Sustainable development

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  • where do we stand and what is the role of sustainable food systems in the implementation of the SDGs?

    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

    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.

  • 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. 

  • An initiative of the Civil Society Organisations’ Group in cooperation with Friends of the Earth Europe
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    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) presents the photo exhibition ‘Powerful Encounters: Picturing an end to energy poverty’ on the initiative of its Civil Society Organisations’ Group and in cooperation with Friends of the Earth Europe. The work of photographer Miriam Strong will be exhibited from 4 to 16 December 2024 at the EESC’s premises in Brussels.

  • New mandate, new challenge - reaffirming TSD amid economic security ambitions

    The third edition of the EESC Civil Society Forum on Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) took place on Thursday, 5 December, from 13:45 to 17:30 at the EESC premises in Brussels. Under the theme "New mandate, new challenge: reaffirming TSD amid economic security ambitions," this year's Forum focused on ensuring that the EU's economic security agenda is consistent with and delivers for TSD. As we welcome a new EU Commission, this is the moment to influence policy direction and ensure that trade policy fosters resilience and security alongside long-term development and social justice for all partners. 

  • On 15 November the EESC will host a pivotal event focusing on the benefits of organic food and the critical role of public procurement in advancing sustainable practices. This event will bring together representatives from cities, national governments, and institutions to discuss the future of organic farming and its impact on farmers, workers, the climate, and the environment.

  • The fifth meeting of the EU-Armenia Civil Society Platform (CSP) is scheduled to be held on 15 October 2024 in Brussels.

    The meeting will focus on assessing progress in the implementation of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with a strong emphasis on its impact in the Areas of Democracy, Rule of Law, Anti-Corruption, and Human Rights.

     

  • Rural Pact debate #6

    This event will explore how circular economy and bioeconomy can drive sustainable agri-food systems development across both rural and urban areas in the EU, through the presentation of innovative approaches that support the balanced development of rural and urban communities

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    This event is an in-person conference that will be live streamed on our website. Registration is closed. We kindly invite you to follow the live webstream.

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