The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals must continue to serve as the compass for Europe's future well beyond 2030. Civil society organisations and policymakers must prepare for the end of the decade, when the SDGs should be strengthened. The energy transition and the circular economy agenda must play a central role in this process.
On 30 June 2026, the Civil Society Organisations՚ Group will host a high-level conference in Cork. Registration for in-person participation is now closed. We invite you to follow via live streaming. Prior registration for the streaming is not required.
Brussells, 8 May 2026 – Relaunching European global leadership by bringing together competitiveness, sustainability and civil society participation: this was the theme of the second stage of the Festival for Sustainable Development, held for the first time in Brussels, entitled 'European leadership for the future: Civil society driving the post 2030 agenda'.
The EU needs a long-term vision that takes greater account of geographic specificities. Sustainable water management and food security must become top priorities, with food security and biodiversity going hand in hand.
The European Anti-Poverty Network unveils the 2025 EU Poverty Watch at the EESC, highlighting the role of national and local strategies in the fight against poverty.
Cillian Lohan is the new President of the EESC's Civil Society Organisations' Group. The Group appointed the environmentalist for the 2025-2028 term. The election took place on 21 October, during the group's first meeting following the Committee's renewal. Watch the interview with the new President!
