Western Balkans

*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.

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New momentum for the environmental agenda in the Western Balkans and Turkey

Event date

October 22, 2020

Venue

virtual

Country

OTHER

Short description

On 22 October 2020, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) and ENV.net, a regional network of environmental CSOs in the Western Balkans and Turkey, are organising an online conference for citizens’ environmental organisations from the EU and the region as well as stakeholders from the European Commission and other institutions.

Description

We are discussing new opportunities coming to the region on the heel of the European Green Deal, and its local rollout, the Green Agenda for the Balkans, as well as other current developments concerning the environmental agenda in the region.

Join us to discuss how we can use these opportunities for better environmental protection and stronger environmental democracy in the region.

Agenda

Session 1: 10:00 – 11:30 CET
The Green Agenda for the Balkans and New Opportunities for Environmental NGOs in the Region

Session 2: 13:00 – 14:30 CET
Accession and Chapter 27: Progress and Challenges in Improving Environmental Policies in Candidate Countries

Session 3: 15:30 – 16:45
EU and UN-led Projects in the Region: What Participation Opportunities for eNGOs?

Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc65lWg_YE1W3jberBVC7mg9cAMZ-3XG-HTn6xeLogdNJxENA/viewform

Geographical focus

European Union (EU 27)
Western Balkans

Scientifc field / Thematic focus

Cross-thematic/Interdisciplinary

Website

https://eeb.org/new-momentum-f ... onference/

Event type

Conference WBs