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ECOLISE enters the EU policy arena
Continue reading(16 November 2016) – On November 8 and 9, representatives of seven ECOLISE member organisations attended a policy training event in Brussels, which included visits to the main EU institutions and meetings with senior EU politicians and officials. The event highlighted important opportunities and pathways for ECOLISE to contribute to EU policy making. Hosted by […]
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Climate action facing stronger headwinds at COP22
Continue reading(15 November 2016) – Donald Trump’s election appears to have stalled the momentum of the Paris Agreement. Concern over the future of the deal is palpable among participants at the COP22 in Marrakesh. “After a difficult year, we have things to celebrate,” said EU Climate Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete. “Not only a historic agreement on […]
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ECOLISE at the first European Commons Assembly in Brussels
Continue reading(14 November 2016) – The first meeting of the European Commons Assembly will take place in Brussels from the 15th-17th of November 2016 and ECOLISE will be represented by Genny Carraro, Managing Director of GEN-Europe. This event provides an opportunity for commoners from around Europe to gather in solidarity, network with local commoners in Brussels, […]
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Energy, transport and environment statistical book
Continue reading(10 November 2016) – Eurostat today publishes the 2016 edition of the Energy, Transport and Environment Indicators Statistical Book. The publication opens with a general data chapter which offers a first macroscopic overview of the main characteristics of the EU and its position with regard to the main economies worldwide. In the Energy chapter, indicators […]
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What President Trump could mean for energy and climate policy
Continue reading(09 November 2016) – Before Donald Trump was elected America’s new president in yesterday’s elections (8 November), experts told EurActiv.com that his presidency would have a corrosive effect on global and EU climate and energy policy. According to Eurasia Group’s Divya Reddy, (Trump’s election) will represent a significant setback for international climate politics because he […]