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🇪🇺📗Ahead of this week's COMPET Council, we're excited to share with you our briefing on "Building a New European Competitiveness Deal" in a sustainable and future-proof way. 📊This publication is the result of the collaboration between E3G, ZOE Institute for Future-fit Economies, and Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), crafting together robust and unique thought leadership. The findings of this paper in their discussions regarding the future of European competitiveness and industrial policy are meant as a guide to EU policy makers, fleshing out the core elements that need to be taken into consideration.   🌱 In this insightful briefing, we provide Member States with six tests that would unlock an integrated approach, leveraging the EU’s diverse strengths in a global context: competitive sustainability, EU unity, smart regulation, leveraging investments, cohesion and international resilience must be at the heart of the policy cycle, particularly when it comes to competitiveness and industry. 🌐These are the component that will allow Europe to build on the opportunities presented by the green and sustainable transition, as initiated by the EU Green Deal. 🔗 Read here the full briefing: https://bit.ly/44OhWDX 📅 For further discussion on this paper, join us at our launch event tomorrow at the Sofitel Brussels Europe (Place Jourdan 1, 1040 Brussels) from 15:30 to 18:30 CET. 🔗Don’t forget to use the registration form. https://bit.ly/4bGHvc0 Patrizia Heidegger Gonzalo Saenz de Miera Ignacio Arróniz Velasco Suzana Carp Agnes Borg Jorge Nunez Ferrer Fleming Voetmann Ludovic Voet Sonia Buchholtz, PhD Iberdrola Renewables SSAB VELUX Forum Energii European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) European Environmental Bureau Cleantech for Europe

🌍✨ The Future of European Competitiveness ✨🌍 Check out the latest piece published by the MBB with reflections on Prof. Mario Draghi’s report on The Future of European competitiveness! 💪💼 With rising global competition, it's time to invest in innovation and clean technologies. 🌱💡 Key takeaways: Decarbonisation = Energy security and lower energy costs! ⚡ €750-800 billion annual investment needed to keep up with global competitors! 💰 Regulatory reduction to give companies especially SMEs a breathing space is crucial! 🏢🤝 Europe needs to reflect and take bold decisions to ensure its future competitiveness! 🚀🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSdaswEn

🌍 Join Us: The Infrastructure Dilemma – Balancing Growth and Sustainability The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep vulnerabilities in our global supply chains, and today, the balance between infrastructure development and environmental responsibility is more critical than ever. Can we support local production while meeting consumer demands? How can infrastructure adapt to increasing demands and climate risks? And what role can innovative solutions play in ensuring sustainable growth for emerging economies? We're thrilled to invite you to an upcoming event, taking place onm November 28 in Zurich and organized by the Liechtenstein Bankers Association in collaboration with AC Innovation GmbH, where industry experts will explore these pressing questions. Hear from leading voices: 👤 Dr. Barbara Weber, Founding Partner, B Capital Partners 👤 Emanuel Fleuti, Head of Sustainability & Environment, Flughafen Zürich AG 👤 christopher fabian, Co-Founder & Co-Lead, Giga (UNICEF) 👤 Dr. Tedla Mezemir DAMTE, Chief of UNICEF Somaliland Field Office (virtual) moderated by Colinne Bartel In this session, we’ll dive into real-world insights on infrastructure, environmental challenges, and the pioneering projects reshaping our global landscape. Discover how UNICEF’s Giga initiative is creating life-saving facilities and closing the digital divide by connecting every school to the internet, and explore solutions for a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable world. 🔗 Click here for more information and to register for this must-attend event: https://lnkd.in/eT4PWmYH Let’s shape the future together.

📑 Directorate-General for Research and Innovation has published a new policy brief on the role of R&I policy in enabling sustainability and competitiveness.  Research and Innovation (R&I) is a key driving force for EU’s green and digital transitions, but also of its competitive edge against economic and geopolitical competitors. However, these objectives present tensions that need to be resolved. The ESIR group discusses the current approaches to competitiveness and their implications for R&I policy. They argue that a systemic approach to R&I policy can enable a new economic competitiveness that can coexist with long-term environmental and societal sustainability goals. With two case studies, the experts illustrate the advantages and challenges faced by Europe in reaching competitiveness in the face of global crises. By looking at circular economy, the systematic aspect of the transition to Industry 5.0 is put in parallel with the green hydrogen case outlining the potential of sustainability to give Europe an edge in the race to sustainable, sovereign, and cheap energy.  To download the new policy brief, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFRqXE4a 

🏆 Where does your country rate in the global innovation rankings...? Congratulations to Switzerland for taking top spot. We are CERTAIN the win is all down to our Swiss partners, Turbine Ost, led by the indefatigable Axel Thoma. 👉 To prove it, here's some crucial advice on innovation from Axel, explaining 'The One Question that could make or break your business': https://lnkd.in/eX__j4d6 👉 To take a proper look at the Global Innovation Index 2024, click here: https://lnkd.in/eSujwwCh

New scenarios for Germany highlight the need for transformation, the challenges, and potential goal conflicts. Addressing these issues, along with their territorial dimensions, will be crucial for navigating the future. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/esmCwH7F

Invest Salone released a situational analysis of Sierra Leone’s carbon market. The report, conducted by Cadmus, provides actionable recommendations to support a long-term, viable, transparent, and equitable carbon marketplace. https://hubs.la/Q02FVqTy0

The #voluntarycarbonmarket presents a real opportunity for #SierraLeone. On behalf of our Invest Salone programme The Cadmus Group has conducted an informative analysis of the carbon market landscape in the country and its potential. Check it out if you want to learn more! #carboncredits #carbonmarkets #internationaldevelopment Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

🚀 Mario Draghi’s new report outlines Europe's roadmap for competitiveness. The EPS industry is key to this vision with its role in decarbonisation and innovation. Explore the challenges and opportunities ahead. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezt7WJeR #EPSIndustry #Sustainability #Competitiveness

Mayors urged to adopt collaborative model for growth - Report argues that productivity and place-based growth is improved not just by tech and economic drivers but interaction between four key stakeholder groups AtkinsRéalis N8 Research Partnership #economicdevelopment #governance https://lnkd.in/eeG-acjY