On 26 February 2026, the EESC in cooperation with Sustainable Development Solutions Network, will host an online event featuring the launch of the Europe Sustainable Development Report 2026 which tracks annually since 2019 the performance of all EU member states and partner countries on the SDGs and is co-designed with civil society.
On 8 September 2025 (14:30-18:00), the NAT section of the EESC will host its end of mandate debate with the aim of addressing some of the crucial and systemic questions raised by the new geopolitical order from the point of view of civil society, and to chart possible pathways for the future.
At the initiative of the EESC’s Civil Society Organisations’ Group, this exhibition showcased projects that have been coordinated by the Danish architecture firm BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group.
On 21 May 2025 the EESC will hold an online event on the link between trade policy and sustainability, with a particular focus on agri-food systems. Through panel discussions, EESC members, representatives of the European Commission and of civil society will exchange views on the role of reciprocity in achieving a fair green transition.
Partnership event by the EAPN and the Civil Society Organisations' Group
Event type
Conference
Location
Rue Van Maerlant 2
Brussels
Belgium
The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) launched its latest Poverty Watch Report at an event co-organised by the EAPN and the EESC Civil Society Organisations' Group. The 2024 Poverty Watch Report is available on the EAPN website.
where do we stand and what is the role of sustainable food systems in the implementation of the SDGs?
Location
Brussels
Belgium
Debate on the Agenda 2030 on sustainable development: where do we stand and what is the role of sustainable food systems in the implementation of the SDGs?
Phasing out fossil fuel subsidies while ensuring European competitiveness, mitigating the cost-of-living crisis, and promoting a just transition
Location
Online from Brussels
Belgium
On Friday, 24 January 2025, from 09:30 to 11:30 (CET), the European Economic and Social Committee will host a public hearing on the topic of Phasing out fossil fuel subsidies while ensuring European competitiveness, mitigating the cost-of-living crisis, and promoting a just transition.
Hybrid event - European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Rue Van Maerlant/Van Maerlantstraat 2, 1040 Brussels
Belgium
On Thursday, 16 January 2025, from 09:30 – 12:15 (CET), the European Economic and Social Committee will host an event organised by Pro(to)topia and the Club of Rome focusing on metrics for sustainable prosperity in the European Union.
