Dear Members of the European Parliament, The countries Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Bulgaria, and Denmark have already been contacted regarding an important issue concerning the adoption of the euro within the European Initiative for Planetary Sustainability (EIPU). We would like to thank you for your attention and time for a written response, which we expect by. EIPU is a comprehensive and innovative program aimed at promoting sustainable development on a global scale. The initiative seeks to strengthen cooperation between European Union countries and other partners worldwide in addressing key challenges such as environmental protection, social justice, and economic prosperity. We await your significant responses, in which we anticipate that we will strive to meet the conditions for accession and the potential benefits associated with membership in the euro zone. Your opinions are crucial to achieving sustainable economic growth and stability in our countries and within the European Union. In accordance with the provisions of the 2020 law on state cooperation, subsidies may be denied to countries that refuse to participate in cooperation. This approach aims to promote mutual cooperation between states and strengthen the coordination of their activities. Denial of subsidies may be used as a tool to encourage states to fully and actively cooperate for the common good. Thank you for your cooperation and openness in this significant matter. We are ready to listen to your viewpoints and work together to find pathways to achieve shared prosperity in Europe and beyond. With respect and gratitude, Josef Anger, the CEO, Owner, and Board Member of #CNBC #PlanetarySustainability #GreenFutureEU #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyEurope #SaveOurPlanet #CleanEnergyRevolution #ProtectOurPlanet #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #RenewableEnergy #Implementation

🌍 Join us on Monday at the EU InfoPoint conference on our Evaluation of EU External Action Contribution to the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals ! We are very pleased to present the results of this study to a worldwide audience interested in understanding how a major international partner like the EU progresses on the SDGs. 📅 When: Monday, April 15, 2024 🕓 Time: 16:00 - 17:30 (CEST) 📍 Where: both online and offline at the EU InfoPoint, Brussels, Belgium 🌐 Language: English 📚 This evaluation specifically examines the contributions made by the European Commission's DG INTPA and DG NEAR to the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. We will present findings and recommendations on topics like the role of partnerships, mainstreaming of SDGs, and overall contributions to SDG achievements. After the presentation of our findings, representatives from DG INTPA will share the Commission's response to the recommendations and insights into the future of SDGs. 💬 Join us for the discussion thereafter! We are looking forward to responding to your questions and engaging into dialogue on how to best organise for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Let's pave the way for a brighter, more sustainable future together. #EU #SDGs #Evaluation #SustainableDevelopment #InternationalCooperation

💡 The latest amendment to the 2023-24 Horizon Europe Work Programme is here. This amendment mobilizes previously unallocated funding to boost the 2024 budget by nearly €1.4 billion, bringing it to a total of €7.3 billion. Here's what's in store: ✅ EU Missions: Investing €650 million to make 100+ cities climate neutral, establish 100 living labs/lighthouses for healthier soils. ✅ A New European Bauhaus Facility: Bringing the benefits of the European Green Deal into people's daily lives and living spaces. ✅ Experimental Actions: Introducing 4 open topics within Horizon Europe Clusters with €76 million, giving researchers freedom to focus on chosen subjects in 'Health', 'Climate, Energy, and Mobility', and 'Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment'. ✅ Cultural Heritage: Creating a digital collaborative space to support cultural institutions, researchers, and creative industries in the digital transition. ✅ Pandemic Preparedness: Allocating €50 million for a European Partnership to equip Europe for potential future pandemics. 💪 As recipients of Horizon Europe funding for diversity and climate change mitigation efforts, we at EEBG welcome the amendments in the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2023-24 and look forward to executing future projects in the realms of sustainability, innovation, and social inclusion. Follow us for more EU-funding news or connect with us for future collaborations! 🌱 #HorizonEurope #ResearchAndInnovation #EU #eebg #euroconsults #fundingnews

Empowering local leadership: A vision for a future-proof EU budget The #LocalAlliance just released a new policy paper urging EU leaders to prioritise local governments in the next #EUbudget (2028-2034). They should be recognised as key partners in the implementation of the EU budget and play an essential role in achieving a prosperous Europe, where people want to live, work and thrive. Why are local governments so important? 🔵 Together, they implement 70% of EU Green Deal legislation and account for 69% of climate-related public spending. 🔵 They drive large-scale renovation programmes, fuel switch campaigns, and sustainable projects that improve citizens’ lives. 🔵 They blend public and private financing, bringing innovative solutions to the energy transition and ensuring no region or citizen is left behind. Read the full report to learn more about the Local Alliance's vision for an EU budget that empowers local leaders and creates a just, climate-neutral, and competitive Europe! 🔗Report: https://lnkd.in/dYrcKDe4 🔗Press release: https://lnkd.in/dwC9d8Qg The #LocalAlliance is a coalition of eight European local and regional networks, including ICLEI, ACR+ | Association of Cities and Regions for sustainable Resource management, Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), Climate Alliance, Energy Cities, Eurocities, FEDARENE, and POLIS network

Excited to be attending the UNECE Public-Private Partnerships 8th International PPP Forum today, to learn more about the challenges of small-scale PPPs, and the challenges and opportunities of generative AI in PPPs, with Ziad-Alexandre Hayek today! #ai #artificialintelligence

Yesterday's session on "Innovative Financing Options and Private Capital for Energy Transition in Cities" spotlighted how cities can embrace new funding models as traditional subsidies phase out. To achieve their net-zero goals, cities are exploring financing tools like citizen finance, green bonds, and energy performance contracts (EPCs). This shift allows cities to utilise diverse tools to power sustainability without reinventing the wheel. 🌍 Building Synergy with EU Initiatives Georg Houben, Policy Officer at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Energy, highlighted how EU programs like NetZeroCitiesEU, the Smart Cities Mission, and the Covenant of Mayors - Europe are bridging the gap to help cities access and leverage funding more efficiently. 🔑 Support and Capacity Building Speakers shared practical examples from Warsaw’s funding alignment strategies to private investment pathways, as presented by BwB. Sylwia Słomiak from Eurocities also underscored the value of multilingual support in enhancing financing access across Europe. Learn more about the conclusions of this session here: #EUSmartCities

🇧🇪 Belgium: #ECCP Cluster Insights 💡 ✅ 46 clusters in Belgium - 36 registered on ECCP! 💼 Employment Strengths: Belgium has higher employment shares than the EU average in Health, Construction and Retail sectors, showcasing its robust workforce in these areas. 🌱 Key sectors: Health, Digital, Agri-food, Construction, Renewable Energy and more. 🤝 Interregional Cooperation: Belgian clusters participate in 42 European Strategic Cluster Partnerships and multiple Euroclusters, enhancing cross-regional collaboration. Discover more about Belgium's cluster landscape and explore our factsheets for 55 other EU & priority third countries! #ECCP ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqpum9yh

Investments in productive chains in renewable energies and green industries that promote employment and sustainable development are some of the work opportunities that Bolivia can take advantage of in its relationship with the European Union. This was highlighted in a webinar organised by the Prisma Group, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the EU-LAC Foundation on Friday 19 April. In his opening remarks, the Executive Director of the EU-LAC Foundation, Dr. Adrián Bonilla, highlighted the dynamism of the political dialogue at the EU-CELAC Summit in Brussels last July. At the meeting, agreements were established for joint work on issues such as sustainable development, security, public health, environment, digitalisation and social equity, among others. During the virtual seminar, the Global Investment Agenda and the EU-LAC Digital Alliance were also addressed, which would allow the mobilisation of public and private resources in the aforementioned areas. The exploratory event served as a space for the exchange of ideas that could be taken into account in Bolivia's relations with the EU. More information on the Andean countries' relations with the EU can be found in the recording of the seminar "Opportunities for cooperation between the EU and the Andean countries", organised by the EU-LAC Foundation and the General Secretariat of the Andean Community on 8 February. On that occasion, the status of trade and association agreements was assessed, and the challenges and opportunities provided by the Global Gateway initiative, the digital transformation and the transition towards a green and fair economy were reviewed. https://lnkd.in/eHRfcE24 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Sergio Alberto Fernandez Grebe Horst Andrés Guzmán Escobari

The next European Commission has been unveiled, with key figures nominated to lead in shaping the future of the EU. Among the noteworthy nominations are: Dan Jørgensen from Denmark 🇩🇰 as Commissioner for Energy and Housing🔋🏘️. As Denmark's former Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, he has been instrumental in driving Denmark’s ambitious renewable energy policies and carbon neutrality goals. His experience will be essential in guiding the EU’s energy transition, building on the progress made by Kadri Simson. Jessika Roswall from Sweden 🇸🇪 as Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy 🌍💧♻️. With her experience in Swedish politics, she will continue the work on environmental policies and the circular economy initiated by Virginijus Sinkevičius, addressing key issues such as water resource management and sustainable development. Teresa Ribera Rodríguez from Spain 🇪🇸 has been nominated as Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition 🌱⚖️💼. With her extensive background in environmental policy and energy, she will oversee the EU’s efforts to ensure that the green transition is not only environmentally sustainable but also socially equitable and economically viable. Roxana Minzatu from Romania 🇷🇴 has been nominated as Executive Vice-President for People, Skills and Preparedness 🧑🏫📈, a critical role focused on ensuring that Europe’s workforce is equipped with the skills needed for the future. This portfolio will be vital in addressing workforce challenges and advancing skill development across the EU. These nominations, along with others, mark an important step in defining Europe’s policy direction for the next five years. The entire College of Commissioners will present their priorities to the European Parliament in the coming weeks, where their visions will be crucial for gaining approval and shaping Europe's future. #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #EUCommission #CircularEconomy #GreenEnergy #Housing #PublicPolicy

The United Nations Framework Classification for Resources allows us to understand the *availability* of critical raw materials #CRM more accurately. And by categorising resources according to social and environmental aspects and economic factors, #UNFC plays a central role in communicating the *viability* of recovery of #CRM to investors, policymakers, public administration and civil society. 👇🏻WEEE Forum European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)