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Planning for 2050 – Conference

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23 May 2019

Brussels

Belgium

Speaker

Dr. Camilla Bausch

Matthias Duwe

The conference "Planning for 2050" is taking stock of the experience gained in Europe and presents lessons learnt as well as challenges encountered in different Member States – and seeks to connect them to the EU's own overall 2050 vision. It is based on insights, conversations and contacts made through a set of dialogue meetings held under the "Climate Recon 2050" project, which brought together policymakers and technical experts involved in long-term strategies from around the EU.Read more

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Agriculture

Consumer Policy

Resource Conservation + Circular Economy

Sustainability

REFRESH Final Conference 2019

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9 May 2019 to 10 May 2019

Barcelona

Spain

At the REFRESH final conference 2019 on 10 May 2019, we will present and discuss the REFRESH project results and spur future action on EU food waste reduction among business, policy, research, social innovators and civil society. Preceding the conference, on 9 May 2019, a selection of field trips and events will be offered, featuring food waste innovators from business and civil society in the Barcelona area. The REFRESH Conference Agenda is available for download.Read more

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Resource Conservation + Circular Economy

Sustainability

Water

Plastics in the Environment – Status Conference

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9 April 2019 to 10 April 2019

Berlin

Germany

On 9 and 10 April 2019, the status conference of the research focus "Plastics in the Environment – Sources • Sinks • Solutions" of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) took place in the Kalkscheune in Berlin. The coordinators of the 20 joint projects funded within the research focus presented their projects and explained first results as well as challenges of their projects. The conference proceedings, presenting the joint projects and cross-cutting topics, are available for download.Read more

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Resource Conservation + Circular Economy

Raw Materials & Environment 2019 – International Conference

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19 February 2019 to 20 February 2019

Berlin

Germany

On 19 and 20 February 2019, the German Environment Agency (UBA) hosted the international conference "Raw Materials & Environment 2019" in Berlin. More than 25 speakers and about 150 participants – decision makers and experts in the thematic areas of mining, raw material supply, environmental assessment, climate change, sustainable supply chain management, and sustainable resource management – joined the event and discussed in various sessions and working groups different aspects of the topic. The conference aimed at fostering awareness of environmental issues in the national, European and international debates on responsible sourcing and responsible mining. Dr. Camilla Bausch, Director of Ecologic Institute, facilitated the two-day event, which was co-organised by Ecologic Institute.Read more

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Momentum on Long-Term Climate Strategies: Where We Are in Europe? – Side Event from the Climate Recon 2050 Project at COP24

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12 December 2018

Katowice

Poland

Speaker

Istvan Bart

Matthias Duwe

On Wednesday, 12 December 2018, Ecologic Institute, Energiaklub, and Negawatt hosted a side-event at the COP24 on behalf of the project ClimateRecon 2050 to present specific examples of long-term climate strategies in Europe.Read more

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Experiences with National and Subnational Climate Laws: Enhancing Ambition – Dr. Camilla Bausch at COP24 Side-Event

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7 December 2018

Katowice

Poland

Speaker

Dr. Alina Averchenkova

Carlos Rittl

Cassia Moraes

Alessandro Molon

Dr. Andrew Gilder

Olivia Rumble

Dr. Camilla Bausch

On Friday, 7th of December (11:30 a.m. at the Brazilian Pavilion), Dr. Camilla Bausch, Scientific Director and CEO of Ecologic Institute Europe, will participate in a side-event hosted by the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) and the BRICS Policy Center.Read more

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Ecosystem-Based Management for the Protection of Aquatic Biodiversity – AQUACROSS Final Conference

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10 October 2018 to 11 October 2018

Brussels

Belgium

On 10 and 11 October 2018, the AQUACROSS Final Conference on "Ecosystem-Based Management for the Protection of Aquatic Biodiversity – Practice and Lessons Learnt" took place in Brussels. AQUACROSS project team members presented different tools and results regarding aquatic biodiversity protection developed during the project. Conference participants from 21 countries received the eight AQUACROSS Case Studies and the Case Study Gallery with posters, photos and information material with particular interest. The presentations held during the conference are now available on the AQUACROSS project conference website.Read more

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Preventing and Remediating Degradation of Soils in Europe – RECARE Final Policy Conference

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27 September 2018

Brussels

Belgium

What is the best way forward for soil protection in the EU? How can we improve EU policies to secure the delivery of soil ecosystem services? These questions were the focus of the final policy conference of the RECARE project which took place on 27 September 2018 in Brussels. More than 100 participants from 21 countries participated in the conference.Read more

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Conference

Indicators

Resource Conservation + Circular Economy

Sustainability

Impacts of the Circular Economy Transition in Europe – CIRCULAR IMPACTS Final Conference

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5 September 2018

Brussels

Belgium

The conference "Impacts of the circular economy transition in Europe" took place in Brussels on 5 September 2018, organised as part of the CIRCULAR IMPACTS project. Around 150 people attended the event, including officials from the European Commission, national ministries, the public sector, industry, and NGOs. Ecologic Institute, as project lead, and the CIRCULAR IMPACTS project partners presented their findings on the impacts of moving towards a more circular economy in Europe, one that uses resources efficiently and maintains the economic value of materials. In addition to discussing their insights regarding the policy frameworks necessary for fostering a resource-efficient economy, team members presented evidence on the impacts and potential benefits of moving towards circular-economy approaches in three sectors: electric-vehicle batteries, car sharing, and building materials.Read more

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EFEX Conference: 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency

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26 June 2018

Washington, DC

United States

On 26 June 2018, the International Symposium on Energy Efficiency will bring together leaders from all over the globe as part of the EFEX project to talk about the ways in which energy efficiency has proven to be not only a tool for meeting environmental and sustainability goals and commitments but also an opportunity to increase participation and prosperity in all segments of society. Registration for the conference is open, and you can still get in at the discounted early bird rate. You'll find further information including registration details on the symposium's website.Read more