Online event : A circular economy at the heart of climate action: how materials connect the dots in the EU Green Deal

6 July 2020, 10:00-12:00 CEST           Hosted by MEP Maria Spyraki Co-Chair of the European Parliament Intergroup on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity & Sustainable Development’ & MEP Mohammed Chahim Vice-Chair of the European Parliament Intergroup on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity & Sustainable Development’ WATCH THE RECORDING HERE  With …

Online event : Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability: How can we enhance safety & competitiveness?

Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability: How can we enhance safety & competitiveness? 24 June 2020, 15:00-16:30 CEST, Go -To- Webinar Hosted by MEP Maria Spyraki Co-Chair of the European Parliament Intergroup on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity & Sustainable Development’   CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECORDING   Under the first priority – …

Online event : An ambitious Green Recovery Plan – ensuring green investments delivering climate neutrality

An ambitious Green Recovery Plan – ensuring green investments delivering climate neutrality 7 July 2020, 13:00 – 14:30 CEST  Webinar hosted by Miapetra Kumpula-Natri MEP & Maria Spyraki MEP Co-Chairs of the European Parliament Intergroup   on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development’ Watch the recording  In December 2019, the EU …

Press release : European Parliament Intergroup on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development’ calls for an ambitious & sustainable green recovery plan

European Parliament Intergroup on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development’ calls for an ambitious & sustainable green recovery plan   In December 2019, the EU Commission presented its European Green Deal, a roadmap designed to overcome the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation by transforming the EU’s economy into …

Online event: A circular bioeconomy: Providing solutions to the EU Green Recovery Plan

Tuesday 9 June 2020, 16:00-17:30, GoToWebinar Hosted by MEP Franc Bogovič Chair of the “Bioeconomy” Working Group of the European Parliament Intergroup on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development’ Watch the recording here   The bioeconomy has a pivotal role to play in the transition to a more circular, sustainable …

Online event : Minimising the hidden costs of tourism in mediterranean islands. Waste prevention actions and circular economy perspectives.

Wednesday 29th April 2020 10:30-12:30 CET Chaired by: MEP Maria Spyraki Access the webinar recording here The Mediterranean Sea is the world’s leading tourist region. According to the World Tourism Organisation, in 2017 about one third of the world 1.326 billion arrivals was generated in the countries surrounding this semi-enclosed sea. Tourism has …

Key environmental challenges & the role of the Sustainable Development Goals

Tuesday 19 November 201912:00-14:00Room PHS 4B1, European Parliament, Brussels Hosted by:Miapetra Kumpula-Natri MEP CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! In her Agenda for Europe, Commission President elect Ursula von der Leyen gave top priority to environmental and climate issues, referring to environmental protection as the European Union’s most urgent action. In order for the …

EP Intergroup on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development’ – #EUelections2019

Celebrating 25 years of sharing knowledge and experience with EU policymakers, the Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development constitutes one of the longest standing and respected Intergroups in the European Parliament. Through 107 high-level conferences organized in 2014-2019, the Intergroup facilitated the work of the European Parliament and Commission, advancing climate neutrality, nature protection …

Manifesto for the European elections 2019

HISTORY After 25 years of successful work, the Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development constitutes one of the longest standing and respected Intergroups in the European Parliament. Since its establishment in 1994, it has brought together Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from all political groups and parliamentary …

Regional Ocean Governance: Building on cooperation & partnerships for a coherent implementation of SDG14+

Wednesday 3 April 201918:30-20:00Room JAN 6Q1, European Parliament, Brussels Co-chaired by:Ricardo Serrão Santos MEP Chair of the “Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services” Working Group &Alain Cadec MEP Chair of the “Fisheries, Aquaculture & Integrated Maritime Policy” Working Group Hosted the event Regional Ocean Governance: Building on cooperation & partnerships for a …