The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is actively participating in COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11–22, 2024. Representing the voices of civil society, the EESC is committed to ensuring that marginalized and vulnerable groups are included in global climate solutions.
Eestis toimunud konverentsil rõhutati, et vähese CO2 heitega vesinik on energiasüsteemi eduka ümberkujundamise põhielement, mille potentsiaali arendamiseks on aga vaja taristut ja rahastamist.
14. novembril 2024 allkirjastatud ühisavalduses kutsuvad Euroopa Majandus- ja Sotsiaalkomitee transpordi, energeetika, infrastruktuuri ja infoühiskonna sektsiooni (TEN) esimees Baiba Miltoviča ning eluasemeid käsitleva Euroopa Regioonide Komitee arvamuse raportöör Andres Jaadla Euroopa institutsioone üles võtma kiireloomulisi meetmeid, et tuua Euroopa Liit välja praegusest eluasemekriisist. Samuti tervitavad nad Euroopa Komisjoni energeetika ja elamumajanduse voliniku ametisse nimetamist. Voliniku ülesandeks saab esitada esimene Euroopa taskukohaste eluasemete kava.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls on the EU to champion an innovative, sustainable, and circular bioeconomy model that aligns with the European Green Deal and climate goals. In its recent opinion, Aligning the circular economy and the bioeconomy at the EU and national level,adopted at the October plenary, the EESC outlines how a strong bioeconomy strategy can amplify Europe’s economic and ecological benefits, strengthen resilience, and support a fair transition for all.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted an opinion that aims to safeguard citizens' fundamental rights in the midst of the implementation of AI technology in public services.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) fully supports the objectives of the European Green Deal. However, it urgently calls for attention to be paid to the negative aspects of the deal, which have affected employment and EU competitiveness.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has laid out a bold vision for transforming the EU's agriculture, fisheries, and food systems to better withstand crises while ensuring sustainability. The opinion "Fostering sustainable and resilient food systems in times of crisis," requested by the Hungarian presidency, was adopted at the October plenary.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) supports efforts to develop a more human-centred and future-proof industrial ecosystem. At the same time, it calls for an in-depth debate on Industry 5.0 and its social and economic implications.
Recycling and the recovery of strategic raw materials from waste should be stepped up, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). This would reduce the waste going to landfill, but would also help the EU to lessen its dependence on third countries for raw materials.
In two new opinions adopted at its October plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for key reforms to strengthen the competitiveness of the EU economy, based on sustainable growth and a balanced fiscal approach to supporting green and digital investments. The EESC underlines the key role of NextGenerationEU, the EU’s COVID-19 recovery instrument, and calls for similar instruments to be included in the new long-term EU budget.
