MPG is an independent non-profit organisation that uses the strength of its innovative research and networks to advance evidence-based migration, integration and anti-discrimination policies. We support creating diverse societies that invest in their future.

BUILD UP is the European portal for energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. Established by the European Commission in 2009, it serves as a comprehensive platform for professionals in the building sector, offering resources, tools, and information to promote energy-efficient practices and the integration of renewable energy. The portal facilitates knowledge exchange among practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders, supporting the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and contributing to the decarbonization of the building sector by 2050.

The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) is a €2 billion public-private partnership between the European Union and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC). Its mission is to fund projects that advance competitive, sustainable, and circular bio-based industries in Europe. Operating under the Horizon Europe research and innovation program, CBE JU focuses on accelerating the innovation process, developing novel bio-based solutions, and ensuring high environmental performance of bio-based industrial systems.

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is the European Commission's science and knowledge service. It provides independent, evidence-based scientific and technical support to EU policies throughout the entire policy cycle. The JRC's mission is to create, manage, and make sense of scientific knowledge for better EU policies. It collaborates with policymakers, industry, and academia to address current and emerging societal challenges, ensuring that EU policies are grounded in sound science.

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is an agency of the European Commission established to manage EU programs that contribute to decarbonization and sustainable growth. CINEA plays a key role in supporting the European Green Deal through the efficient and effective implementation of its delegated programs. Its mission is to support stakeholders in delivering the European Green Deal through high-quality program management.

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is the EU's assembly of local and regional representatives, providing sub-national authorities with a direct voice within the EU's institutional framework. Established in 1994, the CoR advises the European institutions on laws that affect EU cities and regions, ensuring that regional and local perspectives are considered in EU policymaking. Its mission is to involve regional and local authorities in the European decision-making process and to encourage greater participation from citizens.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance established on April 4, 1949. It comprises 32 member countries from Europe and North America, committed to safeguarding the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. NATO's core principle is collective defense, meaning an attack against one member is considered an attack against all. The organization promotes democratic values, enables members to consult and cooperate on defense and security-related issues, and conducts crisis-management operations.

The Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe (EPALE) is a multilingual, open membership community for professionals involved in adult education across Europe. Funded by the Erasmus+ programme, EPALE aims to enhance the quality and availability of adult learning opportunities by providing a platform for educators, trainers, researchers, policymakers, and others to share resources, news, events, and best practices. It fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange to support the development of adult education policies and practices throughout Europe.

The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) is the EU's central authority on illicit drugs, providing independent scientific evidence and analysis on all aspects of this constantly changing threat to individual lives and wider society. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, EUDA supports EU and national policymaking by offering factual, objective, reliable, and comparable information on drugs, drug addiction, and their consequences. Its work contributes to EU and national policies to protect Europe's citizens from drug-related harms.

The Covenant of Mayors – Europe is a coalition of local and regional authorities committed to implementing EU climate and energy objectives. Established in 2008, it encourages municipalities to voluntarily exceed the EU's climate and energy targets through sustainable energy policies.Signatories pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance resilience to climate change, and address energy poverty by developing and executing Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs).These plans outline strategies for energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and climate adaptation measures.The initiative fosters collaboration among local governments, providing a platform to share best practices and access technical support. It also aligns with broader EU policies, such as the European Green Deal, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050.By November 2024, over 10,000 municipalities across Europe had joined the Covenant, collectively working towards a sustainable and climate-resilient future.

The Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) of the European Commission is responsible for EU policies regarding the digital economy, society, and communications. DG CONNECT works on initiatives that promote digital innovation, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data economy, and media content. Its mission is to support a digital single market, foster the use of technology to benefit citizens and businesses, and strengthen Europe's digital capabilities and global competitiveness. DG CONNECT also plays a key role in regulatory frameworks, internet governance, and promoting connectivity across member states.

The Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME) of the European Commission is responsible for EU policies on migration, asylum, security, and border management. Its main objectives are to ensure the effective management of migration flows, enhance internal security, and protect the EU's external borders while upholding fundamental rights and European values. DG HOME works to create a coordinated European approach to migration, combat terrorism and organized crime, and support Schengen area functioning and border control measures. It also collaborates with member states and international partners on various security and migration initiatives.

The Clean Hydrogen Partnership is a public-private partnership in the European Union that supports research and innovation activities to accelerate the development and deployment of clean hydrogen technologies. The initiative brings together the European Commission, industry, and research partners to drive advancements in hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and applications across various sectors. Its mission is to contribute to Europe's climate-neutral goals by enhancing hydrogen’s role as a clean energy vector, promoting decarbonisation, and ensuring the competitiveness of the EU hydrogen industry in the global market.

EIT Food is one of the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) established by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). It focuses on transforming the food sector to make it healthier, more sustainable, and trusted by consumers. EIT Food brings together partners from industry, startups, research centers, and universities to drive innovation and entrepreneurship across the entire food value chain. Through education, collaborative projects, and startup support, EIT Food aims to improve food production, reduce food waste, enhance food traceability, and empower consumers to make healthier, more informed choices.

The Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW) of the European Commission focuses on creating a single market for goods and services, boosting industrial competitiveness, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU. Its mission is to foster economic growth, innovation, and job creation by reducing barriers within the EU internal market, enhancing the business environment, and promoting sustainable industrial policy and entrepreneurship. DG GROW also works to enhance the EU’s global competitiveness.

The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) manages funding and programs on education, culture, audiovisual, youth, sports, citizenship, and volunteering for the European Commission. It implements various EU initiatives such as Erasmus+, Creative Europe, and the European Solidarity Corps, providing grants and opportunities for organizations and individuals to foster cultural exchange, skill development, and societal engagement within Europe.

The Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL) of the European Commission is responsible for EU policies aimed at promoting employment, improving social inclusion, and ensuring fair working conditions across member states. It develops strategies to enhance job creation, reduce social inequalities, and protect workers' rights while fostering social dialogue and integration. DG EMPL also oversees funding initiatives like the European Social Fund to support employment, skills development, and equal opportunities throughout Europe.

The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) is an agency of the European Commission responsible for implementing programs that support innovation, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and entrepreneurship across Europe. EISMEA manages the European Innovation Council (EIC), which provides funding, acceleration services, and networking opportunities to high-potential startups, scale-ups, and researchers to foster breakthrough innovations. The agency also oversees initiatives that enhance business competitiveness, market access, and the growth of SMEs, aligning with EU policies aimed at driving economic development and sustainable innovation.

The Directorate-General for Trade (DG TRADE) of the European Commission manages the EU’s common trade policy. Its role involves negotiating trade agreements, ensuring compliance with international trade rules, and representing the EU in trade-related matters globally. The DG aims to promote fair and open trade while safeguarding European interests and values, such as sustainable development and social standards, in global commerce. DG TRADE also oversees the enforcement of trade laws and monitors trade practices to protect EU businesses and consumers.

The Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) is a department of the European Commission responsible for EU policy on research, science, and innovation. It aims to develop and implement policies that promote and support research and technological innovation to drive sustainable growth, competitiveness, and job creation within the European Union. The DG focuses on fostering collaboration between researchers, businesses, and public authorities, managing major research programs, and addressing societal challenges through scientific advancements and innovation. It plays a key role in initiatives such as Horizon Europe, which funds research and innovation projects across Europe.

The Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) of the European Commission is focused on developing and implementing policies related to oceans and fisheries. Its main aim is to promote sustainable fisheries, protect marine ecosystems, and foster a thriving blue economy within the European Union. DG MARE works to ensure balanced marine resource management, sustainable seafood production, and healthy marine environments through collaboration with EU member states and international partners.

The Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services, and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA) of the European Commission is responsible for EU policies on financial services and the stability of financial markets. It works to ensure a secure, competitive, and integrated financial market across the EU. DG FISMA focuses on strengthening the resilience of the EU financial system, supporting economic growth, and protecting consumers by implementing rules for banking, insurance, capital markets, and investment services.

BPIE (Buildings Performance Institute Europe) is a leading independent think tank on climate adaptation and mitigation of buildings. Our vision is a climate-neutral built environment, aligned with the ambition of the Paris Agreement, and in support of a fair and sustainable society. We provide data-driven and actionable policy analysis, advice, and implementation support to decision-makers in Europe and globally.

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Fertilizers Europe represents the interests of the majority of mineral fertilizer manufacturers in the European Union.The association’s membership comprises 15 fertilizer manufacturers from countries across the Union and 9 national fertilizer associations. The association communicates with a wide variety of stakeholders, institutions, European and national policy-makers and members of the general public who seek information on fertilizer products and application technology, and topics relating to today’s agricultural, environmental and economic challenges.

The Council of Europe Liaison Office to the EU supports all aspects of cooperation between the Council of Europe and the European Union, from high-level political contacts to day-to-day interaction between staff working on issues of common interest. The office also works together with many other partners based in Brussels, including NGOs, think tanks, national representations, other international organisations and the Belgian authorities.

The Child-Friendly Justice European Network (CFJ-EN) is a legal entity and enjoy the support of Défense Des Enfants International Belgique.It was established through DCI-Belgium, with the aim of promoting children’s rights as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the idea to set up a European Network specialised on child friendly justice came as a direct response to the numerous observations and needs assessments made by various lead European organisations active in the field of child friendly justice. Because there are no children's rights without child friendly justice, we, as child friendly justice experts, consider that it is necessary to adapt justice systems to the specificities of children, their particular needs and their vulnerabilities. Each of our members is already making a change in the field but we felt that it was essential to coordinate our actions across Europe to strengthen our impact and harmonise practices.Our work is grounded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and in the Guidelines for a child friendly justice developed by the Council of Europe. Working together as a Network enables us to:▪ Gather our forces & expertise ▪ Exchange our experiences, inspire and get inspired ▪ Cooperate in large-scale programmesAs of July 2024 the CFJ-EN is composed of 36 Members with a specific expertise, acting and advocating for child friendly justice with one unique and strong voice across 21 European countries. Our Membership includes civil society organisations, academic institutes as well as individual experts in the field of child friendly justice.

An EU-funded programme that supports EU businesses in the green, digital and healthcare sectors to enter the markets of Japan and the Republic of Korea.The programme organises 10 business missions to Japan and 10 to the Republic of Korea over the next four years. Each business mission will allow a group of 50 cutting-edge companies to benefit from extensive and tailored business coaching and logistical support throughout their participation.

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions is the largest organisation of local and regional governments in Europe. Its members are 60 national associations of towns, municipalities and regions from 41 countries that are part of the Council of Europe.

Gaia-X is an initiative that develops, based on European values, a digital governance that can be applied to any existing cloud/ edge technology stack to obtain transparency, controllability, portability and interoperability across data and services.Gaia-X is not a market operator, nor will it operate directly or exclusively any of the services required by the governance.

Climate and Environment Association Europe (CERA Europe ASBL) is a Brussels-based non-governmental organization operating on a European scale to tackle environmental issues and the climate crisis that our planet is exposed to.Today, our Earth is in danger of climate change and environmental degradation. To overcome these challenges is possible with the joint efforts of different actors from different sectors. For this reason, cooperation is needed in different fields from the private sector to public institutions, from civil society to academia for a safe and sustainable planet. The steps and the actions must take into account not only the human being, but also the nature in which the individual lives. Because everything in life is connected to each other by invisible threads. A change in one thread impacts the entire network. The steps we take affect what we do to the web of life as well as what we do to ourselves.From this point of view, CERA Europe aims to prevent climate crisis, environmental pollution and habitat loss, to support efforts to protect ecosystems, to work on food safety and agricultural sustainability in an impartial and non-profit manner. In the face of these problems, CERA Europe carries out projects, research and training and develops local, national and international collaborations in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and EU Green DEAL targets.

Health Care Without Harm Europe is a network of thousands of hospitals, healthcare leaders and healthcare professionals, with members across Europe and partners across the globe. From individuals championing sustainability in their workplaces to large hospitals pushing for sustainable practices, we stand side-by-side, sharing insights, inspiration and innovation – and transforming how our healthcare systems work.We exist to create a sustainable healthcare sector. One that does no harm to patients or our planet. One that acts as a catalyst, inspiring action right across society to protect human health and the environment. One that drives change in communities so people can live more healthily on a healthier planet.

We are a Brussels-based not-for-profit Association promoting innovation in local development.

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is the largest independent network of regions in wider Europe, gathering regions from 25 countries—from Norway to Turkey and from Georgia to Portugal. The AER is present everywhere on the European continent, inside and outside the European Union. It is the place to be for regional stakeholders across Europe: for politicians, officers, experts and activists.

Communicating Sustainability Improve Your Outreach, Increase Your Impact We provide lasting results with a full palette of communication and dissemination services and products to reach the right people at the right time.

Coopération Bancaire pour l'Europe - EEIG is a Brussels-based company established in 1992 on the initiative of a number of international banks with the aim of developing information and advisory services on European financing issues and programs. In the current context, in which the European Union has expanded its fields of expertise and complexity, the role and function of CBE takes on priority relevance. Indeed, in a world where information saturation has undermined the very value of information, CBE guarantees quality services thanks to its many years of experience and presence in the heart of Europe.Over the years, CBE has carried out an intense activity of information and assistance towards members and their clients, with a multitude of interventions on various European topics: from the analysis of European regulations on competition and state aid to the actions of the Structural Funds; from consulting to participation in public procurement; from the analysis of intervention measures in favor of investments in third countries to the search for funding and participation in research and development programs; from disclosure regarding post-crisis banking reform to the new seven-year funding guidelines (2014-2020 and 2021-2027).CBE's main areas of activity are:◦ Information and advice on EU funding issues and programs;◦ Assistance in the drafting, submission, and management of European projects;◦ Analysis and targeted reporting of national and international tenders;◦ Training on specific topics of interest to Associates or their clients;◦ Organization of meetings and seminars with European institutions

he Centre for European Reform is a think-tank devoted to making the European Union work better and strengthening its role in the world. The CER is pro-European but not uncritical. We regard European integration as largely beneficial but recognise that in many respects the Union does not work well. We also think that the EU should take on more responsibilities globally, on issues ranging from climate change to security. The CER aims to promote an open, outward-looking and effective European Union.

TÜSİAD is a voluntary organization of Türkiye's leading entrepreneurs and executives. Our work is focused to Türkiye's global economic competitiveness promoting democracy, social progress and inclusive growth.

As the leading European association for advanced rechargeable batteries covering all battery chemistries, our mission is to bring together the battery value chain to drive innovation and contribute technical expertise to the EU policy-making process. EUROBAT represents the interests of automotive and industrial battery manufacturers, based in EMEA, as well as global supply chain players. 

The Brussels Binder is the go-to resource for improving gender diversity in policy debates.Good policy comes from innovative ideas, new perspectives and fresh analysis that reflect the diverse societies it impacts.

Impact Europe is the investing for impact network, a unique network at the intersection of finance and purpose, driven by knowledge and focused on impact. We aim to increase prosperity and social progress for all, fix inequalities and injustices and preserve the planet. We rally people, capital, knowledge and data to catalyse, innovate and scale impact. Impact Europe unites 350 capital providers (impact funds, foundations, corporate social investors, banks, public funders) and social innovators of all sorts – from household names to emerging new players.

EuroACE – Energy Efficient Buildings was formed in 1998 by Europe’s leading companies involved with the manufacture, distribution and installation of a variety of energy saving goods and services.EuroACE works together with the European institutions to help Europe move towards an efficient use of energy in buildings, thereby contributing to the EU’s commitments on job creation, energy security, and sustainability. More on energy efficiency in buildings here.

The Federation of European Scleroderma Associations (FESCA) is an umbrella group of scleroderma patient support and advocacy organisations working to increase awareness, and advocate for equitable treatments for people with scleroderma throughout Europe.

Future of Privacy Forum is a non-profit organization that serve as catalysts for privacy leadership and scholarship, advancing principled data practices in support of emerging technologies.

The PKEE actively supports the development of the Polish energy sector, by conducting opinion-forming initiatives aimed at the improvement of power industry operations and shaping of a rational regulatory environment. The Association is an important discussion forum on electrical power sector issues and cooperates with the public administration and EU institutions.

The world is looking for a way to create a society in which we are in balance with our planet, and can guarantee a sustainable future for future generations. Doing nothing isn’t an option; in relative terms, 2030 is tomorrow and 2050 is the day after ;Together with Chemelot Circular Hub, Limburg is in the running to become the first circular hub in Europe. The Chemelot site and the local region aim to be the ultimate growth accelerator for a circular society, a powerful hub for economic growth and future prosperity that is connected to people, the environment and society as a whole. Time for leading Circularity.

The European Broadband Competence Offices Network supports EU countries in reaching the Gigabit Society objectives and rolling out broadband.The European BCO Network brings together EU Member States’ national and regional public authorities in charge of broadband deployment to exchange knowledge and good practices with peers, experts and European Commission representatives, building their capacity to bring reliable, high-speed broadband connectivity to all EU citizens.The purpose of the initiative is to help ensure that all EU citizens have access to high-speed broadband, in order to allow everyone to benefit equally from the opportunities connectivity brings, for health, education, business and more.Contact the BCO Network Support Facility to enquire about joining the BCO Network. Participate in the discussions in the BCO Network Forum.The role of the BCO NetworkThe BCO Network’s role is to support European Broadband Competence Offices (BCOs) in making this happen. BCOs are the national and regional public authorities supporting broadband deployment across the EU.It does this through an annual programme, based on members’ needs, that brings together BCOs, experts and European Commission representatives to train and exchange knowledge, good practices and experiences in overcoming common ;

The French Automotive & Mobility Network (FAMN) is a non-profit umbrella organization committed to driving sustainable mobility practices in the sector. FAMN fosters collaborative innovation, integrating clusters, academics, public authorities, and non-profit associations to bolster the sector's transition towards a sustainable future.

The European Social Insurance Platform (ESIP) represents over 45 national statutory social insurance organisations (covering approximately 385 million citizens) in 17 EU Member States and Switzerland, active in the field of health insurance, pensions, occupational disease and accident insurance, disability and rehabilitation, family benefits and unemployment insurance. The aims of ESIP and its members are to preserve high profile social security for Europe, to reinforce solidarity-based social insurance systems and to maintain European social protection quality. ESIP builds strategic alliances for developing common positions to influence the European debate and is a consultation forum for the European institutions and other multinational bodies active in the field of social security.

Civil Society Europe (CSE) brings together 22 European networks of civil society organisations (CSO) working towards regenerating the European project around the shared values of Equality, Solidarity, Inclusiveness and Democracy. Our main objectives are to facilitate and enable horizontal and vertical dialogue between European civil society organisations and policymakers and help strengthen CSOs in their activities and relations with the institutions. The organisation was founded in December 2014 in Rome at the close of the European Year of citizens as an initiative of organisations that had worked together in the European Year of Citizens Alliance. Its membership has grown since then to encompass the various sectors of civil society. CSE has been established as an international not for profit organisation under Belgian law since June 2016. CSE is an independent voice promoting a space for structured civil dialogue and citizen’s participation at all levels.

The 5GSC Support Platform is an EU project dedicated to supporting stakeholders of the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility Digital programme, under the calls for project proposals for ‘5G for Smart Communities’.  By building a networking and knowledge-exchange community, the Support Platform’s purpose is to connect and inform stakeholders about upcoming calls, events, information and support relating to 5G for Smart Communities projects, such as application guidance and good practices.

The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) located in Brussels, Belgium, is the leading member-supported association representing organisations active across the entire energy storage value chain. EASE supports the deployment of energy storage to support the cost-effective transition to a resilient, climate-neutral, and secure energy system. EASE was established in 2011 and represents approximately 60 members, including utilities, technology suppliers, research institutes, distribution system operators, and transmission system operators. Together, EASE members have significant expertise across all major storage technologies and applications. This allows us to generate new ideas and policy recommendations that are essential to build a regulatory framework that is supportive of storage.

The Social Vouchers International Association (SVIA) is an international not-for-profit association (AISBL) established in Belgium in 2017 with the aim of promoting the social vouchers at European and international levels.

European organisation for national angling/sportfishing organisations.

AGE Platform Europe is a European network of non-profit organisations of and for people aged 50+, which aims to voice and promote the interests of the 200 million citizens aged 50+ in the European Union and to raise awareness on the issues that concern them ;Our work focuses on a wide range of policy areas that impact on older and retired people. These include issues of anti-discrimination, employment of older workers and active ageing, social protection, pension reforms, social inclusion, health, elder abuse, intergenerational solidarity, research, accessibility of public transport and of the build environment, and digital technologies (ICT).We seek to give a voice to older and retired people in the EU policy debates, through the active participation of their representative organisations at EU, national, regional and local levels, and provides a European platform for the exchange of experience and best ;We furthermore inform older people on their rights as EU citizen or resident and on EU policy making processes and recent EU policy development.Through our involvement in several EU projects, we also seek to promote older people's participation in the development of projects and devices intended for them ('user involvement').

The Bridge Theatre is an inclusive, sustainable and locally-integrated theatre, connecting multilingual Brussels to English-language talent.We use the power of high quality, accessible and enriching theatre to promote social cohesion, progressive values and sustainability.

Making a difference in Cancer Control in Europe since 1980The Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) is a non-profit, pan-European umbrella organisation of national and regional cancer societies. Located in Brussels, ECL provides an exclusive platform for members to collaborate with their international peers, primarily in the areas of cancer prevention, tobacco control, access to medicines and patient support, and creates opportunities to advocate for these issues at the EU level.

GIRP, the European Healthcare Distribution Association, is the umbrella organisation of full-service healthcare distributors in ;GIRP represents the national associations of over 750 pharmaceutical wholesalers serving 33 European countries, as well as major international and pan-European healthcare distribution companies. GIRP members employ over 140,000 people and distribute around 15 billion packs of medicines as well as a wide range of healthcare products per year. As the vital link in healthcare, GIRP is committed to developing and providing innovative and efficient healthcare products and services to improve health and wellbeing of patients across Europe.

Friends of the Earth Europe is the largest grassroots environmental network in Europe, uniting more than 30 national organisations with thousands of local groups. Our Brussels office coordinates our network's joint campaigns, and pushes for action by the EU to protect people and planet.

Cycling Industries Europe is the voice of cycling business, actively promoting the sector in Europe and worldwide. Our ambition? Reaching out beyond the traditional definition of the industry as a bicycle and parts industry and align all business and commercial actors in a common mission.Changing the way we move – we are working towards a modal shift to active mobility and cycling in line with EU’s commitment to become the first climate neutral continent by 2050.The members of Cycling Industries Europe come from across the globe and represent the entire supply chain, from bicycle and parts makers to bike sharing, cycle logistics, online services, financial services, infrastructure, tourism and consultancy.

Philippine Mission to the European Union.

Trade4SD is a 4-year project devoted to research on a topic which is high on the domestic as well as multilateral, EU and bilateral trade policy agenda. The ambition of the project is to explore and foster the positive linkages between trade and sustainable development, to provide policy recommendations for the creation of new opportunities for agents involved in the global, regional and national agri-food value chains, and to define conditions for sustainable livelihoods of farm producers in the EU and developing partner countries. Trade is a central factor in shaping global, regional and local development. Increased trade, empowered by the growth of Global Value Chains (GVCs), has boosted productivity and incomes in many ;Trade can also contribute to food security, improved nutrition through diversification of food baskets and give poor farmers access to high value markets. However, if not fairly regulated, trade might generate increases in inequality and negative impacts on working conditions in developing countries, and compromise the environment. According to the recent World Bank Report (2020a), beyond policies to facilitate participation in Global Value Chains directly, complementary policies, such as labour regulations and environmental protection measures, are needed to share their benefits and attenuate any costs. Trade policy has an important part to play in achieving the SDGs.

The European Brain Foundation (EBF) is an independent multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder charity whose founding members represent leading European neurological, neurosurgical, and psychiatric clinical societies as well as neuroscience research societies and patient ;The Foundation’s main mission is to support research aimed at reducing the burden of brain disorders on society and to contribute to boosting the brain health of every European citizen.

Uniting 29 national associations, The Brewers of Europe provides a voice in Brussels to promote beerand represent the interests of Europe’s 10,000+ breweries

The primary mission of the Europae Archaeologiae Consilium is to support the management of the archaeological heritage throughout Europe and to serve the needs of national archaeological heritage management agencies by providing a forum for organisations to establish closer and more structured co-operation and exchange of information.Membership of the Council is open to all national bodies charged with the management of the archaeological heritage throughout Europe, including where appropriate agencies in a federal context ( German Länder, Swiss Cantons, Spanish autonomous regions etc).

ETNO has been the voice of Europe’s telecommunication network operators since 1992 and has become the principal policy group for European electronic communications network operators. Its 40 members and observers from Europe and beyond are the backbone of Europe’s digital progress. They are the main drivers of broadband and are committed to its continual growth in Europe.

Trade Promotion Europe (TPE) aims to promote the interests of European trade promotion organisations (TPOs) in dialogue and collaboration with European institutions and other competent authorities.

EEIP is a free, neutral and open business and policy platform for the energy transition.At its core is the idea that the energy transition requires more than technical solutions but sound business cases, and that market growth can be accelerated through information and best practice exchange. In practice, EEIP network users are coming from organisations of all sizes (from SMEs to multinationals), all sectors ( users, technology and services providers, finance, IT, consultancies, cities, policy) and covering the entire value chain, in other words supply and demand side. Launched at the European Commission in April 2011, EEIP is set up as a not-for-profit organisation in order to facilitate open and inclusive dialogue within market participants and between market participants and EU policymakers. Currently, EEIP has over  network users.

The Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO) speaks out on behalf of the Fair Trade Movement for Fair Trade and Trade Justice with the aim to improve the livelihoods of marginalised producers and workers in the South. The FTAO is a joint initiative of Fairtrade International, the World Fair Trade Organization and the World Fair Trade Organization-Europe. The FTAO was born in 2004 when the Fair Trade networks set up an informal advocacy cooperation mechanism. In December 2010, the Fair Trade networks formalised their commitment and set up the FTAO as a legally-independent foundation ‘Fair Trade Advocacy Office’. It has a clear mandate to advocate for EU policies in support of Fair Trade and Trade Justice and to strengthen the FTAO and the Fair Trade networks and their members’ capacities to interact with and maintain an ongoing dialogue with the EU Institutions.

The European Brain Council (EBC) is a network of key players in the “Brain Area”, with a membership encompassing scientific societies, patient organisations, professional societies and industry partners.A non-profit organisation based in Brussels, its main mission is to promote brain research with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of the estimated 179 million Europeans living with brain conditions, mental and neurological alike.With the aim to speak with one voice, EBC stands as the platform to foster cooperation between its member organisations and other stakeholders, consistently promoting dialogue between scientists, industry and society. As showcased by its growing portfolio of projects, research and policy papers, as well as events, EBC emphasizes the importance of continued interaction with the European Institutions to build strong European health policies, raising awareness and encouraging education on the brain and the repercussions of neurological and mental health conditions on society as a whole.

The European Network of Political Foundations serves as an umbrella network and information hub on topics related to democracy and development cooperation. As such, it provides its members a joint platform to engage into a coordinated dialogue with EU institutions, CSOs and other relevant stakeholders.

European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME (Confédération Européenne des Associations de Petites et Moyennes Entreprises) is the largest confederation of voluntarily associated small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in We are a Brussels-based business federation which currently counts 27 European associations among its members, with more than million enterprises, employing over 20 million people. It maintains relationships with 15 partner associations in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

ECIT Foundation (on European Citizens’ Rights, Involvement and Trust) was established as a public foundation under Belgian law on 3 June 2015. In the world of European think-tanks, it fills a gap being the only one to concentrate solely on European Citizenship. ECIT is becoming a resource of know-how, research, and contacts, but also one of support for civil society organisations, academics and policy makers when they work on this ;

Renewable integration and sustainability in energy communities. Renaissance project works to deliver a community-driven scalable and replicable approach, to implement new business models and technologies supporting clean production and shared distribution of energy in local communities.

Biomethane for Europe is an initiative of the Zürich 5 Coalition.The Zürich 5 Coalition consists of several leading businesses and associations in the bio-CNG and LNG sector across the whole supply chain, advocating for the uptake of biomethane in the road transport sector in Europe. It aims to support the EU in achieving its goals under the European Green Deal in reducing transport emissions and aims to stimulate a favorable regulatory framework for the uptake of biomethane. Current members of the Coalition are BioGem Express AG (Switzerland), GibGas (Germany) and OG Clean Fuels (The Netherlands). The current ambassadors of the Coalition are Nærenergi (Denmark) and Landwärme (Germany).a

CEFS stands for Comité Européen des Fabricants de Sucre, or in English: the European Association of Sugar ;CEFS is an international non-profit organisation and a recognised interlocutor for the EU Institutions since 1953, sharing knowledge and technical expertise on sugar.

The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) is a cross-sectorial multi-stakeholder business-led alliance promoting the role of energy efficiency across the whole EU energy system, from generation and local production to end use. The membership of EU-ASE brings together businesses and thought leaders, with a cross-party group of members of the European Parliament.

EUnited is the voice of machinery and equipment suppliers in Europe.We speak for the companies which make up the core of Europe’s advanced manufacturing capability. Our members design and develop specialist technology, systems and products which are used in our factories and our communities all over the world. We are Europe’s only direct company membership association and our sectors include Cleaning, Municipal Equipment, Robotics and Vehicle Cleaning.EUnited connects machinery and equipment companies in one association to improve awareness and understanding among decision-makers and policy actors in the European Union institutions. Equipment suppliers are the mainstay of advanced manufacturing, increasingly recognized as indispensable for basic needs from basic nutrition and other human needs such as employment.The supervision and regulation of manufacturing has always been a major political challenge. Today policy makers are contending with technological complex global supply chains and a hardening competitive context. The European Union has an important role in developing and optimizing the international regulatory and policy framework for manufacturing. The EU is increasingly called to arbitrate on environmental protection issues and propose proper regulation and practices. Informed decisions are crucial: manufacturing can be seen as a source of pollution, the cause of inequality or the principal menace to earth’s sustainability, but the same manufacturing industry is biggest employer, and produces pollution abatement as well as waste to energy solutions.

The Big Data Value Association – BDVA, (from 2021, DAIRO - Data, AI and Robotics aisbl), is an industry-driven international not–for-profit organisation with more than 230 members all over Europe and a well-balanced composition of large, small, and medium-sized industries as well as research and user organizations.BDVA/DAIRO focuses on enabling the digital transformation of the economy and society through Data and Artificial Intelligence by advancing in areas such as big data and AI technologies and services, data platforms and data spaces, Industrial AI, data-driven value creation, standardisation, and skills. BDVA/DAIRO has been the private side of the H2020 partnership Big Data Value cPPP, it is a private member of the EuroHPC JU and is also one of the founding members of the AI, Data and Robotics Partnership. BDVA/DAIRO is an open and inclusive community and is always eager to accept new members who share these ambitious objectives.The mission of the BDVA is to develop the Innovation Ecosystem that will enable the data and AI-driven digital transformation in Europe delivering maximum economic and societal benefit, and, achieving and sustaining Europe’s leadership on Big Data Value creation and Artificial Intelligence.BDVA is open to new members to further enrich the data value ecosystem and play an active role. These include Data Users, Data Providers, Data Technology Providers and ;BDVA enables existing regional multi-partner cooperation, to collaborate at European level through the provision of tools and knowhow to support the co-creation, development and experimentation of pan-European data-driven applications and services, and know-how exchange.

VKI is a non-profit international educational and scientific organisation, hosting three departments (aeronautics and aerospace, environmental and applied fluid dynamics, and turbomachinery & propulsion). It provides post-graduate education in fluid dynamics (Research Master in Fluid Dynamics (Master-after-master level), former "VKI Diploma Course", Doctoral Programme, Short Training Program and lecture series) and encourages "training in research through research". The von Karman Institute undertakes and promotes research in the field of fluid dynamics. Extensive research on experimental, computational and theoretical aspects of gas and liquid flows is carried out at the VKI under the direction of the faculty and research engineers, sponsored mainly by governmental and international agencies as well as industries.

ARC is the association of regional and local authorities with an airport situated within or near their territories. ARC represents the interests of its members and brings together a wide range of expertise at the interface of airports and air transport with local and regional policies. A common concern is to maximise the benefits generated by airports and minimise their environmental impact in order to improve the life quality of citizens living nearby airports.

The Centre Condorcet is a think tank which aims to stimulate Enlightenment core values of reason and humanism, inspired by one of its most innovative thinkers, Nicolas de Condorcet. The principal common project in Europe today, the European Union, may be in need of deep conceptual and operational innovation. The mantra that there are no alternative trajectories for managing common interests cannot be taken at face ; Many leading political and social scientists and economists have remarked that its dominant political and economic paradigms jeopardize the necessary social compromises in its societies. The fundamental consensus forged in the 1950s is fragmenting, a new one does not seem in the ; Indicative are the deepening inequalities within countries and between them, threats to the essence of democracy and civic rights, uncontrolled technological advances, neo-nationalism and eurocentrism, and alienation of large groups of citizens. At the end of the 18th century, Europe too was faced with deep social and economic shifts while political stagnation prevented adaptation. Then like now they are systemic problems which demand critical thinking, creativity and serendipity, and courage, as shown by ;      The Centre Condorcet has a double purpose: It will seek more attention for those thinkers who raise questions which may require the dominant paradigms to be re-evaluated. The Polish poet and diplomat Czeslaw Milosz analysed in the 1950s how European intellectuals became captive to system thinking and admiration of communism; others voiced similar concerns. It serves as a general warning about all –isms, to keep an open and critical, evidence-based mind. Why should centralising Europeanism and globalism, with their benefits, but equally with collateral effects, be an exception? The voices of contemporary intellectuals should be heard and enrich current debates about future social and economic arrangements in Europe.        It will serve as the platform for the independent tripartite High Level Groups for Policy Innovation. One such approach of re-evaluation started when the first group was launched by the EU’s Council Presidency in December 2011. Since then, they have developed into an original model for brainstorming about paradigm shifts in public policy. Their use of the Socratic method and the mutual belief of its participants in a European Common Good stimulate creativity and serendipity. Their independence allows them to engineer truly new ideas, free of formal and legal constraints, and to produce reports which can inspire a new generation of policies to deal more effectively with disruptive challenges that the countries and their Union are facing. Since the beginning, they have been served voluntarily by EPPA; ten years later, their expansion has led to setting-up a new home in the Centre ;      

Korea EU Research Centre in Brussels for the enhancement of Horizon Europe Programs, ect.

The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) located in Brussels, Belgium, is the leading member-supported association representing organisations active across the entire energy storage value chain. EASE supports the deployment of energy storage to support the cost-effective transition to a resilient, climate-neutral, and secure energy system. EASE was established in 2011 and represents almost 60 members including utilities, technology suppliers, research institutes, distribution system operators, and transmission system operators. Together, EASE members have significant expertise across all major storage technologies and applications. This allows us to generate new ideas and policy recommendations that are essential to build a regulatory framework that is supportive of storage. Our Mission To promote a fair, future oriented, sustainable energy market design that recognises storage as an indispensable element of the energy system to build a bridge between EU policymakers and the energy storage stakeholders Our Vision To have a renewable-based carbon-neutral Europe by 2050, enabled through energy storage

Eurogroup for Animals represents over eighty animal protection organisations across the EU, UK, Switzerland, Serbia, Norway, Montenegro, Kosovo, and Australia. Since its foundation in 1980, the organisation has succeeded in encouraging the EU to adopt higher legal standards for animal protection. Eurogroup for Animals reflects public opinion through its members and has both the scientific and technical expertise to provide authoritative advice on issues relating to animal protection. Eurogroup for Animals is a founding member of the World Federation for Animals which unites the animal protection movement at the global level.

SGI Europe (formerly CEEP, the European Centre of Employers and Enterprises providing Public Services and Services of general interest) represents employers and enterprises providing services of general interest (SGIs) since 1961. Our members are organisations active in fields such as: Central & local administrations, Healthcare, Education, Social services, Housing, Waste management, Energy, Transport, Water, Environment, Communications.Modern services of general interest (SGIs) serve the fundamental goals of the EU, supporting business, social and territorial cohesion, economic and social solidarity, and a better quality of life for all citizens.

Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) is the European network of communities, organisations, local leaders, experts, and change agents working towards the elimination of waste in our society. It advocates for sustainable systems and the redesign of our relationship with resources, to accelerate a just transition towards zero waste for the benefit of people and the planet. Created in 2014, the ZWE network now includes 33 members from 28 European countries and works with topics across the whole ;

Ecommerce Europe is the sole voice of the European Digital Commerce sector. As a result of joining forces with EMOTA, Ecommerce Europe now represents, via its national associations, more than 150,000 companies selling goods and services online to consumers in Europe. Ecommerce Europe acts at European level to help legislators create a better framework for online merchants, so that their sales can grow further.

The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) is the leading not-for-profit organisation addressing how the environment affects human health in the European Union (EU) and beyond. HEAL works to shape laws and policies that promote planetary and human health and protect those most affected by pollution, and raise awareness on the benefits of environmental action for health. HEAL’s over 90 member organisations include international, European, national and local groups of health professionals, not-for-profit health insurers, patients, citizens, women, youth, and environmental experts representing over 200 million people across the 53 countries of the WHO European Region.

Jeunes MR est une organisation de jeunesse politique sur le territoire de la communauté française de Belgique qui rassemble des jeunes âgés entre 15 et 35 ans.Les Jeunes MR partagent les valeurs du parti politique Mouvement réformateur (MR) tout en étant dans une structure indépendante. Leur objectif initial est d’intéresser les jeunes à la politique, notamment pour les sensibiliser aux projets réformateurs.

PsychedelicsEUROPE is an association for innovative mental health that brings together leading research centres, NGOs, and private companies. Our goal is to promote the EU regulatory framework that would foster the well-being of the EU citizens. Based on the latest scientific evidence, we advocate for legislation that supports cutting-edge research on psychedelic substances and their efficient use in therapies.

Creative District (CreaD) advises and promotes initiatives in the creative and cultural industries and develops entrepreneurial ecosystems and sustainable innovation for social impact. The organization acts in synergy with public, social and economic actors, in Belgium and abroad. Through its interventions, CreaD offers the following: 1- Linking theory to reality by developing projects that translate the tools and practices developed by CreaD to tangible actions on ground 2- Supporting the development of a creative economy by promoting access to entrepreneurship 3- Enhancing interactions between institutions and stakeholders from the creative and cultural industries as well as between the public and private sectors 4- Promoting sustainable development through a human and innovative approach. In order to achieve these goals, CreaD produces and supervises creative projects, providing consultancy and management support.

Ngo-federatie is the Flemish federation of NGOs for Development Cooperation. We represent the sector towards the federal and other governments, we support the members in consultations with these governments, we promote cooperation within the sector and we strengthen the quality of the operations of ;

EEMA is the leading independent, not for profit, European Think Tank  focusing on various topics, including identification, authentication, privacy, risk management, cyber security, the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and mobile applications.Through world class events, projects, collaboration, education, engagement, communication, participation and facilitating networking with companies, public sector and individuals, EEMA helps build enduring and mutually beneficial working relationships empowering our members to maintain a competitive edge.

WCS EU, based in Brussels, Belgium, is a non-governmental organization affiliated with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). WCS EU draws upon WCS’s global field, scientific, and policy expertise and experience to identify, formulate, and articulate policy positions and technical briefings on issues such as biodiversity, intact forests, wildlife trade, and integrating wildlife conservation into European Union's development aid programmes, and sharing this information with decision-makers and other relevant stakeholders.

Hydrogen Europe is the leading organization representing European based companies and stakeholders that are committed to moving towards a (circular) carbon neutral economy. With more than 300 companies and 30 national associations as members, we encompass the entire value chain of the European hydrogen and fuel cell ecosystem. Our vision is to propel global carbon neutrality by accelerating European hydrogen industry and we are the industrial key partner of the Clean Hydrogen partnership.

The purpose of the non-profit association Eurovent is to advocate the common interests of manufacturers, importers, distributors and related organisations based or active in Europe, which operate in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, process cooling, building automation, or related equipment industries. Eurovent has 16 national associations in Europe as a member 88 companies and 6 associate members.

Copa and Cogeca are the united voice of farmers and agri-cooperatives in the EU. Together, we ensure that EU agriculture is sustainable, innovative and competitive, while guaranteeing food security for 500 million people throughout ;

Not for profit, impartial global think tank through corporate subscription

FRH is an organisation dedicated to the safeguarding of Europe’s diverse and unique religious heritage. It is the only independent, non-faith, and non-profit network of charities and conservation departments of governmental, religious and university institutions, and other professionals working to protect religious heritage buildings across Europe, with over 170 members in over 35 countries.

CECOP is the European Confederation of Industrial and Service Cooperatives.It represents the voices of worker cooperatives, social cooperatives, and independent workers’ cooperatives. CECOP works to create a supportive environment for cooperatives, so that they can operate to their full strength and fulfil their mission of providing sustainable jobs and high-quality services to communities. Our aim is to build a fairer Europe and contribute to sustainable economic growth, to bring democracy and solidarity to the workplace.

Governments should serve their citizens, not themselves. This is why in 2011, government leaders and civil society advocates came together to create a unique partnership – one that combines these powerful forces to promote accountable, responsive, and inclusive governance.Seventy-eight countries and a growing number of local governments — representing more than two billion people – along with thousands of civil society organizations are members of the Open Government Partnership (OGP).

The Belgian Foreign Trade Agency (BFTA) is a public institution, which is an incorporated body, founded under the Cooperation Agreement of 24 May 2002 agreed between the Federal Authority and the Regions: Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), the Wallonia Export-Investment Agency (AWEX) and The Belgian Foreign Trade Agency is managed by a Board of Directors whose Honorary President is His Majesty the King. The Belgian Foreign Trade Agency is at the disposal of these three Regional authorities that promote exports, and also collaborates with the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs. That is how the Agency acts as a vast platform in which the Federal competence of international relations and the Regional competence of foreign trade meet.

EASL, The European Association for the Study of the Liver, is a medical association dedicated to pursuing excellence in liver research, to the clinical practice of liver disorders, and to providing education to all those interested in hepatology. While the roots of the association were founded in Europe in 1966, EASL continues to engage globally with all stakeholders in the liver field wherever they are based. Our aim is to spread knowledge and expertise in best practices and the latest scientific breakthroughs in hepatology.

Founded in 1970, the International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport (UIRR) represents the interests of European road-rail Combined Transport Operators and Transhipment Terminal ;Road-Rail Combined Transport (CT) is a system of freight forwarding which is based on efficiently and economically inserting electric rail into long-distance (road) transport-chains through the use of intermodal loading units (ILU).UIRR advances the development and actively promotes competitive zero-carbon emission Combined Transport for Europe

In the heart of Brussels, the capital of Europe, the Korean Cultural Center strives since its opening in November 2013 to promote cultural exchanges between Korea & Belgium and Korea & the EU by diverse traditional and contemporary cultural activities.

EucoLight is The European association of collection and recycling organisations for WEEE lamps and lighting. On behalf of its members, EucoLight engages with everything related to the WEEE Directive, legislations and standards affecting the collection and recycling of WEEE lighting. Its members collect and recycle, in aggregate, 80% of the lamp waste collected in the 19 countries in which they operate. EucoLight is the voice of European WEEE compliance schemes specialised in managing the collection and recycling of WEEE lighting; working to make the circular economy a reality for lighting products. EucoLight has 19 producer responsiblity organisations as full members and one affiliate member, LightingEurope. Founded mid-2015, EucoLight has quickly embarked into constructive dialogue with relevant stakeholders to provide expertise in the field of management and treatment of WEEE lighting and to promote the positive role of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes on the environment and society.

"Tahadhari Centerfor Climate and Migration in the Euro Med"(Tahadhari Center/TCCMEM ) is aimed to be a hotbed for policy research and resources in the field of Climate and Migration in Euro-Med region.'Tahadhari'in the Swahili language, which is considered the most widely spoken language in the region of the Sahara -countries that are exposed to acute climate crisis followed by forced displacement -means Alert!! The need to put attention and not anymore ignoring, which exactly defines the Center vision for activities.Tahadhari Center focuses on developing knowledge on climate induced migration, and works for shape the international climate migration policy, via research, stakeholders' meetings, working papers, media and more. The EU's Green Deal will be one of the strategic frame of the long term activities in vulnerable areas in Southern and Eastern Europe and in Africa -aimed to create a regional climate economy partnership that takes into account the weakest links and energy poverty, so that adaptation programs are not only targeting the environmental objectives but socially, economically, culturally adaptation oriented and lead to regional climate resilience and regional climate governance that includes clear reference to cross-continent situation.That is, the Tahadhari Center will work to reduce socio-economic disparities in environmental and climate issues -in an action model designed to achieve a dual goal of both risk reduction and poverty eradication, and both reducing gaps and empowering to implement energy innovation among disadvantaged population groups, with an emphasis on geographical areas of action in Africa and Southeast Europe.Tahadhari Center's action models are based on models from the start-up field of innovation, with a strong emphasis on establishing collaboration with business sector actors, applied science researchers, representatives of local organizations and local authorities. This model was developed by us in order to implement projects in the field of energy innovation, or for example innovative knowledge-based waste management, tools development for techno-climatic training of local populations in accordance with the capacity of population groups in the field as of agriculture and economic ventures, and to achieve UN 'SDGs and EU Green Deal objectives.The center 'activities includes Think-Tanks with diverse background and expertise, focusing on research, policy, media and communication, holding workshops, conferences, publications, and public events. 

1) La promotion de la langue et de la culture catalanes en particulier, ainsi que la promotion et soutien de toutes les langues européennes minoritaires ou minorisées. 2) La promotion du modèle éducatif catalan, qui contribue à construire une société plus solidaire, démocratique et libre. 3) Promotion de la cohésion sociale en Catalogne afin que personne ne puise subir des discriminations fondées sur son origine, langue, sexe, orientation religieuse ou laïque, race ou disparités socio-économiques. 4) La défense des droits humains, politiques et civiques, en mettant l’accent sur la liberté d'expression, la liberté d'information, les libertés de réunion et d'association pacifiques, le droit à un procès judiciaire équitable et le droit de manifester.

IDF Europe is the European chapter of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). We are an umbrella organization representing 70 national diabetes organisations in 44 countries across Europe. We are a diverse and inclusive multicultural network of national diabetes associations, representing both people living with diabetes and healthcare professionals.Our vision is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and our mission, in Europe, is to unite the voice of people with diabetes and to engage all stakeholders in creating a person-centered diabetes ecosystem.Our priority objectives are:- Improving access to care and quality of life for people with diabetes- Increasing the voice of people with diabetes on all levels (#nothingAboutUsWithoutUs)- Reducing diabetes incidence and preventing complications

The Media & Learning Association (MLA) or to give it its full name the MEDEA: MEDIA & LEARNING ivzw is an international, not-for-profit association set up in 2012 under Belgian law to promote and stimulate the use of media as a way to enhance innovation and creativity in teaching and learning across all levels of education in Europe. Members include national and regional agencies charged with the promotion of innovation in teaching and learning as well as universities, ministries of education and schools’ networks.

SAPEA is part of the European Commission's Scientific Advice Mechanism. Together with the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors, we provide independent scientific advice to European Commissioners to support their decision-making. SAPEA brings together outstanding expertise from natural, applied, and social sciences and humanities, from over a hundred academies, young academies and learned societies in more than 40 countries across Europe. We also work to raise awareness of scientific advice and evidence in policymaking, and to stimulate debate in Europe about these issues.

FEMA represents European motorcyclists.FEMA’s purpose is to promote, protect and preserve motorcycling.FEMA’s mission is to promote riders’ interests and defend riders’ rights throughout Europe and globally.

EuroHealthNet is a non-profit partnership of organisations, agencies and statutory bodies working to contribute to a healthier Europe by promoting health and health equity between and within European countries.

The European Flavour Association (EFFA) is the voice of flavour in Europe, leading a Europe-wide strategy to the benefit of the flavour industry, its customers and consumers alike. We represent European national associations and companies active in the flavour industry. EFFA has been active for more than half a century, the original association was established in 1961.

ECIIA is the European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing, representing internal auditors in Europe. The Association intends to be the consolidated voice for the profession of internal auditing in Europe and to promote the role of internal audit and good corporate governance by dealing with the European Union, its Parliament, and Commission, and any other European regulators and associations representing key stakeholders. It has a non-profit-making purpose.

The SRB is the central resolution authority within the Banking ;Its role is to protect the public interest and act as a safety net to ensure that the price to pay when a bank fails does not fall first on the taxpayer; and to  ensure an orderly resolution of failing banks with minimum impact on the real economy, the financial system, and the public finances of the participating MS and ; The SRB works closely with the NRAs, the European Commission (EC), the European Central Bank (ECB), the European Banking Authority (EBA) and national competent authorities (NCAs).  The role of the SRB is proactive: rather than waiting for resolution cases to manage, the SRB focuses on resolution planning and enhancing resolvability, to avoid the potential negative impacts of a bank failure on the economy and financial stability.

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BETTER FINANCE is a non-profit international NGO with its office in Brussels acting as an independent financial expertise centre to the direct benefit of European financial services users (individual shareholders, investors, savers, life insurance policyholders, pension fund participants, mortgage borrowers, etc.) and other stakeholders of European financial services who are independent of the financial industry. At present, we count more than forty national and international member and sub- member organisations. In turn those count more than four million individual members. The European Union supports BETTER FINANCE activities since 2012. For more information, please consult our website,

The main aim of the Lithuanian Research Development and Innovation Liaison Office in Brussels (LINO) is to strengthen European research cooperation facilitating the successful integration of Lithuanian researchers into international research projects and to monitor, analyze and report on developments in EU research and innovation policy.

IFLA Europe is the European Region of the International Federation of Landscape Architects formed by 34 professional Landscape Architects' Associations with landscape architects across Europe. It aims not only to promote the landscape architecture profession, recognising excellence in educational courses and promoting the best practice operations, but also striving to enhance the quality of landsc ape planning, monitoring and management, provide nature -based solutions in climate change mitigation and adaptation and ensure transformational changes in landscape, urban and rural areas

ALL DIGITAL is a Brussels-based network of organisations working to enhance digital skills of Europeans. We were established in 2007 on the initiative of digital inclusion leaders with support from Microsoft first as an informal thematic network, and in 2010 – as a formal international non-profit association. Thirteen years later, we are a major European Association in the field of digital inclusion and empowerment, but also a family united by one purpose: empower Europe through digital skills. Our vision is that every European should be able to exploit the benefits and opportunities created by digital transformation. We are ALL ; Our members are organisations leading the networks of digital competence centres – low threshold community centres, NGOs, libraries, other public places where people get access to technology and the Internet and learn digital skills.

The Kosice Region Brussels Office, opened in 2004, is a specialised support service which acts as a bridge between regional government of Kosice Region and the European Union, explaining and guiding its stakeholders through the Brussels scene and promoting Kosice Region interests and best practices at the European level. The office is run by Mr. Michal Rohac, MA.

INTER PARES | Parliaments in Partnership – EU Global Project to Strengthen the Capacity of Parliaments is the first global parliamentary project of its kind. Funded by the EU and implemented by International IDEA, its purpose is to strengthen the capacity of parliaments in partner countries, by enhancing their legislative, oversight, representative, budgetary and administrative ; It focuses both on elected Members of Parliament (MPs), particularly in their capacity as members of parliamentary committees and on the staff of parliaments' secretariats.

EBRAINS is a digital research infrastructure developed by the multidisciplinary teams of the EU-funded Human Brain ; It provides the scientific community with a wide collection of brain data sets, atlases, computing models and analytics ; EBRAINS' ambition is to enable major advances in brain ;

is the umbrella organisation of Dutch-speaking humanist and freethinking associations in Belgium

Digestive Cancers Europe (DiCE) is the European umbrella organisation of a large group of national Members representing patients with digestive cancer – colorectal, gastric, liver, oesophageal, pancreatic and rare cancers. Our mission is to contribute to early diagnosis and decreased mortality from digestive cancers and to increase overall survival and quality of life.

Founded in 2018, Friends of Smart Specialisation is an initiative from an independent group of experts and practitioners concerned for the future directions of smart specialisation. The group’s goal is to support the mainstreaming of Smart Specialisation as an instrument for strengthening the multi-level European innovation system.

Lie Detectors works to improve news literacy, increase awareness of misinformation and further the general public's understanding of the mainstream media industry. It promotes positive and non-political contact between young people and journalists. Its long-term position is that news literacy should become an integral part of teacher-training colleges across Europe, so that news literacy can become one of the basic literacies of children in Europe.

UNOPS Brussels Liaison Office supports and strengthens partnerships between UNOPS and the European Union and its Member States, managing relationships with a wide variety of EU institutions, select development banks and other agencies. As a key partner of the EU, UNOPS supports a broad range of EU-funded projects and programmes – bringing peace and security, humanitarian and development solutions in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

Europa Esperanto-Unio is the organization of Esperanto associations in the European Union, including in EU candidate countries. Eŭropa Esperanto-Unio estas organizo de landaj Esperanto-asocioj en Eŭropa Unio kio inkluzivas ankaŭ kandidatajn landojn.

YPFP works to build the next generation of diverse foreign policy leaders. We do this by providing YPFP members with capacity building programs, engaging events, a global community of peers, and opportunities to elevate their voices through writing and publication.

About the Finnova Foundation FINNOVA is a European not-for-profit foundation whose main purpose is to seek international funding related to new technology transfer, modernisation, training and innovation. It also seeks to promote international and interregional cooperation through networks and events, its main fields of work being innovation and the financing of innovative projects with resources; FINNOVA's objectives are to promote public-private cooperation through innovation to address social challenges such as employment, training, entrepreneurship, the UN SDGs, the circular economy, etc. In its commitment to innovation, Finnova has been organising the StartupEuropeAwards since 2016, an initiative of the European Commission's DG Connect. Finnova, headquartered in Belgium and Spain, has its own delegations in Chile and Panama. In Spain, it is present in the Comunidad Valenciana, País Vasco, Andalucía, Madrid , and Islas Canarias. Head office: Avenue des Arts, 56, 1000 Brussles (Belgium). Comunidad Valenciana:  Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Nº 5, planta 5, puerta 15. E-46002 Valencia (Spain). Sevilla: Torneo Parque Empresarial. Calle Biología, 12. Edificio Vilamar II. 2ª planta, módulo 11-D. E-41015. Sevilla (Spain).   About Startup Europe Awards Startup Europe Awards is a methodology of DG CONNECT of the European Commission, implemented by Finnova Foundation since 2016. The SEUAs are an open innovation tool to identify disruptive startups that promotes public-private collaboration and raises awareness of the importance of self-entrepreneurship as a driver of employment. In addition to generating alliances that help to meet the SDGs of the United Nations and the actions of the European Green Pact, thus contributing to the circular economy, the fight against climate change and sustainable tourism. About StartupEuropeAccelerathon Startup Europe Accelerathon () aims to identify innovative ideas eligible for funding from the European Union, such as LIFE, Green Deal, Horizon 2020 or NextGenerationEU. StartupEuropeAccelerathon follows the indications of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, contributing from each challenge to the proposed SDGs; in the framework of the StartupEuropeAwards methodology of DG CONNECT of the European Commission, which was born from DG Research and Development in 2020 with the pan-European campaign Hackthevirus. It has been successfully carried out with governments such as that of the Valencian Community with the challenge of industrial polluting waters or the Andalusian Regional Government with the challenge of the fight against climate change, forest management and innovation in the prevention, fight against fires and regeneration of burnt areas.

Bantani Education is a non-profit based in Belgium, working collaboratively to drive entrepreneurial and creative learning. By bringing together extensive policy and practical experience, working with public, community and private sector partners to embed entrepreneurial skills into all type of learning. The co-founders and network of associates, working from across Europe work to build collaborations and initiatives involving policy makers, educators, community and the private sector, to embed high quality entrepreneurial and creative learning practice and policy into formal and non-formal learning

ECGI is a global research network and international scientific non-profit association providing a forum for debate and dialogue between academics, legislators, and practitioners, focusing on major corporate governance and stewardship issues. It is a membership organisation open to all those with an interest in corporate governance and stewardship. Its 327* appointed research members publish their work on corporate governance in the ECGI Working Paper Series, a trusted source of global research used by practitioners and academics worldwide. *as at 24 May 2021.

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.

SAFE – Safe Food Advocacy Europe was created in 2015 out of a concern for public health related to food issues. One of the most influential factors of the EU’s food legislation is lobbying, indeed the large majority of EU legislation is influenced by lobbyists. There are more than lobbyists in Brussels, 70% of them are working for businesses, only 10% work for NGOs. Thus, SAFE was created to ensure that consumer’s health and concerns remain at the core of the EU’s food legislation. SAFE is the only NGO in Brussels focusing only on the protection and representation of EU consumers in the food sector. SAFE monitors the EU’s food legislation process and cooperates with EU legislators and its actors to draft comprehensive food regulations. Mission Strengthening the voice of civil society in the EU debate over food regulation, thereby reinforcing participatory democracy in the EU. Increasing public awareness of food safety issues, noticeably by organising training programmes and seminars designed to allow citizens to make informed decisions on the food they eat by learning how to read food labelling (additives, food colourings, MSG). SAFE is giving training to children and teenager in school to reduce excessive sugar and food colorants consumption. Supporting independent research by identifying priority areas for research and raising funds.

EHTEL is the one multi-stakeholder organisation within Europe that brings together organisations and individuals engaged in all aspects of eHealth. Its unique structure enables the exchange of ideas and information leading to innovation and improvement in the delivery of eHealth solutions and the transformation of health and social care. It does not lobby on behalf of particular groups but rather facilitates interaction between all of them.

GIGAEurope brings together private operators who build, operate and invest in the gigabit communications networks that enable Europe’s digital connectivity.

The International Union of Property Owners – Union Internationale de la Propriété Immobilière (UIPI ASBL) is a pan-European non-profit association comprising of 31 organisations from 28 countries. Jointly, they represent more than 5 million private property owners of some 20 to 25 million dwellings all over Europe. Founded in 1923 in Paris, UIPI ASBL is the leading organisation for individual owners and private landlords in Europe. The property owners represented by UIPI ASBL, range from individual home owners, private landlords with a single bedroom flat or multiple-occupancy houses, to landlords with large property portfolios in the private-rented and commercial ; OUR AIM IS TO: Protect and promote private real estate property rights. Promote the development, de facto and de jure, of private real estate property all around the world. Promote favourable economic, legal and fiscal conditions for the private real estate sector, access to home-ownership and the private rented sector. Demonstrate the role of private real estate property and private property ownership in the economy and society.

At the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE), we are working together to develop and share the best knowledge in endocrine science and medicine. Through our association with National Endocrine Societies, ESE represents a community of over 20,000 European endocrinologists, enabling us to inform policy makers on health decisions at the highest level through engagement in advocacy efforts across Europe. It is by uniting and representing every part of the endocrine community that we are placed in the best possible position to improve life for the patient

The European Commission initiated the establishment of a European Advanced Manufacturing Support Centre to help SMEs assess the possibility of adopting both advanced manufacturing solutions as well as social innovation strategies thereby transforming their organization towards next-generation factories with more competitive, modern and sustainable production.

ECOPNET (European Cooperation & Partnership Network) is a Brussels-based, politically independent nonprofit network focusing on cooperations and international partnerships, gathering individuals, institutions, universities, academics, scientists, local authorities and companies interested in EU affairs and global cooperation. ECOPNET is also aimed at supporting its members to tackle challenges with the EU policies, as well as promoting the EU values across the ;

The Platform for electromobility unites 40+ organisations from across civil society, industries, cities and across all transport modes. Our members are committed to promote electromobility and strive to collectively develop solutions to electrify European transport, and to promote those solutions to the EU institutions and Member States.

International non-profit organisation for European building professionals

The European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning (EAPRIL) promotes practice-based research on learning issues in the context of initial, formal, lifelong and organisational ;EAPRIL is unique in bringing together those interested in the crossroads between research and practice but also between education and professional learning. EAPRIL brings together two unique sub networks that focus on learning in two specific contexts: Education and Learning in Schools and Corporate ; Both parallel streams have their own activities but share the same goal. Our annual Conference  offers activities allowing to interconnect and exchange research and experience with fellow researchers and practitioners across this variety of fields.

Agriculture & Progress, a platform where the agricultural and primary food processing industry join forces for sustainable agricultural production.Integrated and innovative crop production techniques, including the use of plant protection products in Integrated Pest Management, have been used by European farmers for many years and are constantly being improved. These reliable and safe tools allow farmers to meet production standards both in terms of quantity and in terms of quality.Society is however, more and more critical and raises questions on agricultural practices. We have heard those concerns and are putting the platform at the heart of the debate, taking into account the demands and expectations of consumers.As it is clear that progress is needed in the safety linked to the use of plant protection products, we work towards ensuring the use of safe products for farmers, the environment and consumers. In that context, we work to improve practices to move towards a minimum of inputs while trying to continue to improve our sustainability. Farmers like progress and are ready to welcome new innovative techniques. However, it needs to be understood that research, studies, trials, implementation and the overall transfer of knowledge is a process that takes time and cannot be done overnight.The aim of our transversal, European platform is to provide society and decision makers in a pedagogic way with answers and suggestions on the needs and challenges of guaranteeing sustainable agricultural production and the important role of innovation in this context. Agriculture & Progress aims to establish a strong communication with civil society, local networks and the media.Confronted with bans and restrictions on the use of plant protection products and new breeding techniques (NBTs), the farming and primary food processing communities’ capacity to sustain production and to further improve competitiveness and good agricultural practices is jeopardised in the short and medium term. Our goal is to plead for the development of a solid regulatory framework that guarantees an appropriate adaptation, a balance between health, environmental protection, and qualitative agricultural production whilst guaranteeing an adequate level of income for the farming community.

CCE is a pan-European industry association, which is uniting consultants and other professionals working for the cosmetics, cosmetic ingredients and borderline industries. CCE member companies provide services for Regulatory Affairs, RP, OR, Claims, Safety Assessment, Dossier Preparation, Testing, Formulation, R&D, IT, Software, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Training, etc. CCE is a powerful platform for addressing the requirements imposed on its members’ services; thus, for creating high quality  professional standards and expertise. CCE acts as interlocutor between government, authorities and industry - it initiates and it collaborates in research, development & innovation and has a global perspective for its goals.

Finnova is the European foundation supporting the financing of innovation in companies, regions and municipalities. Our areas of expertise include sustainable development, circular economy, water and waste management, employment and youth, ICT and tourism, among others. Finnova aims to promote a culture of innovation through smart strategies and practices in different entities, institutions, organizations and communities across the EU and other geographical areas.

Bioenergy Europe (formerly known as AEBIOM) is the voice of European bioenergy. It aims to develop a sustainable bioenergy market based on fair business conditions. Founded in 1990, Bioenergy Europe is a non-profit, Brussels-based international organisation bringing together companies, as well as academia and research institutes from across Europe.