March NEWSLETTER EP INTERGROUP CCBSD

Editorial

Dear readers,

The EP Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development" has entered spring with a heavy heart following the tragic attacks in Brussels, but with a very busy schedule of activities covering some of the most relevant European policies, such as circular economy, bioeconomy, forest management, biodiversity in the European Overseas, and water infrastructure.

The Intergroup organised on the 17 March a breakfast meeting within the working group on "Bioeconomy" with the participation of John Bell, Director of Bioeconomy, DG RTD to discuss how to better integrate the bioeconomy into EU policies.

Following this on 22 March the working group on "Apiculture and Bee Health" held an exchange of views of with the Commission, including Daniel Calleja Crespo, Director General, DG ENV, on the progress and challenges of bee health from the environmental, health, and agricultural perspectives.

You can in this issue find a short summary of these meetings along with the speaker presentations.

In addition, don't forget to scroll down and check out the many upcoming events in April.

Enjoy the reading!

The Secretariat

Past Events: March

The 21st century is Bioeconomy: will Europe lead?

On Thursday the 17th of March, Miapetra Kumpula-Natri, MEP and chair of the "Bioeconomy" working group of the EP Intergroup on "Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development" organised a breakfast meeting in the European Parliament to gather Parliamentarians to discuss along with Mr. John Bell, Director for Bioeconomy, DG RTD and representatives from the European Bioeconomy Alliance the importance of …

‘Apiculture and Bee Health’ Working Group

On Tuesday the 22nd of March, Mariya Gabriel, MEP and chair of the “Apiculture and Bee Health” working group of the EP Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development” hosted a breakfast meeting with Parliamentarians and the European Commission to provide an exchange of views on the state of play of bee health and the beekeeping sector in Europe, …

Upcoming Events

Managing European Forests Responsibly - for People, Climate and Nature

On the 5th of April a Conference Debate followed by the opening ceremony of an Exhibition (featured 4-7 April) will take place in the European Parliament. 40% of EU land mass is covered with forests of which 30% belongs to the European States and is managed by State Forest Management Organizations. The functions of European forests are manifold and they …

Boosting Biodiversity Research Cooperation - A NetBiome Roadmap for EU (sub)Tropical Overseas

On 6th of April, the NetBiome-CSA partnership will travel to the European Parliament to showcase how Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories can advance biodiversity conservation in support of sustainable development. The International Conference “Boosting Biodiversity Research Cooperation - A NetBiome Roadmap for European (sub)Tropical Overseas" will be a unique opportunity to discuss, with experts and policy makers, the …

The Future of Plastic Materials in the European Circular Economy

On Thursday the 7th of April, Miriam Dalli, MEP and Chair of the "Circular Economy" working group will host the event "The Future of Plastic Materials in the European Circular Economy". Today nearly everyone, everywhere, every day comes into contact with plastics as this material is fundamental to our society and economy. However, too often plastic materials embody the single-use …

The need for long-term Investments in the Water Sector

On Thursday the 28th of April in collaboration with the “Long-Term Investment and Reindustrialisation Intergroup” a conference-debate will be held in the European Parliament entitled “The need for long-term Investments in the Water sector - How to ensure high quality water services to future generations” . The water sector is vital for several dimensions of European integration: environmental, cultural, social and economic, …

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The Secretariat of the EP Intergroup on "Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development" is managed by EBCD, the European Bureau for Conservation and Development.

The views expressed in the newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of EBCD. The EP Intergroup on "Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development" brings together Parliamentarians, EU and international policy-makers and stakeholders to debate and form ideas and policies in a cross-sectoral and cross-party manner by allowing exchanges of different and sometimes divergent opinions.