EESC :NAT section newsletter
EDITORIAL BY PETER SCHMIDT |
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| COP28 | The role of organised civil society in accelerating climate action
We're packing our bags for Dubai, where the COP28 will be held from 30 November to 12 December 2023! The EESC delegation will be accompanied by a youth delegate and will engage in bilateral meetings and side events calling on the EU institutions and governments to step up climate ambition. As an input to the negotiations, the EESC adopted two specific contributions on implementing climate action on food and agriculture, and on the just transition work programme. 💬Read the editorial |
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| The EESC at COP28
As in previous years, the EESC will be actively involved in the COP28 (Dubai, 30 November-12 December 2023). The EESC will be present onsite with a delegation of 7 members and a youth delegate, and will (co)organise 4 side events with topics ranging from sustainable food systems and just transition, to financing circular economy and beyond growth. All events will be webstreamed. Read more |
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| Meet our members | Piroska Kállay: Food is the common thread that links all 17 SDGs
The EU food system is at a crossroads, facing a multi-crisis that includes various interrelated environmental, climate, health and social challenges. Agri-food systems are increasingly vulnerable to climate change while also substantially contributing to it. Therefore, making them climate-resilient is a necessity. We need more than ever sustainable, healthy, inclusive and fair food chains in the whole food sector. Read more |
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| The EESC at the Committee on World Food Security
The EESC participated in the 51st annual meeting of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS), which was held last October in Rome at the FAO premises. The EESC, which holds an observer status at the CFS, used the opportunity to maintain and further develop close contacts with the FAO and with civil society stakeholders. Read more |
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| Meet the new EEA's executive director | Leena Ylä-Mononen
"Civil society has a crucial role to play to both inform and support Europe’s environment and climate goals", says Leena Ylä-Mononen, newly appointed executive director of the European Environment Agency. Putting in place the European Green Deal requires a transformative agenda which must involve all parts of society, including citizens and especially youth. A key element of this transformation is a just transition, and this is exactly where dialogue, building knowledge and best practices come into play. Read more |
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| EESC presents the #EUBlueDeal Action Plan
On 26 October 2023, the EESC unveiled its plan for a comprehensive EU water strategy. The Committee is leading the way as the first European institution to take concrete steps to address the water crisis with a political declaration containing a set of 15 guiding principles and 21 concrete actions to make the Blue Deal a reality. Its proposals include: water consumption labels, a Blue Transition Fund, water conditionality in EU fund, and a dedicated EU Commissioner for water. Read more |
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| Peter Schmidt at the Boosting Localization of the 2030 Agenda
On 27 October 2023, NAT section president Peter Schmidt moderated a roundtable on the localization of the SDGs for the 2030 Agenda. The event was an opportunity to promote a dialogue about the progress and the pending challenges of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, including the links with the EU policies, best practices and the contributions from regional and local actors. 🎬 Video recording |
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| Rural Pact Coordination Group | 2nd meeting
On 7 November 2023, the Rural Pact Coordination Group (CG) convened for its second meeting since its inception. The CG plays a crucial role in developing strategies, coordinating actions, and ensuring effective implementation of the Rural Pact and brings together diverse stakeholders to address challenges and advance sustainable development in rural areas. NAT section member Lidija Pavić-Rogošić actively participated in the discussions. Read more |
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| Youth Climate and Sustainability Round Table | Outcome document & Commissioner's response
Last year, the EESC, the European Youth Forum and Generation Climate Europe hosted a youth roundtable with Commissioner Wojciechowski on Food security and sustainable food systems. An outcome document outlining the policy demands developed during the event was submitted to the European Commission which provided a written response signed by Commissioner Wojciechowski. Both documents are available online. Read more
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| EESC event | Making the European Green Deal real
On 7 November 2023, ECOLISE and ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability, in partnership with the EESC, organised a policy event to present a grassroots and local government perspective on the European Green Deal and share insights into the handprint of community-led initiatives in addressing the planetary crisis. In deep conversations with policymakers, the event explored the systemic changes needed to harness the power of collective action which could enable local green deals. Read more 🎬Video recording |
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| EESC event | Advancing the EU's just transition policy framework
On 5 October 2023, the EESC hosted a public hearing in the context of its ongoing opinion on just transition which was requested by the incoming Belgian presidency. The event discussed the steps the EU should take to establish a comprehensive and just transition policy framework and presented the relevant ILO guidelines. Special attention was also given to the intergenerational dimension and to proposals from the business sector. Read more 🎬Video recording 📌PPTs |
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| EESC event | The Common Agricultural Policy post-2027
On 6 November 2023, the EESC hosted a public hearing in the context of its ongoing opinion on autonomous and sustainable food production which was requested by the upcoming Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU. The hearing gathered the views of farmers' organisations and other stakeholders on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 in the context of the Agenda 2030 for sustainable development with a particular focus on youth. Read more 🎬Video recording 📌PPTs
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| EESC event | Sustainable food systems as drivers for the SDGs
On 17 November 2023, the EESC hosted an event to explore how sustainable food systems could contribute in achieving the SDGs. The event featured policy interventions from both FAO and the European Commission, while food supply chain actors provided concrete examples and best practices from the ground already undertaken to achieve more sustainability, along with their associated challenges. Read more 🎬Video recording |
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| EESC event | Debate on gender equality and youth in rural areas
On 22 November 2023, in line with its commitments to the Rural Pact, the EESC organised a thematic debate on gender equality and youth in rural areas. The debate was held in the context of the European Gender Equality Week, and served to shine a spotlight on the unique challenges faced by two integral demographics in rural areas: women and youth. Read more 🎬Video recording 📌PPTs |
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| EESC event | Debate on food speculation
On 22 November 2023, the EESC held a debate on food speculation as a follow up to its opinion on "Food price crisis: the role of speculation and concrete proposals for action in the aftermath of the Ukraine war". The debate clearly demonstrated the impact of the EESC opinion on this important topic, as it was widely quoted in the latest UNCTAD Trade and Development Report's chapter on Food Commodities, Corporate Profiteering and Crises. Read more
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| European Parliament study: International Climate Negotiations | COP28
The European Parliament published a study which provides an overview of the status of international climate negotiations and the issues at stake at the COP28 climate change conference, which will take place in Dubai (UAE) from 30 November to 12 December 2023. The study also addresses the current implementation of the Paris Agreement, the climate policies of key Parties and the stakeholders in the negotiations. Read more |
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| European Commission | Informing citizens about the CAP - call for proposals
The European Commission launched a call for proposals for support for information measures to the public relating to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The aim is to explain and raise awareness on the EU support to agriculture and rural development through the CAP, and to engage with farmers and other actors in rural areas in order for them to further communicate to their constituencies and the wider public about the CAP. The call will close on 9 January 2024. Read more |
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| European Commission | Evaluation study of the EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme
The European Commission published a study to evaluate the EU school scheme for the supply of fruit and vegetables, and milk in educational establishments which entered into force in 2017. Overall, the results of the analysis show that the share of children receiving both fruits, vegetables and milk products has increased compared to the previous period and that children benefit from a more varied supply of products. Read more
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| European Commission report | State of Food Security in the EU
A recent report by the European Commission presents a qualitative assessment of food supply and food security in the EU within the framework of the European Food Security Crisis preparedness and response Mechanism (EFSCM). The report highlights, amongst others, growing concerns of recurring extreme weather events in the EU, continued high input prices and production costs, and food affordability as a key concern for food security. Read more |
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| European Commission publication | Reducing consumer food waste - Recommendations for policymakers
The European Commission published a list of recommendations for policy makers with the aim to help reduce consumer food waste. Consumers can change many behaviours that lead to food waste but their capacity to prevent food waste is influenced by a number of factors, including related policies. Therefore, reducing consumer food waste requires collaboration between all actors in the food system and policymakers can play a key role in addressing the issue. Read more
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| European Commission publication | Evaluation support study of the costs and benefits of the implementation of LEADER
The European Commission published a report to assess the added value of the LEADER approach (Links between activities for the development of rural economy) and the extent to which the increased costs of implementing the LEADER approach are justified by its additional benefits. The geographical scope of the analysis is the EU27 and the United Kingdom until December 2020. The analysis covers the 2014-2022 Rural Development Programming period. Read more |
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RECENTLY ADOPTED OPINIONS |
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At its 582nd plenary session, held on 25-26 October 2023, the EESC adopted the following opinions in the field of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment: |
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| 15 December 2023 | Public hearing (save the date!)
Towards an updated EU rural action plan to involve Member States, regions and civil society more closely (more info soon here)
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Ο Ιστοχώρος μας ΔΕΝ ΛΟΓΟΚΡΙΝΕΙ τα κείμενα των Αρθρογράφων του. Αυτά δημοσιεύονται εκφράζοντας τους ιδίους.
Απαγορεύεται η αναδημοσίευση, αναπαραγωγή, ολική, μερική ή περιληπτική ή κατά παράφραση ή διασκευή ή απόδοση του περιεχομένου του παρόντος διαδικτυακού τόπου σε ό,τι αφορά τα άρθρα της ΜΑΡΙΑΣ ΧΑΤΖΗΔΑΚΗ ΒΑΒΟΥΡΑΝΑΚΗ και του ΓΙΑΝΝΗ Γ. ΒΑΒΟΥΡΑΝΑΚΗ με οποιονδήποτε τρόπο, ηλεκτρονικό, μηχανικό, φωτοτυπικό ή άλλο, χωρίς την προηγούμενη γραπτή άδεια των Αρθρογράφων. Νόμος 2121/1993 - Νόμος 3057/2002, ο οποίος ενσωμάτωσε την οδηγία 2001/29 του Ευρωπαϊκού Κοινοβουλίου και κανόνες Διεθνούς Δικαίου που ισχύουν στην Ελλάδα.
Tι ήταν η ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑ «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ»..για όσους δεν γνωρίζουν.
Η «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ» γεννήθηκε το 2000,ως συνέχεια του Περιοδικού «ΑΧΑΡΝΕΩΝ Έργα». Δημιουργήθηκε από Επαγγελματίες Εκδότες με δεκαετίες στον τομέα της Διαφήμισης, των Εκδόσεων και των Δημοσίων Σχέσεων και αρχικά ήταν μια Υπερτοπική Εφημερίδα με κύριο αντικείμενο το Αυτοδιοικητικό Ρεπορτάζ.
Επί χρόνια, κυκλοφορούσε την έντυπη έκδοσή της σε ένα ικανότατο τιράζ (5000 καλαίσθητων φύλλων εβδομαδιαίως) και εντυπωσίαζε με την ποιότητα της εμφάνισης και το ουσιώδες, μαχητικό και έντιμο περιεχόμενο της.
Η δύναμη της Πένας της Εφημερίδας, η Ειλικρίνεια, οι Ερευνές της που έφερναν πάντα ουσιαστικό αποτέλεσμα ενημέρωσης, την έφεραν πολύ γρήγορα πρώτη στην προτίμηση των αναγνωστών και γρήγορα εξελίχθηκε σε Εφημερίδα Γνώμης και όχι μόνον για την Περιφέρεια στην οποία κυκλοφορούσε.
=Επι είκοσι τέσσαρα (24) χρόνια, στηρίζει τον Απόδημο Ελληνισμό, χωρίς καμία-ούτε την παραμικρή- διακοπή
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=Επί είκοσι τέσσαρα ολόκληρα χρόνια, προβάλλει με αίσθηση καθήκοντος κάθε ξεχωριστό, έντιμο και υπεύθυνο Πολιτικό της Πολιτικής Σκηνής. Στις σελίδες της, θα βρείτε ακόμα και σήμερα μόνο άξιες και χρήσιμες Πολιτικές Προσωπικότητες αλλά και ενημέρωση από κάθε Κόμμα της Ελληνικής Βουλής. Η «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ» ουδέποτε διαχώρησε τους αναγνώστες της ανάλογα με τα πολιτικά τους πιστεύω. Επραττε το καθήκον της, ενημερώνοντας όλους τους Ελληνες, ως όφειλε.
=Επί είκοσι τέσσαρα ολόκληρα χρόνια, δίνει βήμα στους αδέσμευτους, τους επιτυχημένους, τους γνώστες και θιασώτες της Αλήθειας. Στηρίζει τον Θεσμό της Ελληνικής Οικογένειας, την Παιδεία, την Ελληνική Ιστορία, προβάλλει με όλες της τις δυνάμεις τους Αδελφούς μας απανταχού της Γης, ενημερώνει για τα επιτεύγματα της Επιστήμης, της Επιχειρηματικότητας και πολλά άλλα που πολύ καλά γνωρίζουν οι Αναγνώστες της.
=Επί είκοσι τέσσαρα ολόκληρα χρόνια, ο απλός δημότης–πολίτης, φιλοξενείται στις σελίδες της με μόνη προϋπόθεση την ειλικρινή και αντικειμενική γραφή και την ελεύθερη Γνώμη, η οποία ΟΥΔΕΠΟΤΕ λογοκρίθηκε.
Η ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑ «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ», είναι ένα βήμα Ισονομίας και Ισοπολιτείας, έννοιες απόλυτα επιθυμητές, ιδιαιτέρως στις ημέρες μας. Είναι ο δικτυακός τόπος της έκφρασης του πολίτη και της εποικοδομητικής κριτικής, μακριά από κάθε στήριξη αφού δεν ετύγχανε οικονομικής υποστήριξης από Δήμους, Κυβερνήσεις ή όποιους άλλους Δημόσιους ή Ιδιωτικούς Φορείς, δεν είχε ΠΟΤΕ χορηγούς, ή οποιασδήποτε μορφής υποστηρικτές. Απολαμβάνει όμως Διεθνούς σεβασμού αφού φιλοξενεί ενημέρωση από αρκετά ξένα Κράτη πράγμα που της περιποιεί βεβαίως, μέγιστη τιμή.
Η ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑ «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ» διαγράφει απο την γέννησή της μια αξιοζήλευτη πορεία και απέκτησε εξ αιτίας αυτού,ΜΕΓΙΣΤΗ αναγνωσιμότητα.
Η Εφημερίδα «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ» κέρδισε την αποδοχή και τον σεβασμό που της ανήκει, με «εξετάσεις» εικοσι τεσσάρων ολόκληρων ετών, με συνεχείς αιματηρούς αγώνες κατά της τοπικής διαπλοκής, με αγώνα επιβίωσης σε πολύ δύσκολους καιρούς, με Εντιμότητα, αίσθηση Καθήκοντος και Ευθύνης.
