Thursday 12 November 2015 – room VMA3
Implementation of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda in Europe
Moderator: Karl Falkenberg, Hors Calsse Senior Adviser, European Political Strategy Centre
9:00 - 9:15 | Opening
- George Dassis, President of the European Social and Economic Committee (EESC) : Welcome address
- Leida Rijnhout, Director Global Policies and Sustainability, European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
- Jan Dusik, Director Regional Office for Europe, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
9:15 – 11:00 | The United Nations 2030 Agenda and Europe
Welcome address (video message)
Achim Steiner, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Presentations
- Michele Candotti, Chief of Executive Office, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): Embedding the environment in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- Marguy Kohnen, Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure, Luxembourg, on behalf of the Presidency of the EU Council
- Astrid Schomaker, Director Strategy, DG Environment, European Commission: The role of the European Union in SDG implementation
- Chris Vanden Bilcke, Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Belgium, Member of UNEA Bureau
Q & A
Coffee Break
11:20 – 13:00 | Responsibility of Europe for implementing the 2030 Agenda globally
Introduction
Alina Padeanu, Policy Coordinator Global Issues, European External Action Service
Civil society views
- Martina Bianchini: Chair of ICC Green Economy Task Force (tbc)
- Martin Heather, Policy Officer, DG DEVCO, European Commission
- Paola Simonetti, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
- Leida Rijnhout, Director Global Policies and Sustainability, EEB
- Tanya Cox, Plan International EU Office
- Kara Hajdu, CEEweb for Biodiversity
Plenary debate
13:00 – 14:30 | Lunch Break
Light lunch in front of the conference room
14:30 – 16:00 | Implementation of the 2030 Agenda in Europe
Presentations
- Arthur Dahl, President of the International Environment Forum, Co-Author of the GEO-6 Outlook Report
- Andrea Innamorati, Senior Policy Adviser, Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea, Italy
- Lutz Ribbe, Member of the EESC, Vice President of the SDO
- Monika Linn, Principal Adviser, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
- Luc Bas, Director EU Office, International Union for Conservation of NatureLars Fogh Mortensen, European Environment Agency (EEA), International Cooperation and Partnerships
- Lars Fogh Mortensen, European Environment Agency (EEA), International Cooperation and Partnerships
Q & A
16:00 – 17:45 | Governance structures for the implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development
Introduction
Derek Osborn, President of the Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future
Panel discussion
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Brenda King, President of the Sustainable Development Observatory of the EESC, Chief Executive ACDiversity
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Cédric Van de Walle, Federal Institute for Sustainable Development – Belgium, member of the ESDN steering committee
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Peter Defranceschi, Head of Brussels Office, Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
Plenary debate
Summary of day 1
Rapporteur Isabel Caño Aguilar, EESC member, Vice President of the SDO
Closing by the moderator
17:45 – 18:00 |
Leida Rijnhout, Director Global Policies and Sustainability, EEB
Brief introduction to day 2
Overview and scenario for day two on preparations for the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2), and report back on UNEA-1 Major Group and Stakeholder participation
18:15 – 20:30 | Reception in FOYER 6 (JDE building)
Friday 13 November 2015 – room JDE 62
UNEP Regional Consultation Meeting (RCM) for Europe
Preparations for the 2nd session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2): “Delivering on the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development
9:00 – 11:00 |
Moderator: Brenda King, President of the Sustainable Development Observatory of the EESC, Chief Executive ACDiversity
Presentations
- Jan Dusik, Director, Regional Office for Europe, UNEP: Briefing on the preparations for UNEA-2
- Ulf Bjoernholm-Ottosson, Head of the UNEP Brussels Liaison Office : UNEA-2 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development:
- Helge Elisabeth Zeitler, Policy Officer, DG Environment, European Commission : The European Union view on the role of UNEA
- Alexander Juras Head of Major Group and Stakeholder Branch, UNEP and Juan Chebly Lead Adviser for UNEP : How to strengthen engagement of Major Groups and Stakeholders in UNEP and UNEA
- Jeremy Wates, Secretary General, European Environmental Bureau (EEB): Expectations from Major Groups and Stakeholders for UNEA 2
Q & A
11:00 – 12:00 | Panel discussion : “Healthy Environment - Healthy People”
Moderator: Sascha Gabizon
- Roberto Bertollini, Chief Scientist and WHO Representative to the European Union
- Genon Jensen, Executive Director HEAL
- Gabor Figeczky, Advocacy Manager; IFOAM - Organics International
- Elena Lymberidi-Settimo, International Co-coordinator, Zero Mercury Working Group
- Sandra Vermuyten Head of Campaigns, Public Services International
Q & A
12:00 – 13:00 | Panel discussion : “Mobilizing resources for sustainable investments” - lessons from Europe
Moderator: Pieter Van der Gaag, Consultant
Panel discussion:
- Nick Robins, Co-Director UNEP Inquiry
- Anna Roggenbuck, EIB campaign coordinator, CEE Bankwatch
- Jean Letitia Saldanha, Senior Policy Advisor; CIDSE
- Stephanie Hime, Representative of Natural Capital Coalition
- James Vaccaro, Head of Public Affairs, Triodos bank (tbc)
Q & A
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:00 | Working Groups / Breakout sessions (rooms JDE 62 & 63)
Main expectations of Major Groups and Stakeholders regarding the UNEA-2 themes “Healthy Environment - Healthy People” and “Mobilizing resources for sustainable investments”
16:00 – 16:45 | Plenary (room JDE 62)
Moderator: Jeremy Wates, Secretary General, European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
Presentation of key messages from working groups and discussion
16:45 – 17:30 | Election of Regional Representatives
Alexander Juras, Head of Major Group and Stakeholder Branch, UNEP
17:30 – 17:45 | Closure of the meeting