The EU Global Gateway High Level Youth event gathered high level policymakers and young leaders to: • Highlight the impact of the EU youth agenda through powerful testimonials and messages from high-level young public figures, youth champions and high-level networks of young leaders. • Showcase the work done worldwide by the European Union as a champion of youth empowerment. • Reflect on achievements, show the added value of the Youth Action Plan (YAP) and inspire further action. • Multiply the impact of our youth action by strengthening the connection between and with all the young people engaged in our EU external action. • The event allowed to both showcase achievements under the European Commissioner’s leadership and bring it under political and geopolitical light.

The EU has set ambitious targets for energy efficiency across all sectors. This webinar will explore the ongoing changes in energy consumption and the improvements in energy efficiency, analyzing the current state of the energy transition at the EU level. It will also discuss recent statistics on energy efficiency, especially in light of the crisis of the past few years, particularly the significant increase in energy prices. Speakers: Bruno Lapillonne, Scientific Director, Enerdata Estelle Payan, Senior Energy Analyst, Enerdata Moderator: Diedert Debusscher, freelance Community Builder and expert in EU Energy and Climate Policy Disclaimer: This project has received funding from the European Union's LIFE programme under grant agreement No. 101075902. The sole responsibility for the content of this webinar lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union. Neither the CINEA nor the European Commission are responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:21 Final energy consumption trends 0:07:17 Energy efficiency trends 0:22:28 Drivers of final energy consumption changes 0:33:00 Conclusions

Advertising Horizons 2025 Case study: “The Future of Fraud Fighting“ by Jack Smith, Chief Innovation Officer, DoubleVerify

Growing global demand for the critical minerals needed for green energy and other technologies presents an opportunity for mineral-rich African countries like Zambia to expand mining production and boost local value addition. Additionally, new investments in trade corridors such as the Lobito Corridor and TAZARA could achieve more than mineral extraction if they can be leveraged to connect Zambian producers to larger regional and international markets. However, these gains are not automatic; rather, strategic and coordinated planning is needed across government, the private sector, development partners, civil society, and others to ensure that Zambia maximises these economic development opportunities. This session is part of a roundtable hosted by ECFR and the Institue of Economic and Social Research (INESOR) at the University of Zambia and explores how Zambia can leverage increased investment in critical minerals for greater local value addition and broader economic growth, as well as the geopolitical environment amid which this is unfolding. Guests Keynote speaker: 🢒 Oliver S. Saasa, Chancellor, Mulungushi University/Advisor to President of Zambia Panellists: 🢒 Isaac Mwalipopo, Executive Director, Centre for Trade Policy and Development 🢒 Charles Mbindo, Consultant, Fulfillment Resources Centre 🢒 Maddalena Procopio, Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR Africa Programme Chaired by 🢒 Sarah Logan, Visiting Fellow, ECFR Africa Programme https://ecfr.eu/event/more-than-mining-leveraging-critical-minerals-for-growth-in-zambia/

13 February 2023

To address poverty, lack of energy access and deforestation, Yamog Renewable Energy and Development Group championed a unique integration of renewable energy and conservation, ensuring continuous water flow for electricity generation. Through community-driven micro-hydropower systems and watershed management, Yamog delivers sustainable energy to marginalised communities while rehabilitating natural ecosystems.

Digital public infrastructure (DPI) refers to foundational technologies as well as an approach to solving societal scale problems. What is DPI and what is it not? How it is similar and different to other approaches to digital transformation? And why and how should finance ministries support the DPI agenda?

On November 6, 2024, WoodPoP high-level representatives adopted the policy paper entitled “A Wood-Based Circular Bioeconomy For A Sustainable Europe”. The policy paper provides a solid foundation for political decision-makers. It contains a joint commitment to an economically valuable, ecologically sensitive and socially responsible timber industry, which is a crucial piece in the mosaic for achieving climate targets. See some highlights on this video.

On November 6, 2024, WoodPoP high-level representatives adopted the policy paper entitled “A Wood-Based Circular Bioeconomy For A Sustainable Europe”. The policy paper provides a solid foundation for political decision-makers. It contains a joint commitment to an economically valuable, ecologically sensitive and socially responsible timber industry, which is a crucial piece in the mosaic for achieving climate targets. See some highlights on this video.

On November 6, 2024, WoodPoP high-level representatives adopted the policy paper entitled “A Wood-Based Circular Bioeconomy For A Sustainable Europe”. The policy paper provides a solid foundation for political decision-makers. It contains a joint commitment to an economically valuable, ecologically sensitive and socially responsible timber industry, which is a crucial piece in the mosaic for achieving climate targets. See some highlights on this video.

This Observatory special symposium addresses the questions: “What do we need to know to inform policy decisions?” and “How do we use what we know to achieve change?” Speakers explore the types of evidence policymakers need and the kinds of knowledge-brokering that can help them translate evidence into health system transformation. The event also marks a leadership transition at the Observatory, with Ewout van Ginneken succeeding Josep Figueras as Director in January 2025, and taking forward the Observatory’s mission to generate and share evidence that enables policy.

In this webinar, IDSA provided an update on their 2024 achievements and plans for 2025. Key topics included the progress of the Data Space Protocol towards becoming an ISO standard, various standardization activities, and the latest news on certification. The session also covered the Data Space Body of Knowledge, the updated Data Spaces Radar, and the role of Telco providers and test beds in data spaces. Additionally, recent publications on data connectors and business models were discussed. The webinar concluded with a Q&A session addressing interoperability and IDSA's support for data space makers. For more information visit: https://internationaldataspaces.org/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome & Agenda: Sebstian Steibuss 00:05:42 Steps taken by IDSA in 2024 ina nutshell - Lars Nagel 00:13:13 The Data Space Protocol Update - Anil Turkmayali & Silvia Castellvi 00:23:33 Closer look at Standardization - Sebastian Steinbuss 00:36:45 News from IDS Certification - Sonia Jimenez 00:42:22 The Data Space Body of Knowledge - Antoine Garnier 00:47:43 The Data Space Radar - Shani Tiran 00:52:32 The new IDSA Telco Community - Christoph Mertens 01:00:05 Key Publications - Giulia Giussani 01:04:49 International relevance of data spaces - Lars Nagel 01:14:34 What's coming in 2025 - Gianfranco Cecconi & Lars Nagel 01:32:40 Q&A

In this webinar, IDSA provided an update on their 2024 achievements and plans for 2025. Key topics included the progress of the Data Space Protocol towards becoming an ISO standard, various standardization activities, and the latest news on certification. The session also covered the Data Space Body of Knowledge, the updated Data Spaces Radar, and the role of Telco providers and test beds in data spaces. Additionally, recent publications on data connectors and business models were discussed. The webinar concluded with a Q&A session addressing interoperability and IDSA's support for data space makers. For more information visit: https://internationaldataspaces.org/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome & Agenda: Sebstian Steibuss 00:05:42 Steps taken by IDSA in 2024 ina nutshell - Lars Nagel 00:13:13 The Data Space Protocol Update - Anil Turkmayali & Silvia Castellvi 00:23:33 Closer look at Standardization - Sebastian Steinbuss 00:36:45 News from IDS Certification - Sonia Jimenez 00:42:22 The Data Space Body of Knowledge - Antoine Garnier 00:47:43 The Data Space Radar - Shani Tiran 00:52:32 The new IDSA Telco Community - Christoph Mertens 01:00:05 Key Publications - Giulia Giussani 01:04:49 International relevance of data spaces - Lars Nagel 01:14:34 What's coming in 2025 - Gianfranco Cecconi & Lars Nagel 01:32:40 Q&A

Across OECD rural regions, Indigenous female entrepreneurs play a vital role in driving economic prosperity and preserving cultural heritage and ecosystems, often leveraging traditional and cultural knowledge and local resources to create innovative businesses. Despite their contributions, they frequently face unique and systemic barriers to entrepreneurship, including limited access to financing and gender expectations. Addressing these challenges is essential not only for individual success but also for fostering inclusive and sustainable rural development across OECD member countries. This event builds on the OECD work on Linking Indigenous Communities with Regional Development that explores policy measures to improve Indigenous wellbeing across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. It also draws on the networks and experience of the OECD Mining Regions and Cities Initiative that has conducted several case studies and events addressing engagement between Indigenous communities and resource sectors across the globe. Visit our website: www.oecd.org/cfeFollow us on Twitter: @OECD_local

Across OECD rural regions, Indigenous female entrepreneurs play a vital role in driving economic prosperity and preserving cultural heritage and ecosystems, often leveraging traditional and cultural knowledge and local resources to create innovative businesses. Despite their contributions, they frequently face unique and systemic barriers to entrepreneurship, including limited access to financing and gender expectations. Addressing these challenges is essential not only for individual success but also for fostering inclusive and sustainable rural development across OECD member countries. This event builds on the OECD work on Linking Indigenous Communities with Regional Development that explores policy measures to improve Indigenous wellbeing across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. It also draws on the networks and experience of the OECD Mining Regions and Cities Initiative that has conducted several case studies and events addressing engagement between Indigenous communities and resource sectors across the globe. Visit our website: www.oecd.org/cfeFollow us on Twitter: @OECD_local

On Monday 14th October, the High-Level Segment on Statelessness (HLS) took place in Geneva. Held as part of this year’s UNHCR ExCom meeting, bringing together governments, regional institutions and UN bodies from across the globe, the event also marked the launch of the Global Alliance to End Statelessness. Our Director, Chris Nash, spoke on the HLS opening panel to a packed-out Palais des Nations, alongside High Commissioner Filipo Grandi and stateless activists Noor Azizah and Nosizi Dube. After reflecting on recent progress, he called on UNHCR and the international community to increase its resourcing and prioritisation on tackling statelessness, noting that “if you can’t see a problem, you can’t fix it.” Video credit: UNHCR.

On Monday 14th October, the High-Level Segment on Statelessness (HLS) took place in Geneva. Held as part of this year’s UNHCR ExCom meeting, bringing together governments, regional institutions and UN bodies from across the globe, the event also marked the launch of the Global Alliance to End Statelessness. Our Director, Chris Nash, spoke on the HLS opening panel to a packed-out Palais des Nations, alongside High Commissioner Filipo Grandi and stateless activists Noor Azizah and Nosizi Dube. After reflecting on recent progress, he called on UNHCR and the international community to increase its resourcing and prioritisation on tackling statelessness, noting that “if you can’t see a problem, you can’t fix it.” Video credit: UNHCR.

This high-level conference is jointly organised by the European External Action Service and the European Parliament, in cooperation with the European Commission, as part of the Belarus Days in Brussels: a series of events in support of the Belarusian people ahead of the presidential election in January 2025. The conference aims to demonstrate the EU’s unwavering support for the Belarusian people, shed light on the situation of political prisoners, and to discuss pathways for a democratic future in Belarus. A wide range of authorities and stakeholders are expected to take part, including: • Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, • Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of the Belarusian democratic forces, • Brussels-based diplomatic corps, • members of the European Parliament, • representatives of think tanks and the media.

A high-level panel at the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue 2024 with Karel De Gucht, President, Brussels School of Governance; Baiba Braže Minister for Foreign Affairs, Republic of Latvia; Mélanie Joly, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Canada; and Stefano Sannino, Secretary General, European External Action Service.

A high-level panel at the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue 2024 with Karel De Gucht, President, Brussels School of Governance; Baiba Braže Minister for Foreign Affairs, Republic of Latvia; Mélanie Joly, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Canada; and Stefano Sannino, Secretary General, European External Action Service.

A high-level panel at the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue 2024 with Karel De Gucht, President, Brussels School of Governance; Baiba Braže Minister for Foreign Affairs, Republic of Latvia; Mélanie Joly, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Canada; and Stefano Sannino, Secretary General, European External Action Service.

Women's Financial Inclusion

Women's Financial Inclusion

The ITU AI/ML in 5G Challenge in 2024 (Fifth edition) offers a platform for collaboratively addressing the problems in applying AI/ML in communication networks including 5G & 6G. The Challenge connects participants (students and professionals) from more than 100 countries, with industry and academia solving real-world problems using AI/ML in communication networks. The challenge is offering several problem statement in 2024. Some of these problem statements includes; Spatio-Temporal Beam-Level Traffic Forecasting Challenge Estimation of Site specific radio propagation loss Participants are tasked with the development of solutions leveraging state-of-the-art (SOTA) forecasting machine learning models capable of analyzing complex, multivariate time series data on forecasting traffic throughput volumes within communication networks. In the second challenge, participants were tasked to use ML to estimate propagation loss within a certain area from a transmission point (Tx) using 3D map data and propagation loss data from multiple Txs. In this webinar, top teams from these competitions presents their ML solutions. Stay tuned till the end, where we’ll be announcing and celebrating the winners for their excellent contributions.  Cash Prizes: The ITU AI/ML in 5G Challenge has set up prize pools of different sizes to reward outstanding teams totaling to 13,000 CHF. Judges: Tareq Si Salem Senior Researcher Huawei Nicola Piovesan Senior Researcher Huawei Moderators: Miya Nishio Student University of Tokyo 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.

The ITU AI/ML in 5G Challenge in 2024 (Fifth edition) offers a platform for collaboratively addressing the problems in applying AI/ML in communication networks including 5G & 6G. The Challenge connects participants (students and professionals) from more than 100 countries, with industry and academia solving real-world problems using AI/ML in communication networks. The challenge is offering several problem statement in 2024. Some of these problem statements includes; Spatio-Temporal Beam-Level Traffic Forecasting Challenge Estimation of Site specific radio propagation loss Participants are tasked with the development of solutions leveraging state-of-the-art (SOTA) forecasting machine learning models capable of analyzing complex, multivariate time series data on forecasting traffic throughput volumes within communication networks. In the second challenge, participants were tasked to use ML to estimate propagation loss within a certain area from a transmission point (Tx) using 3D map data and propagation loss data from multiple Txs. In this webinar, top teams from these competitions presents their ML solutions. Stay tuned till the end, where we’ll be announcing and celebrating the winners for their excellent contributions.  Cash Prizes: The ITU AI/ML in 5G Challenge has set up prize pools of different sizes to reward outstanding teams totaling to 13,000 CHF. Judges: Tareq Si Salem Senior Researcher Huawei Nicola Piovesan Senior Researcher Huawei Moderators: Miya Nishio Student University of Tokyo 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.

The video dives into how ENGSO is championing equality in sports. With CERV Programme's support, it highlights initiatives that break down barriers, ensuring everyone gets a fair shot, regardless of their background or identity. Sources: https://www.engso-education.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sport-and-LGBTQI-study-1.pdf Discover other CERV projects: https://citizens-equality-rights-values.campaign.europa.eu/success-stories_en #cerv #europeanunion #sharingvalues

The objective of this webinar was to share the results and conclusions of the scientific review conducted by EFSA. The event provided stakeholders with insights on the principles and methods applied for the evaluations and summarised the conclusions reached on each of the micronutrients that were recently evaluated. The current subtitles have been automatically produced by YouTube. EFSA does not accept any liability for mistakes or inaccuracies resulting from the transcribing process. Discover more about EFSA on our channels: ▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en ▪ Twitter: https://twitter.com/efsa_eu ▪ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/efsa ▪ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_healthenv_eu/

The objective of this webinar was to share the results and conclusions of the scientific review conducted by EFSA. The event provided stakeholders with insights on the principles and methods applied for the evaluations and summarised the conclusions reached on each of the micronutrients that were recently evaluated. The current subtitles have been automatically produced by YouTube. EFSA does not accept any liability for mistakes or inaccuracies resulting from the transcribing process. Discover more about EFSA on our channels: ▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en ▪ Twitter: https://twitter.com/efsa_eu ▪ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/efsa ▪ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_healthenv_eu/

00:00:00 Welcome and introduction Silvie Mueller, Vice-Chair Section Early Career Chemical Engineers Giorgio Veronesi, EFCE President 00:07:41 Precision in practice: the impact of lean & six sigma methodologies Silvia Hinken, Merck KGaA 00:38:23 Engineers communicating for fun and profit Dr. Jamie Cleaver 01:15:44 Design thinking - an important bridge between research and industry Dr. Ann Shirin Mirsanaye, Likeminds 01:47:01 The startup journey: from idea to company Dr. Francesco Maria Benedetti, Osmoses 01:17:10 Conclusion

Up to $80 billion in finance a year could be generated by pricing emissions from global shipping, a policy which is set to be adopted by governments at the IMO next year. Attend the negotiations with the financial support from the IMO’s Voluntary Multi-Donor Trust Fund, and make your voice heard in deciding how this revenue should be spent. Apply until 6 December, and find out more: https://seas-at-risk.org/general-news/the-need-for-a-threefold-approach-to-deliver-the-imos-decarbonisation-strategy/

Dr. Pawel Sobczuk and Dr. Christopher Oing emphasise how the ESMO Sarcoma and Rare Cancers Congress 2025 offers young oncologists valuable opportunities for research, education, and career development. Through mentorship, case presentations, and dedicated sessions by the Young Oncologist Committee, participants can connect with experts and peers, fostering essential early-career networking. Produced by the European Society for Medical Oncology https://www.esmo.org

This project has successfully transformed two archaeological construction ruins into accessible landscape assets and knowledge resources for the community. By constructing a new levee that connects both sides of the ruins, the historical landscape has been revitalized in a modern context. The levee serves not only the archaeological park but also integrates into the Lin’an City Library System, providing a space for relaxation, reading, and cultural activities. Additionally, the project has enhanced local biodiversity by preserving the urban wetland reservoir. This exceptional initiative has restored an important site, making it a valuable resource for the local community.

On September 25, 2024, we hosted a Skills Boost session for those who are interested in learning more about communications strategies. At this session, Simona Mursec from Ljubljana Pride (Slovenia) shared the experience of developing several separate communications strategies for different areas of work and updating them. We covered: 🌈 Does an organisation need more than one comms strategy, and what to do if the answer is yes? 🌈 How did Ljubljana Pride approach this challenge, and what did they learn? 🌈 Why update a comms strategy and how to do it in a smart way? You might want to check other comms resources by ILGA Europe: Useful communications for LGBTI activists: (Skills Boost recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDomQzkr3mQ&t=2566s Communications Strategies for Small Organisations (a Hub card): https://hub.ilga-europe.org/communications/communications-strategies-for-small-organisations/ 9 Steps to a Good Communications Plan (Hub card):https://hub.ilga-europe.org/communications/9-steps-to-a-good-communications-plan/

Tetyana Filevska, Creative Director at the Ukrainian Institute, discusses the institute’s mission, the value of the EUNIC network, and how EUNIC members can continue supporting Ukraine through cultural relations. EUNIC Regional Cluster Seminar Europe, Warsaw, 28 Nov 2024.

05 November 2024 Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, INDIA

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EFFEA Residency of Hélène Leveau and Léo Manipoud hosted by Festival dos Canais in partnership with Festival Viva Cité, and Malmö Sommarscen. The European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists - EFFEA is an initiative of the European Festivals Association that offers emerging artists a platform to develop their career on an international level through festivals. https://www.effea.eu/

Hosted by the European Commission, the Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event 2024 in Brussels highlighted the transformational impact of the EU youth agenda, celebrated achievements and new partnerships and connected youth champion networks.

Opening Ceremony : H.E. Mr Mohamed bin Thamer AlKaabi Minister Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications Bahrain (Kingdom of) Biography | Opening Remarks (Arabic) Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava Director Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU Biography | Opening Remarks Mr Philip Marnick General Director Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Bahrain (Kingdom of) Biography | Opening Remarks Ms Sara Abu AlFateh News Reader Bahrain International Television, Master of Ceremonies, and Voice-Over Artist Bahrain (Kingdom of) Biography

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Academic workshop: Farm to Fork contingency plan for ensuring food supply and food security The workshop took place as part of a series of meetings by the subgroup on contingency plan for ensuring food supply and food security within the expert group for agricultural markets and the expert group for markets and trade in fishery and aquaculture products (MTFAP). The aim of these events is to share practical expertise between EU countries, stakeholders, non-EU countries and international organisations. This workshop focused on gaining academic insight into the creation of a contingency plan, to be activated when there is a crisis that affects all or part of the food system and puts in danger food security within the EU. It was organised by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) together with the three Directorates General – Agriculture and Rural Development, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, and Health and Food Safety – leading the development of the contingency plan, which will include the creation of an EU food crisis response mechanism, as well as a set of guidelines on how to respond in the event of a crisis.” Academic workshop: Farm to Fork contingency plan for ensuring food supply and food security Thursday 20 May 2021 The workshop took place as part of a series of meetings by the subgroup on contingency plan for ensuring food supply and food security within the expert group for agricultural markets and the expert group for markets and trade in fishery and aquaculture products (MTFAP). The aim of these events is to share practical expertise between EU countries, stakeholders, non-EU countries and international organisations. This workshop focused on gaining academic insight into the creation of a contingency plan, to be activated when there is a crisis that affects all or part of the food system and puts in danger food security within the EU. It was organised by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) together with the three Directorates General – Agriculture and Rural Development, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, and Health and Food Safety – leading the development of the contingency plan, which will include the creation of an EU food crisis response mechanism, as well as a set of guidelines on how to respond in the event of a crisis.” Academic workshop: Farm to Fork contingency plan for ensuring food supply and food security Thursday 20 May 2021

Hosted by the European Commission, the Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event will take place on 9-10 October 2024 in Brussels. It will highlight the transformational impact of the EU youth agenda, celebrate achievements and new partnerships and connect youth champion networks. Preceded by the Summit of the Future and celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the YAP adoption, the Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event aims to consolidate the foundations of the youth agenda in EU external action by connecting youth networks and showcasing the political potential of partnering with youth. The forum will mark an important milestone for the EU and its partners’ Youth Agenda, underlining the importance of youth as a catalytic investment for the future.

During SEMIC2024, Jan Smedts, the head of Digital Flanders, a pioneer in digital transformation in Europe shared his thoughts on interoperability and AI. Jan discussed the transformative role of AI in the public sector and the critical importance of interoperability in making AI successful. Learn about Flanders' innovative approaches, including their AI competence centre and Flemish data utility company, and discover how SEMIC supports these efforts in fostering cross-border cooperation and data-driven governance.

During SEMIC2024, Marianne Mauch, research scientist at the Competence Center for Digital Research, expanded on how knowledge graphs and other methods can be used to transform the law into digital services. AI can and should be used in this process, but the data on which it is trained should come from a standardised knowledge graph to ensure its trustworthiness.

Guests Jeremy Shapiro, Director, US programme & Research Director, ECFR Agathe Demarais, Head, Geoeconomics Initiative & Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR Chaired by Jeremy Cliffe, Editorial Director & Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR As the United States shifts its focus toward Southeast Asia and China, Europe faces a critical moment in evaluating its own approach to a potential conflict over Taiwan. Perhaps counterintuitively, the EU likely holds more economic leverage over China than the bloc typically assumes. This is because Beijing would probably factor in retaliatory sanctions from the US ahead of an aggression against the island. However, Chinese leaders likely believe that they could deter the EU from going down the sanctions road.  This means that EU sanctions could prove game-changing to prevent a Chinese aggression against Taiwan. Clear threats of sanctions from Europe would signal to Beijing that the costs of an invasion are even higher than those that Chinese leaders have already priced in. What’s more, EU policymakers have an ace up their sleeve to alter China’s calculus around Taiwan – leveraging the access of Chinese firms to the wide EU market, for instance through import bans on Chinese non-critical, consumer goods.   A recent ECFR policy brief, Hard, fast, and where it hurts: Lessons from Ukraine-related sanctions for a Taiwan conflict scenario, explores specific economic statecraft measures that the EU could take against China, identifying their potential impact and the trade-offs that the EU and its member states would face. The report also outlines how the EU could tackle sanctions evasion, boost collaboration with the private sector and co-operate with like-minded allies while preserving its own interests.  This lively, thought-provoking discussion dived deep into Europe’s economic leverage against China, US preparations for such a scenario and how transatlantic collaboration would be key to alter Beijing’s calculus in the run-up to a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

Discover how the BCause Foundation helps companies and citizens to donate millions of euros to social and environmental initiatives in Bulgaria and other European countries. Listen to more of their social economy success story. For more information on BCause Foundation: https://www.bcause.bg/en/about-us/who.html Background In December 2021, the European Commission introduced the Action Plan for the Social Economy, aiming to unlock its full potential. A key goal is to raise awareness, achieved through the Social Economy Voices campaign, highlighting dedicated practitioners and their initiatives. For more information on European Commission’s Action Plan for the Social Economy: https://ec.europa.eu/social/socialeconomy

This webinar brought together patient representatives and AMR experts to discuss on the following topics: - What are some of the challenges faced in terms of AMR advocacy at a higher level, including towards policymakers and towards national action plans?  - Any tips around how storytelling can make an impact at a higher level?  - How can we mobilise communities to get involved with pushing forward the AMR agenda at a higher level?  Find more information here: https://www.eu-patient.eu/amr-info-point/amplifying-advocacy-for-amr-among-european-patients2/webinar-3-how-can-we-take-amr-advocacy-to-the-next-level-including-policymaking/

The adoption of Global Health Strategies by some European countries over the past decade represents a formalized approach to define the countries’ global health priorities and move the global health agenda forward by initiatives from the national level. Countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, and France have embarked on ambitious pathways to globalize their health agendas through dedicated strategies. Recently the European Union (EU) has also adopted its own comprehensive global health strategy to enhance European collective action and effectiveness for greater impact on global health. This panel discussion serves to take stock of countries’ efforts to advance the global health agenda through their Global Health Strategies as we approach the halfway mark to Agenda 2030. It will examine the different motivations of countries and the EU for launching Global Health Strategies at the national and the European level respectively, and the added value of such strategies for the global health agenda as well as limitations. Moreover, panelists will discuss different governance models related to Global Health Strategies as well as approaches to include the perspectives of non-state actors and international partners. Join us for an insightful conversation with experts as we examine the role of these strategies in shaping global health outcomes and discuss the inherent challenges and opportunities they bring.

On 11 April, the global community came together at the Global Gateway High-Level Event on Education to accelerate progress on SDG4. 📚 The EU and its partners launched several new initiatives on quality education.

Ukraine has succeeded in restoring its food exports to pre-2022 levels. It has achieved this tremendous victory despite the loss of large swaths of its agricultural lands to occupation, combat, and mines. Ukraine also had to overcome the loss of several key ports, Russia’s attempts to blockade Odesa and its surrounding ports, and the threat of ongoing Russian strikes. Despite all this, Ukraine has again shown a miraculous capacity to produce and export food globally. The Explaining Ukraine podcast invites Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of the Economy and the country’s trade representative to discuss how the war influences Ukraine’s economy and trade. Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, Ukrainian philosopher, chief editor of UkraineWorld and president of PEN Ukraine UkraineWorld (ukraineworld.org) is brought to you by Internews Ukraine, one of the largest Ukrainian media NGOs. Listen on various platforms: https://li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine Support us at patreon.com/ukraineworld. We provide exclusive content for our patrons. You can also support our volunteer trips to the front lines at PayPal: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com.

Engineer Serena Pagliula, PHD, is sharing her experience in assisting the Italian municipality of Leverano to integrate energy poverty in the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) through the EPAH technical assistance scheme from 2023 to 2024. The video is part of the EPAH extended course on Alleviating energy poverty: How to implement local actions. More information: https://energy-poverty.ec.europa.eu/our-work/digital-academy/course/alleviating-energy-poverty-how-implement-local-actions-extended #energypoverty #EPAH

EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski visited Kazakhstan on 27-31 May 2024, accompanied by a business delegation of senior representatives from the EU agri-food sector. The visit included the opening of the EU pavilion at the InterFood Astana fair, where business delegates could also showcase their products. The purpose of the visit was to facilitate European agricultural food and beverage exports to Kazakhstan and expand their presence in the Central Asian markets.

The EUCPN created the training on Evaluation of Crime Prevention Interventions. This is a practical 1.5 day training course designed for crime prevention practitioners and policymakers. It provides participants with the minimum level of knowledge and skills necessary to understand and conduct evaluations of their crime prevention initiatives. The course consists of six necessary steps to evaluate crime prevention initiatives.

How can health system resilience to shocks be enhanced through cross-sectoral collaborations? Strengthening partnerships with sectors such as disaster risk management (DRM), energy, water, and transport can lead to the development of innovative strategies that maximize the impact of limited resources in the face of disaster-related threats. Health systems depend on lifeline infrastructure to ensure the delivery and continuity of essential services. This dependence crates a landscape where various risk and gap assessments overlap across different sectors. In practice there is no single actor that can comprehensively address all facets of risk exposure and vulnerabilities due to the myriad of concurrent and competing priorities.Leveraging cross-sectoral knowledge and collaborations can help to improve health system planning, facility upgrading, and emergency preparedness and response based on evolving risk exposures and vulnerabilities of people and infrastructure while minimize the need for additional assessments. Thus, the strategic use of knowledge and data across sectors can help strengthen the disaster resilience of the health sector. We learn from successful country implementation cases and show how existing information can be the basis for innovative data-informed decision-making maximizing the impact of resilient investments. The session starts with technical presentations highlighting different organizational approaches, followed by a high level panel discussion with distinguished global leaders at the frontline of health resilience against climate and disasters. ABOUT THE GLOBAL FACILITY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION AND RECOVERY (GFDRR) is a global partnership that helps low- and lower-middle-income countries better understand and reduce their vulnerabilities to natural hazards and adapt to climate change. GFDRR provides grant financing, technical assistance, training and knowledge sharing activities to mainstream disaster and climate risk management in national and regional policies, strategies, and investment plans. The Program Management Unit, located within the World Bank, manages http://www.gfdrr.org grant resources to carry out GFDRR’s mission. ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌐 The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. http://www.worldbank.org

OBSERVATORY VENICE SUMMER SCHOOL 2024 Navigating the health workforce crisis: health care innovations and transformation Tuesday 23 July 2024, GRANDI STAZIONI (Hybrid session) PROGRAMME 15:30- 16:00: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF THE SCHOOL Matthias Wismar- Programme Manager, European Observatory on health Systems and Policies/ Director Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 Katarzyna Ptak-Bufkens- Policy Officer, DG Sante, European Commission/ Co-director European Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 Tomas Zapata- Unit Head, Health Workforce and Service Delivery, WHO Regional Office for Europe/ Co-director European Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 Christine Elisabeth Brown, WHO Country Office, Venice Manuela Lanzarin - Regional Minister, Health Care and Social Services, Veneto Region 16:00- 16:45: BEST PRACTICES FROM THE VENETO REGION Family and community nursing: professional and organizational model in the Veneto Region Health Service_ Claudio Costa, Director of Human Resources Regional Health Service - Veneto Region Regional experiences of the General Strategy for upskilling the digital competences of the healthcare professionals_ Lisa Leonardini, Technical Coordinator ProMIS - Veneto Region MODERATOR: Matthias Wismar_ Programme Manager, European Observatory on health Systems and Policies/ Director Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 16:45- 17:15: COFFEE BREAK 17:15- 18:20: TRANSFORMING HEALTH WORKFORCE POLICY: AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Jim Campbell- Director, Health Workforce Department, World Health Organization, HQ Stefan Eichwalder- Head of department for DRG and health economics in the Austrian Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection, Austria Marco Marsella- Director for Digital, EU4Health and Health systems modernization,DG Sante, European Commission Kerstin Vesna Petrič- Head of the Office for Cooperation with WHO at the Ministry of Health, Slovenia MODERATOR: Josep Figueras_ Director, European Observatory on health Systems and Policies 18:20-18:30: CLOSING REMARKS Katarzyna Ptak-Bufkens- Policy Officer, DG Sante, European Commission/ Co-director European Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 Matthias Wismar- Programme Manager, European Observatory on health Systems and Policies/ Director Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 Tomas Zapata- Unit Head, Health Workforce and Service Delivery, WHO Regional Office for Europe/ Co-director European Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 Antonio Maritati, Director Health Commission and Social-Health Relations, Veneto Region

OBSERVATORY VENICE SUMMER SCHOOL 2024 Navigating the health workforce crisis: health care innovations and transformation Tuesday 23 July 2024, GRANDI STAZIONI- (Hybrid session) PROGRAMME 15:30- 16:00: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF THE SCHOOL Matthias Wismar- Programme Manager, European Observatory on health Systems and Policies/ Director Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 Katarzyna Ptak-Bufkens- Policy Officer, DG Sante, European Commission/ Co-director European Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 Tomas Zapata- Unit Head, Health Workforce and Service Delivery, WHO Regional Office for Europe/ Co-director European Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 Christine Elisabeth Brown, WHO Country Office, Venice Manuela Lanzarin - Regional Minister, Health Care and Social Services, Veneto Region 16:00- 16:45: BEST PRACTICES FROM THE VENETO REGION Family and community nursing: professional and organizational model in the Veneto Region Health Service_ Claudio Costa, Director of Human Resources Regional Health Service - Veneto Region Regional experiences of the General Strategy for upskilling the digital competences of the healthcare professionals_ Lisa Leonardini, Technical Coordinator ProMIS - Veneto Region MODERATOR: Matthias Wismar_ Programme Manager, European Observatory on health Systems and Policies/ Director Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 16:45- 17:15: COFFEE BREAK 17:15- 18:20: TRANSFORMING HEALTH WORKFORCE POLICY: AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Jim Campbell- Director, Health Workforce Department, World Health Organization, HQ Stefan Eichwalder- Head of department for DRG and health economics in the Austrian Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection, Austria Marco Marsella- Director for Digital, EU4Health and Health systems modernization,DG Sante, European Commission Kerstin Vesna Petrič- Head of the Office for Cooperation with WHO at the Ministry of Health, Slovenia MODERATOR: Josep Figueras_ Director, European Observatory on health Systems and Policies 18:20-18:30: CLOSING REMARKS Katarzyna Ptak-Bufkens- Policy Officer, DG Sante, European Commission/ Co-director European Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 Matthias Wismar- Programme Manager, European Observatory on health Systems and Policies/ Director Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 Tomas Zapata- Unit Head, Health Workforce and Service Delivery, WHO Regional Office for Europe/ Co-director European Observatory Venice Summer School 2024 Antonio Maritati, Director Health Commission and Social-Health Relations, Veneto Region

La filière agricole de l’élevage est souvent accusée de tous les maux de la planète. Pourtant, entre élevage intensif et extensif les différences sont énormes. Nourrir l’Europe s’est rendu à la foire agricole de Libramont en Belgique à la rencontre d’éleveurs qui ont fait le choix d’une agriculture respectueuse de l’environnement et des animaux.

On 15 July 2024, REN21 co-organised the fifth and final PAC workshop Stakeholder Engagement in Energy Planning: Across All Voltage Levels, in collaboration with Renewables Grid Initiative and the IRENA Long Term Energy Scenarios network. The workshop focused on: - Raising awareness about the importance of energy system planning (including grids) at all voltage levels, with an integrated approach. - Discussing how stakeholders can collaborate in such complex processes. - Sharing experiences and successful initiatives from Africa, America and Europe. - Energy system planning at both the transmission and the distribution level with a focus on the planning stage. - Civil society involvement in energy system planning. - Discussing the importance of knowledge sharing to build capacity from all stakeholder groups to organise and implement such collaborations to effectively contribute to energy system planning. Thanks to the speakers and participants for diving into the various aspects of energy planning, enabling better renewable energy deployment!

Drive along any mountain road in the Mediterranean basin and you will be totally unaware of a rare commodity in your environment. The seeds of the prickly pear cactus, very common in these areas, are a source of oil used by women worldwide in their quest for radiant skin. #EENCanHelp

Relive the opening ceremony of SEMIC 2024 in Brussels! Hosted by the European Commission, in partnership with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and Digital Flanders, this year's SEMIC conference carried the title “Interoperable Europe: From Vision to Reality”. The theme was directly aligned with the objectives of the newly introduced Interoperable Europe Act, aiming to bridge the gap between the visionary goals for a seamlessly connected European digital public sector and the concrete actions and policies that are bringing this vision to life. This high-level panel discussed the vision for cross-border interoperable of digital public services underlining the Interoperable Europe Act and the pillars needed to make the vision a reality. The speakers shared with the audience their vision on what success would like in 5 years' time and how this could pave the way towards an ‘Interoperable Europe’. Moderator: Natalia Aristimuno, Director - Director Digital Services, Digital Enablers & Innovation, DG DIGIT, European Commission The recording also includes: - a video message by Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration - a speech by Veronica GAFFEY, Director-General at Directorate General for Digital Services, European Commission - a speech by Jan Jambon, Minister-President of Flanders - a speech by Markus RICHTER, State Secretary and Federal Government Commissioner for Information Technology, German Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community

Discussing challenges and solutions, including building skills, to make IEA Vision a reality - from the level of cities and regions, EU, EC, linking with the global vision of interoperable public services. Moderation: Leontina Sandu, Head of Unit, Interoperability and Digital Government, DG DIGIT, European Commission

The U.S. is gearing up to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028, as well as co-hosting the Men’s FIFA World Cup in 2026. These events will bring thousands of spectators and have the opportunity to generate economic returns for the host cities. At the same time, the U.S. regularly hosts many large-scale cultural events, such as the Sundance Film Festival, Burning Man, Coachella and SXSW. But what can host cities do to capture the long-term benefits of these events? And how can cities not hosting such high-profile festivals and tournaments, still use culture, sports and business events as a leaver of economic and social development? Visit our website: www.oecd.org/cfeFollow us on Twitter: @OECD_local

2024 United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development On 11 July 2024, the President of the Court, Marko Bošnjak, delivered a video message as part of a side event of the 2024 United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, entitled “Charting the way forward: Combating the impact of climate change on human rights”, organised by the Council of Europe and the Permanent Mission of Lithuania to the United Nations in New York. Forum politique de haut niveau des Nations Unies sur le développement durable 2024 Le 11 juillet 2024, le président de la Cour, Marko Bošnjak, a délivré un message vidéo dans le cadre d’un événement intitulé « Tracer la voie à suivre : combattre l’impact du changement climatique sur les droits humains en Europe », organisé en marge du Forum politique de haut niveau des Nations Unies sur le développement durable 2024, par le Conseil de l’Europe et la Mission permanente de la Lituanie auprès des Nations Unies à New York.

In today's world, secure borders are essential for a nation's stability. Recognizing this, the European Union Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) recently conducted a major training program focused on bolstering the border security skills of mid-level commanders from Libya's Ministry of Interior (MoI). This intensive week-long program, held from May 19th to 23rd at the GASO Special Training Institute, equipped a group of MoI officers with the advanced tools and knowledge they need to excel in border management.

The US is gearing up to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028, as well as co-hosting the Men’s FIFA World Cup in 2026. These events will bring thousands of spectators and have the opportunity to generate economic returns for the host cities. At the same time, the US regularly hosts many large-scale cultural events, such as the Sundance Film Festival, Burning Man, Coachella and SXSW. But what can host cities do to capture the long-term benefits of these events? And how can cities not hosting such high-profile festivals and tournaments, still use culture, sports and business events as a leaver of economic and social development? With an international panel of high-level speakers and reflections from different US cities, this webinar will delve into how local policy makers in the US can leverage the power of culture, sports and business events for local development. Visit our website: www.oecd.org/cfeFollow us on Twitter: @OECD_local

Energy poverty is a multifaceted issue that extends beyond income poverty. It refers to the inability of households to secure adequate energy services, including heating, cooling, lighting, and powering appliances. Detecting, measuring, and addressing energy poverty requires understanding regional variations, vulnerable groups, and the interplay of affordability and access. This is particularly important at a time when electricity and heat prices are already high, and in many countries, they are expected to rise even further after the cessation of temporary energy subsidies. During this webinar, Paweł Gilewski of the Polish National Energy Conservation Agency (KAPE) provides an overview of how energy poverty is reflected in current energy efficiency policies and measures implemented in the EU Member States, based on the MURE database. The session will address questions such as: What strategies can policymakers implement to alleviate energy poverty? Why is energy poverty challenging to detect and quantify? How can low energy efficiency in dwellings exacerbate energy poverty? How does the availability of different energy sources impact energy poverty? Speaker: Paweł Gilewski, Polish National Energy Conservation Agency (KAPE)

We conclude two days of rich discussion with a consultation to add further considerations. Mila Paspalanova introduces this session with a recap on a human rights-based approach to policy. Afterwards, we open the floor for input. Participants are encouraged to share their (prepared) interventions to ensure the conference’s reporting is as comprehensive as possible. Speakers: Frazer Goodwin, European Public Health Alliance, Senior Communications & Advocacy Manager, Tanja Florath European Commission, DG JUST, Unit D2 Nondiscrimination, Policy Officer Mila Paspalanova, OHCHR, Anti-racial discrimination advisor Jacqueline Bowman-Busato, Adipositas Pact, Co-Founder, Engagement and Projects Lead ABOUT THE EVENT: Racism and discrimination are fundamental determinants of health, profoundly affecting physical and mental well-being. They are far-reaching systemic issues, creating environments where marginalised communities face continuous social and economic challenges. Addressing these determinants is crucial for achieving health equity and ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to realise their Right to Health as defined in Article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. This two-day DisQo Stakeholder Network conference, organised by EPHA and OHCHR in cooperation with Artikel 1 Midden Nederland and De Hofnar Present B.V., brings together leading experts and stakeholders to address the pervasive issues of racism, discrimination, and their profound impacts on health, with a specific focus on People of African Descent. Through insightful case studies, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will explore the intersection of these critical areas, share best practices, and develop actionable strategies to promote health equity. Join us in advancing the dialogue and fostering collaborative efforts to combat racism and improve health outcomes for all. Find out more: https://epha.org/events/the-right-to-health-of-people-of-african-descent-part-2-of-the-racism-discrimination-and-health-series/

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Young Economist Prize Introduction of the finalists of the Young Economist Prize for the ECB Forum on Central Banking, 2024.

Meet our Youth4Cooperation: Cross-Border Ambassadors and their specific cross-border interests! Sofia Bermudez, 23 Cross-Border Region: Portugal-Spain cross-border region (northern Portugal) Cross-border interest: Sustainability Look out for Sofia's article on Borderless Belonging: Bridging Communities for Sustainable Futures on BFPN! Borderless Belonging: Bridging Communities for Sustainable Futures | Futurium (europa.eu) For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/

Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski visited Vietnam and Singapore from 10 to 16 July 2022, accompanied by a business delegation of senior representatives from the European agri-food sector. The purpose of this visit was to facilitate European agricultural food and beverage exports.

EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski visited India on 6-12 December 2023, accompanied by a business delegation of senior representatives from the EU agri-food sector. The purpose of this visit is to facilitate European agricultural food and beverage exports to India and expand their presence on this market. #EUAgriFood #EU

72 EU companies and organisations representing various agri-food sectors participated in the High-Level Mission led by Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski to China in April 2024. The High-Level Mission included various activities to promote cooperation and trade between the EU and China. The programme included business matchmaking meetings, a market access seminar, a GI cooking show, and networking opportunities. #EUAgriFood #eu

The OECD and DG Regio of the European Commission have partnered on the project “Strengthening analytical frameworks and data on subnational government finance and Public Employment”. This project aimed to develop unique databases with aggregated and disaggregated data on public finance at the regional level (REGOFI), municipal level (MUNIFI) and subnational public employment with a focus on gender (SUBEMP). Visit our website: www.oecd.org/cfeFollow us on Twitter: @OECD_local

To continue discussions on prospects and solutions for improving soil health, as endorsed by the Heartfulness Institute in Kanha, India (near Hyderabad), and to make these solutions operational on a global scale, Mr. Stéphane Le FOLL, President of the international 4 per 1000 Initiative and the Honourable Kamlesh D. PATEL (DAAJI), President of Heartfulness, chaired a high-level expert meeting on soil health on May 14th 2024 in Paris, France. The meeting was held under the High Patronage of UNESCO Artist for Peace, Ms Guila Clara KESSOUS, Peace Ambassador. Speakers: UNESCO Artist for Peace, Ms Guila Clara KESSOUS, Peace Ambassador. Ms Éva VANDEST International Public Relations - Forests by Heartfulness Hon. Kamlesh D. PATEL (DAAJI) Global Guide of Heartfulness Institute, & Global Ambassador of Peace Building and Faith Mr. Stéphane LE FOLL President of the international 4 per 1000 Initiative Dr. Jean-Luc CHOTTE Research Director of the French Research for Development Institute And President of the French Scientific Comity for Desertification Dr. Paul LUU Executive Secretary of the international 4 per 1000 Initiative Ms. Isabelle DELANNOY Founder of Symbiotique Entreprise Ms. Diane MASURE Farmer and Vice-President of the Global Conservation Agriculture Network Dr. Cornelia RUMPEL Research Director at INRAE (French National Research Institute for Food, Agriculture, and the Environment) Ms. Sandrine SOMMER Chief Sustainability Officer, Moët Hennessy (LVMH Group) Ms. Alice LEGRIX DE LA SALLE Impact & Regenerative Financing, AXA Climate

Speakers: Doreen Bogdan-Martin Secretary-General International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Tshilidzi Marwala Rector United Nations University Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Daren Tang Director General World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Gilbert Houngbo Director-General International Labour Organization (ILO) Dongyu Qu Director-General Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Moderator(s): Reinhard Scholl Programme Chair, AI for Good Former Deputy Director, TSB, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.

To continue discussions on prospects and solutions for improving soil health, as endorsed by the Heartfulness Institute in Kanha, India (near Hyderabad), and to make these solutions operational on a global scale, Mr Stéphane Le FOLL, President of the international 4 per 1000 Initiative and the Honourable Kamlesh D. PATEL (DAAJI), President of Heartfulness, held a high-level Expert meeting on Soil Health Prospects for Improving Soil Health under the High Patronage of UNESCO Artist for Peace, Ms Guila Clara KESSOUS, Peace Ambassador. Tuesday 14 May 2024, Maison de l’Amérique Latine 217 bd Saint Germain 75007 Paris Keynote Speakers: Mme Guila Clara KESSOUS, Artiste de l'UNESCO pour la Paix, Ambassadrice de la Paix. Mme Éva VANDEST, Responsable des Relations Publiques internationales, Forests by Heartfulness L’Honorable Kamlesh D. PATEL (DAAJI), Président monde de l’Institut Heartfulness, Ambassadeur mondial de la consolidation de la Paix et de la Foi, dans le Commonwealth M. Stéphane Le FOLL, Président de l'Initiative internationale « 4 pour 1000 » & ancien ministre français de l’agriculture (2007-2012), M. Jean-Luc CHOTTE, Directeur de Recherche, IRD, Président du Comité Scientifique Français de la Désertification M. Paul LUU, Secrétaire Exécutif de l’Initiative internationale « 4 pour 1000 » Mme Guila Clara KESSOUS, Artiste de l'UNESCO pour la Paix, Ambassadrice de la Paix. Mme Diane MASURE, Agricultrice & Vice-Présidente, Réseau APAD France (Association pour la Promotion d’une Agriculture Durable), Mme Cornelia RUMPEL, Directrice de Recherche, INRAE Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement & CNRS Centre National de Recherche Scientifique. Ancienne Présidente du CST (Comité Scientifique et Technique) du « 4 pour 1000 » Mme Isabelle DELANNOY, Fondatrice, L'Entreprise Symbiotique Mme Sandrine SOMMER, Chief Sustainability Officer, Moët Hennessy (Groupe LVMH) Mme Alice LEGRIX DE LA SALLE, Impact & Regenerative Financing, AXA Climate

Andrew Sullivan, President & CEO, Internet Society interviewed at WSIS +20 FORUM HIGH-LEVEL EVENT 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event from 27 to 31 May 2024, commemorates two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society established a global framework for digital cooperation, aiming to build inclusive, people-centric information societies. #wsis

When business as usual is turned upside down, decision making hierarchies and routines are put under great strain as local decision makers need to act swiftly. We look at instances of multi-level governance where open dialogue helped save the day. With this online seminar, we invite you to become an early adopter of findings from the EU funded ROBUST project. Our goal is to identify strategies for leaders in the public sector to responding robustly to the turbulent crises, we have all come to expect of the future. Interested to find out more? See our website: robust-crisis-governance.eu Join the conversation on our LinkedIn learning hub: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12858685/

Interview with Kendra Kincade, CEO and Founder, Elevate Aviation, and IATA 2024 Diversity & Inclusion Award Winner. Inspirational Role Model Kincade is the Founder and CEO of Elevate Aviation. Under Kincade’s leadership, Elevate Foundation developed a number of programs to help advance gender balance in the industry including the Canadian Cross-Country Tour, a mentorship program, and the Elevate Aviation Learning Center

The Energy Poverty Advisory Hub’s Extended Course Alleviating Energy Poverty was launched in June 2024. This video provides a detailed overview of the structure. More information: https://energy-poverty.ec.europa.eu/ #energypoverty #epah

Colleagues from RETE Assist, non profit organisation based in Italy, discuss the skills needed for local government to tackle energy poverty. They present feedback collected by the participants of a similar workshop that was held under the umbrella of the EPAH International conference on September 2023 in Warsaw. More information: https://energy-poverty.ec.europa.eu/ #energypoverty #epah

Dr. Cao Hui , Vice President for European Public Affairs, Huawei interviewed at WSIS +20 FORUM HIGH-LEVEL EVENT 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event from 27 to 31 May 2024, commemorates two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society established a global framework for digital cooperation, aiming to build inclusive, people-centric information societies. #wsis

Minister Mousa Abuzaid, Chairman, General Personnel Council, Palestine interviewed at WSIS +20 FORUM HIGH-LEVEL EVENT 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event from 27 to 31 May 2024, commemorates two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society established a global framework for digital cooperation, aiming to build inclusive, people-centric information societies. #wsis

Day 4 highlights of the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event held from 27 to 31 May 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. #wsis

Dr. Thomas Coughlin, 2024 President, IEEE interviewed at WSIS +20 FORUM HIGH-LEVEL EVENT 2024 n Geneva, Switzerland. The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event from 27 to 31 May 2024, commemorates two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society established a global framework for digital cooperation, aiming to build inclusive, people-centric information societies. #wsis