Sustainable battery manufacturing – Can Europe take the lead?
On Wednesday 17 October 2018, Pavel Poc MEP, Chair of the EP Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development” and Ismail Ertug MEP, Chair of the “Friends of the Battery” Working Group of the EP Intergroup on“Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development” hosted the event entitled: “Sustainable battery manufacturing – Can Europe take the lead?” …
‘European Week of Bees and Pollinators’ 2018: High-Level Conference
Organized by: Michel Dantin MEP Chair of the “Apiculture & Bee Health” Working Group of the EP Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development” This year we focused on ’’How is the agricultural community mobilized to protect bees?’’. Bee Week 2018 was hosted by MEP Michel Dantin, Chair of the “Apiculture …
The European Battery Alliance: Working collectively towards a competitive battery value chain in Europe
On Tuesday 22 February Pavel Poc MEP and Chair of the EP Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development” hosted the entitled event: The European Battery Alliance – Working collectively towards a competitive battery value chain. The keynote speech was provided by Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission for Energy …
Towards circular plastics – How to bridge existing gaps?
On Wednesday 22 November Pavel Poc MEP and Chair of the EP Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development hosted together with Fredrick Federley MEP and Chair of the Circular Economy and Raw Materials Working Group this event. This event was hosted under the Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity …
A different kind of growth: Europe taking the lead?
On Wednesday 8 March Pavel Poc MEP and Chair of the EP Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development” together with Mark Dubrulle, President of The Club of Rome EU-Chapter chaired the debate “A different kind of growth: Europe taking the lead?“. The meeting highlighted that the present economic …
Sustainable Forest Biomass in light of COP21 Paris
The role of forests and woody biomass within the EU policy framework on climate and energy was discussed at the European Parliament at the Intergroup Conference “Sustainable forest biomass in the light of COP21 (Paris)” on 1 December 2016. The event was held one day after the European Commission’s publication …
Recycling in the Circular Economy – Roles, Opportunities & Challenges
Policy-makers, industry, NGOs, and other stakeholders gathered in the European Parliament to discuss the vital role of recycling in the circular economy providing the perspective of the many stakeholders working in the value chain. The meeting was organised by MEP Pavel Poc, Chair of the Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity, …
Redefining Integrated Pest Management
Experts gathered in the European Parliament to discuss integrated pest management. EU policy-makers, environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and industry agree that there is no need to redefine Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the Sustainable Use Directive. Yet, it is crucial to start involving farmers in the discussions and decision-making processes, …
The Role of Communities in Tackling Illegal Wildlife Trade
International experts called upon EU decision-makers to acknowledge the pivotal role of communities in supporting wildlife conservation – including the combat against wildlife crime – in their forthcoming strategies and action plans. “We need to harness political will in the right way, in the long-term for communities.” Rosie Cooney, IUCN …
EIB Climate Action Review
Fighting climate change is one of the most urgent challenges of this century. The EIB recognized this challenge and is consistently supporting low-carbon and climate resilient growth in Europe and around the world. Over the last six years the EIB has invested more than €107bn into climate action projects which …