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EVENTSBrussels 04.03.2010

Language diversity - © Ayse Nazli Deliormanli

Language Diversity

A Challenge for Europe

The European Free Alliance organises a one-day conference on language diversity. In three panels, this conference will deal with the multilingualism policy in the European Institutions, the minority languages in their Member States and the protection of linguistic diversity against oppressions.

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EVENTSBrussels 04.02.2010

Beyond Copehangen : where to for global climate policy?

Beyond Copenhagen

where to for global climate policy?

The purpose of this Greens/EFA event is to offer an analysis of the disappointing outcome of the UN climate conference in Copenhagen, with a view to assessing what needs to be done to achieve an ambitious international agreement on climate change before the end of the year.

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EVENTSBrussels 03.02.2010

Green New Deal workshop

Implementing the Green New Deal for Europe

A Green family Workshop

The Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament is holding a series of workshops with Greens from around the EU to discuss and fine-tune its policies on the Green New Deal. This workshop will consider key aspects of the Green New Deal, such as its macro-economic framework, its employment dimension and its industrial policies.

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EVENTSMadrid 28.01.2010

The EU Spanish Presidency and the Green priorities

The Spanish Presidency of the EU and the Green priorities

A Greens/EFA conference in Madrid

The Greens/EFA Group will debate about the programme of the Spanish Presidency of the EU with representatives of the Spanish government, NGOs and think tanks. Two panels about the Green New Deal as a way out of the crisis and about which energetic model for Europe will also be an opportunity to focus on Green priorities.

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EVENTSBrussels 27.01.2010

Chemistry - autosampling © Catalin Stefan

Managing risks

A closer look at the legislative proposals on pharmacovigilance

Public health disasters remind us how essential it is to have an effective and proactive pharmacovigilance system to guarantee the safety of EU citizens. In December 2008, the European Commission put forward proposals for new legislation governing Pharmacovigilance in Europe. This expert meeting will debate about the consequences of the existing proposals for patient safety, the most effective approach for dealing with pharmacovigilance data and how decision-making and patient safety can be strenghtened in Europe.

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EVENTSCopenhagen 13.12.2009

Copenhagen and beyond - Global Greens event in Copenhagen

Copenhagen and beyond

delivering a meaningful deal on climate change - the Global Green perspective

Leading Green politicians from every corner of the globe will be in Copenhagen. This event is the only time they are speaking together on one stage , outlining their views on what a meaningful climate agreement is and how it can be achieved.

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EVENTSBrussels 09.12.2009

Conference Afghanistan post-elections © ENNA

Afghanistan Post-Elections - Civil Society and International Policy

A joint conference by ENNA and the Greens/EFA in the European Parliament

The conference aims at discussing how civil society can provide new momentum to reconstruction and state-building in Afghanistan post-elections. It is being held at a significant time for Afghanistan, security having deteriorated considerably since the last conference, and when concerns are being expressed about the slow progress of governance reform.

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EVENTSBrussels 09.12.2009

Tax and development - To fight against poverty

Tax and development - To fight against poverty

A joint conference by the European Parliament and the European Commission

The Commission is currently working towards a paper addressing the issue of improving good governance in the tax area in developing countries. In this context, the European Commission and Parliament organize a joint conference with a view to analyse the link between taxation and development and the impact of harmful tax practices on developing countries.

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EVENTSBrussels 09.12.2009

The European OpenSource & Free Software Law Event 2009

The European OpenSource & Free Software Law Event

A conference actively supported by the Greens/EFA

The European OpenSource & Free Software Law Event is an event that aims to promote the sharing and dissemination of legal knowledge on Free & Open Source Software (FOSS) licences, as well as the development and promotion of good practices in the field. The themes of the day will be "FOSS Terminology" and "Mutual software development and other experiences".

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EVENTSBrussels 02.12.2009

REDD

How to get REDD right?

Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) - livelihoods, ecosystem services and biodiversity

Deforestation has a serious impact on the climate, biodiversity and the livelihoods of local people. It seems therefore useful to install mechanisms that prevent deforestation. How to design these mechanisms and whether to integrate them in the international climate agreement is discussed in different fora.

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EVENTSBrussels 19.11.2009

Mexican cross - Copyright: Cecilia Lim

¡Ni una muerta más!

A conference about feminicide - State of play and perspectives

Feminicide is the most brutal form of violence against women. The killing of women is an immense problem, especially (but not only) in Mexico and Central America. In view of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, this is the right moment to take stock of the situation.

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EVENTSBrussels 18.11.2009

Lettre à Anna © Eric Bergkraut/Nour Films

Letter to Anna

Documentary on Anna Politkovskaya

The Greens/EFA Group will welcome Anna Politkovskaya's son and the film's director Eric Bergkraut to the screening of the documentary in the European Parliament. A debate will follow with the participation of Anna Politkovskaya's lawyer, the deputy editor in chief of Novaya Gazeta and NGO representatives, among others.

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REGISTER NOW

EVENTSBrussels 17.11.2009

Stop climate change

Climate Proofing EU Structural and Cohesion Funds

A joint conference by Friends of the Earth Europe, CEE Bankwatch Network and the Greens/EFA Group

There is a strong consensus that climate change is one of the biggest challenges for European regions. It will affect both human and non-human environment and pose significant constraints to regional and local economies. Therefore, mitigating and adapting to climate change is a matter of urgent policy actions supported by targeted funding resources.

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EVENTSBrussels 10.11.2009

Mouse cursor © Darren Hester.jpg

Political activism on the net

Seminar

More than thirty digital journalists, bloggers and politicians from seven European countries will be on hand to present diverse ideas for political mobilisation via the internet. The seminar will look at different kinds of online political initiatives from across Europe, and will discuss the internet as a tool for transforming European society.

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EVENTSStrasbourg 21.10.2009

Street scene in Africa © Peeter Viisimaa

Guinea

It's not only about fish

The situation in Guinea is alerting. After the massacre which took place at the end of September, Greens/EFA organise a joint debate in the European Parliament about the situation in Guinea. The President of the Guinean Organisation on Human Rights will give a testimony through videoconferencing.

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EVENTSStrasbourg 20.10.2009

Videocracy - A film by Erik Gandini - © Atmo 2009

Videocracy

Presentation and film projection

In Italy one man only has kept the domination of the image over three entire decades. As a TV-magnate and then as Presidente, Silvio Berlusconi has created a perfect system of TV-entertainment and politics.

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EVENTSMalmö 16.10.2009

Greens/EFA meeting in Malmö

The clock is ticking

Can Sweden deliver for the EU and for the world ?

Greens/EFA will hold a meeting in Malmö to debate with the Swedish Presidency about the UN climate talks and the Stockholm programme.

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EVENTSBrussels 29.09.2009

Russian lessons © dreamscanner.com 2009

Situation of human rights defenders in Russia in light of the recent abuses in Chechnya

A Greens/EFA Seminar and film screening

The background to the seminar and the film screening "Russian Lessons" (with the presence of the film director) is the worsening impunity of human rights violations in Russia in light of the recent abuses in Chechnya. Main focus will be on the recently dramatically intensified pattern of killing of human rights defenders in Russia.

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Press releases10.07.2009

Bike action 03

Bike Action - 1st Strasbourg Parliament Session

Greens/EFA MEPs on their bikes to the European Parliament

For their arrival in Strasbourg and for the first parliamentary session, Green MEPs will be going to the European Parliament by bike.

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EVENTSBrussels 07.09.2009

Seminar on Telecom package - Copyright: kycstudio

Telecoms package

Preparing for a 3rd reading

The key disagreement between Parliament and Council in 2nd reading concerned the role of the judiciary in the Telecoms Package. A third reading gives the opportunity, and responsibility, to the new Parliament to excercise its codecision power to ensure necessary goals are met.

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DOCUMENTATION

EVENTSBrussels 29.04.2009

Global food sufficiency - Conference

Global Food Sufficiency

Towards sustainable food production and consumption

The conference on food sufficiency aims at raising the question how local, regional, national and global food systems can provide sufficient and wholesome food for all. It will simultaneously connect civil society and decision-makers from Asia, Africa, Latin America and North America with a regional conference in the European Parliament in Brussels.

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EVENTSRoma 20.04.2009

From Siracusa to Copenhagen - Conference in Rome

From Siracusa to Copenhagen

Delivering a global climate deal

The Greens/EFA in the European Parliament and the Italian Greens hold a public conference in Rome on climate change and energy policy with the participation of Legambiente, WWF Italy and Greenpeace Italy

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EVENTSStuttgart 17.04.2009

Green deal for greener cities

Green New Deal for Greener Cities - climate change as a challenge for local policies

4th Green Local Councillor Congress

The Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament in cooperation with the European Green Party and the German Greens will organise the 4th European Green Local Councillors Meeting in Stuttgart, Germany.

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REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION

EVENTSBrussels 27.03.2009

green jigsaw - copyright: lilly3

A Green New Deal to tackle the triple crisis

A public conference of the Greens/EFA Group

On the eve of the Congress of the European Green Party, the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament organises a high-level conference about the need for a Green New Deal in order to tackle the world crises: economic recession, environment, social injustice.

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CONFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
ON THE SAME TOPIC

EVENTSBrussels 17.03.2009

Middle East - Copyright: Wagner Furlan

Iran and Europe

Green visions for the future

The conference in which well-known Iranian personalities will take part will deal with the future of Euro-Iranian relations and a vision for a political ecology in Iran.

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E-Polis

Get involved! Participation in Urban Affairs

E-Polis Web Conference

E-Polis – European sustainable cities network – is a platform for local initiatives and NGOs whose purpose is to promote sustainable development and participation of civil society in urban development processes. The web conference gives you the opportunity to discuss live with Green MEPs and experts about different aspects of urban development. Make your statement and get involved in the discussion. E-Polis - a better city is possible.

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EVENTSBrussels 04.03.2009

Green New Deal workshop

Green New Deal

A Greens/EFA workshop

Europe and the world are in the midst of a series of crises: economic recession, environment, social injustice. An opportunity exists: using the anti-recession policies to transform our economy. A Green “New Deal” is needed to foster a sustainable economic, social and job stimulus which promotes solutions to our resource, climate and economic challenges.

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CONFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

EVENTSBrussels 03.03.2009

Thinking health - Copyright: Alija

New thought for food - Food for thought

The science of sustainable agriculture - An innovative paradigm

Organic farming is a valuable indicator for sustainability. In this conference the basic questions concerning the “science for sustainability” will be discussed in the field of organic and other agro-ecological approaches to farming. The knowledge of scientific methodologies must influence scientific policy advice and the funding policy in science of the EU.

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CONFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

EVENTSBrussels 18.02.2009

Man dominating the world - Copyright: Fontmonster - Images of earth from NASA

Who wants to control the internet ?

How the Medina report and the Telecom package can affect the internet

While some companies dream of being able to manipulate access in order to restrict or give preference to certain services and websites, so as to block access to their competitors, this hearing aims at revealing what is really at stake behind the complexity of several European Directives up for consideration by the European Parliament in the coming weeks.

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EVENTSBrussels 11.02.2009

Hearing Indigenous people and HR in Latin America

Indigenous people and human rights in Latin America

A joint hearing

Top leader of the Indigenous Regional Council of Cauca (CRIC), Aida Qillcué organised the indigenous marches to Cali e Bogotà during October and November 2008. Aida Qillcué has been direct interlocutor of indigenous movements with President Alvaro Uribe, the Defence Minister Juan Manuel Santos, and the Colombian national government as such.

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EVENTSBrussels 28.01.2009

Precarity of seasonal labour forces...- Copyright: hellio-vaningen

The precarity of seasonal labour forces and industrial agriculture

A joint seminar hosted by the Greens/EFA and the Socialist Groups

The seminar which divides in two round tables deals with the situation of the rights of the farmers and the rights of the workers as well as the effects of the European policies.

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EVENTSBrussels 27.01.2009

Sound copyright conference - Copyright : Jim Jurica

Sound Copyright

Which way for the EU?

With the EP set to vote on whether to extend the term of copyright in sound recordings, this event looks at the significance and ramifications of this Commission proposal. Speakers will address the implications for copyright creators and users, for innovators and consumers and what it means for those aiming for a modern workable intellectual property policy.

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EVENTSBrussels 11.12.2008

EU funds

EU funds and climate change

Putting our money where our mouth is

This workshop, organised by the Greens/EFA group, aims highlight how to best use EU funds to support efforts to tackle climate change. As well as looking at agricultural and regional/structural funds, the EU's climate responsibility will also be addressed.

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EVENTSBrussels 04.12.2008

Global Europe conference

Global Europe

Living beyond its resources

We are currently using up the Earth's resources at an unsustainable rate. While European recognise the need to protect the environment, EU policy continues to favour economic competitiveness first. What is the impact, and what is the future for Global Europe?

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EVENTSBrussels 02.12.2008

50 years of women's rights in the EU

Fighting gender stereotypes

A new role for women in society

Greens/EFA Co-president hosts this conference with guest Commissioner Spidla. The Arcidonna Association will present their information campaign.

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EVENTSBrussels 13.11.2008

Consequences of the financial crisis

Consequences of the financial crisis

A Greens/EFA conference

The Greens EFA group is organising a high-level conference on the consequences of the Financial Crisis. Experts and MEPs will discuss instruments for better global governance of the Financial Markets and strategies for a Green New Deal to overcome the interlinked financial, ecological and social crises

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EVENTSBrussels 12.11.2008

Afghanistan - Copyright: Jake Phelan/Afghan Aid

Building peace in Afghanistan

Ascent out of Chaos

This year's conference on peace-building in Afghanistan brings together members of Afghan civil society, NATO, academics, the European Commission and the European Parliament. Participants from Afghanistan, who are currently practising community peace-building will describe their experiences and their views on the future.

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EVENTSBrussels 12.11.2008

From polar to nuclear? "Nuclearification" of the Russian offshore oil and gas industry

From polar to nuclear?

“Nuclearification” of the Russian offshore oil and gas industry

Russian oil and gas industry tries to promote nuclear power to meet its offshore energy needs. What plans do exist? What are the risks for these projects under the extreme weather conditions of the Arctic?

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EVENTSBrussels 12.11.2008

Climate and health

Are we prepared?

The impact of climate change on health and social services

The growing frequency of extreme weather events is already becoming evident across the EU. This conference aims to identify the coming challenges of climate change for health, as well as looking at past responses to extreme weather events, to assess if and how our social services are prepared.

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Conference documentation

EVENTSBrussels 04.11.2008

Euratom

Rebuilding Trust

Nuclear weapons in Europe and the renewed arms race

Green MEPs Caroline Lucas and Angelika Beer hold a meeting and discussion on nuclear proliferation, together with co-hosts International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War and Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament.

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EVENTSBrussels 16.10.2008

Multiple discrimination - courtesy of the European Commission

Multiple Discrimination

time to take action?

Being gay and a wheelchair user… A middle aged Roma mother of six… A young Muslim lesbian… A young Danish women with dyslexia and an Asian background… A young straight transsexual man… An aging Iranian man living in Europe…

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EVENTSBrussels 14.10.2008

Women's envoy

The European Union Needs A Women’s Envoy

A Greens/EFA conference

According to the United Nations the struggle against hunger and poverty will be lost from the start if the international community fails to strengthen women’s rights. The European Union should take the initiative and appoint a European envoy for women’s rights.The conference aims at broadening support for this initiative.

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EVENTSParis 09.10.2008

The EU Spanish Presidency and the Green priorities

The French EU Presidency : facing an environmental emergency

A public meeting of the Greens/EFA Group in Montreuil

On the occasion of the French Presidency of the European Union, the Greens/EFA organise a two-day public meeting in Montreuil on key issues such as European foreign policy, the EU energy/climate package, food security and GMOs as well as the financial crisis. French Secretaries of State Jouyet and Kosciusko-Morizet will represent the French Presidency during the event.

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CONFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

EVENTSBrussels 23.09.2008

Trees of evil - Copyright: el DVD David Peña

The ETS and forestry

Why forestry offset credits should not be included in carbon markets

Support is growing for the idea of including forestry in the Emissions Trading System in the build-up to the 7 October vote in Parliament's environment committee. Speakers in this debate will point out the problems, and call instead for a multilateral fund under the UN.

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EVENTSBrussels 18.09.2008

Files

Totalitarian Regimes and the opening of the secret file archives in Central and Eastern Europe

A Greens/EFA public hearing

This conference takes its lead from the Prague Declaration on European conscience and communism, which sets a common basis for research and evaluation of communist regimes in Europe. The event aims to promote a deeper understanding of the past, through highlighting experience in research and documentation, best practices and ongoing failures in this area.

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EVENTSBrussels 17.09.2008

Copyright : Benoit Beauregard

Telecom package: what impact on data protection?

A Greens/EFA Hearing

Next week's European parliament plenary session will see votes on three reports in the so-called "telecom package". There has already been intense debate on a number of issues, inlcuding data protection and privacy - but what exactly is at stake? Green MEPs, two of the relevant rapporteurs and the European Data protection adviser will give their views at this hearing.

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EVENTSBrussels 17.09.2008

Global hands - security conference

European Security Strategy revised

Finding the way ahead for a comprehensive strategy

The European Security Strategy, which has set out the EU's common understanding of foreign and security policy since 2003, is soon to be reviewed by High Representative Javier Solana. In light of this, as well as continuing security concerns and recent events in Georgia, now is the time to call for a more comprehensive security policy.

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EVENTSBrussels 17.09.2008

Russia - Copyright: Nicholas Belton

EU-Russia relations after the Georgian crisis

A Greens/EFA seminar

In the wake of recent events in Georgia, this event will look at the way ahead for relations between the European Union and Russia.

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EVENTSBrussels 17.09.2008

Intellectual Properties Rights and Green Energy Technologies

Intellectual Property Rights and Green Energy Technologies

A Greens/EFA Workshop

While technology transfer is now a central issue in international climate negotiations, intellectual property rights are increasingly raised as a challenge to be overcome in this regard. This workshop will provide a forum for open discussion with experts in the field.

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EVENTSBrussels 16.09.2008

Green design

Gr3en Design - from waste to design

Reduce, reuse, recycle

This conference and exhibition organised by the Greens/EFA and the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux aims at showing the importance of Green design in terms of sustainable consumption and production and global footprint.

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EVENTSBrussels 15.09.2008

Colombia tribunal

Tribunal on human rights violations in Colombia

Testimonies of victims

Over the course of this three-day event, co-hosted by the European parliament's Greens/EFA and GUE/NGL groups, victims will give testimonies on a range of human rights abuses in Colombia. Nine judges will make a statement on the final day.

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EVENTSFrankfurt/Oder and Słubice 28.08.2008

Green European Summer University

Bridging the gaps

First Green European Summer University

From 28 to 31 August 2008, the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament will hold the first “Green European Summer University” at the German Polish border. Themed “Bridging the gaps”, it wants to build intellectual, cultural and societal bridges, not only between East and West, but also between North and South and old and young.

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EVENTSStrasbourg 09.07.2008

Sarkozy

Atoms for peace - the security fallout

A hearing on the security consequences of France's nuclear policies

As France and its chief nuclear lobbyist Nicolas Sarkozy take over the Presidency of the EU, the Greens/EFA Group examine the security risks associated with nuclear proliferation.

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EVENTSBrussels 03.07.2008

Conference on Tourism and Climate Change

Set the right climate for your holidays!

A conference on tourism and climate change

The purpose of the conference is to show that tourism is both responsible for but also a victim of climate change. The event should also be seen in preparation for the coming into force of Article 195 of the Treaty of Lisbon which foresees the inclusion of the tourism sector in the EU legislative procedure.

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EVENTSBrussels 01.07.2008

Which mobility between neighbours?

Which mobility between neighbours?

A Greens/EFA conference

The demographic ageing of the European population pleads in favour of the opening (welcoming?) to the migrants. From this point of view, the neighbours of the European Union have a geographical privilege. Is this really the case?

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EVENTSBrussels 30.06.2008

E-Polis

E-Polis

Launch of networking website

E-polis – European sustainable cities network – is a platform for local initiatives and NGOs whose purpose is to promote sustainable development and participation of civil society in urban development processes. e-polis aims to create and establish a European-wide network of such local initiatives/NGOs in order to share experiences and find partners.

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EVENTSBrussels 11.06.2008

Conference on climate migrants - Copyright : Collectif Argos

Climate migrants

How to protect the people who are affected by climate change

The conference will look at case studies and will look at adaptation strategies and solutions on how ato prevent climate migrations and to protect and compensate the affected people. A declaration on the protection of the climate migrants will be adopted at the end of the conference.

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EVENTSBrussels 09.06.2008

Copyright - Control Arms campaign and Saferworld

The European Union and the Arms Trade Treaty

Open seminar on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the treaty.

This event will feature speakers from NGOs, the French government and the UK aerospace and defence industry. Raul Romeva MEP will be among those calling on the EU to bring an end to transferring arms to places where they will fuel conflict or breaches of human rights.

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EVENTSBrussels 04.06.2008

For a bullfighting-free Europe - Copyright: Colita

For a bullfighting-free Europe

Open seminar

The seminar organised by the Greens/EFA and animal protection organisations coincides with a two-day pro-bullfighting conference in the European Parliament. Green MEPs and guest speakers will argue that culture is no excuse for cruelty. An information stand will be present in the European parliament throughout the week.

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VIDEO STATEMENTS

EVENTSBrussels 03.06.2008

We are not untouchable - copyright Jakob Carlsen

We are not untouchable

Photo exhibition and public hearing

Four Green MEPs are sponsoring a brand new photo exhibition entitled “We are not untouchable – 260 million reasons why Europe should act”. The photographs, taken by award-winning Danish photographer, Jakob Carlsen, depict Dalit lives in Nepal, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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EVENTSBrussels 15.05.2008

Olympic rights for human games

Olympic rights for human games

A conference on Olympic Games in China

It is crucial for the EU to speak with one voice concerning questions as sensitive as human rights in China and Tibet. In order to attempt to answer a series of questions during the conference, the Greens/EFA have invited a number of European political figures, international experts, journalists and representatives of the International Olympic Committee.

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EVENTSBrussels 14.05.2008

Filicopsida or Fern fronds - Copyright: texasmary

Climate change and biodiversity

A Greens/EFA hearing

Ahead of the 9th meeting (COP9) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Bonn, Germany, (19 to 30 May), the Greens/EFA will organise a high-level hearing on "climate change and biodiversity". Experts of the UN, NGOs or the European Commission will debate on how to tackle the loss of biodiversity in the context of global warming.

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EVENTSBrussels 17.04.2008

Creative cities

Creative cities

Tops or Flops for Local Development ?

Cultural and creative industries gain more and more attention in public debates and are increasingly accepted as independent economic sectors. Companies from the creative sector play an important role as creator of jobs, economic growth and innovation in Europe. With their help, more attention could be gained for urgent urban development matters.

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EVENTSBrussels 17.04.2008

Open Parliament - Copyright: OpenForum

“Locked in” at the European Parliament

IT monopolies, open standards, open source and EU procurement policy

Participative democracy relies increasingly on the ability of citizens to access public information and to communicate with elected politicians electronically. This conference considers the prospects for the European Parliament to adopt the use of open standards and open source software and to promote interoperability in the European ICT sector.

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Video documentation

EVENTSBrussels 16.04.2008

Reviewing the EU budget - Copyright: Kate Tero

Reviewing the EU budget

Work in progress

How the EU should finance itself is a thorny issue. Green have invited representatives of the civil society to present their views on the reform of the EU budget.

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EVENTSBrussels 15.04.2008

Plate with money - Copyright : alvarez

What ever happened to democracy?

A seminar on lobbying in Europe

In the context of the vote of the report on lobbying in the European Parliament, the seminar will look at the corporate influence on EU policies.

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EVENTSLjubljana 11.04.2008

Sunflower

What political role for the Greens in Europe?

Roundtable of the Greens/EFA delegation to Ljubljana

On the eve of the Congress of the European Green Party, the Greens/EFA delegation to Ljubljana will organise together with their Slovenian partner a roundtable of the role of the Greens in Europe.

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EVENTSBrussels 08.04.2008

Terra Madre

Terra Madre

Meeting with Carlo Petrini, founder and president of Slow Food International

This meeting will officially launch the "Tastes of Europe" Convivium and will present the "Terra Madre" network. The aim of Terra Madre is to give voice and visibility to the rural food producers who populate our world, to raise their awareness, as well as that of the population at large, of the value of their work.

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EVENTSGalway 06.03.2008

European Union - Copyright: Alexander Briel

Meeting of the Green Group in the European Parliament and the Irish Green Party / Comhaontas Glas

A Green delegation to Galway

During the two-day meeting in Galway, Green MEPs, Irish Greens and guest speakers will focus on three issues. On the first day, a public meeting will raise the question of the Lisbon Treaty - good for Ireland? good for the EU ? The second day will be dedicated to two workshops on climate change strategy and integration.

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EVENTSBrussels 04.03.2008

Earth

Reversing the trends

A public debate with Lester Brown hosted by Green MEPs

The renowned environmentalist Lester Brown will present his new book "Plan B 3.0" in the European Parliament. In his book, Brown, who is the founder of the Worldwatch Institute, sets out a strategy for reversing the trends that are fast undermining our future.

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EVENTSBrussels 14.02.2008

Conference "Managing demographic change in Europe"

Managing Demographic Change in Europe

a conference on Green approaches

Greens consider the demographic change as a chance for new and innovative possibilities to shape social life and manage social cohesion. The conference aims at learning from successful projects and discussing on selected aspects of demographic change.

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EVENTSBrussels 13.02.2008

Feasible and liveable solutions for Palestinians and Israelis in Jerusalem - Copyright: Yoav Galai

Feasible and liveable solutions for Palestinians and Israelis in Jerusalem

Toward a Peaceful Resolution of the Conflict

A conference, photo exhibition and film screening hosted by the Israeli NGO Ir Amim and the Palestinian NGO Peace and Democracy Forum together with Green MEPs

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EVENTSStrasbourg 15.01.2008

ECAS Tools

Who's afraid of the EU's latest enlargement?

Presentation of a report on labour migration in a post-enlargement EU

The European Citizen Action Service (ECAS) and Jean Lambert will present an updated report on labour migration in the post-accession EU. The report includes up-to-date information on the progress that Member States are making in opening up their labour markets to the 10 Member States which joined in 2004, as well as the Bulgaria and Romania one year on.

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EVENTSBrussels 19.12.2007

Nuclear power plant - Copyright : Robert Brown

Impact of nuclear liability regimes on the EU energy market

A joint roundtable

On 19 December the Greens/EFA co-organise a workshop on nuclear liability regimes. The first part of the event will be dedicated to look at existing liability regimes from different perspectives. The second part of the workshop will focus on the assessment of the impacts and implications of these regimes on the EU energy market.

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EVENTSBrussels 06.12.2007

Afghanistan - Copyright : Afghanaid

Building peace in Afghanistan

The role of civil society in peace-building

There is concern both in Afghanistan and in Europe that the current international emphasis on a military solution has undermined efforts at the community level to consolidate the achievements of the last several years. The conference will look at the challenges and dilemmas currently facing Afghanistan, and the significance of peace-building in this context.

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EVENTSBrussels 05.12.2007

Oil platform - Copyright: Tamar Gugulashvili

Environmental and social impacts of the extractive industry sector in the Caspian area

The case of Kashagan oil field development

The two panels will focus on the implications of the European energy policy in the Caspian area and on the case of Kashagan oil field and will be followed by a debate on European energy security vs Corporate Social Responsibility.

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EVENTSStrasbourg 13.11.2007

Landmines

Ten years after Ottawa - the outcome?

Exhibition against landmines and cluster bombs

Ten years on from the signing of the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty, this exhibition seeks to draw attention to the results and lack of progress to date.

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World Energy Solutions - Switch to Green Power

World energy solutions: switch to green power

An alternative energy conference

On the eve of the World Energy Congress, the Greens/EFA in the European Parliament and the Italian Greens (I Verdi) will organise - with the participation of Legambiente, WWF Italy and Greenpeace Italy - an alternative conference in Rome on 9-10 November 2007 in order to present the proposals of European environmentalists.

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EVENTSBrussels 08.11.2007

Sulukule

Istanbul and the urban renewal projects

The case of the district Sulukule in the historical peninsula

Today the urban development of Istanbul constitutes a real challenge for the local authorities using the opportunity of the necessary urban transformations to reform the practices of local governance and to integrate civil society as an actor of these changes.The conference aims to initiate a debate on this issue.

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EVENTSBrussels 07.11.2007

Road infrastructure - Copyright Stefano Gaggero‎

EU infrastructure fund

Blank cheques for environmental destruction?

This conference hosted by the Greens/EFA will focus on the problematic integration of sustainability criteria into transport projects and the financial, environmental and transport policy aspects of large infrastructures in the EU.

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EVENTSMoscow 28.10.2007

Russia - Copyright: Nicholas Belton

Greens/EFA in Russia

A four-day delegation in Moscow

Greens/EFA MEPs went to Moscow to meet government officials, representatives of parties, associations and journalists. The multilateral foreign policy, the climate, nuclear issues, human rights, freedom of speech and democratic developments in Russia were the main topics debated.

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EVENTSLisbon 20.09.2007

The EU Spanish Presidency and the Green priorities

Climate Change

Meeting of Greens/EFA in Portugal

A delegation of Greens/EFA MEPs will hold a public meeting in Lisbon together with Os Verdes (Portuguese Greens) to discuss the priorities of the Portuguese Presidency with regard to climate change, highlighting Green ways to tackle the problem.

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EVENTSBrussels 19.09.2007

Iron chain - Copyright : Felix Möckel

Goodbye universal services?

The undermining of health and social services in the European Union

Despite being organised, delivered and financed at Member State, regional or local level, EU interference in the realm of social and health services is increasing. These crucial public services are coming under increasing pressure from market-oriented legislation.

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EVENTSBrussels 18.09.2007

Cycle parking in the city - Copyright : TT

European City Campaign

Time to network

The European City Campaign is a Green initiative aimed at enhancing citizens' participation in local decision making and promoting sustainability in urban development. This symposium aims to stimulate the development of a network of local initiatives and NGOs whose work is situated in this context.

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EVENTSBrussels 18.09.2007

Logo Mobility

Biking / sustainable mobility action in Brussels

Move green!

n the context of European Mobility week, the Greens/EFA group is organising a sustainable mobility action in Brussels as part of its climate change campaign. Together with local Greens (Groen and Ecolo) and the cyclist groups Pro Vélo/ECF/ETRA, the group is aiming to promote cycling in Brussels.

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EVENTSChina 24.08.2007

China flag - Copyright: Stephen Dumayne

China Delegation

Greens/EFA MEPs to meet with Chinese officials, experts and NGO representatives

The environment and human rights will be the core issues of this one-week delegation of Green MEPs to Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai.

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EVENTSStrasbourg 10.07.2007

Souvenir Srebrenica - a film by Roberta Biagiarelli and Luca Rosini

Souvenir Srebrenica

Presentation of a film by Roberta Biagiarelli and Luca Rosini

11 July 2007 marks the 12th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre in Bosnia. This exceptional documentary "Souvenir Srebrenica", nominated for the "David di Donatello" prize, is mainly based on fragments of historical footage from 1995 and interviews with both Muslim and Serb survivors still living in Srebrenica today.

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EVENTSBrussels 05.07.2007

50 years of women's rights in the EU

50 Years of Women's Rights in the EU

How far have we come?

This one-day conference will look back on what has been achieved in the field of women's rights by the EU in the 50 years of its existence and will look forward to what still needs to be done, to really achieve equal opportunities for women everywhere in Europe and in all different fields.

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EVENTSBrussels 04.07.2007

Middle East - Copyright: Wagner Furlan

Iran

Alternatives to escalation

This conference counts with three panels : the motivation of the different players and steps out of the the nuclear crisis, the alternatives within the NPT regime, the alternative energy scenarios for domestic consumption and export security

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EVENTS03.07.2007

Basic income

Basic Income - A concept for decent living and working conditions

Conference documentation

Basic or Citizen's Income is related to two main ideas: the possibility of a new, creative way of guaranteeing a decent income for all individuals and the chance of tackling issues such as poverty, unemployment and social exclusion. Basic income creates the vision of a new kind of human self-conception and a new understanding of freedom for everyone.

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EVENTSBrussels 02.07.2007

Food miles

Illegal fishing

A Green/EFA seminar

This half-day seminar which is hosted by Green/EFA MEP and rapporteur Marie-Hélène Aubert will explore issues surrounding illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing around European waters.

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EVENTS14.06.2007

Transport and climate change conference

Transport and climate change

A Greens/EFA conference

The aim of this conference was to give transport the same priority as other aspects of energy policy in the debate on climate change debate, with a view to identifying ways to reduce the climate impact of transport.

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EVENTS13.06.2007

Desertification and climate change

Climate change and desertification

A Greens/EFA conference

One quarter of the world's land is threatened by desertification. The "2006 International Year of Deserts and Desertification" has shown that the livelihoods of over one billion people in more than 100 countries will be jeopardized. To what extent is desertification linked to climate change?

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EVENTSBrussels 14.05.2007

The human cost of uranium weapons - photo exhibition by Naomi Toyoda (Japan)

The human cost of uranium weapons

A joint initiative by the Greens/EFA and the International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons

The initiative consists in a photo exhibition by Naomi Toyoda (Japan) about uranium weapons victims and a one-day conference with a international high-level panel of guest-speakers.

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EVENTSBrussels 19.04.2007

GMO-free regions, biodiversity and rural development

GMO-free regions, biodiversity and rural development

Third European Conference of GMO-free regions

The 3rd International Conference on GMO-Free Regions, Biodiversity and Rural Development invites stakeholders and decision-makers to discuss policies and measures fordeveloping sustainable rural economies in European regions, preserving natural and agricultural biodiversity and allowing for farming practices free from genetically modified organisms.

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EVENTSBrussels 19.04.2007

Health learning seminar - Copyright: Nancy Louie

Health services and health care across the EU

The impact of European Integration on national healthcare systems

During this Greens/EFA seminar, experts from different member states gave briefings on the key challenges to their health care systems, and on the impact EU policy is having on the provision and financing of health care. It was also the opportunity to have a debate with experts from NGOs and the European Commission.

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EVENTS 

Euratom: 50 years too much

Conference proceedings

In the forefront of the 50th anniversary of the EURATOM Treaty, the Greens/EFA in the European Parliament together with the Heinrich Böll Foundation Brussels held an international conference to discuss nuclear safety, nuclear proliferation, the future of the EURATOM Treaty as well as green alternatives.

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EVENTSBerlin 10.01.2007

Taking up the challenge

Taking up the Challenge

Green Positions on the German Presidency

Green Groups from the European Parliament & from the German Bundestag meet in Berlin for a joint session to mark the German Presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2007. Constitutional process, migration, foreign policy, energy and climate are the key issues on the agenda.

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