EESC:NAT section newsletter
EDITORIAL BY PETER SCHMIDT |
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| Farmers' protests, Europe's Future and the SDGs - a Call for Action to leave no one behind in the sustainability transition We have been busy in the recent months and hosted the presentation of the Europe Sustainable Development Report 2023/24, signed the Call for Action on the SDGs, adopted our position on the just transition policy framework as well as on the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027, addressed the farmers' protests and other timely issues. Thank you for diving into our newsletter! 💬Read the editorial |
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| Europe's Future and the SDGs This high-level discussion aimed to provide relevant contributions on how the EU can strengthen its SDG leadership. The event featured also the launch of the 5th edition of the Europe Sustainable Development Report which tracks annually since 2019 the performance of all EU member states and partner countries on the SDGs and is co-designed with civil society. Speakers highlighted opportunities and mechanisms for further engagement with civil society organizations and the private sector to advance the SDGs in Europe. 📖Read more 🎬Video recording 💬Press article 🎥Short video summary |
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| Farmers' demonstrations: The present and future of European agriculture from the organised civil society perspective The EESC has for years been calling for a comprehensive food policy ensuring fair prices for producers, fostering a fair food supply chain, supporting farmers in the move towards climate neutrality objectives and securing more balanced and sustainable rural/urban development. We need more solidarity and 'more Europe' along with reciprocity of standards on the global market. 📖Read the whole declaration of the organised civil society ✖️Post on X 💬Press article |
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| Meet our members | Corina Murafa
Air quality, waste management, access to clean and affordable energy, upholding clear climate targets that can guide decisions everywhere in Europe, just transition mechanisms including in sectors often neglected such as the agri-food systems - all of these are topics that European citizens and civil society organisation care deeply about.
Corina Murafa mentions also that the Europe Sustainable Development Report is a gem in terms of information and a rigorous data-based approach to development, but it needs to permeate corporate sustainability strategies, not just government reporting and academic research.
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| EESC presents opinion on Just Transition Policy Framework at the Informal Meeting of Environment Ministers The first Informal Meeting of Environment Ministers of the year took place under the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, on January 15 and 16 in Brussels. Four key topics were addressed: adaptation and resilience; climate ambition and policy; circular economy and just transition. The EESC member and rapporteur Rudy de Leeuw was the key note speaker on the segment of just transition to present the exploratory opinion on Advancing the EU's just transition policy framework: what measures are necessary. The opinion proposes to structure a possible EU policy framework on just transition in six pillars and comprises more than 70 EU-level policy proposals and measures, and more than 20 national-level actions. 📖Read more 💬Read the EESC opinion |
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| NAT meets with youth organisations In the context of the implementation of the EU Youth Test at the EESC, the President and three Vice-Presidents of the NAT Section met with fourteen youth organisations active in the fields of sustainable development, climate change, circular economy, sustainable food systems, environment and biodiversity, and sustainable rural development, to discuss their priorities and concerns for 2024. The aim of the meeting was to mainstream youth participation into the work of the NAT section and to coordinate future initiatives to amplify the voice of young people and youth organisations in the run-up to the European elections. 💬Read more about youth engagement at the EESC! |
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| Organic awards: are you ready to apply? After the last two successful editions, the application forms for the 2024 EESC awards in these categories: 1. Food Processing Small and Medium Enterprise 2. Food Retailer 3. Restaurant / Food Service may be submitted from 4 March 2024 to 12 May 2024. 💬Read more about the EESC organic awards. |
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| The ECESP Annual Conference is coming up (15-16 April) and is going global this year! The event will join forces with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the World Circular Economy Forum. Interested? Register to attend online. 💬Read more |
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| EESC contributes to Wallonia Summit and Liège declaration Over 800 non-state actors and local and European representatives from civil society and institutions came together for the Climate Chance Europe 2024 Wallonia Summit in Liège, Belgium, on February 8 and 9. This was the 1st European Summit dedicated to adaptation issues, and it was organized by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU and Climate Chance. Considered a partnership event, the EESC engaged in a series of dialogues and workshops to discuss climate response measures, propose policy tools and share experiences and initiatives on climate adaptation. The Summit presented the “Liège Declaration“, a collective roadmap on what is needed in adaptation policies to meet the challenges. 💬Read more 📄Download declaration |
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| The implications of land take, urban sprawl and soil sealing for people, businesses and the environment The EESC advocates for sustainable development through policies like no net land take, aiming to balance economic progress with environmental preservation. Concerns are raised about land grabbing fueled by EU policies, particularly in bioeconomy, trade, and agriculture, impacting family farms. The EESC calls for protective measures, responsible land governance, and a circular economy to prevent soil degradation. The committee stresses the importance of the Common Agricultural Policy in preserving access to and sustainable use of agricultural land, urging action to increase farm earnings and prevent land abandonment for vibrant rural communities. 💬Read more
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| How to foster the implementation of the Long-Term Vision for EU's Rural Areas? On Friday 15th December 2023, the EESC hosted a public hearing to gather the views of the European Commission, rural development actors and various stakeholders on how to foster the implementation of the Long-Term Vision of EU's Rural Areas. 🎬Video recording
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| Fostering the climate and food convergence in COP negotiations – the role of governance and finance As the nexus between agri-food systems and climate is becoming more and more important, this side event aimed to discuss ways to foster the convergence of the climate and food agendas, highlighting in particular the role of governance and finance. 🎬Video recording |
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| Walking the talk on just transition and social dialogue: experiences and initiatives This side event brought together civil society organisations with policymakers, presenting concrete examples of just transition initiatives with social dialogue to reflect on strengths, challenges and potential to scale up existing actions. 🎬Video recording |
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| Beyond Growth: Sufficiency for a sustainable and equitable future
Overconsumption must be addressed for the preservation of people and the planet. Sufficiency is vital to tackle climate change and inequitable resource use. The event focuses on implications in governance, social justice and culture to foster sustainable and equitable policies for human well-being.
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| Accelerating the financing of the circular economy in climate and biodiversity strategies The circular economy offers solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss at the source. It's time to mobilise financing to accelerate the circular economy. While sustainable tools like green bonds and impact investing can support circularity, unlocking the circular economy's financing potential remains a challenge. Collaboration between the circular community, policy-makers and financial institutions is vital for progress in financing the circular transition, especially as perceptions of risks persist. 🎬Video recording |
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| FAO report Achieving SDG 2 without breaching the 1.5 °C threshold: A global roadmap
The FAO report presents the approach to comprehensive agri-food systems transformation required for aligning with the 2030 Agenda's goals. It was launched on 29 February. 💬Read more 📄Download report
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| Rural toolkit launched on 6 February Discover the EU's Rural Toolkit – the new go-to guide from the European Commission for unlocking funding and support for rural development. Tailored for local authorities, businesses, and individuals, this comprehensive tool simplifies the complex landscape of EU funds and initiatives. Uncover insights, success stories, and practical examples to navigate funding options effectively. From direct EU applications to national/regional routes and financial instruments, the toolkit empowers users with handbooks, guidance, and specific financing details. This new tool will help maximizing the impact of EU funds, fostering community growth, and addressing local challenges. 💬Read more |
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| European Environment Agency's first annual progress report on the 2030 green objectives
Monitoring report on progress towards the 8th Environment Action Programme which is the EU's legally agreed-upon, overarching framework for action on EU environmental policy until 2030 in online. 📄Download report |
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| High-level event as part of the Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival The festival will be a collection of events organised by the European Commission (DG Research and Innovation) in cooperation with the Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors from 11 to 17 March. Along with the high-level event where the EU's Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors will present their Bioeconomy Youth Vision, the festival will comprise over 30 events organised by third party organisations all over Europe. It aims to engage young people as drivers of the transformative change needed to address the multiple challenges facing Europe and to unlock the potential of the bioeconomy to make that transformation happen. 💬Read more |
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| Have your say! Citizens and businesses can share their views on new EU policies and existing laws. All initatives here.
Today in the spotlight: |
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RECENTLY ADOPTED OPINIONS |
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At its 583rd, 584th and 585th plenary sessions, held in December, January and February 2024, the EESC adopted the following opinions in the field of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment: |
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| 11-13 March | Open Food Conference In collaboration with the EESC (managing the session on Food Democracy) |
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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.
