IEEP Conferences and Events [PDF version]
In the coming months IEEP is organising and/or participating in a number of meetings and events. To find out more, do not hesitate to contact us.
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The optimised cascading use of wood - Brussels (Belgium), 19th November 2015
As part of a study for the European Commission, IEEP is organising an EU-level stakeholder workshop presenting the outcomes of several case studies and the initial assessment of potential measures to overcome barriers and promote cascading use of wood. The event aims to bring together a wide range of key experts, stakeholders, practitioners and decision-makers. The findings of the workshop will feed into the development of the final study report, due to be published in spring next year. Attendance is by invitation only; however, please do get in touch to express your interest. Contact: Ben Allen
Microplastic in the environment – sources, impacts and solutions - Maternushaus, Cologne (Germany), 23-24th November 2015
This conference will look at the sources and quantities of microplastics entering the environment, the impacts on ecosystems and humans, and potential solutions. On the first day, Emma Watkins of IEEP will speak about the socio-economic aspects of the microplastic problem, drawing on the findings of a study that IEEP is undertaking for the UN Environment Programme. For further details on the conference and to register, click here. Contact: Emma Watkins.
Fitness Check of EU Nature Legislation (Birds and Habitats Directives) - Brussels (Belgium), 20th November 2015
As part of the fitness check of the EU Nature Directives, the European Commission is organising a high-level conference in Brussels to present and discuss with Member States and other stakeholders the preliminary conclusions emerging from the assessment of evidence and information gathered. It will not prejudge the outcome of the fitness check. IEEP will be presenting the results of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the directives. Attendance is by invitation only, but the main sessions of the programme will be broadcasted on the website via live web-streaming. More information can be found here. Contact: Graham Tucker.
Resource efficiency impacts of future EU demand for bioenergy (ReceBio) - Brussels (Belgium), 30th November 2015
As part of a two-year study for the European Commission, IEEP is organising the final EU-level stakeholder workshop presenting key results and conclusions on the environmental, resource efficiency and economic impacts of various trajectories of bioenergy demand, up to 2050. The workshop will provide a range of cross-sectoral stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the outcomes and conclusions of the analysis. The outcomes of the project will be published in spring 2016. Attendance is by invitation only; however, please contact the IEEP team below to express an interest. The workshop’s background paper will be available online. Contact: Catherine Bowyer or Silvia Nanni.
Health and Social Benefits of Nature and Biodiversity Protection - Brussels (Belgium), 27-28th January 2016
As part of a study for the European Commission, IEEP will organise an EU-level workshop dedicated to understanding the health and social benefits of nature and biodiversity protection. The workshop will bring together a wide range of participants, including representatives of the environmental, health and social sectors. Attendance is by invitation only. To express an interest in attending, please contact the IEEP team below. Contact: Jean-Pierre Schweitzer and Konar Mutafoglu.
1st meeting of ENRD Thematic Group – “Promoting the Transition to a Green Economy” - Brussels (Belgium), 16th December 2015
The first meeting of the European Network for Rural Development (ENRD)‘s Thematic Group “promoting the transition to a green economy” will take place on 16 December at the ENRD offices in Brussels. The Thematic Group aims to identify practical and proactive ways to support a transition to a more sustainable green economy in rural areas using rural development tools and supporting the use of energy and resource efficient investments to stimulate jobs and growth. IEEP’s David Baldock, Kaley Hart and Ben Allen will be speaking at this event. For further information and to register please see here. Please note that registrations are limited, so a selection process may be undertaken to determine participation. Participants are expected to meet their own costs for travel and accommodation.