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SUMMARY:Launch event of the MEP Group on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 23rd April 2025, 15:00 – 17:00 \nCommittee of the Regions (Room JDE51)\n \n      Co-hosted by MEP Tsiodras (EPP), MEP González Casares (S&D), \nand MEP Katainen (Renew)  \n \nThe newly-established MEP Group on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development’ is pleased to host a high-level event on “Competitiveness and the future of the European Green Deal”. As Europe navigates the twin challenges of ensuring economic prosperity and sustainable development, this event will bring together EU policymakers, representatives from industry and civil society, as well as research and academia, to explore how the EU can drive innovation and sustainability, alongside strengthening competitiveness. This timely exchange will address critical questions on maintaining Europe’s clean industrial leadership, while transforming the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, that ensures prosperity within planetary boundaries. Through an engaging debate, policymakers and stakeholders will share insights on the opportunities and challenges ahead, reinforcing the need for ambitious policies, that balance economic needs with environmental and climate responsibility.\n \nClick here to watch the recording  ( https://webstreaming.cor.europa.eu/en/cor/mep-group-on-climate-change )\nClick here to read the press release  ( https://mailchi.mp/ebcd/gwh1k2vr6r )\nAgenda \n15:00 – 15:15: Welcome coffee\n15:15 – 15:40: Opening remarks by:\n\nIlias Grampas, Deputy Director, EBCD\nMEP Dimitris Tsiodras (EPP, Greece)\nMEP Elsi Katainen (Renew Europe, Finland)\nMEP Nicolas González Casares (S&D, Spain)\nClaire Colleran Mollow, Member of the ENVE Commission, European Commission of the Regions (CoR)\n\n15:40 – 16:00: Keynote speeches by the European Commission:\n\nAurel Ciobanu-Dordea, Director for ‘Competitive Circular Economy & Clean Industrial Policy (Dir.B), DG ENV, European Commission\nStefano Soro, Head of Unit on ‘Net-Zero Industries, Sustainable and Circular Products’ (I.3), DG GROW, European Commission\n\n16:00 – 16:20: Reactions by more speakers – 4’ per person:\n\nVadim Kononenko, EU Interinstitutional Relations and Strategic Foresight Expert, European Environment Agency (EEA)\nOliver Loebel, Secretary General, EurEau\nMarco Eikelenboom, President, Cepi\nNathalie Gamain, Secretary General, European Pet Organization (EPO)\nMelanie Muro, Head of Programme CAP & Food, IEEP\n\n16:20 – 16:55: Q&A session with the audience\n16:55 – 17:00: Closing remarks by:\n\nMEP Dimitris Tsiodras (EPP, Greece)\nMEP Elsi Katainen (Renew Europe, Finland)\nMEP Nicolas González Casares (S&D, Spain)\n\n															\n
URL:https://ebcd.org/events/launch-event-of-the-mep-group-on-climate-change-biodiversity-and-sustainable-development/
CATEGORIES:EP INTERGROUP,MEP GROUP
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