This year brings many exciting transnational and European events and initiatives. It’s crucial to prepare for participation as applications open soon. Here is a quick look at four key EU events to watch, along with dates for getting involved. Explore each event in detail to find your best fit and seize the opportunity to join in.
Green Week Conference
To understand the Water crisis!
- Facebook and Twitter hashtag : #EUGreenWeek
- From 29 to 30 May, in Brussels and online
- Organiser : EU Commission – DG ENV
This year, the EU Green week will be about how to make the EU more water resilient. Across the continent, regions are facing unprecedented water crises, from winter drought to destructive flooding. The event is the opportunity to learn more about the impact of climate change on water circle but also the importance of a good management of this central resource. Apart from the conference in Brussels, partners of the EU Green Week can also organise events to engage with citizens and raise awareness on the topic. Find more details here.
Be careful, conference registration will open in April!
If you want to do partner events in your region, application period is between 4 and 17 March. Check out the website for more information.
Europe Maritime Day
Welcome to Svendbord – Denmark!
- Facebook and Twitter hashtag : #EMD2024
- From 30 to 31 May, in Svendbord, Denmark
- Organiser : EU Commission – DG MARE
The Municipality of Svendbord will host the 2024 edition of the Europe Maritime Day. This two-day event is the opportunity for any stakeholder to meet the Europe’s maritime community and exchange about maritime affairs and blue sustainable economy. The programme includes several conferences with high-level specialists as well as many workshops. The EMD exhibit will enable stakeholders to have a stand and showcase their innovative idea with their counter partners.
Apply before 22nd March at this link.
European Sustainable Energy Week
To talk about a Just Fair Transition!
- Facebook and Twitter hashtag : #EUSEW2024 @euenergyweek
- From 11 to 13 June, in Brussels and online
- Organiseur : EU Commission – DG ENER
One of the EU objectives is to become the 1st zero-carbon area in the world. The ESEW will bring together public authorities, private actors but also NGOs and consumers to exchange ideas and good practise. The event will take place online and on-site in Brussels. Several policy conferences are already scheduled, as well as the networking village and the EUSEW Awards. In order to involve as much people as possible, a few Sustainable Energy Days will be organized across Europe!
Check the calendar on the event website.
European Week of Regions and Cities
For Cohesion Policy lover!
- Facebook and Twitter hashtag : #EURegionsWeek
- From 9 to 12 October, in Brussels and online
- Organiser : EU Commission – DG REGIO
The biggest event dedicated to cohesion policy comes back from 9 to 12 October in Brussels! A great variety of discussion sessions are already planned such as the role of local energy for security and sustainability, how to retain young graduates for a more sustainable regional growth, the Cohesion Policy post 2027 or even what role social innovation can have on local societies. Interreg will be represented in this central event for Cohesion policy because a special session is dedicated to cooperation programmes.
Applications are open until 2nd April 2024, hurry up ! Not to miss anything, have a look at the programme.
