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SUMMARY:Making Voluntary National Reviews meaningful: the civil society perspective
DESCRIPTION:By Make Europe Sustainable for All \nSide-event at the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in the UNECE Region. \nOn Thursday 19 March 2020 – 13h15-14h45 \nIn room 17\, International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG) \nA light lunch will be served from 13h00 \nThe event will be held in English. \nRegister here \nThe involvement of civil society in helping to set up and monitor Voluntary National Reviews \ncan boost the accountability\, accuracy and usefulness of these periodic reports. \nThis event will focus on sharing best practices and on discussing the challenges involved with civil society participation in VNRs. The objective is to contribute to this year’s theme and overall review of the HLPF with recommendations and showcase the added value of civil society participation in VNRs.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/making-voluntary-national-reviews/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200321
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE region
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE: \n19-20 March 2020\, Geneva \nhttps://www.unece.org/rfsd2020.html
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/save-the-date-regional-forum-on-sustainable-development-for-the-unece-region/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200220
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SUMMARY:Launch SDGs4MEPs and SDG Watch Europe AGM
DESCRIPTION:19 February 2020 08.15 – 09.45 \nEuropean Parliament- Room A3H-1\, Brussels  \nHosted by MEP Udo Bullmann  \nWe are happy to invite you to the launch of “MEPs for SDGs”\, a new initiative by SDG Watch Europe that aims at gathering Parliamentarians caring for people and planet to work together for the ambitious and integrated SDG implementation.  \nAs part of the initiative\, we ask MEPs to commit to become sustainability heroes and to use their political influence to support the 12 demands described in the Manifesto for A Sustainable Europe for Its Citizens. Participating MEPs are invited to communicate about their commitment while SDG Watch Europe will give visibility to the participants. We invite you to carefully read the MEPs for SDGs chapter which details the commitments we expect from MEPs joining this circle.  \nWe will kick off the launch with a debate about ”How to make sure that the European Green Deal becomes a driver of Sustainable Development. A renewed role for the European Parliament ?“ MEPS and CSOs representatives from different sectors will contribute to the following questions:  \n\nHow can the European Green Deal\, declared central piece of the new European Commission\, deliver on all SDGs and how can we ensure that this Commission takes a holistic approach to Sustainable Development? \nIn this new political set up\, how can the European Parliament play a stronger role in holding the Commission account for the ambitious implementation of the SDGs? \nWhat are MEPs planning to do in order for the EP to address interlinkages between the different SDGs and their targets and to make sure that all Committees play their part in realising the Goals? \nHow can MEPs be enabled to better engage with citizens and with civil society on SDG monitoring and implementation?\n\nThe event will take place in room A3H-1. Please go directly to the room if you have an EP pass. Unfortunately\, the deadline for the people who need to get inside the European Parliament has already ended. If you need clarifications please email eva.izquierdo@eeb.org. \nFollowing the event\, the SDG Watch Europe Annual General Assembly will take place from 10:30-15:00 at the European Environmental Bureau (EEB)\, 14-16 rue des Deux Eglises\, 1000 Brussels.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/launch-sdgs4meps-and-sdg-watch-europe-agm/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200214
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:SDG TRAINING HANDBOOK
DESCRIPTION:Check out the new material available in the Make Europe Sustainable for All handbook especially designed for CSOs to organise capacity building workshops on SDGs. \nRead more: https://makeeuropesustainableforall.org/handbook/
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/sdg-training-handbook/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200125
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
CREATED:20200113T095729Z
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SUMMARY:CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR FINAL EVALUATION OF THE EC DEAR PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:Fairtrade International is looking to commission a Final Evaluation of its multi-stakeholder EC DEAR-funded project ‘Trade Fair\, Live Fair’. \nMore details can be found here:  https://www.fairtrade.net/opportunity/call-for-applications-for-final-evaluation-of-the-ec-dear-project \nWe look forward to applications from qualified research teams!
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/call-for-applications-for-final-evaluation-of-the-ec-dear-project/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200114
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:SOER 2020: Civil society's role for a just (and fast) transition towards sustainability
DESCRIPTION:By the EESC Sustainable Development Observatory and the European Environment Agency \nThe European Environment Agency’s (EEA) latest report on ‘The European environment – state and outlook 2020’ (SOER 2020)\, published on 4 December\, states that Europe faces environmental challenges of unprecedented scale and urgency. Europe will not achieve its 2030 goals without ambitious action during the next 10 years to address the alarming rate of biodiversity loss\, increasing impacts of climate change and the overconsumption of natural resources.  \nAccelerating the sustainability transition will require fundamental and far-reaching policy action\, engaging all sectors of economy and society to enable systemic change\, while leaving no one behind. The need for such far-reaching change is reflected in the Commission’s European Green Deal\, which emphasises the importance of ambitious transformations to tackle climate change and environment-related challenges\, and the opportunities that these could create for a just and inclusive transition. \nThe EESC Sustainable Development Observatory and the European Environment Agency will jointly host a public event on 12 February 2020 (9h00-13h00)\, aiming to engage a broad range of civil society organisations to discuss the core messages of the SOER 2020 report and their implications for actions in support to ongoing policy processes\, in particular those related to the European Green Deal. \nThe event will look at ways to boost the role of civil society for a just transition towards sustainability and to translate knowledge into action. It will also discuss how to foster the engagement and active participation of all stakeholders\, including youth\, in accelerating the shift towards a more sustainable Europe. \nRegistrations will open in the week of 13 January.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/soer-2020-civil-societys-role-for-a-just-and-fast-transition-towards-sustainability/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200101
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
CREATED:20191209T130720Z
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SUMMARY:Your project proposal could receive 50 000 EUR in funding through the 2020 Trust Initiative!
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea for building trust in data? \nYour project proposal could receive 50 000 EUR in funding through the 2020 Trust Initiative!  \nPARIS21 is seeking proposals for innovative projects that enhance trust in data and statistics in low and middle-income countries. The initiative will sponsor six to twelve-month projects up to 50 000 EUR each.  \nSUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL BEFORE 31 DECEMBER \n 
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/your-project-proposal-could-receive-50-000-eur-in-funding-through-the-2020-trust-initiative/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191207
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:LLLWeek 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP) will be holding the 9th edition of its iconic LLLWeek on 2-6 December 2019 in Brussels. The LLLWeek has become a milestone in the European education agenda\, thanks to the support of civil society actors\, Members of the European Parliament\, and other representatives of the European institutions (European Commission\, European Council\, European Economic and Social Council). The LLLPlatform is proud to announce that the LLLWeek2019 will take place in cooperation with the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the EU\, the Youth intergroup and the Lifelong Learning Interest Group of the European Parliament\, as well as partners such as CONCORD Europe and ECAS. \nThe Lifelong Learning Platform will tackle the topic of “Learning democracy\, values and participation”\, a theme encompassed throughout the year for LLLP. 2019 is a crucial year for Europe\, as the political landscape changed with the May elections: through this topic\, the LLLPlatform will seek to bring back the discussions around citizenship education\, active citizenship\, and the values that inform our democracies. Following the many inputs of the Lifelong Learning Interest Group of the European Parliament\, the thrust of its membership\, and the European momentum\, the Lifelong Learning Platform hopes to build an arena in which to debate the importance of civic participation in political life at all levels – local\, regional\, national\, European\, and even international – and the role that a lifelong learning approach to citizenship has to play. \nWhy a lifelong learning week? \nLifelong learning covers education and training across all ages and in all areas of life. It enables citizen’s emancipation and full participation in society in its civic\, political\, social and economic dimensions. A humanistic and holistic approach to learning\, from the cradle to the grave\, is of continued relevance in today’s world and a viable foundation for the rethinking of education. The Lifelong Learning Week aims to raise awareness of the fact that lifelong learning answers many challenges of modern societies. Fostering a comprehensive approach to education is especially important when it comes to building learning societies\, by making sure that our citizens are fully equipped with the competences they need in the 21st century. The paradigm shift to lifelong learning means recognising that learning is taking place in various contexts – be it formal\, non-formal and informal. It implies changing the ways we provide and receive education\, the ways we assess learning and the ways we work and live together. \nFormat \nDuring the LLLWeek\, participants will be taken into the topic of choice\, starting from the context in which lifelong learning and education operate in Europe to build active citizens. We will subsequently delve into the policy framework that is supposed to provide the tools necessary to understand our society and the changes it undergoes. Different approaches can be deepened\, as they all build up to the same overarching objective: \n\n Global citizenship education\n Learning democracy\n Promoting values\n\nIn fact\, all of these will contribute to the goal that the Lifelong Learning Platform has always been pursuing: better societies through education and lifelong learning.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/lllweek-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191126T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
CREATED:20191105T093201Z
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SUMMARY:SDG Watch Europe Plenary 26th November 2019
DESCRIPTION:Agenda SDG Watch Europe Plenary 26 November 2019 \nWith a new\, politically diverse European parliament that has steadily started its work and the unveiling of the new Commission the future focus of the EU Institutions is just beginning to take shape. So far\, the role of the SDGs in it is still unclear. Whether or not it will be part of a Green Deal or the work on a sustainability strategy will finally start is yet to be decided in the coming months. \nSDG Watch Europe has been pushing for the implementation of the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda ever since its adoption. With its work in the Multi Stakeholder Group\, on the Multi-Annual Financial Framework\, the 6th scenario as well as on the EP elections\, SDG Watch Europe has always urged to take the SDGs seriously and put people and planet at the heart of European policies.  \nThe next SDG Watch Europe Plenary will take place on 26 November 2019 from 9:30-13:00\, at: Meeting Room EARTH\, European Environmental Bureau\, 14-16 Rue des Deux Eglises\, Brussels. \nTo register for the meeting please enter your details here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13rlBz9RxQGEwoQhV5Zm4971LGjl8rRo0lwR7Ik9gmEY/edit \nIf you need any support for accessibility please let us know and we will provide what is needed. SDG Watch Europe will also be able to cover travel costs for some participants. Please contact us with a short explanatory statement for need of funding. In case of a large number of applicants\, the Steering Group will decide on funding based on geographic\, sectoral and gender balance. Contact: sdgwatcheurope@gmail.com \nWe are looking forward to a fruitful exchange. \nYour steering group members\, \nBarbara\, Constantinos\, Deirdre\, Julie\, Inge\, Ingo\, Leida\, Marie-Luise and Patrizia
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/sdg-watch-europe-plenary-26th-november-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191125T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:National Level Workshops 25th November 2019
DESCRIPTION:SDG Implementation in European Countries \nWorkshop for CSOs and CSO Platforms    \nOn 25 November 2019 from 10:00 to 17:00\, the SDG Watch Europe especially invites its members from national platforms\, civil society coalitions or loose NGO networks for a set of capacity-building workshops and exchanges. The workshops will take place at: Meeting Room EARTH\, European Environmental Bureau\, 14-16 Rue des Deux Eglises\, Brussels. \nTo register for the workshops please enter your details here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13rlBz9RxQGEwoQhV5Zm4971LGjl8rRo0lwR7Ik9gmEY/edit \nWorkshop 1 on Advocacy: Bringing the SDGs to the Parliament \nAs an intergovernmental agenda\, the main responsibility of implementing the SDGs lies with the governments. In many cases\, parliaments are insufficiently involved in the SDG processes and can thus not realize their checks-and-balances role. Furthermore\, keeping in mind the speedy work process in parliaments and short-term political challenges\, the SDGs are often too broad for the day-to-day life of parliamentarians.  \n In this session we want to discuss: \n\nWhat are good and bad experiences of strategies to include the SDGs in parliamentarian processes? How to start and keep them onboard?\nWhat kind of advocacy and training structures are useful to get them more engaged? What is meaningful participation\, critical monitoring\, legitimate opposition?\nHow to deal with conservative parliaments?\n\nWorkshop 2 on Communication: Rethinking SDG Awareness Raising   \nWhy make the SDGs a top-down PR process if you can tap into the potential of telling stories close to people’s hearts? In this workshop we want to discuss examples of how to raise awareness on the SDGs in a way that motivates and leads to political engagement\, without patronizing people. What are good strategies to reach people and overcome the gap between knowing and doing? \nIn this session we want to discuss: \n–       What are innovative ways of communicating the SDGs? \n–       What are ways to link the SDG to topics that are relevant for the public and create political pressure? \n–       What is the role of CSOs in communicating the SDGs – keeping in mind the agenda’s flaws and unambitious parts as well as its watchdog role concerning political processes? \nWorkshop 3 on Engagement: Connecting with Social Movements \nPower to the people – an idea that in the last couple of years has once again become visible. All over Europe and the world\, social movements are growing and people are voicing their political concerns\, calling for actions and using various forms of protest to disrupt traditional lines of thinking.  \nIn this session we want to discuss: \n–      What kind of role do social movements play in the implementation of sustainability? Is sustainability reflected in their strategies and in what way? \n–       Where do their successes lie\, where are their limits? \n–       And how can CSOs engage\, interact and partner with social movements in a meaningful way? \nOpen Discussion in World Café
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/national-level-workshops-25th-november-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191110T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
CREATED:20191031T135950Z
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SUMMARY:ECOPOLIS 2019: #GENERATIONHOPE
DESCRIPTION:Ecopolis is back to explore how we can ensure a sustainable and just future for our planet and generations to come! \nEcopolis 2019 will focus on the inspiring #GenerationHope: the young people all over the world standing up for action on the climate emergency!  \nTaking place in Brussels\, Belgium\, Ecopolis will bring together activists\, authors and experts to debate and discuss the transition to a socio-ecologically sound society from a diverse range of perspectives.  \nJoin us for panel discussions\, performances\, film screenings\, book readings and much more\, exploring multiple aspects of this key challenge of our time: from climate conversations crossing borders and generations\, to eco-feminism and the interplay of misogyny and climate denial\, to hearing from the young people at the forefront of climate protests! \nThis event will be in Dutch\, English & French\, with simultaneous interpretation available. \nPre-sale tickets – €7\, Tickets on the door – €10. Find out more and GET YOUR TICKETS!
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/ecopolis-2019-generationhope/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191106
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:International conference “Resource-Efficient Decarbonisation Pathways“
DESCRIPTION:4-5 November 2019\, Tagungswerk Berlin \nIn a modelling exercise\, the German Environment Agency further explored the nexus between climate policies and associated resource requirements. Six different quantitative scenarios for Germany describe potential alternative pathways to achieve a greenhouse gas neutral and resource-efficient economy by the year 2050. \nAt the conference\, we will explore: \n\nthe scenarios developed within the project “A Resource-Efficient and Greenhouse-Gas-Neutral Germany 2050” and resulting conclusions; and\nimplications of the study for the wider national\, EU and international policy context.\n\nYou are invited to join us and about 150 national and international experts and decision-makers from policy making\, industry\, academia and civil society to discuss options and opportunities to advance on decarbonisation pathways. \nRegistration for the conference is now open. More detailed information on the event\, including agenda and logistical information can be found on the conference website. \nWe look forward to welcoming you in Berlin on 4th and 5th November.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/international-conference-resource-efficient-decarbonisation-pathways/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
CREATED:20190711T101431Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Alliance Annual Conference - Climate.Cities.Communities
DESCRIPTION:The tide is changing. Thanks to grassroots campaigning\, increasing numbers of local\, regional and even national governments worldwide are now declaring the climate as a priority. Many other municipalities and regions have long taken climate change seriously and are already pursuing ambitious climate goals. For them\, some of the most pressing questions revolve around how best to act on this all-encompassing issue when only parts of its root causes are under municipal control. Which local strategies can contribute to a liveable future\, how can we implement them and what can we learn from global partnerships along the way? How do we realise necessary transitions in mobility and the built environment\, how can we engage the public in our strategies and how do we adapt to the changes we cannot avoid? \nClimate.Cities.Communities. explores the role of municipalities in climate action and the implementation of local strategies with the power to foster a good future for all. Join us in shaping our future! \nMore information on our website here: http://www.climatealliance.org/events/international-conference/2019-conference.html
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/climate-alliance-annual-conference-climate-cities-communities/
LOCATION:Rostock\, Rostock\, Germany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190921
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:Global Strike For Future Belgium III
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, 20 September 2019\, millions of young people and adults worldwide will strike for climate Our house is on fire – no time to waste.  \nWe will stop working and hit the streets to remind our politicians that the ‘window of opportunity’ is getting smaller as long as they don’t treat this situation as a civilizational crisis. No time to waste: we demand more ambitious climate action on every political level\, that leaves no one behind.    \nAll generations join forces: youth\, adults\, grandparents. The Belgian climate movement is stronger than ever! This strike will be the kick-off for an entire action week in our country\, three days out from the UN’s climate summit in New York.         \nCome and show your support with your friends and colleagues! Meet-up at Brussels North station at 13:30. \nMore info about strike day: \n\nNL: http://www.klimaatcoalitie.be/klimaatstaking\nFR: http://www.klimaatcoalitie.be/node/536\n\nMore info about action week: \n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/globalweekforfuturebelgium/
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/global-strike-for-future-belgium-iii/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190916
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
CREATED:20190506T123203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T123936Z
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SUMMARY:Call for contributions for the 2nd GUNi International Conference on SDGs: Higher Education and Science take action!
DESCRIPTION:After a successful first edition of the International Conference on SDGs: Actors and Implementation\, GUNi will be holding the second edition of the GUNi International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals: Higher Education and Science Take Action on the 5th and 6th of March 2020 at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona. \nRead the call for contributions here and submit your proposal! \nFor this 2nd GUNi International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) we welcome any contributions that present scientific research\, innovative practices\, projects\, programmes and initiatives that demonstrate how higher education institutions are working towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Specifically\, we would like to invite applications that put the spotlight on activities designed to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals and their achievement in teaching\, research\, institutional policies\, third mission and student initiatives at higher education institutions. We encourage practices that involve collaboration with other institutions and organisations. We welcome applications from different countries\, contexts and disciplines. \n| Key dates | \nCall for Contributions (pdf file) \n– Opening of abstract submission: 29th April 2019 \n– Deadline for abstract submission: 15th September 2019 (23:59 ECT) \n– Notification of acceptance/rejection: November 2019 \nRegistration \n– Early bird: 10th September – 1st December 2019\, included \n– Regular registration: from 2nd December 2019 \n=> Join the event on Facebook. \n=> Use the hashtag on Twitter #GUNiSDGs
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/call-for-contributions-for-the-2nd-guni-international-conference-on-sdgs-higher-education-and-science-take-action/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190910
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:CIRC4Life - take part in new consumer survey on reuse and recycling
DESCRIPTION:As part of an EU research project CIRC4Life\, we are conducting a survey on consumer attitudes to reuse and recycling in electronics and food products. \nYour input is very valuable to us in order to develop new products based on the circular economy which can have a great impact.  The objective is to look for better ways to encourage people to make more sustainable choices. \nThe survey will take you a maximum of 10 minutes to complete and will be open until 9 September 2019. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer! \nTo answer the survey\, click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T35272F
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/circ4life-take-part-in-new-consumer-survey-on-reuse-and-recycling/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190619T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T084900Z
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SUMMARY:Post-European elections debate organized by 11.11.11 on 19 June
DESCRIPTION:In the wake of the European elections\, many questions are being raised. We notice important tendencies\, common threads and evolutions that might need some clarification. \nWhat does this mean for human rights and democracy in the EU? Will populism get an even bigger breeding ground? What role will European civil society play in the coming years? Are far-right parties dead weight in the European Parliament? \n11.11.11 has decided it is time to debate these topics. \nSpeakers \n– Marta Pardavi\, Co-chair at Helsinki Committee Hungary \n– Laura Sullivan\, Executive Director of We move EU \n– Anne Van Lancker\, former Member of the European Parliament for the Socialist Group \n With Koen Vidal (Foreign editor De Standaard) as moderator. \nWhen: 19 June 2019\, 20:00 – 22:00  \nWhere: Venue TOP\, KVS\, Lakensestraat 146\, 1000 Brussels \nInterested? Register now: https://www.11.be/component/zoo/item/europadebat#inschrijven \n and/or share our facebook event with your network: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2257709491211367/?active_tab=about \nThe debate will be in English.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/post-european-elections-debate-organized-by-11-11-11-on-19-june/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190621
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:LLP annual conference
DESCRIPTION:LLP annual conference \nThe Lifelong Learning Platform has opened the registrations for their Annual Conference 2019\, “Learning democracy\, values and participation: the added value of lifelong learning“! Hurry up and reserve your tickets to the European conference on learning democracy\, global citizenship education and promoting common values! Register now!
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/llp-annual-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190618T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190618T163000
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CREATED:20190611T141737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T132641Z
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SUMMARY:Report launch ‘Falling through the cracks: Exposing inequalities in the European Union and beyond’
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Make Europe Sustainable for All (MESA) and SDG Watch Europe \nEuropean Development Days (EDDs)  \nRoom L1  \n18 June – 16.00 to 17.30 \nLeaving the vulnerable behind \nThe European Union has just over a decade left to achieve the Leave No One Behind principle of Agenda 2030. Despite the ticking clock\, in many EU countries there are striking inequalities hindering sustainable development\, including defective social protection systems\, poverty\, tax injustice and climate change. \n‘Falling through the cracks: Exposing inequalities in the European Union and beyond’\, will be launched during the European Development Days. The report provides a national picture of the various forms of inequalities and an overview of inequalities at the EU level. The document also focuses on individual forms of inequalities in its thematic chapters. \nThe report is structured around: \n–  15 national reports highlighting the state of inequalities in each of the participating countries \n–  Thematic chapters on individual but interrelated dimensions of inequality [AG1]  \n–  EU-level review of Europe-wide trends relating to inequalities\, the European Union’s commitments in the fight against inequalities\, as well as a comparative analysis of how EU member countries have performed.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/report-launch-falling-through-the-cracks-exposing-inequalities-in-the-european-union-and-beyond/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190621
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
CREATED:20190611T142130Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on SDGs and Human Rights - 18 (EN)\, 19 (ES) and 20 (FR) June
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR \nTools to operationalise the synergies between SDGs and Human Rights \nDates: June 18 (EN)\, 19 (ES) and 20 (FR) \nTime: 10AM – 11AM EST (New York time) \nSee Save the Date here \nThe 2030 Agenda is explicitly grounded in human rights\, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seek to realise human rights for all. Moreover\, the pledge to leave no one behind reflects the fundamental human rights principles of non-discrimination and equality. At the Danish Institute for Human Rights\, we develop analysis\, tools and guidance to operationalise a human rights-based approach to the implementation of sustainable development\, in a manner that leaves no one behind. \nThis webinar will discuss how to use two of our strategic tools to strengthen the realisation and review of the SDGs with data from human rights mechanisms: \n\nThe Human Rights Guide to the SDGs: sdg.humanrights.dk  \nSDG-Human Rights Data Explorer: sdgdata.humanrights.dk\n\nThe webinar is available is three languages\, with Live Captions services for each date to provide for wider accessibility: \nEnglish: Tuesday\, June 18\, 10AM – 11AM EST \nEspañol: Miércoles\, 19 de junio\, 10AM – 11AM EST \nFrançais: Jeudi\, 20 juin\, 10AM – 11AM EST \nThe connecting details are the following. If you will activate the Live Captions\, please refer to this document for the set up information. \nENGLISH – 18 June 2019\, 10am EST \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/809740495 \nMeeting ID: 809 740 495 \nDial by your location: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abDJTPguL1 \nLIVE CAPTIONS: https://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=CFI-DIHR \nSPANISH – 19 June 2019\, 10am EST \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/453970911 \nMeeting ID: 453 970 911 \nDial by your location: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abDJTPguL1 \nLIVE CAPTIONS: https://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=CFI-DIHR-Spanish \nFRENCH – 20 June 2019\, 10am EST \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/557245436 \nMeeting ID: 557 245 436 \nDial by your location: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abDJTPguL1 \nLIVE CAPTIONS: https://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=CFI-DIHR-French
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/webinar-on-sdgs-and-human-rights-18-en-19-es-and-20-fr-june/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190620
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:EDDs
DESCRIPTION:EDDs registration is now open! \nEDDS  \nWhen: 18-19 June 2019 \nWhere: Tour & Taxis\, Brussels \nThis year’s edition of the EDD will address inequalities. With exciting high-level speakers\, debates and other engaging sessions\, EDD 2019 will focus on combining the European Union’s goals to address inequalities and the Agenda 2030 for sustainable development. \nHow to register: \n\nSTEP ONE: Create a profile on the EDD website. You will not be able to sign up to the event without a profile.\nSTEP TWO: Register on the EDD website.\n\nClick on the ‘Register’ button on your dashboard\nRegister through a pre-identified organisation with your professional email address. If your organisation is not listed or you are attending independently\, please contact registration@eudevdays.eu\nUpload an ID picture.\n\n\n\nFor security reasons\, each registration will be carefully reviewed. Please remember that creating a profile does not give you access to the event. You need to fully register. An official confirmation with a QR code will be sent to you once your registration is approved. \nYou will need this QR code to access EDD 2019.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/edds-registration-is-now-open/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190606T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
CREATED:20190523T105400Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting the SDGs: Challenges for the Coffee Value Chain
DESCRIPTION:BY Conservation International  \nOn June 6th (9:30 – 18:00)\, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) and the European Coffee Federation (ECF) is hosting a Symposium on ‘Meeting the SDGs: Challenges for the Coffee Value Chain.  Shared solutions to coffee price levels\, volatility and long-term sustainability”. The event will take place in the Albert Borschette Conference Centre\, Rue Froissart 36 in Brussels. \nMore information on the event as well as the (draft) program can be found here. Interested participants can register here.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/meeting-the-sdgs-challenges-for-the-coffee-value-chain/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190606
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
CREATED:20190408T123204Z
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SUMMARY:European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) 2019
DESCRIPTION:Launch of the European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) 2019! The ESDW is a European-wide initiative to stimulate and make visible activities\, projects and events that promote sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It takes place every year from 30 May until 5 June. \nThe European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) is an initiative to facilitate the organization of activities that promote sustainable development and make these efforts visible on a common platform. The recently adopted global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) articulates key issues that call for urgent action at all levels and by all stakeholders. The ESDW contributes to this ambitious\, universal and transformative agenda by promoting the organization of bottom-up activities that have a thematic link to and support the SDGs. As such\, the ESDW aims to raise awareness for the 2030 Agenda in Europe and calls upon local stakeholders to actively engage with sustainable development\, in general\, and the SDGs\, in particular. \nActivities will be able to be registered and viewed on this website. This will be a tool for organizers to promote their project and attract higher participation. Furthermore\, they will gain access to promotion material (logos\, posters\, banners etc.) on the site\, highlighting their participation in a concerted European effort for sustainable development. \nEvent registration is now open for everyone who wishes to organize an event that is centered around sustainability.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/european-sustainable-development-week-esdw-2019/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190526
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
CREATED:20190521T091313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T133623Z
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SUMMARY:#vote4friendship – Song for Europe"
DESCRIPTION:With a new version of a classic Queen song and high-profile advocates\, a music campaign is drumming up support for the European elections: in favour of the European ideal and against nationalism and marginalisation \nPan-European music project: Young artists from all 28 EU countries join forces to cover “Friends Will Be Friends” by Queen Video \nCampaign objective: for 50 NGOs from over 20 countries\, as the party-independent\, pro-European “Alliance4Europe”\, to mobilise additional three million non-voters to cast their votes in the elections on 23-26 May \nSupport from BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt\, Deutsche Post Foundation\, Mercator Stiftung\, DDB Warsaw\, Serviceplan Group\, European Front\, Agora\, CoInvest\, Pulse of Europe\, The Good Lobby\, Katapult Filmproduktion GmbH\, Mokoh Music GmbH\, Factor product\, Cities of Gdańsk and Warsaw and prominent advocates such as Christopher Clark\, Timothy Garton Ash\, Nick Stern\, Agnieszka Holland and Ulrich Wickert \nMunich\, 13.05.2019 – Just imagine\, it’s the European parliamentary elections – and only opponents of Europe turn up at the polls. Instead of waiting around to see what happens\, Alliance4Europe – an informal\, independent network of 50 civil society organisations and initiatives from 20 EU member states – is taking action now. On 13 May\, Alliance4Europe is sending out a strong musical appeal to the whole of Europe with the #vote4friendship campaign: 30 artists from 28 member countries are coming together to sing the Queen hit “Friends Will Be Friends”\, which the band made available royalty-free for this purpose. The collaborative music video will be released across Europe. Alliance4Europe’s campaign is primarily aimed at young EU citizens who take the achievements of the European Union for granted but\, for the most part\, do not go to the polls. The last time a new European Parliament was elected\, only 43.09 percent of all eligible voters actually cast their vote. \nA song for friendship and freedom – and against hatred and marginalisation \nThe focus of the campaign is a three-minute music video of the Queen song “Friends Will Be Friends” featuring 30 artists from 28 countries. As well as the musicians\, the video also features people from every European country who are coming together to stand for the campaign’s pro-European message. The participating performers\, including soul and funk artist Oceana from Germany\, Portuguese singer Virgul and Swedish alternative rockers Normandie\, are not only making a musical contribution\, but showing their commitment to the idea of a pan-European friendship in emotional video statements\, which they are actively sharing with their national and international fans and followers. \nFriends of Europe\, unite! \n#vote4friendship is aimed in particular at young Europeans who are meanwhile hard to reach with traditional campaigns and therefore more easily manipulated by targeted disinformation in the digital media. The campaign relies on the power of dialogue and is based on digital building blocks and formats that can be actively shared among civil society. A wide supporter network of European influencers\, prominent multipliers like\, Christopher Clark\, Timothy Garton Ash\, Nick Stern\, Agnieszka Holland\, Ulrich Wickert and organisations like the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt\, Deutsche Post Foundation\, Mercator Stiftung\, DDB Warsaw\, Serviceplan Group\, European Front\, Agora\, CoInvest\, Pulse of Europe\, The Good Lobby\, Katapult Filmproduktion GmbH\, Mokoh Music GmbH\, Factor product\, Cities of Gdańsk and Warsaw shares a common interest: to strengthen the European idea across all borders from a cultural\, economic and living perspective. All campaign contents\, videos and statements are therefore available on the website vote4friendship.eu and alliance4europe.eu/resources to download and share on all social media channels and platforms. \nNo vote\, no voice \nOf all EU citizens who are eligible to vote in the European elections\, over half don’t. At the last elections for the European Parliament\, the voter turnout throughout Europe was 43.09 percent. “By staying silent\, millions of EU citizens\, who enjoy living in a united Europe and reap its benefits on a daily basis\, are opening the door to a radical minority that wants to jeopardise our Europe\,” says Sonja Stuchtey (47)\, initiator and managing director of Alliance4Europe. Founded in November 2018\, the NGO is opposing this with the Europe-wide omnichannel campaign #vote4friendship. Its aim is to break the silence of non-voters aged between 18 and 35 across Europe and to motivate at least three million of them to cast their vote. \nAbout Alliance4Europe \nAlliance4Europe was founded by entrepreneur Sonja Stuchtey together with 25 Europeans in November 2018. It represents an agile network of civil society groups and citizens in Europe who are committed to safeguarding the European Union and its values. The first milestone of the commitment of Alliance4Europe and all its many supporters\, partners and local participating organisations in all EU member states is simple: by uniting civil society in a common cause\, they want to reinforce the positive image of the European Union among young Europeans in the run-up to the elections for a new EU Parliament on 26 May 2019. In addition to the music video initiative\, via the newly created “Alliance EU Wiki” Alliance4Europe is also initiating and coordinating information campaigns\, bar camps\, panels and many other decentrally organised projects throughout the whole of Europe under the motto #vote4friendship. \nAfter the European elections\, Allianz4Europe will continue to support projects that encourage a dialogue in Europe. It promotes pro-European groups and organisations\, coordinates Europe-wide campaigns and\, with its extensive combined online reach\, enables the wide-reaching communication and sharing of best-practice projects and pro-EU narratives. \nAlliance4Europe is a non-profit organisation (gGmbH) without any political affiliations. \n 
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/vote4friendship-for-europe/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190522
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:Spot the 17! Brussels
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy walking and sightseeing? \nDo you know what SDG means? \nDo you know the difference between an SDG and an MDG? \nDo you know why they matter? \nWould you like to find out? \n‘Spot the 17! Brussels’ is a game in which you wander around the Belgian and European capital hunting\, not for buried treasures\, but for nuggets of wisdom and gems of knowledge about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Development Agenda to achieve them. \nThe game is designed to inform you about and test your knowledge of the SDGs. \nYou can start playing ‘Spot the 17! Brussels’ anywhere in downtown Brussels. To locate all 17 SDGs requires you to walk some 10kms and takes up to three hours. This has the additional bonus of being good for your health and well-being\, which is SDG number three. \nInstruction \nTo play ‘Spot the 17! Brussels’\, you first need to click on ‘register’ and we will send you some documents you need for your hunt. Next\, you need to download the app and scan the QR code that you will receive via e-mail. \nOnce you have completed the hunt\, send us your results to win a delicious prize. \nThe game will be available from May 2019 till May 2020.
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/spot-the-17-brussels/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190515
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:Seminar: The Role of Families in achieving the Circular Economy
DESCRIPTION:14 May 2019 \n09.30-11.30  \nVenue: Room JDE 51 \nEuropean Economic and Social Committee \nRue Belliard 99\, 1040 Brussels \nIt is a pleasure to invite you to the seminar on “the Role of Families in achieving the Circular Economy” that Make Mothers Matter is organising in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee on the occasion of the International Day of Families. \nAs the Behavioural Study on Consumers’ Engagement in the Circular Economy recently published by the European Commission 2018 points out\, consumer participation on the Circular Economy has received little attention until now. Thus to move towards a Circular Economy\, the consumption/ demand side needs to be well understood and studied. Consumers play a pivotal role in transitioning to a circular economy. \nAt this conference we want to explore how families can be better integrated and considered on the circular economy. We will bring together different experts and stakeholders at various levels of action\, from policy-makers to community-led initiatives combining a top down and bottom up approach. The aim is to exchange and build a constructive dialogue among different actors of sustainable development in Europe. \nWe will analyse how our society can achieve economic progress by including measures of social inclusion\, equal opportunities and justice\, and how families can be supported in order to contribute in the transition to a more circular economy. \nThis event is an occasion for MMM to present how we are engaging families in the circular economy at the Horizon 2020 research project CIRC4life.  \nSpeakers \nLuca Jahier : EESC President\, \nHugo Schally : DG Environment European Commission\, \nEline Boon : Ellen MacArthur Foundation\, \nOlalla Michelena : Make Mothers Matter\, \nJörg Adamczewski : Zero Waste France \nPlease find more information on the agenda. \nPlease kindly register here and do not hesitate to forward this invitation to anybody that may be interested. \nIn order for you to get the accreditation needed to access the event\, please leave us the required information and bring your ID or passport with you on the 14th of May. \nFor any questions related to the event please contact us at europe@makemothersmatter.org \nLearn more about the EU Delegation of Make Mothers Matter by visiting our website
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/seminar-the-role-of-families-in-achieving-the-circular-economy/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190505
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:SDG Global Festival of Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Bonn\, Germany: 2 – 4 May 2019 \n#SDGglobalFest \nApply to register \nThe SDG Global Festival of Action is a ground-breaking event\, positioned to gather and inspire SDGs campaigners and multi-stakeholder partners to scale up and broaden the global movement to take action for the SDGs. \nTaking place in Bonn every year\, the Festival provides a dynamic and interactive space to showcase the latest innovations\, tools and approaches to SDG advocacy and SDG action. \nIt brings together leaders from governments\, local authorities\, international organizations\, civil society\, activists\, young advocates\, the creative industry and the private sector– to scale up the impact of their work and strategize joint actions\, whilst motivating new organizations and individuals to join the movement and take action for the SDGs. \nFor more information see: https://globalfestivalofaction.org
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/sdg-global-festival-of-action/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190501
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:Connecting Science and Society: Call for Applications to the Potsdam Summer School 2019
DESCRIPTION:Interactions between science and society are at the centre of this year’s Potsdam Summer School\, which will take place from 20 to 29 August 2019. It will explore the importance of science communication in order to find effective ways of communicating highly relevant topics in the field of sustainability and global change. \nSince the sharing of interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise is a key aspect of the Summer School\, the following questions will also guide the ten-day programme: \n\nHow can scientists address audiences from other societal areas?\nCan all sustainability topics be communicated in the same way?\nShould scientists become advocates rather than maintaining a neutral stance?\nHow can we deal with incomplete or misrepresented scientific information?\nHow can we reduce complexity without losing the scientific character?\nHow can we strengthen the credibility of scientific findings?\n\nWith its overarching theme – “Connecting Science & Society – Communicating Research on Sustainability and Global Change” – this year’s Potsdam Summer School will continue the transdisciplinary and interactive event series that has been held annually in Potsdam since 2014. The Summer School will provide its participants with a comprehensive look into theories and methods of science communication. They will engage in discussions and group work\, where they will be provided with the tools to develop effective communication strategies. \nThe aim is to bring together talented early-career scientists and young professionals operating in the private sector\, governmental agencies and non-governmental organisations from many different parts of the world to discuss frontier (research) questions on future sustainable development. We also aim to train science communication ambassadors who are eager to engage with various sectors of the public back in their home countries. Our goal is to improve science awareness\, help to develop informed opinions\, and enhance the transferable skills of current researchers. \nIn this context\, the Potsdam Summer School provides a unique opportunity for all participants to foster international cooperation and an interdisciplinary exchange of ideas. These issues span a multitude of natural and social science disciplines and invite stakeholders from the public and private sector to get involved. \nIn partnership with Geo.X and the City of Potsdam\, the 2019 Potsdam Summer School will be jointly organised by the Alfred Wegener Institute\, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI)\, the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences\, the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS)\, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)\, and the University of Potsdam. Experts\, stakeholders\, and guest lecturers from high-level national and international institutes and organisations will contribute their knowledge and insights to the Summer School programme. The programme will comprise lectures\, various discussion formats\, and interactive group activities. \nThe call for applications will start on 1 February and the deadline for submitting applications is 30 April. \nMore information: \n\nhttps://potsdam-summer-school.org/
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/connecting-science-and-society-call-for-applications-to-the-potsdam-summer-school-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190429T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:Policy debate for the Spitzenkandidaten
DESCRIPTION:European Youth Forum is organising a policy debate for the Spitzenkandidaten on 29 April together with the Maastricht University\, which will be a rare opportunity to learn about their views through a joint\, live debate. The debate will also reflect on topics emerging from an online survey. \nIf you have any questions or topics that you think the candidates should be debating also in relation to sustainable development\, then you can fill in the survey by 17 March and by that also influence the debate: https://maastrichtuniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ah5fJcvd0tMM6X3
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/policy-debate-for-the-spitzenkandidaten/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233642
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SUMMARY:Jamm Session: EP Elections 2019 - Live Online Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Join Culture Action Europe on 25 April 2019\, from 10.00 to 18.00\, online at http://jammart.eu\, where we will be bringing together citizens and key EU policy makers\, including MEP candidates from all across Europe to discuss such issues as: \n\n       Education & Research\n       European Identities & Values\n       Labour & Working Conditions\n       A Sustainable Future\n\nActivators from a range of partner civil society organisations will invigorate each thematic chat room. Does your organisation want to help activate the discussions? Or would you like more information? Get in touch at contact@cultureactioneurope.org. \n‘Spotlight Sessions’ will also allow participants to pose their questions directly to MEPs and candidates\, who will reply live via videolink\, with MEP candidates already confirmed from across the major political party groupings. \nRaise your issues and raise your solutions: if your organisation has a manifesto\, a petition\, an action day – you can highlight this in the Solutions chat room at the end of the day. \nWith the European Parliament elections approaching in May 2019\, it is the crucial moment to exchange on these key issues for the future of Europe – and as the event is online\, you can drop in and join in whenever and from wherever you like to contribute to the conversation! Automatic translation will also be available. \nSpread the word to encourage your networks to get active and put their burning questions to MEPs! \nRegistrations for participation are now open at: http://jammart.eu
URL:https://sdgwatcheurope.org/event/jamm-session-ep-elections-2019-live-online-dialogue/
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