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Mar 19 2019
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Creating Socio-Ecological Societies Through Urban Commons Transitions

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This framing paper is the closing publication of the Green European Foundation’s transnational project Creating Socio-Ecological Societies Through Urban Commons Transitions, which focused on urban spaces as a driving force towards socio-ecological societies and as a hub of transformative policies.

Written by Dirk Holemans & Kati Van de Velde from GEF partner Oikos, this paper explores the new roles of cities in our society and their potential for collaboration as urban commons.

The work of GEF on Urban Commons will continue with the 2019 transnational project Cities as Places of Hope in the European Union.

Mar 18 2019
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Roundtable on Smart Cities (Utrecht)

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Event Background

This workshop is to be held as part of the transnational project A Charter for the Smart City, which aims to formulate guiding principles that help politicians to assess and steer technological innovations in European cities.

About the Event

This workshop will draw from examples of best practices from across Europe to contribute to the development of a Charter, one which addresses the opportunities that new technologies offer for reducing the ecological footprint of cities and creating new urban commons, while also addressing the threats they might present to civil liberties and social justice.

The workshop will be chaired by former Dutch Member of the European Parliament Judith Sargentini and feature Jules van Hal, online campaigner of GroenLinks and former journalist, as rapporteur.

Programme

12.00-12.15: Welcome

12.15-12.30: Opening and introduction

12.30-14.30: First round of discussion – all participants get the chance to give their input on the draft charter

14.30-15.00: Break

15.00-16.55: Second round of discussion – In-depth discussion of crucial or controversial issues in the draft charter

16.55-17.00: Closing remarks

The event will be followed by networking drinks and dinner for the participants,

This event is closed and for invited participants only. For more information on the draft charter, visit www.smartcitycharter.eu 

Mar 18 2019
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Roundtable on Smart Cities (Oxford)

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Event Background

This round table discussion is to be held as part of the transnational project A Charter for the Smart City, which aims to formulate guiding principles that help politicians to assess and steer technological innovations in European cities.

About the Event

Drawing upon the expertise politicians and representatives from NGOs, trade unions, and technology sectors, the event will collect examples of best practices from across Europe to contribute to the development of a Charter, one which addresses the opportunities that new technologies offer for reducing the ecological footprint of cities and creating new urban commons, while also addressing the threats they might present to civil liberties and social justice.

Programme

11.00-11.40:  Welcome and introduction by Richard Wouters (Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks – De Helling)

11.40-13.00: Group discussions on smart cities: Which values are at stake? Do we need new rules? If so, which ones?

13.00-14.00: Lunch

14.00-14.30: Panel discussion on the draft Charter for the Smart City with Martin Fodor (green councillor Bristol, rapporteur on smart cities of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Council of Europe), Richard Wouters, and others

14.30-15.55: Roundtable discussion on principles of the charter, identification of gaps, local implementation, green character, practical examples

15.55-16.00: Closing remarks

After the roundtable there will be space for informal networking.

Registration

Registration is open to all, but spaces are limited to approx. 30 people. Please register via the registration form found on this website page.