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Over the weekend, STEMwise participated in seventeenth edition of the Dubrovnik Forum international conference in Dubrovnik, hosted by Ministarstvo vanjskih i europskih poslova RH (Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (HR). We actively participated in discussions aimed at bridging global divides and fostering important dialogues. Government officials and experts discussed navigating global political changes and advancing sustainable development goals. Key topics included transatlantic cooperation, AI in diplomacy, and sustainable investments in emerging economies, all promoting a more interconnected and resilient future through partnerships and innovative solutions. Panel discussion such as "Endorsing Sustainable Investments to Reduce Development Challenges: Multi-stakeholder Approach" put focus on the critical role of sustainable investments, with speakers like Teresa Czerwińska, Vice-President of the EIB, emphasizing the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration to drive economic growth and environmental conservation. Insights from experts like Dr. Irina Ghaplanyan on environmental diplomacy offered new perspectives on managing and funding innovative projects. These discussions emphasized the role of partnerships and innovation in supporting global cooperation and resilience. All the presented topics are closely followed by STEMwise due to our active participation in the policy debates at the EU level and the Brussels presence. #STEMwise #DubrovnikForum2024 #HorizonEurope

This article examines the significance and impacts of #Croatia’s membership into the #EU Med Group, a coalition of southern European countries which plays a vital role within the EU, particularly in policy areas like migration, the green transition, and infrastructure development. Since joining in 2021, Croatia has leveraged this membership to enhance its economy, #tourism and international relations. The article explores Croatia’s influence within the group, focusing on shared Mediterranean priorities such as the EU Pact on #Migration and Asylum, environmental initiatives and infrastructure projects like the Mediterranean Corridor. Additionally, it discusses the potential creation of a cohesive block of like-minded states within the EU, particularly regarding voting reforms. Read more ↓↓↓ https://lnkd.in/daxNfier ✎ Author: Alba Despotovic Gutiérrez #research #China's #ThinkTank from #Beijing in #Budapest #Hungary ... #news #beltandroad #silkroad

As part of the #DRIVEImpact Initiative, Friends of Europe is hosting the second round of Working Group Meetings on 22-23 October 2024. These meetings represent a crucial next step in developing detailed policy recommendations that will drive the future of global development cooperation. Each Working Group aims to deep dive into specific themes to create actionable and refined strategies for reform, including: 🔹 Rebalancing partnerships and redefining community engagement 🔹 Optimising social impact in partnerships 🔹 Long-term solutions to natural resource management 🔹 Trade and investment The meetings bring together academics, policymakers, civil society leaders, and private sector experts to drive forward actionable strategies that align with the EU’s goals for sustainable development and innovation. Building on Friends of Europe’s '10 Policy Choices for a Renewed Social Contract', our DRIVE Impact Initiative sets the course for a more inclusive and resilient future. ⤵️ Learn more below. #EUPartnership #Development #Cooperation #AidPolicy #EUTrade

📢 Exciting news! This year, the EU MRS Week is transforming into the EU Macro-regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days, co-organised by DG REGIO and DG MARE. 🗓️ Join us on 12-13 June 2024 at THE EGG in Brussels for a two-day event that brings together the seven strategies – Alpine, Danube, Adriatic-Ionian, Baltic Sea, Atlantic, Western Mediterranean, and Black Sea. This event aims to enhance coordination among participating countries, pillar coordinators, stakeholders, presidencies, and EU institution representatives. Under the theme #Strategies4cooperation, the event will feature interactive workshops covering key themes: - Enlargement: Exploring the opportunities and challenges for strategy expansion. - Climate Change: Coordinated efforts for sustainable development. Clusters and Innovation: Driving economic growth and competitiveness. - Embedding: Adapting to the evolving European policy landscape. - Civil Society Engagement: Highlighting the pivotal role of civil societies. Key speakers include Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms; Themis Christophidou, Director General for DG REGIO; and Charlina Vitcheva, Director General for DG MARE. Interested in attending? Register by 28 May: https://lnkd.in/dqPpVZx6 #EU #Cooperation #RegionalDevelopment

Austausch e.V. was proud to co-organize an seminar in Helsinki, alongside Historians Without Borders and the Civic Solidarity Platform, with the support of the German and Finnish Ministries of Foreign Affairs. This seminar addressed three key themes: 1️⃣ The OSCE’s role in economic and environmental security (the “second dimension”)    2️⃣ The climate crisis as an intersectional challenge    3️⃣ Civil society’s engagement in environmental justice, both within and beyond the OSCE framework   Representing Austausch e.V. at the event was our Second Director, Jacob Riemer, who engaged in meaningful discussions on critical issues facing the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). This gathering was part of the Helsinki+50 Reflection Group initiative, aimed at formulating policy recommendations for OSCE bodies, member states, and civil society. Our shared insights will feed into a comprehensive report to be presented in Helsinki in July 2025. We were focused on the protection of the environment and the new European doctrine of ecological security, which is required due to military actions on the borders of Europe. Jacob Riemer emphasized: "We need a new approach to environmental security that targeted uses potentials of civil society’s. This approach must be inclusive, as literally everyone is affected, with vulnerable and underrepresented groups impacted the most. Look at Ukraine — who is more vulnerable than those in a state of war? Or consider ethnic minorities who lack proper representation, live in poverty, and cannot afford to rebuild their homes after floods or other disasters. Strengthening civil society’s contributions in this area is our mission, our commitment, and what we stand for.” We extend our gratitude to our partners and participants for their commitment to fostering civil society engagement, tackling environmental issues, and strengthening international collaboration. Together, we’re driving change! 🌍✨  #AustauschEV #Helsinki50 #OSCE #CivicEngagement #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateAction #InternationalCollaboration 

Amid rapid change and growing challenges, international development cooperation is transforming as we surpass the halfway mark to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. South-South cooperation is crucial in enhancing development efforts through sharing best practices, pooling resources, and exchanging expertise among Global South countries. Thanks to the Global South's joint efforts, a global, voluntary conceptual framework now exists to measure South-South Cooperation. How can better data support more efficient policy measures and contribute to global efforts in reaching sustainable development for all? How do we ensure the full potential of this historic opportunity to measure South-South cooperation? https://ow.ly/u5nF50Sot25

A collaboration between neighbors 😊 (#Ukraine, #Romania, #Moldova, #Bulgaria & #Georgia) on the circular economy and waste management prospects in Eastern Europe under the EU agenda (EU members + EU candidate countries in a difficult geopolitical context!) Hope this is just a starting point to further consolidate the research collaborations on these critical environmental and societal topics in this part of Europe. This book chapter is part of the edited volume Circular Economy under the supervision of  Prof. Predrag Ilić as editor. 👉 PDF file for book chapter available here: https://lnkd.in/dk_VTWC9 Publisher: Academy of Sciences and Arts of the Republic of Srpska, Banja Luka (Bosnia & Herzegovina) #WasteManagemnt #CircularEconomy #EasternEurope #EU    

🗳️Voting for the Alps [2/5] Territorial development in the Alps 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐏 𝐢𝐬? ➡️ EUSALP stands for the European Union’s Strategy for Alpine Regions. It is a strategy which aims to provide a framework for cross-border cooperation and territorial cohesion in regions facing similar challenges. Don’t confuse it with the Alpine Convention, which is an international treaty between the Alpine countries and the European Union ! 📇 In Article 174 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union, it is stated that the EU must pay particular attention to territories with specific needs (demographic or natural constraints), including mountain areas. The Cohesion Policy, with initiatives such as EUSALP for instance, aims to reduce disparities in territorial development between the regions of the European Union by supporting investments in regional development. From mobility and health services to broadband rollout, support for employment and environmental transition. ➡️ [In practice] Interreg Central Europe is an example of a funding program which supports and encourages transnational cooperation in order to make regions more resilient to common challenges that know no borders. An example for such a project is CENTRAL MOUNTAINS from CIPRA International Lab : this project strengthens the transfer of knowledge in and between the Alps and the Carpathians.   📣 𝐓𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭, 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 9th! #AlpineDevelopment #EUSALP #AlpineCommunities #EuropeanParliament #TerritorialCohesion #CohesionPolicy #RegionalDevelopment #MountainAreas #Interreg #TransnationalCooperation #ResilientRegions #EU #AlpineConvention #Article174 #InterregAlpineSpace #KnowledgeTransfer #EU #Alps #Mountains #CIPRA

Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark—A Strategic and Cultural Treasure I’m not a politician or an expert on international affairs by any means. I’m simply a concerned citizen who believes in the power of dialogue and shared ideas. What follows are just my thoughts, shaped by a deep respect for Denmark’s history and its role in the world. Greenland is much more than an island rich in resources or a strategic military location—it is a vital part of Denmark’s heritage and the heart of the Arctic. Its people, culture, and autonomy are central to the Kingdom of Denmark’s identity, and we must protect and respect Greenland as the world’s interest in it grows. Global powers may see Greenland as a chess piece in geopolitics, but Denmark sees it as family. To ensure its strength and independence, we must invest in its development, infrastructure, and well-being. By working in partnership with Greenland, we can ensure its future is guided by those who call it home. This is a challenge, but it is also an opportunity. Denmark has the chance to show the world what respectful and collaborative leadership looks like—prioritizing people over politics. There is always hope. By standing together, Denmark and Greenland can chart a path forward that honors heritage, ensures autonomy, and strengthens our shared future.

Join us for Polycrisis and cross-border governance: a glimpse from Italian borderscapes with Raffaella Coletti (National Research Council of Italy, Institute for the Study of Regionalism, Federalism and Self-Government, Rome, Italy) 📅 When: 14 January 2025, 13:00–14:00 💻 Where: Online 🔗 Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/eS68R5TJ In today's interconnected world, governance, institutions, and sustainability face unprecedented challenges, especially in border areas where crises converge. This seminar explores these complexities through the lens of Italian Alpine borders, offering insights into the evolution of governance during times of polycrisis. 💡 Key Discussion Points: 🌎The impact of socio-economic, political, humanitarian, ecological, and health-related crises on EU border regions. 🌎How multilevel governance systems in EU internal borders were tested and reshaped. 🌎A deep dive into three Italian Alpine land borders, informed by secondary research and stakeholder interviews. Organised by Luca Andriani #Governance #Sustainability #Polycrisis #EU #Borders #Research #Seminar