:

In the face of multiple crises – geopolitical, climate and energy, but also the very erosion of Europe’s social fabric by its outdated economic model – what should the Greens bring to the table to ensure that the European Green Deal (EGD) switches to the next gear into a social EGD or EGD 2.0? This session will bring together voices and expertise from politics and civil society to lay bare the flaws and limitations of the current Green Deal and propose the pathways we need to explore to make a Green Deal worthy of its name.

The Green Deal is a comprehensive progressive plan to combat the climate disaster while eliminating socio-economic inequalities in the country. The plan is a strategic framework for collective action towards transforming the functioning of the economic and energy system by creating thousands of low-carbon jobs for a better life for all living beings in harmony with nature. The same principles that will apply to EU member states by European Green Deal are mirrored in the region by the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans.

In the Green Agenda document regarding the circular economy, the countries of the Western Balkans will strive to contribute to the protection of the environment and the minimization of the amount of waste generated in the region, while with a large set of activities to be committed to the depollution of the air, water and soil.

In proposing this project as a transnational project, we see a huge importance not only in empowering citizens to engage with topics of our interest (climate, energy, water, biodiversity, health), but also in strengthening linkages between the Greens across Europe and engaged citizens, with the purpose of making them more relevant, inclusive and connected with social groups and movements.

Guests and experts from academic and practical backgrounds will share their expertise with the participants and enable an exchange of ideas and concepts.

On this event we will discuss with experts, institutions, NGOs and activists on the perspectives of the Green Agenda for the WB.

Project background

This event is part of the Green European Foundation’s project Green deal and Beyond. The first focus of this project is based on proposals of the green family to integrate ambitiously the social dimension, so to work on a ‘Just Green Deal’. The second level will ‘Go Beyond’ the Green Deal and mobilize future-oriented concepts such as Sustainable Welfare, related to an Ecological Welfare State and the operational concept of Universal Public Services.

Speakers

Ewa Sufin Jaquemart, Strefa Zieleni, Poland and Board member of GEF
Vanja Djinlev, Scientific assistant and researcher, Transdisciplinary Lab (TdLab), ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Zekija Memedova Hristova – speaker and researcher – Association SUNRISE

Programme

10:00-12:00 Introduction to GEF projects and research – Ewa Sufin Jaquemart, Strefa Zieleni, Poland and Board member of GEF

10:00-12:00 Green European Deal and Transition of the Energy Sector – Vanja Djinlev, Scientific assistant and researcher, Transdisciplinary Lab (TdLab), ETH Zurich, Switzerland

12:00-12:30 Coffee Break

12:30-13:30 European Green Deal and Energy Democracy – Zekija Memedova Hristova

13:30-14:00 Summarizing and conclusions

14:00-15:00 Lunch and departure

Working language: Macedonian, English

Practicalities

Date and Time: 3rd December, 10am-15:00pm CET

Location: Skopje

Language: The main language of the event will be Macedonian

Please note this is a closed-doors event.

This event is organized by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Dec 02 2023

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Citizens Assemblies in Action (Skopje)

By GEF

About the event

Both the climate and energy crises are at their peak across Europe and very often policymakers are required to make quick and short-notice decisions based on the executive power they gained through elections. In many cases the voices and needs of citizens are not properly represented and recognized as it appears that crisis mode does not allow sufficient time nor resources to allow a deeper democratic process.

Citizen’s assemblies have the potential to empower citizens to engage in a diverse of topics (climate, energy, water, biodiversity, health), but also to strengthening linkages between the Greens across Europe and engaged citizens, with the purpose of making them more relevant, inclusive and connected with social groups and movements.

Guests and experts from academic and practical backgrounds will share their expertise with the participants and enable an exchange of ideas and concepts.

Project background

This event is part of the Green European Foundation’s project Green deal for All – Citizens Assemblies in Action. The emergence of assemblies across Europe is a symptom which shows that citizens don’t feel sufficiently involved in policy making or decision-making processes that relate to the green transition. Citizen assemblies emerge as a form of civic deliberation to underline the societal dimension of the green transition policies present in the European Green Deal, to reflect the full spectrum of society and very often to boost local or national decision makers who often don’t have sufficient legitimacy to take more ambitious, bolder actions.

This project aims to increase the knowledge on the work of citizen assemblies, their methodologies, successes and failures, but also to work proactively with them or create the supportive conditions for the emergence of new ones. Not only with the purpose of building public ownership over tough choices to be taken, but also to democratize climate action across Europe.

Speakers

Ewa Sufin Jaquemart, Strefa Zieleni, Poland and Board member of GEF

Hristijan Stanoevikj – SUNRISE Association

Vedran Horvat – IPE Croatia – Board member of GEF and Leading partner of GEF project “Citizen’s Assemblies in Action”

Moderator Nevena Georgievska, O2 Initiative and Independents for Karposh

Programme

13:00-14:00 Registrations and welcome coffee

14:00-14:20 Introduction of participants

14:20-14:40 Introduction of Green European Foundation – Ewa Sufin Jaquemart, Strefa Zieleni, Poland and Board member of GEF

14:40-15:10 Introduction to Citizens assemblies – Regional and European experiences, Hristijan Stanoevikj – SUNRISE Association

15:10-15:45 Vedran Horvat – IPE Croatia – Board member of GEF and Leading partner of GEF project “Citizen’s Assemblies in Action”

15:45-16:00 Coffee Break

16:00-18:00 Networking opportunities in green activism (Informal round table) – Moderator Nevena Georgievska Grad. Engineer, O2 Initiative and Independents for Karposh

18:00-21:00 Discussion and Networking Dinner

Practicalities

Date and Time: 2nd December, 13am-21:00pm CET

Location: Skopje

Language: Macedonian and English

Please note this roundtable is a closed event.

This event is organized by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Dec 06 2022

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Closing Roundtable: Fair and Carbon Free Tourism (Skopje)

By GEF

About the Event

In this final event of the project, we will discuss green visions to transform tourism across Europe, setting the path to a different future for a Fair and Carbon Free Tourism.

We will hear the perspectives of researchers, experts and academics in North Macedonia as well as best practices and initiatives mapped within the project that have already led to transformation. Attention will be paid not just to environmental and climate concerns at the macro-level, but also to how this sector is strongly connected to local communities and their mission for a better quality of life.

Context

This event is part of GEF’s Fair and Carbon Free Tourism project, which aims to identify and create conditions for collective action against detrimental social and environmental impacts of tourism. By engaging stakeholders in partner countries and developing a European transnational discussion on these challenges, we seek to build a community interested to transform this sector in the direction of low or zero carbon intensity and with a specific focus on social and economic justice.

Speakers

Vlado Srbinovski – Association Balkania – Expert on Sustainable and Alternative Tourism
Dejan Metodievski – Professor at Shtip University, Faculty of Tourism
Aleksandar Gjorgjievski – National coordinator of the project

More to be announced!

Programme

17:00	Participant arrivals
17:10	Introduction
17:20	Speaker presentations on transformative tourism
17:40	Break
18:00	Panel discussion with experts, researchers, and NGOs

Practicalities

This is a closed event that will take place in Skopje, North Macedonia. The primary language is Macedonian. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please contact sien.hasker@gef.eu.

This event is organized by the Green European Foundation with the support of ASSED Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Nov 04 2022

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Just Transition Book (Skopje)

By GEF

About the Event

During the book promotion of the recently published ‘’A Just Transition in Europe for a Better World’’ author and Editor Dirk Holemans will discuss the pathway towards a Just Transition and economic transformation with distinguished professors and students from the American University of Europe in Skopje. We will also bring together speakers from the EU and the Balkans with extensive knowledge on this topic to discuss the relevance of just transition at this precise moment in Europe and beyond.

We have to rethink production and consumption and adapt to a social circular economy. Only if the transformation is planned and executed in a just and fair way, it will find support among the population. With this event -and the project it is part of- we are looking at the different dimensions of Just Transition and what are the politics and policies we should develop to make the change in our economic realities.

Context

This event is part of the Green European Foundation’s Just Transition transnational project. The project looks into the question of transforming from an extractive to a regenerative economy in a just and equitable manner.

Speakers

Dirk Holemans – GEF Co-President and editor of the European Just Transition for a Better World book

Prof. Dr.sc Savo Ashtalkoski – Dean, Faculty of Economics, American University of Europe in Skopje

Verce Georgievska – Rupic – moderator

Practicalities

Date and Time: 16^th November 2022, 11:00h – 13:00h CET

Location: American University of Europe in Skopje, North Macedonia

Format: In person (invitation only)

Language: The main language of this event will be in English, simultaneous interpretation will be provided for the speakers

Registrations: In person participation is by invitation only (contact aleksgo@gmail.com for more information)

This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Nov 04 2022

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Transition to Energy Democracy (Skopje)

By GEF

About the Event

During this interactive sessions on Energy democracy, we will discuss the current energy policies in North Macedonia and the need for a more democratic and inclusive society. As part of this exercise, we will address the state of democracy in the EU and candidate countries, looking at possible economic alternatives and considering the climate change urgency.

Context

This is the second event with our Energy Democracy project in 2022. With Europe’s deepening energy crisis and the chronic coal dependency of the Balkan region, the need for renewable energy is more evident than never before. On this event we will elaborate on previous experiences in Europe involving transitions in the energy sector to stimulate positive change in North Macedonia and the region. The discussions should result in a workshop to discuss and learn more about the prosumer and energy cooperative models, the use of renewable energy and its potential for the economy.

GEF and Sunrise are pioneers on the topic of Energy Democracy in North Macedonia and again with this second event in 2022 we will continue to discuss energy transformation towards participatory, inclusive and a decentralised green economy through the expansion of the Energy Democracy concept. Together we will contribute to the debates and practices on EU level with experiences and challenges from the Balkans.

Speakers

Speakers will be announced shortly.

Programme

15:00 Welcome and introduction

15:10-15:20 Session with speaker on Energy Democracy

15:20-16:00 Workshop sessions on prosumer models in the EU and the region of the Western balkans

16:00-16:20 Coffee break

16:20-17:00 Workshop sessions on energy cooperatives with European experiences and regional approach

17:00-19:00 Dinner and discussion

Practicalities

Date and Time: 15th November, 3pm

Location: Skopje

Language: The primary language is Macedonian but simultaneous translation in English will be provided.

Audience: Closed event with invitation only.

This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Nov 03 2022

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Local and EU transformative communities (Skopje)

By GEF

About the Event

As part of this event we will discuss the wave of local green transformations across countless cities in Europe, setting a path for a different urban living future. We will hear the perspectives of independent and green local counselors as well as community leaders, whose actions and initiatives could lead the transformation.

Context

The purpose of this roundtable will be to present GEF and its partners’ research and mapping of progressive and transformative practices on the Western Balkans, explore possibilities for cities to organise themselves in trans-local networks, and connect them to the Green movement to facilitate their exchanges. The findings of the Cities as places of hope project and local green examples presented at the event will focus on the fields of mobility, housing, energy, waste, food and climate.

This event will bring EU green local policies from different cities across Europe exploring transformative practices. We will look at the steps already taken and the roadmap ahead to turn our cities into places of hope.

Speakers

Dirk Holemans – President of GEF and co-founder of Oikos – Leading partner of the project
Aleksandar Gjorgjievski – National coordinator of the project
Hristijan Stanoevikj – Moderator
Local councilors, representatives of local municipalities and NGOs working on transformative practices

Programme

18:00	Arrivals
18:10-18:20	Introduction
18:20-18:40	Session with speaker’s presentations on transformative cities
18:45-19:00	Break
19:00-20:00	Panel discussion with local councilors, representatives of local municipalities and NGO’s working on transformative practices

The primary language is Macedonian but simultaneous interpretation in English for the speakers will be provided

Practicalities

Date and Time: 15 November, 6pm

Location: Skopje

Audience: This is a closed event, with invitation only.

This event is organized by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.

May 18 2022

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Just Transition Book Launch (Skopje)

By GEF

About the Event

During the book launch of the recently published ‘’A Just Transition in Europe for a Better World’’, the Authors are going to exchange about their research of the transition to an economy of the future. We will bring together Authors and speakers from the EU and the Balkans on this topic with their experiences and solutions to promote the importance of just transition.

We have to rethink production and consumption from the perspective of a social circular economy. Only if the transformation is executed in a just and fair way, it will find enough support among the population. With this project, we are researching the different dimensions of Just Transition and what are the politics and policies we should develop to change our economic realities.

Context

This event is part of the Green European Foundation’s Just Transition transnational project. The project looks into the question of transforming from an extractive to a regenerative economy in a just and equitable way to find the necessary support among the population. It seeks to show that the green family, including GEF in its specific role, is a leading actor in the development of future-proof politics and policies, developed in a sensitive way that keeps in mind local specificities.

This and more will be discussed this evening.

Speakers

Vedran Horvat, executive director of the Institute of Political Ecology (Croatia(ç) and co-author of the book.
Aleksandar Gjorgjievski, ASSED Sunrise (North Macedonia) and co-author of the book.
Žaklina Živković, Polekol & Right to Water Initiative (Serbia)
Stefan Boužarovski, Professor of Geography at the University of Manchester (United Kingdom)

Practicalities

When: 27^th May 2022, 19:00h – 20:30h CEST

Where: Javna Soba, Skopje, North Macedonia

Format: In person

Language: The main language of this event will be in Macedonian with English interpretation

Registrations: If you’d like to attend please get in touch with adrian.toth@gef.eu for more information

This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.

May 06 2022

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Transition to Energy Democracy (Skopje)

By GEF

About the Event

The energy crisis has deepened across Europe and with the chronic coal dependency of the Balkan region, we need to push for renewable energy more than never before. In this seminar, we will elaborate on the European experiences of transition in the energy sector and seek ways to stimulate positive changes in North Macedonia. Joined by various expert voices, we will also discuss the links between energy policy and the fight for a more democratic and inclusive society.

The discussions will later on result in a public policy document that will improve the legislation on the prosumer and energy cooperative models, envisioning a wider use of renewable energy to its full potential for the Balkan candidate country economies.

Context

GEF and Sunrise are pioneers on the topic of Energy Democracy in North Macedonia and with this project we will continue to discuss energy transformation towards a participatory, inclusive, and decentralised green economy through promotion of the Energy Democracy concept. Together, we will contribute to the debates and practices on the EU level with experiences and challenges from the Balkans.

Speakers

Aleksandar Gjorgjievski – National project coordinator and President of ASSED Sunrise

Dimitris Kitsikopoulos – Electra Energy Cooperative – Greece

Sara Tachelet – Communications manager at REScoop.eu – Brussels, Belgium

Strahinja Macić – Polekol – Belgrade, Serbia

Dragan Minovski – Professor at the Eletrotechnical Faculty of Shtip

Damjan Zlatanovski – Young activist and ecologist

Moderated by Hristijan Stanoevikj

Programme

11:00 Welcome and introduction

11:10-12:00 Session with speaker on Energy Democracy

12:00-12:30 Coffee break

12:30-13:45 Panel discussion and Q&A

Practicalities

When: Saturday, May 14th (11:00 – 14:00 CEST)

Where: This is a hybrid event taking place in person in Skopje with online streaming and participation via Zoom.

Language: The primary language is Macedonian but simultaneous translation in English will be provided.

Register: In person participation is by invitation only (contact sien.hasker@gef.eu for more information). Online participation is open to everyone, please sign up via this link.

This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Mar 16 2022

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Just Transition in the Western Balkans

By GEF

About the Event

While the EU has tried to extend some of its climate objectives to candidate countries via the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, civil society and other actors have raised questions as to what extent it meets the needs and will bring clear, transparent, and sustainable change to the region. Renewed efforts and public debate are crucial to drive the transition to a sustainable and carbon-neutral wellbeing economy that works for the people of the Western Balkans.

In this webinar, we will explore the transition to an economy of the future by bringing together experts on the topic who will share their experiences and solutions to promote a just transition in the Western Balkan region. We have to rethink production and consumption from the perspective of a social circular economy. Only when the transformation is planned and executed in a just and equitable way, will it find the necessary support in short time among the population. Through this project, we are researching the different dimensions of a Just Transition and the politics and policies we should develop nationally and regionally to make the change in our economic realities.

Context

This seminar is part of the Green European Foundation’s Just Transition transnational project. The project looks into the question of transforming from an extractive to a regenerative economy in a just and equitable way to find the necessary support among the population. It seeks to show that the green movement, including GEF in its specific role, is a leading actor in the development of future-proof politics and policies, developed in a sensitive way that keeps in mind local specificities.

Speakers

Dragan Minovski – Professor at the Electro Technical Faculty of Shtip
Sonja Risteska – Project Manager Southeast Europe at Agora Energiewende
Aleksandar Gjorgjievski – National Project Coordinator for GEF Just Transition project (ASSED Sunrise)

Moderated by: Hristijan Stanoevikj

Programme

10:55-11:00  Participants join the call

11:00-11:10  Introduction

11:10-11:50  Speaker presentations: exploring Just Transition

*announcement of the upcoming GEF book ”A European Just Transition for a Better World” (May, 2022)

11:50-12:10  Panel discussion and Q&A

Practicalities

Date and Time: Saturday, March 26th (11:00 – 12:00)

Language: Macedonian

Registration: This event will be taking place online. Please register in advance via this link.

This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Nov 30 2021

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Energy to the citizens

By GEF

About the Event

With this session, we aim to tackle the need for a more democratic and inclusive society. To do so, we will examine the state of democracy in the EU and candidate countries with the economic alternatives proposals that take into account the climate change emergency.

Context

The North Macedonian region and its surroundings currently suffer an energy crisis, as the country heavily relies on coal and other fossil fuels. During this event, we will elaborate on the European experiences in the energy sector and stimulate positive change in North Macedonia and the region.

GEF and Sunrise are pioneers on the topic of Energy Democracy in North Macedonia and will continue raising awareness and discussing energy transformation towards a participatory, inclusive and decentralized green economy. Together we will contribute to the debates and practices on the EU level with experiences and challenges from the Balkans.

Speakers:

Aleksandar Gjorgjievski, President, Sunrise, North Macedonia
Antonia Proka, Project Manager, REScoop EU
Melani Furlan, Community Energy Expert, Green Energy Cooperative, Zagreb, Croatia
Dragan Minovski, Professor at the Electro Technical Faculty of Shtip and President of the Instutute for Economy and Energy policies and research in North Macedonia

Programme:

10:00 Participants join the event

10:10-10:20 Introduction

10:20-11:00 Session with speaker’s presentations on Energy Democracy

11:00-11:20 Panel discussion and Q&A

Practicalities:

Date and time: Saturday, December 11th from 10:00 AM CET

Audience: This event will take place in Macedonian language with simultaneous translation in English

Registrations:

Register in advance for this event:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkce-tqj8qEtGPrQK9X5ModmuKvNRezcWXAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

*The event will take place on the ZOOM platform

This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Nov 30 2021

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Greener Local Communities

By GEF

About the event

During this session, we will discuss the wave of local green transformations across many cities in Europe that are setting the path towards a different urban living future. As well as considering climate change, these cities are deeply connected to their citizens. Their local policies aim at improving people’s quality of life, thus becoming places of hope for the local communities of tomorrow.

Context

This online event will bring EU green local policies from different cities across Europe exploring transformative practices. We will look at the steps already taken and the roadmap ahead to turning our cities into places of hope. The findings of the GEF Cities as places of hope project as well as local green examples will be the object of discussion during the event, with a focus on mobility, housing, energy, waste, food and climate.
With this event, we will present our research and mapping of progressive and transformative practices on the Western Balkans and explore the EU practices and possibilities for cities to organise themselves in trans-local networks and connect them to the Green movement to facilitate their exchanges.

Speakers:

Aleksandar Gjorgjievski, President, Sunrise, North Macedonia
Raúl Gómez, Director,Transición Verde, Spain (video intervenion)
Dr. Sc. Biljana Apostolovska Toshevska, professor at Institute of Geography, Faculty for Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Skopje
Milosh Sokolikj, Service designer, SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab

Programme

12:00 Participants join the event

12:10-12:20 Introduction

12:20-13:00 Session with speaker’s presentations on transformative cities

13:00-13:20 Panel discussion and Q&A

The primary language is Macedonian but simultaneous translation in English will be provided.

Practicalities

Date and time: Saturday, December 11th from 12:00h CET

Audience: This event will take place in Macedonian language with simultaneous translation in English

Registrations:

Register in advance for this event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkce-tqj8qEtGPrQK9X5ModmuKvNRezcWXAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

*The event will take place on the ZOOM platform

This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Jul 28 2021

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Budapest Forum – Building Sustainable Democracies

By GEF

The past decade witnessed the emergence of several high-profile international events in the CEE region. The upcoming Budapest Forum is similar in aspiration to its regional counterparts, with its first edition focusing on the role of cities and local initiatives in building livable and sustainable democracies. Within this context, the Budapest Forum will also serve as a hub for the Pact of Free Cities city network, bringing together mayors and civic leaders from around Europe and beyond. Ideally, participants will leave the conference not only inspired and eager to create positive change in their respective fields, but also as parts of a new and vibrant network connecting prominent local stakeholders and experts across disciplines. You can find more information on the programme and speakers here.

About the event

Date: 16th September

Time: 12:30-13:30 PM CET

Despite the rise of authoritarian forces on national scenes, many European cities are pursuing a green-progressive vision. For the Green European Foundation, these cities are a substantial source of inspiration for developing a positive narrative on the future of Europe. In this event, we take you on a small tour highlighting a few frontrunner cities that show that a transformation towards a socio-ecological society is possible and happening.

*part of GEF’s Cities as Places of Hope project

This 2021 project aims to bring together progressive and transformative trans-local city networks, to connect them and facilitate their exchanges, ultimately contributing to a positive narrative for the future of Europe. In autumn the project will continue with an inspiring public event in each country with a title ‘Talking about a Green City’ bringing together the broader green family of activists, civil society, new urban actors and the broader public.

Visit the Green European Foundation’s stand during the three days of the Forum and interact with our GEF Staff Members.

Budapest Forum programme

To learn more about the full programme of the Forum click here <<<

Speakers:

Dirk Holemans – Oikos Think Tank, Co-President Green European Foundation

Lana Pukanić– Institute for Political Ecology IPE

*further speakers will be announced shortly

Practicalities:

Where: In person (Central European University) & online

Time and date: 16th September

12:30-13:30 PM CET

Audience: attendees of the Budapest Forum & online participants

Registrations: Registrations are now open <<<

This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of City of Budapest, Political Capital Institute, CEU Democracy Institute and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this event.

Apr 28 2021

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Transformation Towards Energy Democracy

By GEF

About the Event:

With this event, we will discuss the need for a more democratic and inclusive society by addressing the state of democracy in the EU and the candidate countries with the economic alternatives and the urgency of climate change.

Context:

During the last four years, The Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise has been leading the discussion on Energy Democracy in North Macedonia. With this 2021 event, we will continue elaborating on the European experiences in the energy sector and stimulating positive change in North Macedonia and the region. During this open Webinar, we will discuss energy transformation and set a path to a participatory, inclusive, and decentralized green economy through the promotion of the Energy Democracy concept. Together we will contribute to the debate and practices on the EU level with experiences and challenges from the Balkans.

Speakers:

Aleksandar Gjorgjievski, Sunrise, North Macedonia
Melani Furlan, Green Energy Cooperative in Zagreb, Croatia
Prof. Stefan Bouzarovski – Professor of Human Geography at the University of Manchester, where he directs the People and Energy Programme within the Manchester Urban Institute, UK
Stevan Vujasinović
– Executive Director, RES Foundation, Serbia

Visual Facilitator: Alejandro Gil (Greenr Visual Interpreter)

Programme:

17:00 – 17:10 Introduction of the event

Aleksandar Gjorgjievski, Moderator and National Coordinator, (Sunrise, North Macedonia)

17:10-17:25 Energy

poverty in South-eastern Europe

Prof. Stefan Bouzarovski, University of Manchester (United Kingdom)

17:25-17:40 The role of citizens in the Energy Transition

MSc. Ing. Melani Furlan, Project Manager at ZEZ Croatia (Croatia)

17:40-17:55 Green Agenda for Decarbonizing the Western Balkans

Stevan Vujasinović, Executive Director at RES Foundation (Serbia)

17:55-18:30 Q&A and display of the Visual Art: Alejandro Gil (Greenr Visual Interpreter)

Practicalities:

Date and time: Tuesday, 18^th May from 17:00 – 18:30 CET.

Audience: This webinar will take place in English with simultaneous translation to Macedonian and is open to the general public.

Registrations are now open.

This event will be organised through the ZOOM platform.

This graphic recording from the event was designed by Alejandro Gil, one of our Greenr Visual Interpreters.

This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this event.

Mar 25 2021

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Call for Author: Youth Chapter for the Just Transition Book

By GEF

About the Event

The chapter will be published in the Book on Just Transition produced as part of the multiannual and multipartner project carried out by the Green European Foundation, led by Oikos and participated by green European partners. It will be divided in five parts: (1) Setting the stage, (2) European regions on their way, (3) Just transition and the EU Green Deal, (4) Frontrunners showing the way, and (5) Conclusions. The Youth Chapter will open part 4.

We are looking for someone who can bring a fresh perspective and nuanced insights into the following questions:

How do young people take the future into their own hands?
How are grassroots movements changing the narrative and convincing politicians to push for a socially just transition?
How are young activists from marginalised communities and minority groups impacted by climate change, and how are they fighting for climate justice?
Why are current EU programmes such as Next Generation EU not good enough?
How has the pandemic transformed the efforts of grassroots activists and changed their methods to create impact?

We are looking for one or two young authors with a passion for writing who are interested in the topic and committed to unpack the relation between the work of activists everywhere in Europe and the political advancement towards a more sustainable, welcoming and fairer Europe.

Context

About the chapter:

The content of the chapter should have a strong focus on the role of youth, grassroots and marginalised and minority groups in achieving a better and more just transition away from fossil fuels towards a socially and environmentally sustainable future
The chapter should have a clear sub-structure (contextual introduction, main body divided in sub-sections and topics, summarising conclusion) and can include various formats (analysis, essays, case studies and/or interviews)
The chapter should support analysis with figures and examples from at least three European countries (including at least one non-EU)
The chapter should consist of 4000 to 6000 words
The contribution should be written in English
The remuneration for the writing of the chapter is EUR 500

We accept both individual and joint applications of maximum two authors to co-write the chapter. If you decide to apply with someone please send in only one joint application.

The writer(s) applying should:

Be interested and passionate about tactics, methods and narratives used by grassroots movements across Europe to achieve a socially just transition
Be determined in expanding their knowledge on the topic by doing research, following the work or contacting activists
(Possibly) have previous experience in writing extensive pieces
Feel comfortable in writing long texts in English

Timeline:

Send your application by 2nd April at 23:59 CET
You will be informed of the decision at the latest by 7th April (all applicants will be informed)
Start writing!
A first draft of the chapter should be sent in by the 7th of May
Wait for the feedback and comments of the FYEG Executive Committee
The final version of the chapter should be sent in by the 31st of May

Practicalities

To apply:

Please send the following to project.manager@fyeg.org by 2nd April @ 23:59 CET:

Your pitch for the chapter: a description of what you would like to write about (between 300 and 400 words)
A short mention of the structure and format you plan to use
A proposal for a concise title
Your CV (or CVs if two authors are applying)

Nov 18 2020

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Talking about a Green City

By GEF

Context:

Part of the ‘Cities as Places of Hope’ series; a project launched in 2019 focussing on progressive city networks that are a key factor in the development of a positive narrative on the future of Europe. GEF and its partners are working to further explore and exchange on progressive cities and networks – documenting their successes and fostering connections. The project brings together partners from Spain, Croatia, Belgium, North Macedonia and Turkey. This is a second event organised on the topic ‘Talking about a green city’ where GEF project partners, municipality councillors, green activists and city network representatives will have a chance to further discuss the city level responses and initiatives amid COVID-19 and develop case studies to be implemented in the local context.

About the Event:

The ‘Talking about a green city’ event will bring together green local councillors from different municipalities and green activists from across North Macedonia from diverse green backgrounds. Together we will look at the steps already taken and the roadmap ahead to turning our cities into places of hope. The findings of the GEF Cities as places of hope project as well as local green examples will be discussed during the event.

With this event we are continuing our research and mapping of progressive and transformative practices on the Western Balkans and exploring the EU practices and possibilities for cities to organise themselves in trans-local networks and connect them to the Green movement and facilitate their exchanges.

Speakers:

Aleksandar Gjorgjievski National coordinator – GEF Cities as Places of Hope
Maja Morachanin – MP in Macedonian Parliament and President of the green party DOM
Kati Van de Velde – Project Leader from Oikos Think Tank – Belgium
Hrista Najdanov – Green councilor, City of Skopje
Sretimir Nikolovksi – Local green councilor, Municipality of Kriva Palanka
Svetlana Stanojkovska – Local green councilor, Municipality of Probishtip
Ivana Zdravevksa – Local green councilor, Municipality of Aerodrom

Programme:

18:00 – 18:10 Introduction of the event and participants

Aleksandar Gjorgjievski National coordinator – GEF Cities as Places of Hope

18:10 – 18:20 Maja Morachanin – MP in Macedonian Parliament and President of the green party DOM, Importance of green activitst’s training and networking

18:20 – 18:35 Kati Van de Velde – Project Leader from Oikos Think Tank – Belgium

GEF – Cities as Places of Hope project presentation

18:35 – 18:55 Presentation of good practices in greening the cities

Hrista Najdanov – Green councilor, City of Skopje

Sretimir Nikolovksi – Local green councilor, Municipality of Kriva Palanka

Svetlana Stanojkovska – Local green councilor, Municipality of Probishtip

Ivana Zdravevksa – Local green councilor, Municipality of Aerodrom

18:55 – 19:30 Discussion and conclusions

Practicalities:

This is an open online event

We will use the Zoom video conferencing platform. It is recommended to join the webinar via a PC. You do not need to install additional software. However, for the best user experience and full participation features, you can install the free Zoom Desktop App.

Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85728914094

The primary language is Macedonian but simultaneous translation in English will be provided

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This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Nov 07 2020

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Exploring Fair and Carbon Free Tourism

By GEF

About the Event:

This international seminar will offer insight into the research conducted by 7 organizations across Europe on the sustainability of tourism and the influences the Corona pandemic had on this sector. This will be an opportunity to share experiences and be inspired by the practices of others.

The impacts of tourism-induced economic activities are often underestimated, and while social impacts are increasingly being considered in some of the tourist hubs of the project partners’ countries, for instance in Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Salzburg, or Ohrid, environmental impacts in particular are often not (yet) addressed.

Context:

This event is part of the Green European Foundation’s Fair and Carbon Free Tourism transnational project. This project aims to identify and create conditions for collective action against the detrimental social and environmental impacts of tourism. In many countries, tourism is a generator of GDP and fully employed in a growth oriented consumerist economy. However, there is an underestimated environmental and social impact of tourism.

Speakers:

Maja Morachanin, MP and Leader of the Macedonian Green Party (DOM)
Aleksandar Gjorgjievski, ASSED Sunrise – North Macedonia
Vedran Horvat, Institute for Political Ecology – Croatia
Sergi Alegre, Fundacio Nous Horizons, Barcelona – Spain
Zaklina Zivkovic, Networked – Serbia
Claus Mersch, FREDA – Austria
Ana Petrovska, ASSED Sunrise – North Macedonia

Programme:

11:00 – 11:10 Introduction of the event and participants; opening remarks by Maja Morachanin

11:10 – 11:25 Vedran Horvat – Project Leader of the GEF “Fair and Carbon Free Tourism” – IPE Croatia

11:25 – 11:35 Sergi Alegre – Sand and Sun Tourism in Catalonia: An Overview

11:35 – 11:45 Zaklina Zivkovic – Serbian Tourism Overview

11:45 – 11:55 Claus Mersch – Austrian Tourism Overview

11:55 – 12:05 Ana Petrovska – Responsible Tourism in Ohrid

12:05 – 12:30 Discussion and conclusions

Practicalities:

This online event is open to the general public. It will be taking place in English and Macedonian, with simultaneous translation.

Please register and join the Zoom webinar via this link.

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This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of ASSED Sunrise and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation

– Executive Director, RES Foundation, Serbia

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