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Jan 29 2021
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Just Transition – The Good Ancestor

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About the event

The only way to move from an extractive economy to a regenerative one, is through a just transition. This means making sure that we leave nobody behind. This also means embracing solidarity with future generations. Just Transition is about shifting our perspective from short-termism to considering the planet we leave to our descendants. In his latest book The Good Ancestor, philosopher Roman Krznaric develops this core point magnificently. He dives into history and the human mind to show that we can think and plan in the long-term. How will the grandchildren of our grandchildren remember us?

Fortunately, more and more time rebels – the people who are fighting for intergenerational justice – are putting this holistic plea on the agenda. Drawing on radical innovations from around the world, Krznaric celebrates those who are reinventing democracy, culture and economics so that we all have the chance to become good ancestors and create a better tomorrow.

After the presentation, the author will be joined by Philsan Osman, student, aspiring writer and community builder for a discussion on past, present and future interdependence and solidarity.

Context:

JUST TRANSITION as transnational project aims to tackle the challenge 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 Green European Foundation in its specific role, is a leading actor in the development of futureproof politics and policies, developed in a sensitive way that keeps in mind local specificities.

Speakers:

Roman Krznaric, philosopher and author of The Good Ancestor

Programme:

  • 20:00 – 20:40 Book presentation
  • 20:40 – 21:00 Discussion
  • 21:00 – 21:30 Q&A

Practicalities:

Please register via the following link.

To support the organisation of this webinar, please consider a contribution on account number BE07 8901 5430 1466 (BIC: VDSP BE 91 – vdk bank). Account name: Oikos Denktank.

 

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This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Oikos Think Tank and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this webinar.

 

Dec 16 2020
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Between Extractivism and Decolonization: The European Hunger for Resources

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About the Event:

In this event, we invite everyone to join our conversation about natural resources, extractivism and deep-sea mining. Our aim is both to inform and discuss with European and international citizens.

Context:

Opening up new mines is diametrically opposed to curbing our ecological greed and threatens mankind and the planet. Free trade leads to increased deforestation, land grabbing and violations of human rights, such as violence against indigenous communities. Deep-sea mining leads to ecological destruction in those few places on earth that have not yet been plundered by the growing economy.

If the EU focuses unilaterally on access to precious resources, there is a threat that a colonial exploitation logic will continue. The alternative is a real just transition, one that emphasizes on human rights and the provision of a good life for all within the boundaries of the planet.

 

Speakers:

Wies Willems, Broederlijk Delen

An Lambrechts, Greenpeace Belgium

Sarah Vanden Eede, WWF Belgium

Moderator: Dirk Holemans, Oikos

 

Programme:

Introduction by Wies Willems (20 min)

– An Lambrechts and Sarah Vanden Eede will then dive deeper into deep-sea mining (30 min)

– Q&A (30 min)

 

Practicalities:

Register your participation via info@oikos.be

This webinar will be held in Dutch.

Call for Action: More info on our Facebook event and website

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This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Oikos Think Tank and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Sep 01 2020
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A Question of Scale (Supply Chains and Local Economies)

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Context:

The Green European Foundation, in cooperation with Green Foundation Ireland is organising the online conference as part of the Climate Emergency Economy project.  This work forms part of a wider project led by the GEF involving Green Foundation Ireland, Green House in the UK and  the Scientific Bureau Groenlinks in the Netherlands. The work of the project is to identify the key enablers and blockers in order to formulate strategies to stop those actors of the EU and global economy from blocking the transition to limit climate change to 1.5°C.  

About the Event:

A QUESTION OF SCALE: “Imagining a co-operative, community-led approach to regional resilience” (SCALE being the acronym for Supply Chains and Local Economies)

“A Question of Scale” is a conversation in the context of global vulnerabilities and challenges – climate, pandemic, risks to supply chain, jobs, etc – that will…

  • Identify ‘Blockers & Enablers’ to a cooperative, community-led approach to regional resilience;
  • Secure local supply chains and strengthen regional economies;
  • Outline the benefits of regional economies (especially, but not limited to, the agri-food sector);
  • Encourage cooperative effort in local production for local need;
  • Identify the potential for livelihoods in our regions (with a focus on the midlands).

Speakers:

  • Tommy Simpson (Green Foundation Ireland)
  • Dirk Holemans (Oikos, Co-President Green European Foundation)
  • Ciarán Cuffe MEP (Greens/EFA group, European Parliament) 
  • Stanka Becheva (Friends of the Earth Europe)
  • Peter Sims (Green House Think Tank)
  • Jonathan Essex (Green House Think Tank)
  • Oliver Moore (Cultivate; ARC2020)
  • Davie Philip (Cultivate)
  • Sinead Mercier (Philip Lee) 
  • Sean McCabe  (TASC)
  • Liam McGinley (Glencolmcille)

Programme:

13:30 – Welcome & introduction

13:45 – Context of SCALE -Supply Chains and Local Economies

13:55 – Sharing and listening exercise

14:15 – 14:35 Reflections

  • Supply Chains
  • Circular and Local Economies
  • Cooperative Approaches

14:45 Plenary

16:00 Keynote Reflection

16:30 End of event

 

Practicalities:

This event will be in English.

Time: BST (British Summer Time)

The event is invitation only and free of charge, however registration is required.

Registration link:  https://bit.ly/2GvptQU

For further information please contact: info@greenfoundationireland.ie

 

Acknowledgements:

This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green Foundation Ireland and Cultivate with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Oct 03 2019
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Climate Jobs and a Just Transition: responding to our climate and ecological emergency (Belfast)

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About the Event

A radical shift towards a green and sustainable economy is needed to address the global climate and ecological crises.

This conference will look at the urgency and scale required to mobilise climate action and how we can deliver an alternative energy system.

Furthermore, we will explore how we can ensure a just transition that is fair to everyone in society, and the technologies we need to change our energy system.

Politicians, energy experts, union representatives and speakers from a range of other perspectives will discuss and exchange, offering key insights into the potential solutions to these pressing crises.

Programme

10:00 to 11:00:
Climate Jobs Report by Green House Think Tank
Speakers include:

  • Jonathan Essex (Green House Think Tank)
  • Peter Sims (Green House Think Tank)

11:00 to 12:00:
Place-Based Policy Alignment and Just Transition – The Belfast Climate Commission
Speakers include:

  • Damien McIlroy (Queen’s University Belfast)
  • Clare McKeown (Belfast City Council)
  • Amanda Slevin (Queen’s University Belfast / Place-Based Climate Action Network)

12:00 to 13:30:
Trade Unions and the Just Transition – From Origins and Context to Policy and Practice
Speakers include:

  • Sean McCabe (TASC)
  • Sinéad Mercier (National Economic and Social Council)
  • Stiofán Ó Nualláin (Trademark Belfast)
  • Jeff Robinson (Unite the Union)

14:30 to 15:30:
Keynote Address – Asad Rehman (War on Want)

15:30 to 16:30:
Fuelling the Just Transition – The Role of Non-Carbon Energy
Speakers include:

  • Juliana Early (Queen’s University Belfast)
  • Andy Gouldson (Leeds University / Place-Based Climate Action Network)
  • Paul McCormack (Belfast Metropolitan College)

16:30 to 17:30:
Political Party Panel

Registration

This event is free and open to the public.

Please register your attendance at this event here.