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Symposium - Practical Implementation of the TSD Chapter within the EU-Japan EPA

Examples of involvement of economic and social stakeholders and other actors to contribute to sustainable trade
Meeting
Tokyo
Japan

The symposium was introduced by a presentation of an external speaker and followed by a Q&A-session. In the first session, focus was on the consultation of civil society in the context of policy and legislation development and implementation, including in the context of trade policy, trade agreements and Trade and Sustainable Development chapters. The participants had the possibility to share information on how civil society functions and is consulted in the respective countries. The second session was a networking coffee, and the participants were given the possibility to discuss the involvement of economic and social stakeholders and other actors to contribute to sustainable trade. The aim of the discussions was to share experience and build the ground for future cooperation.

30/01/2020

Mainstream Biodiversity – the way to go!

Conference
9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. | Room JDE 62 | EESC | Rue Belliard 99
1040 | Brussels
Belgium

The EESC trainees with the support of the Sustainable Development Observatory (SDO) and the Directorate B for Legislative Works will host a public meeting aimed at offering a comprehensive approach to biodiversity in day-to-day life by engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and, in particular, youth.

29/01/2020
Mainstream Biodiversity – the way to go!

549th Plenary session, 22-23 January 2020

Plenary Session
Bruxelles
Belgium

549th plenary session, with the following debates: The priorities of the Croatian Presidency of the EU; Farewell ceremony for UK members and delegates; European Citizens' Initiative End the Cage Age, and From COP25 to European Green Deal

22/01/2020 23/01/2020

2nd meeting of the EU DAG under the EU-Japan EPA

Meeting
EESC Building
Brussels
Belgium

During the meeting, the members of the EU Domestic Advisory Group (EU DAG), composed of representatives of employers' organisations, trade unions and various interest groups, will adopt its rules of procedure and confirm the composition of the EU DAG. Discussions will also take place on the preparation of the participation of the EU DAG in the Joint Dialogue with Civil Society, which will be organised in Tokyo on 31 January in the framework of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

10/01/2020

548th Plenary session, 11-12 December 2019

Plenary Session
Brussels
Belgium

Wednesday 11 December: debates on opinions on disability rights, unemployment insurance, human rights and business, populism and fundamental rights, taxation and the sustainable development goals, use-value of European products and services.  – Thursday, 12 December: Debate on the theme From development to partnership and 2019 Civil Society Prize awards ceremony at 11 a.m.

11/12/2019 12/12/2019

Combining circular economy principles with GHG-reduction strategies

Conference
16:30-18:00 | EU Pavilion | IFEMA - Feria de Madrid | Avda. del Partenón, 5
28042 | Madrid
Spain

This event will provide examples of circular economy (CE) good practices and a forum for discussion to help CE practitioners deal with challenges they come up against. It will demonstrate solutions from industry to tackle climate change, and show examples of approaches to Circular Economy taken at a company level.

11/12/2019

Leaving no one behind in the transition to climate neutrality

18:30-20:00 | EU Pavilion | IFEMA - Feria de Madrid | Avda. del Partenón, 5
28042 | Madrid
Spain

At this event, different stakeholders will discuss the need of a fair and just transition and a European Green Deal that leave no one behind. This transition means that the most vulnerable members of society, as well as regions and territories that are in the need of special consideration, have to be involved in decision-making. These aspects will be addressed by the panellists in an interactive discussion.

11/12/2019

19th meeting of the EU DAG under the EU-Korea FTA

Rue Belliard, 99
Brussels
Belgium

During the meeting, the EU DAG will discuss the progress achieved by both Parties to the Agreement concerning the ILO Core Conventions as well as the next steps in their ratification and effective implementation. The EU DAG also will exchange information about the role of civil society in the EU and the Republic of Korea with a representative of the European Commission.

10/12/2019
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