http://www.eesc.europa.eu/ A bridge between Europe and organised civil Society en EU Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:46:59 GMT 2013-06-20T02:46:59Z en EU http://www.eesc.europa.eu/garnish/rss-logo.png http://www.eesc.europa.eu/ http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-long-term-financing Public hearing in the framework of the opinion ECO/347, held on Thursday, 30 May 2013 at the EESC´s premises in Brussels. The hearing will gather representatives of the financial sector as well as organisations representing the stakeholders in financial markets. The aim is to explore the various demands and needs and make a first attempt at identifying common trends that the EESC can put forward in its opinion on behalf of organised civil society . Tue, 07 May 2013 14:29:21 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-long-term-financing 2013-05-07T14:29:21Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-transitions-dialogue This conference aims to assess the EESC ideas and recommendations in terms of public engagement in the context of the French debate on the energy transition. This event will give the opportunity to discuss a real-size public engagement process meant at directly feeding back into draft legislation and to exchange views on the EESC's vision of a European energy dialogue. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:51:45 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-transitions-dialogue 2013-03-27T10:51:45Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-symposium-on-nuclear-fission The last few months have seen the reconsideration of issues about nuclear safety and nuclear’s long-term contribution to the EU’s energy mix. The EESC and the European Commission are therefore organizing an open, balanced and exploratory process of dialogue and debate for all stakeholders in civil society. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:59:00 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-symposium-on-nuclear-fission 2012-10-08T12:59:00Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-european-roundtable-aarhus-convention The 4th Aarhus Convention & Nuclear European Roundtable on “The Aarhus Convention implementation in the context of nuclear safety” will be held on 4-5 December 2012 in the premises of European economic & Social Committee. This event is organised by the ANCCLI, the European Commission (DG ENER), with support of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the French Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN). Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:50:03 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-european-roundtable-aarhus-convention 2012-11-12T12:50:03Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-for-all The European Economic and Social Committee will host a major conference on energy poverty, Energy for all: the action and role of the European Union, organised in partnership with Elisan, the European local inclusion and social action network, is organising a conference. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:21:25 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-for-all 2012-10-19T12:21:25Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-visit-olkiluoto The information visit on 18 October to EPR (European Pressurized Reactor) nuclear plant site and to the site for the final depository of radioactive waste in Olkiluoto, Finland, was part of a regular programme of technical visits organised by the EESC's TEN Section in the field of energy: nuclear fission (2007), solar energy (2009), integrated renewable energies (2010), nuclear fusion (2010), coal mining (2011) and recycling of nuclear spent fuel (2011). These tours support the activities of the TEN Section by providing expertise and overall knowledge about the critical issue of the EU energy mix, with much added value upon the quality of adopted opinions. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:18:57 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-visit-olkiluoto 2012-10-31T14:18:57Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-transition-to-a-low-carbon The TEN Section organised this discussion with Vaclav Smil, Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba, Canada, on the topic of energy transition. Using a multidisciplinary approach, Professor Smil presented the challenges inherent to the decorbonisation of the energy system. The event, which gathered EESC Members, experts, policy makers and other stakeholders, was followed by a lively debate in which competing visions of energy transition were presented. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:40:27 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-transition-to-a-low-carbon 2012-10-16T11:40:27Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-futures-civil-society This conference will explore how the process of guidance towards a future energy mix launched by Energy Roadmap 2050 can focus on the genuine participation of citizens in the debate on a low carbon energy future. Discussions on energy futures, management of change in European societies, role of media, citizens education and consciousness Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:08:00 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-futures-civil-society 2012-04-02T10:08:00Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-low-carbon-europe This common EESC-EERA event is an opportunity for the energy research community to open up to European civil society and illustrate to an enlarged public the latest developments in low carbon technologies. The experience of the EESC in advising EU legislators on energy and research, as well as the EERA Joint Programme research results will be the basis of an interactive one-day conference, where experts, panelists and participants will engage into a stimulating debate about the impact of energy research on people's everyday lives. Thu, 03 May 2012 14:29:27 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-low-carbon-europe 2012-05-03T14:29:27Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-efficient-building In the context of the future EU framework programme for research and innovation “Horizon 2020”, the Energy Efficient Buildings Association (E2BA; link: http://www.e2b-ei.eu/default.php) and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) were jointly organising a Conference on “Energy Efficient Buildings and Districts: Research to Accelerate Innovation”. Please find in attachment the official invitation, the draft agenda as well as the registration form, which you are requested to return by 7 May 2012 at the latest to the address EnergyBuildings@eesc.europa.eu. Wed, 02 May 2012 10:56:10 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-efficient-building 2012-05-02T10:56:10Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-roadmap-2050 In line with its activities on the European Energy Community (EEC), the EESC continues its efforts to promote an increased Europeanisation of the energy policy. The massive decarbonisation which is required by 2050 (i.e. CO2 emissions reductions of 80 to 95% by 2050 as agreed by the European Council in October 2009) prompted the European Commission to adopt an EU Energy Roadmap 2050 at the end of 2011. It is highly unlikely that EU Member States will agree on any of the seven scenarios proposed in the roadmap, given that the energy mix is a matter of national sovereignty. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:08:02 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-roadmap-2050 2012-03-29T13:08:02Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-europe-energy-sovereignty This public seminar will gather experts, policy makers, industry and employee stakeholders in order to discuss the impact of Europe's energy dependency on the EU and the Member State and the shaping of the EU's external energy relations from a civil society perspective. The EESC has called for increased progress towards a common EU foreign energy policy, notably in reference to security of supply and the fostering of strategic relations with non-EU countries. It welcomes the recent Commission proposal for an information exchange mechanism in the field of external energy agreements. However many challenges remain, including national vs. European attitudes. This seminar is part of the activities of the EESC and the European think tank "Notre Europe" to promote a European Energy Community, the policy initiative meant at a deeper Europeanisation of energy policy and a stronger involvement of civil society in energy governance. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:56:11 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-europe-energy-sovereignty 2012-03-07T13:56:11Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-education In the context of the preparation of an opinion on "Energy education" requested by the Danish Presidency of the European Union (rapporteur: Mr Iozia – Empoyees' Group, Italy), the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) organised a public hearing on this subject. EU efforts on the transition towards a low carbon energy system require appropriate policy and the right regulatory framework. However, energy challenges have a strong societal and behavioural dimension. In particular, energy education can play a key role in helping people to adapt their behaviour to support the energy transition ahead and in contributing to reducing people's energy bills. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:27:49 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-education 2012-02-21T08:27:49Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-european-energy-community-2012 In a context of strong interdependency between the EU's Member States, this conference aims to promote joint – rather than national – responses to the major energy challenges facing the EU today. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:14:00 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-european-energy-community-2012 2011-11-14T14:14:00Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-social-housing-2011 The conference will discuss the question of evolution of the economic model of social housing in relation to EU policies. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:19:14 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-social-housing-2011 2011-09-26T15:19:14Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-efficiency-changing-behaviour Dependent as it is on imports of fossil fuels, the EU is facing a major energy challenge. Energy independence and economic stability, the fight against climate change and environmental protection all mean that the EU must step up its transition to a low-carbon economy. The technological leap which will allow this transition - energy efficiency- is at the heart of the EU’s 2020 Strategy, but swift progress is needed as the EU is currently on course to achieve only half of the 20% objective for energy efficiency. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:25:23 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-efficiency-changing-behaviour 2011-04-14T15:25:23Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-security The event will include presentations on how EU energy policy can ensure security of supply and how we can strengthen the external dimension of the EU energy policy. There will also be an expert panel on energy cooperation from the perspective of both the EU and its neighbours, and a workshop on enhancing the instruments for energy cooperation. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:15:00 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-energy-security 2011-03-17T13:15:00Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-sustainable-construction-glossary The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), encouraged by the big success of its European Cycling Lexicon, has joined forces with the common language terminology for sustainable construction, led by the Architects Council of Europe and the European Concrete Platform. Together, a new, multilingual, dictionary-type publication will be launched: the Sustainable Construction Glossary. Given the recent call of the Commission for more efforts on energy efficiency and its prominent place during the special Energy Summit in February 2011, the new publication comes at an important moment. In response to the need for more sustainable construction, new concepts, phrases, and terms are being used across Europe. These concepts are aimed at improving the environmental, social and economic impact of the industry and its outputs. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:50:31 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-sustainable-construction-glossary 2011-03-07T10:50:31Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-470th-plenary-session At its last plenary session, held on 15-16th March, the European Economic and Social Committee and José Manuel Barroso, European Commission President, have attempted to identify the recipe for success for the Europe 2020 strategy. Michel Barnier, Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services will, together with the EESC Members, broach the challenging issue of completing the single market. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:13:10 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-470th-plenary-session 2011-03-14T10:13:10Z http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-co2-awareness Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage (CCS) is a technology which captures CO2 emissions from large-scale energy conversion processes, typically from coal-fired or gas-fired power plants, or energy-intensive industrial processes. The CO2 is then stored in deep geological formations. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:55:00 GMT http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.events-and-activities-co2-awareness 2010-09-13T15:55:00Z