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 Policy Conference of the EU Sustainable Energy Week - Brussels (Belgium), 14-16 June 2016
For a sneak peek at the results of the REvLOCAL project (see IEEP Books and Publications), don’t miss IEEP’s presentation at the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Policy Conference, one of the most important European events dedicated to sustainable energy. Sessions organised by the European Commission and energy stakeholders will debate new policy developments, best practices and sustainable energy ideas, alongside networking events to forge alliances. IEEP will present its findings on 15 June. Register for the EUSEW Policy Conference here.
Contact: Kamila Paquel
Changing our Mindsets – Seizing opportunities in the Green Economy - Berlaymont Building, Brussels (Belgium), 1 July 2016
IEEP is involved in the organisation of a one-day ENRD seminar to look at the practical opportunities for promoting the Green Economy through Rural Development Programmes. The event is designed for all those involved in the implementation of Rural Development Programmes at the EU, national, regional and local levels. IEEP’s David Baldock will give a keynote presentation on ‘Emerging policy opportunities for the Green Economy in rural areas’. The aim is to share experiences, provide examples and generate concrete proposals to ensure that Rural Development Programmes allow rural stakeholders to benefit fully from all the opportunities that a greener economy will bring.
Contact: Registration for this event will be available via the ENRD Contact Point’s website.
Innovative instruments for financing biodiversity conservation: exchange of experiences and information between Europe and Mexico - Brussels (Belgium), 5-6 July 2016 (invitation only)
This expert workshop brings together Mexican and European experts to discuss and exchange experiences on innovative instruments for financing biodiversity conservation. The workshop, organised by IEEP together with CIRAD Agricultural Research for Development (France) and the Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico), takes place in the context of a European Commission project aimed at fostering dialogue between Mexico and Europe on how to improve mobilizing funding for biodiversity.
Contact: Marianne Kettunen
Towards greener taxes and subsidies in Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) and beyond - IUCN World Conservation Congress, Honolulu (USA), 5 September 2016
At this forum event, Emma Watkins will present the initial findings of research into existing harmful taxes and subsidies and current reform efforts in the PICTs (notably Fiji, Vanuatu, French Polynesia and New Caledonia). The workshop will be an opportunity to share lessons learnt from current and past reform initiatives, and to discuss how the region could move towards greener taxes and subsidies.
Contact: Emma Watkins
Market-based instruments to address marine litter and encourage a circular economy - 17th Global Conference on Environmental Taxation, Groningen (The Netherlands), 22-23 September 2016
IEEP will present a paper at the 17th GCET, looking at a range of Market-based instruments (MBIs), their relevance to addressing marine litter, and their role in encouraging a circular economy for waste. Successful examples of MBIs that have been applied to specific types of marine litter and specific economic sectors will be presented, along with guidelines on how to select the most suitable MBIs to address marine litter.
Contact: Emma Watkins
Regional workshops to build civil society capacity on environmental tax reform - Five locations around the EU, October 2016 – March 2017 (locations and dates tbc)
As part of a project to build the capacity of civil society to engage with environmental taxation, IEEP and partners will organise a workshop on each of the following themes: water stress and availability; water quality; air pollution; circular economy and resource efficiency; and biodiversity and land use. The workshops will enhance knowledge on the use of market-based instruments through exchange of best practices and exploration of how to enhance measures and promote better implementation. Attendance is by invitation only; please contact us if you would like to attend.
Contact: Emma Watkins
European OneHealth / EcoHealth Workshop - Brussels (Belgium), 6-7 October 2016
IEEP’s Patrick ten Brink will take part in the Nature Health Benefits session providing an overview of the state of the art in Europe. This will be based on the findings of a key IEEP project for the European Commission on the Health and Social Benefits of Nature and Biodiversity Protection. Registration for this event is available on the European OneHealth / EcoHealth Workshop website.
Contact: Patrick ten Brink