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WEBINAR: Green industrial policy is making a comeback—and it’s not just a buzzword. As Europe faces rapid technological shifts, geopolitical challenges, and the escalating climate crisis, policies like the European Chips Act and the Net-Zero Industry Act are paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable future. 🌱 We’re thrilled to share the upcoming GreenPaths Project webinar on November 26 at 15:00 CET, where leading experts will unpack the Resurgence of Green Industrial Policy in Europe and Beyond. This is a crucial opportunity to explore how these strategies address global challenges, from supply chain resilience to decarbonisation and digitalisation. Featuring speakers like Jewellord Nem Singh, Verónica Robert, and Agnes Gagyi, and moderated by Lavinia Steinfort, the discussion will provide valuable insights into how industrial policy can drive a just transition while enhancing Europe’s global competitiveness. 📅 When: November 26, 2024, 15:00 CET. ✍️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gciNMx8t Don’t miss this chance to join the conversation and help shape a greener, more equitable future. 🌍 More info about the Webinar https://lnkd.in/d92J9hqF #GreenPaths #JustTransition #IndustrialPolicy #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #Webinar #PolicyLab Ajda Pistotnik Aljosa Slamersak Jure Vetršek Mateja Licer Andreja Hlišč Matjaz Licer Zarja Muršič Simon Delakorda Leja Drofenik Stibelj Mojca Zganec Metelko Marija Čebular Zajec Ana Struna Bregar Kim Turk Mehes Aleš Pustovrh Barbara Krajnc Tej Gonza Žiga Malek Ana Frelih Larsen Matjaž Nemec Vladimir Prebilič Janez Potocnik Maja Simoneti Jasminka Dedic Josip Rotar Jaka Perharič Rudi Klanjsek Jernej Verbič Klemen Risto Bizjak Mojca Kleva Kekuš Ales Kranjc Kuslan Tit Neubauer Anita Hrast Anja Polajnar Alina Meško Lea Kuhar, PhD Jasa Veselinovic

🌍 Join Us for a Webinar on Social Innovation and Just Transition! On November 6, 2024, from 10-11:30 CET, Policy Lab’s co-founder and director, Ajda Pistotnik, will join experts from European Association for the Education of Adults - EAEA, CINOP, and CARDET to explore the role of social innovation in advancing #JustTransition. Hosted by Just4All—an EU-funded initiative promoting inclusive, sustainable transitions through #adulteducation —this webinar will showcase community-driven approaches to tackling inequality, climate change, and economic disparity. Ajda will dive into #degrowth as a model for social innovation, sharing insights from Policy Lab’s Degrowth School, which challenges traditional economic success metrics and champions new frameworks for resilience and community-led action. We’ll also touch on key insights from the GreenPaths Project, highlighting how transformative policies can create lasting impacts across Europe. 📅 Date: November 6, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10-11:30 CET 🔗 Register here: Just4All Webinar Series https://lnkd.in/gWvEeDN7 Join us!

🎙️ Check out the latest episode of the Strašno hudi podcast, featuring Aljosa Slamersak, co-founder of Policy Lab and environmental economist! 🌍 Aljoša shares his belief that with the technologies we already have, we can tackle climate change and ensure a high quality of life for the majority of people globally. In this episode, he challenges the assumption that new technologies are needed to solve all our problems and highlights the importance of applying existing solutions to create a more sustainable future. From climate migration to energy justice, this episode is packed with insights on how we can use current tools to address the pressing issues of our time. 🔗 Tune in to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/dv7XDBMD Aljoša is joined by Ajda Pistotnik Pistotnik, with whom he co-leads the Policy Lab, where they explore and advocate for #degrowth ideas to build a fair and sustainable society. Don't miss this discussion! 💬 #StrašnoHudi #PolicyLab

🌍 Why are we at Policy Lab taking part in the GreenPaths Project? It’s simple—GreenPaths is about making real, lasting changes for a greener, fairer Europe. Discover more about this Horizon Europe initiative in just a couple of minutes by watching this video: Why GreenPaths? 🎥 https://lnkd.in/giCmQtRd GreenPaths will enhance the design, governance, and implementation of critical policy strategies, from the European Green Deal to the Fit for 55 package, and actions funded by the Just Transition Fund and the European Social Fund+. #HorizonEurope #GreenPaths #PolicyLab

🌍 Reflections on Degrowth! Political School 2024: Redefining Progress 🌱 Last week, we wrapped up the Degrowth! Political School 2024: Redefining Progress: Nature, Care & the Working Class. Over the weekend, we engaged in deep discussions about the future of the climate movement, the intersections of social and ecological justice, and rethinking the very foundations of our political and economic systems. We are grateful to all the guest speakers and participants who joined us in Lokve and contributed to this enriching exchange of ideas. Your insights and energy have helped create a space for new imaginaries and concrete pathways forward. Full program: https://lnkd.in/g-Gmh92x The aim of this international multi-stakeholder event is to promote solidarity, build bridges, and stimulate the imagination of alternative economic arrangements that reconcile the provision of human needs with ecological goals. Here, surrounded by nature, the school is more than just an educational laboratory – it is a convivial space for vibrant social exchange. Welcome to a New Frontier of Political Thought! The concept note was prepared in cooperation with Policy Lab team and program board members Lea Kuhar, PhD, Alja Lobnik and Taj Zavodnik. "At what point do we escalate? When do we conclude that the time has come to also try something different? When do we start physically attacking the things that consume our planet and destroy them with our own hands? Is there a good reason we have waited this long?" ― Andreas Malm, How to Blow Up a Pipeline #Degrowth #RedefiningProgress Research & Degrowth International IPE - Institute for Political Ecology Commons Network La Via Campesina International Degrowth Network trade union mladi plus Aljosa Slamersak Köves Alexandra CRVENA - Association for Culture and Art Diana Filimon Márton Czirfusz Oxana Lopatina European Coordination Via Campesina Luka Knezevic-Strika Mladen Domazet Periféria Policy and Research Center Intersindical-CSC B Mariona Bonsfills Clotet Eva Matjaž Zarja Muršič Sophie Bloemen

We’re excited to unveil the Program for the #Degrowth Political School 2024: REDEFINING PROGRESS: Nature, Care, & the Working Class Dive into the details of our upcoming sessions: https://lnkd.in/g-Gmh92x Check out the "About" section by Ajda Pistotnik, our director and co-founder: Welcome to a New Frontier of Political Thought! Welcome to an experiment in the making, a laboratory for rethinking the socially accepted truths and dogmas of the 21st century. This year we invite you to the second edition of the Degrowth Political School in Slovenia, entitled “Redefining Progress: Nature, Care & the Working Class”, building on the foundations laid by our first edition, “The Limits to Growth”. Today we face global climate breakdown, rising authoritarianism and growing social inequality – symptoms of a world order in decay. The so-called “green transition” often serves as a smokescreen for corporate interests, repackaging environmental destruction in the language of progress. Meanwhile, the elite continue to thrive, fueling the crises that threaten our existence. The shifting dynamics of geopolitical dominance, marked by events such as the US elections and the rise of China, signal the twilight of old empires and the dawn of new ones, with ordinary people caught in the crossfire. In this context, Olivier De Schutter, the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, has published a groundbreaking report, “Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth”. He argues that growth in wealthy nations has become “anti-economic,” weakening our economies, ecosystems and commons. De Schutter calls for “development without growth,” advocating a democratically planned transition that serves people and the planet, not corporate profits. Timothée Parrique, a key voice in the degrowth movement, echoes this sentiment. What was once a controversial idea is now a rigorous field of study, with over 600 scientific studies and 380 policy instruments identified for a degrowth transition. The narrative of “green growth” is increasingly being exposed as an unrealistic utopia, while degrowth offers a viable path forward. The tide is turning, and the Degrowth Political School is at the forefront of this critical movement. At the Degrowth Political School, we reject the obsession with GDP... More: https://lnkd.in/g-Gmh92x #PoliticalEducation #RedefiningProgress #Care #FutureOfWork

🎓 Apply to the Degrowth Political School! 🌿🌍 Policy Lab is excited to invite you to the International Political School of #Degrowth, taking place from August 30 to September 1, 2024. Join us for an interdisciplinary event designed to explore, discuss, and develop solutions for a sustainable future in times of crises - polycrises. Event Highlights: 📍 17 international speakers from various countries, covering diverse aspects of degrowth. 📍 Program crafted with the help of our program committee: Alja Lobnik, Taj Zavodnik, and Lea Kuhar, PhD. DISCOVER TRANSFORMATIVE THINKING WITH POLICY LAB Key themes of this year's school: 🎓 Solidarity and class consciousness in times of ecological breakdown. 🎓 Connections between the climate movement and the working class. 🎓 The value of invisible economies. Why Attend? 🚀 - Engage in enriching lectures, discussions, and networking with both Slovenian and international guests. - Contribute to the development of new ideas, arguments, and approaches for addressing modern economic and ecological crises. - Be part of a transformative movement towards post-growth future. How to apply and participate? https://lnkd.in/gKNRDpd5 We will inform all participants about the outcome and status of the applications by August 19. We look forward to your application!

Join us today at 4 PM for an insightful webinar! We will be focusing on our recent research, "Assessing the Impact of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on Land Use in the case of Slovenia, the European Periphery." This event investigates what post-growth agriculture could look like in Europe. The panel discussion will zoom in on the CAP and current policy framework, as well as on practices that can enhance a just agricultural transition. Speakers include members of national Parliaments, the European Parliament, farmers union, and civil society representatives. How has the CAP transformed land use patterns, agricultural practices, and rural livelihoods of small farmers in Slovenia, reflecting broader dynamics of land concentration and equity in the European periphery? Don’t miss this important discussion organized by Commons Network, Oxfam Novib, Friends of the Earth Europe, Wellbeing Economy Alliance - WEAll, European Environmental Bureau

📢 GreenPaths Webinar: Impacts of the 2024 EU Parliamentary Elections on Just Transition 🗓 July 1st 🕚 11 AM CET 📍 Online. Register now https://lnkd.in/erJs4Jy3 🌍 Join us as we examine the 2024 European Parliament election results and their impact on climate and energy policies. The recent election saw the EPP, led by Manfred Weber, emerge as the largest party. They have already signaled intentions to challenge key elements of the Green Deal, including the 2035 ban on combustion engine cars. 🚗 **What's at stake?** - The future of the Green Deal’s ambitious climate goals - Potential rollbacks on environmental regulations - The impact on agriculture and broader climate policy 👥 **Expert Panel:** - Camille Defard - Philippe Pochet - Tom Kucharz - Teivo Teivainen **Hosts:** - Judith Clifton - Marina Camacho **Moderator:** - Shaun Matsheza 🔔 Launching the GreenPaths Knowledge Hub: Your platform for resources, collaboration, and updates on #JustTransition. #PolicyLab #LetsTalkEurope #GreenPaths #EuropeanGreenDeal #KnowledgeHub

June is for Policy Lab, full of impactful events, policy discussions, new learnings, broader horizons, and valuable contacts. Some snapshots from last week's event about the National budget, financial policies, and participation possibilities in the budget-making process. Sharing the panel with Ministrstvo za finance and Fiskalni svet. #PolicyLab #PublicFinance #openBudgetSurvey #OBS