Programme

10:00 | Session 1: Impacts of the climate crisis - the aftermath. Voices from across Europe

Introduction:

Testimonials from:

  • Cornelia Weigand, Mayor of the Municipality of Altenahr
  • Sven Plöger, Meteorologist and weather presenter
  • Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, Professor Athens University of Economics and Business, Director Sustainable Development Unit of Athena Research and Innovation Center, Co-Chair of SDSN Europe
  • José de las Morenas, Coordinator of the Health and Safety Secretariat at UGT
  • Rafal Solowin, National Centre for Rescue Coordination, Operational Planning Department, National Headquarters of the State Fire Service of Poland

Q&A and discussion with EESC members

13:00-14:30 | Lunch break

14:30 | Session 2: Impacts of the climate crisis – aligning science and policy?

Translating science into policy – and climate action

Q&A and discussion with EESC members

Concluding remarks:

15:45 | Break

16:00 | End of public event

Interpretation available in: EN FR DE PL