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Germany’s traffic light coalition came to power in December 2021, promising a green, innovative transformation - of the German economy and its role in Europe. It has delivered neither, buffeted by external crises and hobbled by domestic ideological battles that have poisoned cooperation on all fronts and left Germany - and Europe - adrift. Derek Scally, Berlin correspondent of the Irish Times, gives an overview of the options for any new government following the next federal election, scheduled for September 2025. About the Speaker: Derek Scally is a native Dubliner, who studied at Dublin City University and the Humboldt University in Berlin, where he has been Irish Times correspondent since 2001. Covering politics, business and culture, he is a regular contributor to German news outlets, including Die Zeit weekly and Deutschlandfunk/WDR radio. He reports regularly from northern Europe and is also author of “The Best Catholics in the World”, published in 2021 by Penguin.

Germany’s traffic light coalition came to power in December 2021, promising a green, innovative transformation - of the German economy and its role in Europe. It has delivered neither, buffeted by external crises and hobbled by domestic ideological battles that have poisoned cooperation on all fronts and left Germany - and Europe - adrift. Derek Scally, Berlin correspondent of the Irish Times, gives an overview of the options for any new government following the next federal election, scheduled for September 2025. About the Speaker: Derek Scally is a native Dubliner, who studied at Dublin City University and the Humboldt University in Berlin, where he has been Irish Times correspondent since 2001. Covering politics, business and culture, he is a regular contributor to German news outlets, including Die Zeit weekly and Deutschlandfunk/WDR radio. He reports regularly from northern Europe and is also author of “The Best Catholics in the World”, published in 2021 by Penguin.

John Hume was a committed and dedicated European, seeing the institutions and ethos of the European Union as models for peace, partnership, and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. The John Hume 'European Spirit of Peace’ Lecture recognises those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to European principles and values. The IIEA is honoured to host the fourth edition of the ‘European Spirit of Peace’ Lecture which was delivered by Simon Coveney TD, former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. About the Speaker: Simon Coveney TD served as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment from 2022 to 2024. He also served as Deputy Leader of Fine Gael from 2017 to 2024. He previously served as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence and was Ireland’s Brexit spokesperson through the Brexit negotiations. Mr Coveney was Tánaiste from November 2017 to June 2020 and has also held roles as Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Mr Simon Coveney  represented Cork South Central constituency from 1998 to November 2024.

John Hume was a committed and dedicated European, seeing the institutions and ethos of the European Union as models for peace, partnership, and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. The John Hume 'European Spirit of Peace’ Lecture recognises those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to European principles and values. The IIEA is honoured to host the fourth edition of the ‘European Spirit of Peace’ Lecture which was delivered by Simon Coveney TD, former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. About the Speaker: Simon Coveney TD served as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment from 2022 to 2024. He also served as Deputy Leader of Fine Gael from 2017 to 2024. He previously served as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence and was Ireland’s Brexit spokesperson through the Brexit negotiations. Mr Coveney was Tánaiste from November 2017 to June 2020 and has also held roles as Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Mr Simon Coveney  represented Cork South Central constituency from 1998 to November 2024.

Germany’s traffic light coalition came to power in December 2021, promising a green, innovative transformation - of the German economy and its role in Europe. It has delivered neither, buffeted by external crises and hobbled by domestic ideological battles that have poisoned cooperation on all fronts and left Germany - and Europe - adrift. Derek Scally, Berlin correspondent of the Irish Times, gives an overview of the options for any new government following the next federal election, scheduled for September 2025. About the Speaker: Derek Scally is a native Dubliner, who studied at Dublin City University and the Humboldt University in Berlin, where he has been Irish Times correspondent since 2001. Covering politics, business and culture, he is a regular contributor to German news outlets, including Die Zeit weekly and Deutschlandfunk/WDR radio. He reports regularly from northern Europe and is also author of “The Best Catholics in the World”, published in 2021 by Penguin. Recorded on the 4th of December 2024

Germany’s traffic light coalition came to power in December 2021, promising a green, innovative transformation - of the German economy and its role in Europe. It has delivered neither, buffeted by external crises and hobbled by domestic ideological battles that have poisoned cooperation on all fronts and left Germany - and Europe - adrift. Derek Scally, Berlin correspondent of the Irish Times, gives an overview of the options for any new government following the next federal election, scheduled for September 2025. About the Speaker: Derek Scally is a native Dubliner, who studied at Dublin City University and the Humboldt University in Berlin, where he has been Irish Times correspondent since 2001. Covering politics, business and culture, he is a regular contributor to German news outlets, including Die Zeit weekly and Deutschlandfunk/WDR radio. He reports regularly from northern Europe and is also author of “The Best Catholics in the World”, published in 2021 by Penguin. Recorded on the 4th of December 2024

John Hume was a committed and dedicated European, seeing the institutions and ethos of the European Union as models for peace, partnership, and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. The John Hume 'European Spirit of Peace’ Lecture recognises those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to European principles and values. The IIEA is honoured to host the fourth edition of the ‘European Spirit of Peace’ Lecture which was delivered by Simon Coveney TD, former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. About the Speaker: Simon Coveney TD served as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment from 2022 to 2024. He also served as Deputy Leader of Fine Gael from 2017 to 2024. He previously served as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence and was Ireland’s Brexit spokesperson through the Brexit negotiations. Mr Coveney was Tánaiste from November 2017 to June 2020 and has also held roles as Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Mr Simon Coveney  represented Cork South Central constituency from 1998 to November 2024.

John Hume was a committed and dedicated European, seeing the institutions and ethos of the European Union as models for peace, partnership, and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. The John Hume 'European Spirit of Peace’ Lecture recognises those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to European principles and values. The IIEA is honoured to host the fourth edition of the ‘European Spirit of Peace’ Lecture which was delivered by Simon Coveney TD, former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. About the Speaker: Simon Coveney TD served as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment from 2022 to 2024. He also served as Deputy Leader of Fine Gael from 2017 to 2024. He previously served as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence and was Ireland’s Brexit spokesperson through the Brexit negotiations. Mr Coveney was Tánaiste from November 2017 to June 2020 and has also held roles as Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Mr Simon Coveney  represented Cork South Central constituency from 1998 to November 2024.

3rd edition of the GRIDTech Conference, organised by GIE and Eurogas, with technical partnership of ENTSOG. Held on 2 December 2024 in Brussels. Programme: Welcome by the Moderator | Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University Keynote speech | MEP Andrea Wechsler, Member of ITRE Committee, European Parliament Session 1 | Repurposing for H2 in practice: technical basis and transparent principles David Gil, Subject Manager, Interoperability & Data Exchange, ENTSOG Joost Hooghiem, Director Hydrogen Network Netherlands, Gasunie Daniel Fraile, Chief Policy Officer, Hydrogen Europe GRIDTech Talk | German Core Hydrogen Grid | Christoph von dem Bussche, Managing Director, GASCADE Gastransport GmbH and NEL Gastransport GmbH GRIDTech Talk | GIE Study presentation: Securing & Greening Energy for Europe – The Role of Terminal Operator Luis Ignacio Parada, President, Gas LNG Europe (GLE), EU Energy Policy & Regulation Director, Enagás Session 2 | What role for gas infrastructure in a successful industrial carbon management strategy & climate transition? Arno Büx, President, GIE, CEO, FluxSwiss, SVP Corporate Commercial, Fluxys Group Magdalena Vallebona, Climate & Energy Director, Cerame-Unie Michał Wendołowski, Senior Manager Climate Technology and Policy, Bellona Europa GRIDTech Talk | BotH2nia project | Matti Malkamäki, Chair of the BotH2nia Steering Group, Founder and Chairman of Hycamite TCD Technologies Session 3 | How can flexibility support competitiveness in a decarbonized energy system? Joaquim Nunes de Almeida, Director, Mobility & Energy Intensive Industries, DG GROW, European Commission Charlotte Roule, President, Gas Storage Europe (GSE), CEO, Storengy Jeroen Sanders, Member of the Executive Board, Chief Transition Officer, Enexis Annika Brack, Director, Head of Practice, Energy, Mobility and Sustainability, CERRE Concluding remarks Boyana Achovski, Secretary General, GIE Piotr Kuś, General Director, ENTSOG Andreas Guth, Secretary General, Eurogas

3rd edition of the GRIDTech Conference, organised by GIE and Eurogas, with technical partnership of ENTSOG. Held on 2 December 2024 in Brussels. Programme: Welcome by the Moderator | Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University Keynote speech | MEP Andrea Wechsler, Member of ITRE Committee, European Parliament Session 1 | Repurposing for H2 in practice: technical basis and transparent principles David Gil, Subject Manager, Interoperability & Data Exchange, ENTSOG Joost Hooghiem, Director Hydrogen Network Netherlands, Gasunie Daniel Fraile, Chief Policy Officer, Hydrogen Europe GRIDTech Talk | German Core Hydrogen Grid | Christoph von dem Bussche, Managing Director, GASCADE Gastransport GmbH and NEL Gastransport GmbH GRIDTech Talk | GIE Study presentation: Securing & Greening Energy for Europe – The Role of Terminal Operator Luis Ignacio Parada, President, Gas LNG Europe (GLE), EU Energy Policy & Regulation Director, Enagás Session 2 | What role for gas infrastructure in a successful industrial carbon management strategy & climate transition? Arno Büx, President, GIE, CEO, FluxSwiss, SVP Corporate Commercial, Fluxys Group Magdalena Vallebona, Climate & Energy Director, Cerame-Unie Michał Wendołowski, Senior Manager Climate Technology and Policy, Bellona Europa GRIDTech Talk | BotH2nia project | Matti Malkamäki, Chair of the BotH2nia Steering Group, Founder and Chairman of Hycamite TCD Technologies Session 3 | How can flexibility support competitiveness in a decarbonized energy system? Joaquim Nunes de Almeida, Director, Mobility & Energy Intensive Industries, DG GROW, European Commission Charlotte Roule, President, Gas Storage Europe (GSE), CEO, Storengy Jeroen Sanders, Member of the Executive Board, Chief Transition Officer, Enexis Annika Brack, Director, Head of Practice, Energy, Mobility and Sustainability, CERRE Concluding remarks Boyana Achovski, Secretary General, GIE Piotr Kuś, General Director, ENTSOG Andreas Guth, Secretary General, Eurogas

3rd edition of the GRIDTech Conference, organised by GIE and Eurogas, with technical partnership of ENTSOG. Held on 2 December 2024 in Brussels. Programme: Welcome by the Moderator | Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University Keynote speech | MEP Andrea Wechsler, Member of ITRE Committee, European Parliament Session 1 | Repurposing for H2 in practice: technical basis and transparent principles David Gil, Subject Manager, Interoperability & Data Exchange, ENTSOG Joost Hooghiem, Director Hydrogen Network Netherlands, Gasunie Daniel Fraile, Chief Policy Officer, Hydrogen Europe GRIDTech Talk | German Core Hydrogen Grid | Christoph von dem Bussche, Managing Director, GASCADE Gastransport GmbH and NEL Gastransport GmbH GRIDTech Talk | GIE Study presentation: Securing & Greening Energy for Europe – The Role of Terminal Operator Luis Ignacio Parada, President, Gas LNG Europe (GLE), EU Energy Policy & Regulation Director, Enagás Session 2 | What role for gas infrastructure in a successful industrial carbon management strategy & climate transition? Arno Büx, President, GIE, CEO, FluxSwiss, SVP Corporate Commercial, Fluxys Group Magdalena Vallebona, Climate & Energy Director, Cerame-Unie Michał Wendołowski, Senior Manager Climate Technology and Policy, Bellona Europa GRIDTech Talk | BotH2nia project | Matti Malkamäki, Chair of the BotH2nia Steering Group, Founder and Chairman of Hycamite TCD Technologies Session 3 | How can flexibility support competitiveness in a decarbonized energy system? Joaquim Nunes de Almeida, Director, Mobility & Energy Intensive Industries, DG GROW, European Commission Charlotte Roule, President, Gas Storage Europe (GSE), CEO, Storengy Jeroen Sanders, Member of the Executive Board, Chief Transition Officer, Enexis Annika Brack, Director, Head of Practice, Energy, Mobility and Sustainability, CERRE Concluding remarks Boyana Achovski, Secretary General, GIE Piotr Kuś, General Director, ENTSOG Andreas Guth, Secretary General, Eurogas

Timothy Snyder came to Kharkiv on September 8th, 2024, despite regular strikes on the city by Russian bombs, missiles, and drones. Our conversation was focused on freedom and values, which are the key topics of his latest book, On Freedom, published on September 17th. https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/460254/on-freedom-by-snyder-timothy/9781847928054 Kharkiv is Ukraine’s second-largest city, located some 40 kilometers from the Russian border. The city is hit almost daily by Russian glide bombs, missiles, and drones, mostly hitting civilian buildings and causing casualties among civilians. Despite this, Kharkiv remains one of the key centers of Ukrainian cultural life. Our conversation took place in an underground shelter, to ensure safety against possible Russian attacks. For safety reasons, the audience was carefully selected by invitation, without public announcements. Despite the dangers, about a hundred Kharkiv artists, writers, journalists, students, and university instructors came, with many of them contributing questions. The cooperation of several organizations made this meeting happen: UkraineWorld (Internews Ukraine), the Kharkiv Literature Museum, Kharkiv Media Hub, PEN Ukraine, Art Area, and the Public Interest Journalism Lab. The meeting was moderated by Volodymyr Yermolenko, chief editor of UkraineWorld and president of PEN Ukraine. Listen on various platforms: li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine This is an English-only version of this conversation. Watch it in English AND Ukrainian here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A37SHxcCYS0 Ця версія розмови - англійською. Подивитися і послухати її англійською з УКРАЇНСЬКИМ перекладом можна тут: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A37SHxcCYS0 UkraineWorld is a multi-lingual media about Ukraine brought to you by Internews Ukraine. Other conversations with Timothy Snyder by UkraineWorld: Timothy Snyder: Freedom as a Value and a Task - a Talk in Kyiv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LkXsW14qJQ&t=722s Timothy Snyder: Ukraine, the War, and the Plurality of Values https://youtu.be/BHksNrj7elQ?si=YhU-S4QbSsFrm7Pc Timothy Snyder, Marci Shore, and Volodymyr Yermolenko at Yale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRRduBjkdxw&t=933s Support our work: patreon.com/ukraineworld Support our volunteer trips to the warzones on PayPal: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com

Timothy Snyder came to Kharkiv on September 8th, 2024, despite regular strikes on the city by Russian bombs, missiles, and drones. Our conversation was focused on freedom and values, which are the key topics of his latest book, On Freedom, published on September 17th. https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/460254/on-freedom-by-snyder-timothy/9781847928054 Kharkiv is Ukraine’s second-largest city, located some 40 kilometers from the Russian border. The city is hit almost daily by Russian glide bombs, missiles, and drones, mostly hitting civilian buildings and causing casualties among civilians. Despite this, Kharkiv remains one of the key centers of Ukrainian cultural life. Our conversation took place in an underground shelter, to ensure safety against possible Russian attacks. For safety reasons, the audience was carefully selected by invitation, without public announcements. Despite the dangers, about a hundred Kharkiv artists, writers, journalists, students, and university instructors came, with many of them contributing questions. The cooperation of several organizations made this meeting happen: UkraineWorld (Internews Ukraine), the Kharkiv Literature Museum, Kharkiv Media Hub, PEN Ukraine, Art Area, and the Public Interest Journalism Lab. The meeting was moderated by Volodymyr Yermolenko, chief editor of UkraineWorld and president of PEN Ukraine. Listen on various platforms: li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine This is an English-only version of this conversation. Watch it in English AND Ukrainian here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A37SHxcCYS0 Ця версія розмови - англійською. Подивитися і послухати її англійською з УКРАЇНСЬКИМ перекладом можна тут: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A37SHxcCYS0 UkraineWorld is a multi-lingual media about Ukraine brought to you by Internews Ukraine. Other conversations with Timothy Snyder by UkraineWorld: Timothy Snyder: Freedom as a Value and a Task - a Talk in Kyiv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LkXsW14qJQ&t=722s Timothy Snyder: Ukraine, the War, and the Plurality of Values https://youtu.be/BHksNrj7elQ?si=YhU-S4QbSsFrm7Pc Timothy Snyder, Marci Shore, and Volodymyr Yermolenko at Yale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRRduBjkdxw&t=933s Support our work: patreon.com/ukraineworld Support our volunteer trips to the warzones on PayPal: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com

Let's make a snowy GIF-postcard! It's a cute way to send Christmas wishes to your family and friends! 1. Download the GIPHY App https://giphy.com/apps 2. Find an openly licensed festive image or more. These vintage cards from Bohuslän Museum are perfect for this https://www.europeana.eu/en/search?page=1&qf=DATA_PROVIDER%3A%22Bohusl%C3%A4n%20Museum%22&query=God%20Jul&reusability=open&view=grid Download the images on your phone 3. Go to GIPHY App, click + to create and choose the stickers tab. Browse through stickers and find one depicting snow. Select it and adjust the size to your image. 4. Save and if you feel like, upload to GIPHY 5. Send to your loved ones and try other image/stickers combinations (for example Christmas tree and ornaments, lights and stars on landscapes) 6. Check our Advent Calendar for more crafts and inspiration https://www.europeana.eu/en/stories/europeana-advent-calendar-for-2024

Let's make a snowy GIF-postcard! It's a cute way to send Christmas wishes to your family and friends! 1. Download the GIPHY App https://giphy.com/apps 2. Find an openly licensed festive image or more. These vintage cards from Bohuslän Museum are perfect for this https://www.europeana.eu/en/search?page=1&qf=DATA_PROVIDER%3A%22Bohusl%C3%A4n%20Museum%22&query=God%20Jul&reusability=open&view=grid Download the images on your phone 3. Go to GIPHY App, click + to create and choose the stickers tab. Browse through stickers and find one depicting snow. Select it and adjust the size to your image. 4. Save and if you feel like, upload to GIPHY 5. Send to your loved ones and try other image/stickers combinations (for example Christmas tree and ornaments, lights and stars on landscapes) 6. Check our Advent Calendar for more crafts and inspiration https://www.europeana.eu/en/stories/europeana-advent-calendar-for-2024

On 3rd December 2024, the EHH NextGen network gathered for an inspiring webinar designed to help them turn their properties into enchanting and successful Christmas market destinations. During the event, attendees could learn from the experience of two historic house owners, Charles-Adrien de Merode (Château de Rixensart, Belgium) and Philip Sidney (Penshurst Place, UK) as they shared practical tips, creative ideas, and proven strategies for organising memorable markets that attract visitors, generate income, and celebrate the holiday spirit.

On 3rd December 2024, the EHH NextGen network gathered for an inspiring webinar designed to help them turn their properties into enchanting and successful Christmas market destinations. During the event, attendees could learn from the experience of two historic house owners, Charles-Adrien de Merode (Château de Rixensart, Belgium) and Philip Sidney (Penshurst Place, UK) as they shared practical tips, creative ideas, and proven strategies for organising memorable markets that attract visitors, generate income, and celebrate the holiday spirit.

Finance Watch's Chief Economist Thierry Philipponnat highlights the limits of private capital in meeting Europe’s enormous investment needs. Private capital markets are constrained by the basic dynamics of risk and return, which limits funding for central initiatives such as digital infrastructure, defense capabilities and the energy transition, let alone climate mitigation and adaptation. Early investments would save money in the long run but are often unable to offer the short term returns in order to attract private capital. Even a fully realised Capital Markets Union could only cover about a third of the necessary funding. The scope of Europe’s structural challenges demand a much larger and more coordinated financial response. Europe must unlock public spending, which is currently limited at both the national and EU level. Member States' public budgets are restricted by outdated fiscal rules that impose rigid deficit and debt targets. Meanwhile at the EU level, any suggestions to enlarge the EU budget are met with fierce political resistance. In short, arbitrary rules are limiting investment today and costing Europe’s future a fortune. The cost of action must be weighed against the cost of inaction. Should Europe invest now to secure our future, or delay and face catastrophic costs later? It’s time to rethink frugality at the EU and National level. Fiscal responsibility means investing in resilience and climate adaptation today, not passing on an ever-mounting tab to the next generation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finance Watch is a European NGO founded in reaction to the last financial crisis, when policymakers realised that there was no counter-power to the lobby of finance. Learn more: http://finance-watch.org/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/forfinancewatch https://www.facebook.com/financewatch https://www.linkedin.com/company/3242278/admin/feed/posts/

Finance Watch's Chief Economist Thierry Philipponnat highlights the limits of private capital in meeting Europe’s enormous investment needs. Private capital markets are constrained by the basic dynamics of risk and return, which limits funding for central initiatives such as digital infrastructure, defense capabilities and the energy transition, let alone climate mitigation and adaptation. Early investments would save money in the long run but are often unable to offer the short term returns in order to attract private capital. Even a fully realised Capital Markets Union could only cover about a third of the necessary funding. The scope of Europe’s structural challenges demand a much larger and more coordinated financial response. Europe must unlock public spending, which is currently limited at both the national and EU level. Member States' public budgets are restricted by outdated fiscal rules that impose rigid deficit and debt targets. Meanwhile at the EU level, any suggestions to enlarge the EU budget are met with fierce political resistance. In short, arbitrary rules are limiting investment today and costing Europe’s future a fortune. The cost of action must be weighed against the cost of inaction. Should Europe invest now to secure our future, or delay and face catastrophic costs later? It’s time to rethink frugality at the EU and National level. Fiscal responsibility means investing in resilience and climate adaptation today, not passing on an ever-mounting tab to the next generation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finance Watch is a European NGO founded in reaction to the last financial crisis, when policymakers realised that there was no counter-power to the lobby of finance. Learn more: http://finance-watch.org/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/forfinancewatch https://www.facebook.com/financewatch https://www.linkedin.com/company/3242278/admin/feed/posts/

The Green Index is a comprehensive framework for assessing the environmental performance of financial services providers (FSPs) and formulating action plans for improvement. Developed by the e-MFP Green Inclusive and Climate Smart Finance Action Group (GICSF-AG) in 2014, it underwent updates in 2016 (Green Index 2.0) and 2022 (Green Index 3.0). In its role of fostering and supporting inclusive finance stakeholders committed to environmental protection and building climate resiliencies, the GICSF-AG is pleased to invite all professionals working on green inclusive finance to participate in a series of four free online trainings on the Green Index 3.0 framework. Session 3 will focus on: Standard GI 3.0.2 – Managing Environmental Risks and Opportunities Trainer: Davide Forcella, JuST Institute and GICSF-AG Lead Expert Learning objectives: - Gain an initial understanding of the GI 3.0.2 standard and related best practices. - Develop the basis for assessing the status of your institution regarding managing environmental risks and opportunities and identify gaps that require action. During the session, the GICSF-AG aims to collect data on the GI 3.0.0 standard from the financial services providers participating in the sessions. These data will be analysed and reported on an anonymous basis and the aggregated results will be shared during 2025 through the GICSF-AG webpage. The data will also allow to identify good practices that can be showcased by the GICSF-AG in its future activities. Participants in the four sessions per standard will receive a certificate of participation in the e-MFP GICSF-AG training series on the GI 3.0 Framework. Please note that you need to register independently for each of the 4 sessions (see GICSF-AG webpage for more information). For any questions please contact Joana Afonso – jafonso@e-mfp.eu

The Green Index is a comprehensive framework for assessing the environmental performance of financial services providers (FSPs) and formulating action plans for improvement. Developed by the e-MFP Green Inclusive and Climate Smart Finance Action Group (GICSF-AG) in 2014, it underwent updates in 2016 (Green Index 2.0) and 2022 (Green Index 3.0). In its role of fostering and supporting inclusive finance stakeholders committed to environmental protection and building climate resiliencies, the GICSF-AG is pleased to invite all professionals working on green inclusive finance to participate in a series of four free online trainings on the Green Index 3.0 framework. Session 3 will focus on: Standard GI 3.0.2 – Managing Environmental Risks and Opportunities Trainer: Davide Forcella, JuST Institute and GICSF-AG Lead Expert Learning objectives: - Gain an initial understanding of the GI 3.0.2 standard and related best practices. - Develop the basis for assessing the status of your institution regarding managing environmental risks and opportunities and identify gaps that require action. During the session, the GICSF-AG aims to collect data on the GI 3.0.0 standard from the financial services providers participating in the sessions. These data will be analysed and reported on an anonymous basis and the aggregated results will be shared during 2025 through the GICSF-AG webpage. The data will also allow to identify good practices that can be showcased by the GICSF-AG in its future activities. Participants in the four sessions per standard will receive a certificate of participation in the e-MFP GICSF-AG training series on the GI 3.0 Framework. Please note that you need to register independently for each of the 4 sessions (see GICSF-AG webpage for more information). For any questions please contact Joana Afonso – jafonso@e-mfp.eu

El Green Index es un marco integral para evaluar el comportamiento medioambiental de los proveedores de servicios financieros (PSF) y formular planes de acción para su mejora. Desarrollado por el Grupo de Acción de e-MFP en Finanzas Verdes, Inclusivas y Climáticamente Inteligentes (GICSF-AG) en 2014, fue actualizado en 2016 (Green Index 2.0) y 2022 (Green Index 3.0). En su misión de fomentar y apoyar a las partes interesadas en las finanzas inclusivas, el GICSF-AG se complace en invitar a todos los profesionales que trabajan en las finanzas verdes inclusivas a participar en un ciclo de cuatro capacitaciones gratuitas en línea sobre el marco del Green Index 3.0. Sesión 3: Norma GI 3.0.2 – Gestionar los riesgos y oportunidades medioambientales Capacitadora: Natalia Realpe Carrillo, HEDERA y experta principal del GICSF-AG Objetivos de aprendizaje: - Adquirir una comprensión inicial de la norma GI 3.0.2 y de las mejores prácticas relacionadas. - Desarrollar las bases para evaluar el estado de su institución en lo que respecta a la gestión de los riesgos y oportunidades medioambientales e identificar las brechas que requieren tomar medidas. Durante la sesión, el GICSF-AG busca recopilar datos sobre la norma GI 3.0.2 de los proveedores de servicios financieros que participen en las sesiones. Estos datos serán analizados y comunicados de forma anónima con resultados agregados que se compartirán durante 2025 a través de la página web del GICSF-AG. Los datos también permitirán identificar buenas prácticas que el GICSF-AG pueda presentar a través de sus actividades futuras. Los participantes de las cuatro sesiones por cada norma recibirán un certificado de participación en el ciclo de formación e-MFP GICSF-AG sobre el marco GI 3.0. Tenga en cuenta que deberá inscribirse de forma independiente en cada una de las 4 sesiones (consulte la página web del GICSF). Para cualquier consulta, puede ponerse en contacto con Joana Afonso - jafonso@e-mfp.eu

El Green Index es un marco integral para evaluar el comportamiento medioambiental de los proveedores de servicios financieros (PSF) y formular planes de acción para su mejora. Desarrollado por el Grupo de Acción de e-MFP en Finanzas Verdes, Inclusivas y Climáticamente Inteligentes (GICSF-AG) en 2014, fue actualizado en 2016 (Green Index 2.0) y 2022 (Green Index 3.0). En su misión de fomentar y apoyar a las partes interesadas en las finanzas inclusivas, el GICSF-AG se complace en invitar a todos los profesionales que trabajan en las finanzas verdes inclusivas a participar en un ciclo de cuatro capacitaciones gratuitas en línea sobre el marco del Green Index 3.0. Sesión 3: Norma GI 3.0.2 – Gestionar los riesgos y oportunidades medioambientales Capacitadora: Natalia Realpe Carrillo, HEDERA y experta principal del GICSF-AG Objetivos de aprendizaje: - Adquirir una comprensión inicial de la norma GI 3.0.2 y de las mejores prácticas relacionadas. - Desarrollar las bases para evaluar el estado de su institución en lo que respecta a la gestión de los riesgos y oportunidades medioambientales e identificar las brechas que requieren tomar medidas. Durante la sesión, el GICSF-AG busca recopilar datos sobre la norma GI 3.0.2 de los proveedores de servicios financieros que participen en las sesiones. Estos datos serán analizados y comunicados de forma anónima con resultados agregados que se compartirán durante 2025 a través de la página web del GICSF-AG. Los datos también permitirán identificar buenas prácticas que el GICSF-AG pueda presentar a través de sus actividades futuras. Los participantes de las cuatro sesiones por cada norma recibirán un certificado de participación en el ciclo de formación e-MFP GICSF-AG sobre el marco GI 3.0. Tenga en cuenta que deberá inscribirse de forma independiente en cada una de las 4 sesiones (consulte la página web del GICSF). Para cualquier consulta, puede ponerse en contacto con Joana Afonso - jafonso@e-mfp.eu

🤝 The right partnerships make the difference in the venture capital industry. In this video, Pedro Ribeiro Santos shares his experience as a partner at one of the leading deep tech funds, Amilar Venture Partners. Together with Luís Bathalha, Co-founder of Amplemarket - one of the investees of Armilar - the two guests discuss how a good match between fund and startups is key to delivering a vision. 🎥 Watch this insightful discussion and discover more about this successful relationship. #websummit #investors #partnership

🤝 The right partnerships make the difference in the venture capital industry. In this video, Pedro Ribeiro Santos shares his experience as a partner at one of the leading deep tech funds, Amilar Venture Partners. Together with Luís Bathalha, Co-founder of Amplemarket - one of the investees of Armilar - the two guests discuss how a good match between fund and startups is key to delivering a vision. 🎥 Watch this insightful discussion and discover more about this successful relationship. #websummit #investors #partnership

Labour migration plays a crucial role in addressing skill shortages within the European Union, but with 27 member states having individual migration policies, the landscape of labour migration pathways into Europe is incredibly complex. ECDPM has produced the first ever comprehensive visualisation of labour migration pathways covering all 27 EU member states to assist policymakers, employers and partner countries in understanding these labyrinthine, interconnected systems. As part of a new video series featuring ten ECDPM experts on our 2024 highlights, Anna Knoll explores the three-year project with the Migration Partnership Facility (MPF), mapping the use of labour migration systems across all 27 EU member states. Find out more - https://ecdpm.org/work/mapping-labour-migration-europe

Labour migration plays a crucial role in addressing skill shortages within the European Union, but with 27 member states having individual migration policies, the landscape of labour migration pathways into Europe is incredibly complex. ECDPM has produced the first ever comprehensive visualisation of labour migration pathways covering all 27 EU member states to assist policymakers, employers and partner countries in understanding these labyrinthine, interconnected systems. As part of a new video series featuring ten ECDPM experts on our 2024 highlights, Anna Knoll explores the three-year project with the Migration Partnership Facility (MPF), mapping the use of labour migration systems across all 27 EU member states. Find out more - https://ecdpm.org/work/mapping-labour-migration-europe

This session will explore how emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged within the domain of digital agriculture, focusing on how standardization can unlock the full potential of these AI-driven solutions in the sector. Panellists will discuss the critical role of international standards in ensuring interoperability, data security, and scalability of AI applications across agricultural production processes. The session will further put the spotlight on how the collaborative standardization efforts led by UN agencies including ITU and FAO, is revolutionizing precision farming, crop management, and sustainable agricultural practices to address global food security challenges in line with Sustainable Development Goal 2. Moderator: Atsuko Okuda, Regional Director, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Panelists: Sebastian Bosse, Head of the Interactive & Cognitive Systems Group, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) Rajbir Singh, Assistant Director General (Agronomy, Agroforestry & Climate Change) in Natural Resource Management Division, Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) Ulaç Demirag, Country Director and Head of the Multi-Country Office in India, IFAD Frances Loraine Valdez, Director, International Cooperation Division, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Republic of the Philippines 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.

This session will explore how emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged within the domain of digital agriculture, focusing on how standardization can unlock the full potential of these AI-driven solutions in the sector. Panellists will discuss the critical role of international standards in ensuring interoperability, data security, and scalability of AI applications across agricultural production processes. The session will further put the spotlight on how the collaborative standardization efforts led by UN agencies including ITU and FAO, is revolutionizing precision farming, crop management, and sustainable agricultural practices to address global food security challenges in line with Sustainable Development Goal 2. Moderator: Atsuko Okuda, Regional Director, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Panelists: Sebastian Bosse, Head of the Interactive & Cognitive Systems Group, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) Rajbir Singh, Assistant Director General (Agronomy, Agroforestry & Climate Change) in Natural Resource Management Division, Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) Ulaç Demirag, Country Director and Head of the Multi-Country Office in India, IFAD Frances Loraine Valdez, Director, International Cooperation Division, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Republic of the Philippines 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.

This presentation explores the concept of Quality of Service (QoS) in Direct-To-Cell (D2C) networks, where satellite technology directly interfaces with mobile devices. The session focuses on assessing the potential QoS metrics for these networks, including latency, bandwidth, and reliability supported by ITU-T Study Group 12 (ITU-T SG12) standards, and how satellite connectivity can impact user experience. Participants learn about the challenges and solutions related to integrating satellite-based communications with terrestrial networks, as well as the benefits of enhanced coverage and connectivity. The presentation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how QoS can be evaluated and optimized in D2C networks, offering insights into the future of space-based communication technologies and their role in improving global connectivity. Speaker: Uwe Baeder, Director of International Relations, Rohde and Schwarz, Germany The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology – in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland. 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.

This presentation explores the concept of Quality of Service (QoS) in Direct-To-Cell (D2C) networks, where satellite technology directly interfaces with mobile devices. The session focuses on assessing the potential QoS metrics for these networks, including latency, bandwidth, and reliability supported by ITU-T Study Group 12 (ITU-T SG12) standards, and how satellite connectivity can impact user experience. Participants learn about the challenges and solutions related to integrating satellite-based communications with terrestrial networks, as well as the benefits of enhanced coverage and connectivity. The presentation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how QoS can be evaluated and optimized in D2C networks, offering insights into the future of space-based communication technologies and their role in improving global connectivity. Speaker: Uwe Baeder, Director of International Relations, Rohde and Schwarz, Germany The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology – in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland. 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.

This session examines Wavecontrol’s EMF human exposure test instruments and their alignment with ITU-T standards. It focuses on how these instruments are used to measure electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure and ensure compliance with international guidelines. The session covers the technical specifications of Wavecontrol’s tools, their role in assessing human exposure to EMF, and the importance of adhering to ITU-T standards for health and safety. Additionally, the discussion includes best practices for using these instruments in various testing scenarios and their contribution to maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting public health. Speaker: Ernest Cid, CEO, Wavecontrol, Spain 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.

This session examines Wavecontrol’s EMF human exposure test instruments and their alignment with ITU-T standards. It focuses on how these instruments are used to measure electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure and ensure compliance with international guidelines. The session covers the technical specifications of Wavecontrol’s tools, their role in assessing human exposure to EMF, and the importance of adhering to ITU-T standards for health and safety. Additionally, the discussion includes best practices for using these instruments in various testing scenarios and their contribution to maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting public health. Speaker: Ernest Cid, CEO, Wavecontrol, Spain 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.

Dive into how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the fight against natural hazards and disasters, with global standards paving the way. This session provides a sneak peek into the standardization endeavours taken to enhance the application of AI for forecasting, monitoring, and improving disaster response, and optimizing climate modeling. The session will also elaborate on how ITU is collaborating with other UN agencies to strengthen standardization for AI and disaster management to effectively build resilience against the increasing threats posed by climate change, and disasters worldwide. Moderator: Katharina Weitz, Project Manager, Fraunhofer HHI 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.

Dive into how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the fight against natural hazards and disasters, with global standards paving the way. This session provides a sneak peek into the standardization endeavours taken to enhance the application of AI for forecasting, monitoring, and improving disaster response, and optimizing climate modeling. The session will also elaborate on how ITU is collaborating with other UN agencies to strengthen standardization for AI and disaster management to effectively build resilience against the increasing threats posed by climate change, and disasters worldwide. Moderator: Katharina Weitz, Project Manager, Fraunhofer HHI 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.

This session explores use cases demonstrating how the Pangu Meteorological Model has transformed weather forecasting through its innovative AI-based approach. It highlights specific examples where this system has enhanced accuracy and efficiency compared to traditional methods, showcasing the benefits and impacts on meteorological practices. The discussion covers the challenges encountered during the development and deployment of the model, the solutions devised, and the overall outcomes achieved. Attendees gain insights into how the implementation of this advanced system has influenced meteorological strategies and contributed to advancements in weather forecasting technology. Speaker: Liangliang Zhang, Standardization Senior Manager, Huawei Technologies, China 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.

This session explores use cases demonstrating how the Pangu Meteorological Model has transformed weather forecasting through its innovative AI-based approach. It highlights specific examples where this system has enhanced accuracy and efficiency compared to traditional methods, showcasing the benefits and impacts on meteorological practices. The discussion covers the challenges encountered during the development and deployment of the model, the solutions devised, and the overall outcomes achieved. Attendees gain insights into how the implementation of this advanced system has influenced meteorological strategies and contributed to advancements in weather forecasting technology. Speaker: Liangliang Zhang, Standardization Senior Manager, Huawei Technologies, China 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.

This session explores various use cases demonstrating how the Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has implemented and adopted ITU-T recommendations. It will highlight specific examples where TTA has integrated these standards into their projects and initiatives, showcasing the benefits and impacts on technology development and deployment. The discussion will cover the challenges encountered during implementation, the solutions developed, and the overall outcomes achieved. Attendees will gain insights into how adherence to ITU-T recommendations has influenced TTA’s strategies and contributed to advancements in telecommunications technology. Speaker: Minah Lee, Principal Researcher, Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA), Korea (Rep of) 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.

This session explores various use cases demonstrating how the Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has implemented and adopted ITU-T recommendations. It will highlight specific examples where TTA has integrated these standards into their projects and initiatives, showcasing the benefits and impacts on technology development and deployment. The discussion will cover the challenges encountered during implementation, the solutions developed, and the overall outcomes achieved. Attendees will gain insights into how adherence to ITU-T recommendations has influenced TTA’s strategies and contributed to advancements in telecommunications technology. Speaker: Minah Lee, Principal Researcher, Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA), Korea (Rep of) 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.

The presentation will highlight the relation between ITU-T norms and deliverables with the activity of ANACOM, Portuguese regulatory authority. This session will cover the study case of the new submarine cable linking the Continent, the Azores and Madeira (CAM). The new CAM will be a dual-use system, which in addition to connectivity will also integrate an innovative SMART (Science Monitoring And Reliable Telecommunications) component. In this Session you will learn how SMART Cables contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals. Speaker: Sandra Maximiano, Chairwoman, Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM), Portugal 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.

The presentation will highlight the relation between ITU-T norms and deliverables with the activity of ANACOM, Portuguese regulatory authority. This session will cover the study case of the new submarine cable linking the Continent, the Azores and Madeira (CAM). The new CAM will be a dual-use system, which in addition to connectivity will also integrate an innovative SMART (Science Monitoring And Reliable Telecommunications) component. In this Session you will learn how SMART Cables contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals. Speaker: Sandra Maximiano, Chairwoman, Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM), Portugal 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.

Industrial emissions in Europe remain persistently high. With climate deadlines looming, high-temperature heat pumps can play a vital role in meeting decarbonisation goals. High-temperature heat pumps using renewable electricity have the potential to replace fossil fuels and enhance energy and resource efficiency, significantly reducing industry’s CO2 footprint. This technology offers a promising future as efficient heat transformers for heating and cooling applications, especially for waste heat utilisation and recovery. Despite steady growth in the range of these high-temperature heat pumps, however, lack of clear information about capabilities, design, control, integration and suitable applications is hindering broad implementation. On 4 December 2024, we welcomed Dr. Cordin Arpagaus, Senior Research Engineer at the OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, Institute for Energy Systems IES, to provide: - A market overview of high-temperature heat pump suppliers - Insight into the limitations and state of current technology - Potential applications for steam generation - Three key recommendations for broader market adoption of high-temperature heat pumps

As more people generate their own energy, it's crucial for policymakers to support prosumers—those who both produce and consume energy. This video highlights key recommendations for integrating prosumers into the energy market, including transitioning to net billing, implementing cost-reflective pricing, streamlining connections, promoting energy storage, enabling peer-to-peer trading, and supporting vulnerable consumers. These steps pave the way for a fair, sustainable, and future-ready energy transition. The Joint Recommendation on Self-Consumption Regulation was issued by the Energy Community Secretariat in cooperation with the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) and developed in the framework of the European Commission’s EU4Energy programme PHASE II – ‘Promoting the Clean Energy Transition in the Eastern Partnership Countries.’

Dan Jørgensen’s task is to bring down energy prices for households and companies, produce more clean energy, upgrade our grid infrastructure and develop a resilient, interconnected and secure energy system. He is also tasked with supporting Member States in addressing the root causes of housing supply issues and to unlock public and private investment for affordable and sustainable housing. More info: https://commission.europa.eu/about/organisation/college-commissioners/dan-jorgensen_en https://energy.ec.europa.eu/index_en #EnergyUnion #EnergyTransition #EUEnergyMarket

The revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EU/2023/1791) introduces an obligation for the monitoring and reporting of the energy performance of data centres. This first webinar aimed at helping EU countries and reporting data centres better understand the European database and fulfil their reporting obligations. More information: https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-targets-directive-and-rules/energy-efficiency-directive_en#energy-performance-of-data-centres

The revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EU/2023/1791) introduces an obligation for the monitoring and reporting of the energy performance of data centres. This second webinar aimed at helping EU countries and reporting data centres better understand the European database and fulfil their reporting obligations. More information: https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-targets-directive-and-rules/energy-efficiency-directive_en#energy-performance-of-data-centres

#shorts In this vlog series – monitoring flock performance, Owen Gray at Saughland farm talks about lamb growth and parasitic worms on his farm. Watch the whole video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDMSNnxMtcs Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS) is funded by the Scottish Government, providing information and resources aimed at increasing the profitability and sustainability of farms and crofts. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/FASScot/?sub_confirmation=1 Visit our website: https://www.fas.scot/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASScot Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/

In this VLOG farmer Brian Pirie talks about the role cover crops plays within the crop rotation. He shares experience of different establishment techniques, which seed mixes work well on his farm and discusses the benefits of including cover crops. Related Resources: Regeneration for the Next Generation - Killantringan Farm https://youtu.be/Crrf_dxyyA8 https://groundswellag.com/principles-of-regenerative-agriculture/ Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS) is funded by the Scottish Government, providing information and resources aimed at increasing the profitability and sustainability of farms and crofts. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/FASScot/?sub_confirmation=1 Visit our website: https://www.fas.scot/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASScot Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/

In this VLOG farm manager John Lamont talks about practical regenrative farming at west Crichie. John discusses crop rotation, cover cropping, minimum tillage crop establishment, biodiversity and integrating livestock. He shares experience of different establishment techniques, which seed mixes work well on his farm and discusses the benefits of regenerative farming. Related Resources: Related Resources: Regeneration for the Next Generation - Killantringan Farm https://youtu.be/Crrf_dxyyA8 https://groundswellag.com/principles-of-regenerative-agriculture/ Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS) is funded by the Scottish Government, providing information and resources aimed at increasing the profitability and sustainability of farms and crofts. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/FASScot/?sub_confirmation=1 Visit our website: https://www.fas.scot/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASScot Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/

Bpifrance is a French government-owned promotional bank that was established in 2012 to support the development of high-growth French firms. This session of the Peterson Institute for International Economics event series Financial Statements looks at its track record, prospects, and whether there are any useful lessons for other jurisdictions. HOST Nicolas Véron Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) GUESTS Arnaud Caudoux Deputy CEO, Bpifrance Josh Lerner Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking, Harvard Business School For more information, visit: Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/ Thumbnail credit: Sarah Tew/PIIE via adobestock.com

Lawrence H. Summers and Robert B. Zoellick discuss how the incoming US administration should approach international economic relations. They start with US-China economic relations and the likely impact of the proposed and threatened policies towards Beijing, including congressional proposals to revoke China's permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status. They also address US relations with allies, other major economies, and international economic institutions. Adam S. Posen, PIIE president, moderates the discussion and takes audience Q&A. MODERATOR Adam S. Posen President, PIIE SPEAKERS Lawrence H. Summers Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus, Harvard University Robert B. Zoellick Senior Counselor, Brunswick Group; Senior Fellow and Former Adjunct Professor, Harvard Kennedy School For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/implications-new-us-foreign-economic-policy-conversation-lawrence-summers-and-robert Thumbnail credit: Sarah Tew/PIIE via adobestock.com

On 1 January 2025, Poland will take over the reins of the Council of the European Union, holding the Rotating Presidency for the second time since its accession to the European Union in 2004. To discuss the aims and priorities of the incoming Polish Presidency, as well as the crucial policy areas that need attention in the EU, the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) and the Institute of European Studies of the Jagiellonian University organised “Securing Europe’s Future”, the Polish Pre-Presidency Conference (PPC). The panel Who Should be the Real Time-Keeper in EU Enlargement? was moderated by Jan Farfał (University of Oxford & Visegrad Insight), and featured the expert insights of: - Besnik Bislimi, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo; - Spasimir Domaradzki, University of Warsaw & Institute of Central Europe; - Tomasz Wiśniewski, Head of EU Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Department of External Affairs of the EU, Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs; - Funda Tekin, Institute for European Politics (IEP). This Pre-Presidency Conference was co-organised by TEPSA and the Institute of European Studies, Jagiellonian University, together with the Future Democracy Lab, Excellence Initiative of the Jagiellonian University, and Visegrad Insight. Additional support to specific parts of the agenda were provided by the Horizon Europe project “Activating European Citizens’ Trust in Times of Crises and Polarization (ActEU)”, as well as by the University of Warsaw and the Adam Mickiewicz Institute. TEPSA Website: https://www.tepsa.eu/ TEPSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/tepsaeu TEPSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tepsa.eu TEPSA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tepsabrussels TEPSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tepsaeu/ Editing: Hugh Evans Music: Alive, Wondershare Filmora X This video is co-funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme of the European Union Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Bringing to screen the leaders of the private equity, venture capital and infrastructure industry, and sharing their insights on the industry, how it operates, and the value it creates across Europe. Find out more: https://www.investeurope.eu/about-private-equity/industry-leader-interviews/

Kelvin Lee, IATA's Assistant Director External Affairs and Sustainability, Asia-Pacific, shares more on the SAF efforts in the region. #SAF #aviation #sustainability #IATA #Asia

What is happening to the economy in America and Europe? Price levels have gone up substantially in the past years – and while many want to declare an end to the cycle of inflation, have we really grasped what factors actually forced a sharp rise in prices? Early in 2023, the great economist John Cochrane released a new and profound book, The Fiscal Theory of the Price Level, that challenged classic explanations of inflation and deflation. With remaining high deficits in the US and growing deficit-debts problems in countries like France, what should we expect happen in the near future? All the countries in Europe suffering from low or no economic growth – what should they do? And yes – Trump! What economic policies are a second Trump administration expected to pursue, and how will they effect that state of the economy? Guest: John H. Cochrane is one of the world’s leading economists. He has been researching financial economics and macro-economics for 40 years and is now the Rose-Marie and Jack Anderson Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution. He was previously a professor at the University of Chicago and its Booth School of Business. He’s the author of several books and numerous papers on finance, including the leading textbook on asset pricing. He blogs as the Grumpy Economist. This conversation is hosted by Fredrik Erixon, Director at ECIPE. The Fiscal Theory of the Price Level ➡️ https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691242248/the-fiscal-theory-of-the-price-level?srsltid=AfmBOoqCNcNtqLKt7bMEt_oNZNSRhQ7jfIxvhHwYi-C60LXze7sfgbeI Grumpy Economist ➡️ https://www.grumpy-economist.com/

Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event: Engage, Empower, Connect 📍 Brussels 📆 9-10 October 2024 The Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event brought together top policymakers and young leaders to celebrate the positive impact of the EU's youth agenda. The event highlighted inspiring youth initiatives, achievements and added value of the Youth Action Plan (YAP), and encouraged further action. The session highlights how the Youth Action Plan, its flagships and the youth stakeholders involved contribute to break barriers to increase meaningful youth participation from engagement in institutional processes to youth-friendly funding schemes. #YouthLeadsTheWay #YouthActionPlan #GlobalGateway #youthempowerment https://x.com/EU_Partnerships https://www.facebook.com/EUPartnerships https://www.instagram.com/eu_partnerships/

Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event: Engage, Empower, Connect 📍 Brussels 📆 9-10 October 2024 The Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event brought together top policymakers and young leaders to celebrate the positive impact of the EU's youth agenda. The event highlighted inspiring youth initiatives, achievements and added value of the Youth Action Plan (YAP), and encouraged further action. The discussion shows how peace, democracy and human rights in geopolitical challenging times enable an environment for Global Gateway strategy. The closing session reflects on the insights gained along the day on the relevance of investing and engaging with youth. Young representatives present some forward-looking recommendations for the path initiated by the Youth Action Plan to promote meaningful youth participation and empowerment in EU external action for sustainable development, equality, and peace. #YouthLeadsTheWay #YouthActionPlan #GlobalGateway #youthempowerment https://x.com/EU_Partnerships https://www.facebook.com/EUPartnerships https://www.instagram.com/eu_partnerships/

20 Talks” is a series of insightful discussions with experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres. We are honoured to welcome Mr Peter J. Hustinx who has been a driving force behind the evolution of data protection across Europe and beyond. Our special guest has been a true pioneer in shaping the privacy landscape. Peter Hustinx is a highly respected expert in data protection and privacy law who served as EDPS Supervisor from 2004 till 2015. Mr Hustinx contributed to the building of the new supervisory authority and developing its role at the EU level. Under his leadership, the EDPS not only established itself as an independent authority but became a powerful voice in shaping policies that protect citizens’ rights in an increasingly digital world. 0:00 - Introduction 1:44 - What does privacy mean to you? 4:41 - How do you see the EU in the global landscape of data protection? What are we doing good and what should we improve? 7:53 - What are the new possibilities and the risks that come together with technological developments? How policy-makers should act responsibly? 11:50 - Can we leverage AI to solve potential data privacy risks by getting AI-driven recommendations, prompts, and trends across data? 13:30 - Do you think the EU’s AI Act can become a global standard, in the same way as we experience a Brussels effect - as it was for the GDPR? 15:47 - How do you envisage our society and our democracies in 20 years? 18:00 - Conclusion

Russia's war on Ukraine has revealed challenges in Europe’s defence industry, from underinvestment to fragmentation. In this video, we explore how the EU has significantly stepped up its efforts to support the European defence industry. We take a closer look at the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and the European Commission’s proposal for a European Defence Industry Programme regulation (EDIP). 📖 Dig deeper into the European defence industry in our publications: • Reinforcing Europe's defence industry: https://europa.eu/!dg7wN9 • Financing the European defence industry: https://europa.eu/!9DC7Xy • European defence industry programme (EDIP): https://europa.eu/!FbNQ8n • European defence industrial strategy (EDIS): https://europa.eu/!6nD9QV Video contents: 00:00:08 Introduction 00:00:41 How did the current Russian war in Ukraine impact Europe's defence industry? 00:01:11 What is the nature of Europe’s Defence Industry? 00:02:24 What are the main challenges keeping Europe's defence industry from reaching its full potential? 00:04:16 What can the EU do to reinforce the European defence industry? 00:06:01 What is the European defence industrial strategy? 00:06:58 Is the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) also part of the strategy? 00:07:44 What about the role of the European Parliament when it comes to EDIP? 00:08:10 Conclusion

From 1 January 2025, new VAT rules simplify compliance for small businesses with an annual EU turnover of up to €100,000. Check eligibility and learn more: https://sme-vat-rules.ec.europa.eu

From 1 January 2025, new VAT rules simplify compliance for small businesses with an annual EU turnover of up to €100,000. Check eligibility and learn more: https://sme-vat-rules.ec.europa.eu

From 1 January 2025, new VAT rules simplify compliance for small businesses with an annual EU turnover of up to €100,000. Check eligibility and learn more: https://sme-vat-rules.ec.europa.eu

From 1 January 2025, new VAT rules simplify compliance for small businesses with an annual EU turnover of up to €100,000. Check eligibility and learn more: https://sme-vat-rules.ec.europa.eu

From 1 January 2025, new VAT rules simplify compliance for small businesses with an annual EU turnover of up to €100,000. Check eligibility and learn more: https://sme-vat-rules.ec.europa.eu

ECB President Christine Lagarde explains the Governing Council's monetary policy decisions and will answer questions from journalists at the Governing Council press conference to be held on 12 December 2024 at 14:45 CET in Frankfurt am Main.

Parliament's security and defense subcommittee will have an exchange of views with Andrius Kubilius, the first-ever European Commissioner for Defence and Space. The discussion will focus on the important topic of EU defence at the time when the EU faces urgent and long-term challenges to its defence, including the cooperation with NATO and in view of the White Paper on Defence to be presented in the first 100 days in office.

During this joint Mission Zero Academy, ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP), and Zero Waste Europe webinar, we sat down with Simon Rossau, project manager for ‘Rotake Reusable’, to understand the concrete role and steps taken by the city of Aarhus (Denmark) to address the takeaway waste problem. Simon will also tell us more about the design and management of a ‘Rotake Reusable’-like project from scratch. Learn more on the webinar page of ZWE website: https://zerowasteeurope.eu/event/rotake-reusable-how-can-aarhus-help-cities-transition-to-reuse-systems

During this joint Mission Zero Academy, ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP), and Zero Waste Europe webinar, we sat down with Simon Rossau, project manager for ‘Rotake Reusable’, to understand the concrete role and steps taken by the city of Aarhus (Denmark) to address the takeaway waste problem. Simon will also tell us more about the design and management of a ‘Rotake Reusable’-like project from scratch. Learn more on the webinar page of ZWE website: https://zerowasteeurope.eu/event/rotake-reusable-how-can-aarhus-help-cities-transition-to-reuse-systems

During this joint Mission Zero Academy, ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP), and Zero Waste Europe webinar, we sat down with Simon Rossau, project manager for ‘Rotake Reusable’, to understand the concrete role and steps taken by the city of Aarhus (Denmark) to address the takeaway waste problem. Simon will also tell us more about the design and management of a ‘Rotake Reusable’-like project from scratch. Learn more on the webinar page of ZWE website: https://zerowasteeurope.eu/event/rotake-reusable-how-can-aarhus-help-cities-transition-to-reuse-systems

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On 23 October 2024, EUCAR celebrated its 30th anniversary with a festive reception. We walked down memory lane at this special event and showed a video reflecting past events (music by Matthias Marggraff, ULTRACELLO, https://ultracello.de/).

On 23 October 2024, EUCAR celebrated its 30th anniversary with a festive reception. We walked down memory lane at this special event and showed a video reflecting past events (music by Matthias Marggraff, ULTRACELLO, https://ultracello.de/).

On 23 October 2024, EUCAR celebrated its 30th anniversary with a festive reception. We walked down memory lane at this special event and showed a video reflecting past events (music by Matthias Marggraff, ULTRACELLO, https://ultracello.de/).

On 23 October 2024, EUCAR celebrated its 30th anniversary with a festive reception. We walked down memory lane at this special event and showed a video reflecting past events (music by Matthias Marggraff, ULTRACELLO, https://ultracello.de/).

Opening Ceremony of the WPC60 NCC Conference

Opening Ceremony of the WPC60 NCC Conference

Closing Ceremony WPC60 NCC Conference

Closing Ceremony WPC60 NCC Conference

Let's make cute and easy gift tags! 1. Download the picture of Christmas ornament from Jönköping County Museum https://www.europeana.eu/en/item/91694/JM_object_JM39624_1_3 If you need more than three tags, print more times or find other images you like 2. Cut the shapes and make holes 3. Attach a ribbon 4. Visit our Advent Calendar for more crafts and inspiration https://www.europeana.eu/en/stories/europeana-advent-calendar-for-2024 Enjoy! P. I. Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Kevin MacLeod, CC BY, Free Music Archive

Let's make cute and easy gift tags! 1. Download the picture of Christmas ornament from Jönköping County Museum https://www.europeana.eu/en/item/91694/JM_object_JM39624_1_3 If you need more than three tags, print more times or find other images you like 2. Cut the shapes and make holes 3. Attach a ribbon 4. Visit our Advent Calendar for more crafts and inspiration https://www.europeana.eu/en/stories/europeana-advent-calendar-for-2024 Enjoy! P. I. Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Kevin MacLeod, CC BY, Free Music Archive

Splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using sunlight holds the promise of abundant and truly renewable fuel. How can we scale current technologies to meet global energy demands? Hisatomi et al. describe recent advances in solar water-splitting systems, including photocatalysts, artificial photosynthesis, and reactor design. Their lead article also outlines next steps toward large-scale deployment—such as developing photocatalysts with high solar-to-hydrogen energy conversion efficiency, safe reactor systems, and regulatory frameworks. Read the article: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/science/articles/10.3389/fsci.2024.1411644/full Citation: Hisatomi T, Wang Q, Zhang F, Ardo S, Reisner E, Nishiyama H, Kudo A, Yamada T and Domen K. Photocatalytic water splitting for large-scale solar-to-chemical energy conversion and storage. Front Sci (2024) 2:1411644. doi: 10.3389/fsci.2024.1411644

Splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using sunlight holds the promise of abundant and truly renewable fuel. How can we scale current technologies to meet global energy demands? Hisatomi et al. describe recent advances in solar water-splitting systems, including photocatalysts, artificial photosynthesis, and reactor design. Their lead article also outlines next steps toward large-scale deployment—such as developing photocatalysts with high solar-to-hydrogen energy conversion efficiency, safe reactor systems, and regulatory frameworks. Read the article: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/science/articles/10.3389/fsci.2024.1411644/full Citation: Hisatomi T, Wang Q, Zhang F, Ardo S, Reisner E, Nishiyama H, Kudo A, Yamada T and Domen K. Photocatalytic water splitting for large-scale solar-to-chemical energy conversion and storage. Front Sci (2024) 2:1411644. doi: 10.3389/fsci.2024.1411644

Marie Soulière, Head of Editorial Ethics and Quality Assurance, provides guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in publishing, and summarizes Frontiers’ efforts to raise awareness of publishing ethics topics and our collaboration with other publishing stakeholders.

Marie Soulière, Head of Editorial Ethics and Quality Assurance, provides guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in publishing, and summarizes Frontiers’ efforts to raise awareness of publishing ethics topics and our collaboration with other publishing stakeholders.

The European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD), a non-profit NGO in the disability sector, promotes the views of over 20,000 social services and their umbrella associations. The EASPD aims to promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities through effective and high-quality service systems. On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Kirsi Konola, President of the EASPD, provides a comprehensive overview of the EU framework for disability policy and looks at examples of structures in different Member States and European countries to support disability services. She highlights the EASPD’s role in empowering its members to transform service delivery and to implement innovative practices on the ground. Drawing on her experience in Finland, Ms Konola reflects on collaborative efforts to advance disability policy and services at national and international level. About the Speaker: Kirsi Konola is the President of the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) and the CEO of Tukena Foundation. Tukena is one of Finland’s largest value-based social service providers, dedicated to promoting the good life of people with disabilities. Kirsi is deeply committed to advancing the human rights of persons with disabilities and transforming services and service structures to enable their full realisation. Her work focuses on developing inclusive, human rights-based services in collaboration with broad networks and particularly with individuals, their families, and professionals. She brings extensive leadership experience, with expertise in strategic and value-based leadership as well as change management. Kirsi is particularly skilled at bridging policy and practice to drive the vision and objectives of organisations and advance the broader goals of the sector.

The European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD), a non-profit NGO in the disability sector, promotes the views of over 20,000 social services and their umbrella associations. The EASPD aims to promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities through effective and high-quality service systems. On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Kirsi Konola, President of the EASPD, provides a comprehensive overview of the EU framework for disability policy and looks at examples of structures in different Member States and European countries to support disability services. She highlights the EASPD’s role in empowering its members to transform service delivery and to implement innovative practices on the ground. Drawing on her experience in Finland, Ms Konola reflects on collaborative efforts to advance disability policy and services at national and international level. About the Speaker: Kirsi Konola is the President of the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) and the CEO of Tukena Foundation. Tukena is one of Finland’s largest value-based social service providers, dedicated to promoting the good life of people with disabilities. Kirsi is deeply committed to advancing the human rights of persons with disabilities and transforming services and service structures to enable their full realisation. Her work focuses on developing inclusive, human rights-based services in collaboration with broad networks and particularly with individuals, their families, and professionals. She brings extensive leadership experience, with expertise in strategic and value-based leadership as well as change management. Kirsi is particularly skilled at bridging policy and practice to drive the vision and objectives of organisations and advance the broader goals of the sector. Recorded on the 3rd of December 2024

The European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD), a non-profit NGO in the disability sector, promotes the views of over 20,000 social services and their umbrella associations. The EASPD aims to promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities through effective and high-quality service systems. On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Kirsi Konola, President of the EASPD, provides a comprehensive overview of the EU framework for disability policy and looks at examples of structures in different Member States and European countries to support disability services. She highlights the EASPD’s role in empowering its members to transform service delivery and to implement innovative practices on the ground. Drawing on her experience in Finland, Ms Konola reflects on collaborative efforts to advance disability policy and services at national and international level. About the Speaker: Kirsi Konola is the President of the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) and the CEO of Tukena Foundation. Tukena is one of Finland’s largest value-based social service providers, dedicated to promoting the good life of people with disabilities. Kirsi is deeply committed to advancing the human rights of persons with disabilities and transforming services and service structures to enable their full realisation. Her work focuses on developing inclusive, human rights-based services in collaboration with broad networks and particularly with individuals, their families, and professionals. She brings extensive leadership experience, with expertise in strategic and value-based leadership as well as change management. Kirsi is particularly skilled at bridging policy and practice to drive the vision and objectives of organisations and advance the broader goals of the sector.

The European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD), a non-profit NGO in the disability sector, promotes the views of over 20,000 social services and their umbrella associations. The EASPD aims to promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities through effective and high-quality service systems. On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Kirsi Konola, President of the EASPD, provides a comprehensive overview of the EU framework for disability policy and looks at examples of structures in different Member States and European countries to support disability services. She highlights the EASPD’s role in empowering its members to transform service delivery and to implement innovative practices on the ground. Drawing on her experience in Finland, Ms Konola reflects on collaborative efforts to advance disability policy and services at national and international level. About the Speaker: Kirsi Konola is the President of the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) and the CEO of Tukena Foundation. Tukena is one of Finland’s largest value-based social service providers, dedicated to promoting the good life of people with disabilities. Kirsi is deeply committed to advancing the human rights of persons with disabilities and transforming services and service structures to enable their full realisation. Her work focuses on developing inclusive, human rights-based services in collaboration with broad networks and particularly with individuals, their families, and professionals. She brings extensive leadership experience, with expertise in strategic and value-based leadership as well as change management. Kirsi is particularly skilled at bridging policy and practice to drive the vision and objectives of organisations and advance the broader goals of the sector. Recorded on the 3rd of December 2024

The Deforestation Regulation, adopted in 2023, establishes rules to ensure that products derived from certain commodities (namely coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy, cattle, rubber, and wood), placed on the EU market or exported from the EU, have not caused deforestation or forest degradation during their production. These products must also be produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production and be covered by a due diligence statement. The Council and the Parliament have agreed to the Commission’s proposal to postpone the application date of the Regulation by one year. However, the inclusion of no-risk countries by the European Parliament will relaunch the discussion among the three European institutions. During this webinar, organized by ecoDa and AO Shearman, our speakers will address what the Deforestation Regulation and its implementation mean for board members. They will also discuss how the Deforestation Regulation intersects with the EU Green Deal's legal maze.

The Deforestation Regulation, adopted in 2023, establishes rules to ensure that products derived from certain commodities (namely coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy, cattle, rubber, and wood), placed on the EU market or exported from the EU, have not caused deforestation or forest degradation during their production. These products must also be produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production and be covered by a due diligence statement. The Council and the Parliament have agreed to the Commission’s proposal to postpone the application date of the Regulation by one year. However, the inclusion of no-risk countries by the European Parliament will relaunch the discussion among the three European institutions. During this webinar, organized by ecoDa and AO Shearman, our speakers will address what the Deforestation Regulation and its implementation mean for board members. They will also discuss how the Deforestation Regulation intersects with the EU Green Deal's legal maze.

Within the WTSA-24 Expo, the Digital Wave Stage serves as a vibrant platform bringing together governments, industry leaders, international bodies, and academic institutions to underscore the crucial contributions of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in advancing cutting-edge technologies. The stage hosts an array of presentations, panel discussions, and demonstrations focusing on the impact of ITU-T standards and initiatives are having on the global technology and policy landscape. Speaker: Aarush Qureshi, General Manager, ITU APT Foundation of India (IAFI) 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.

Within the WTSA-24 Expo, the Digital Wave Stage serves as a vibrant platform bringing together governments, industry leaders, international bodies, and academic institutions to underscore the crucial contributions of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in advancing cutting-edge technologies. The stage hosts an array of presentations, panel discussions, and demonstrations focusing on the impact of ITU-T standards and initiatives are having on the global technology and policy landscape. Speaker: Aarush Qureshi, General Manager, ITU APT Foundation of India (IAFI) 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.

This session will feature the Diplomatic Mission showcasing the Smart and Sustainable Cities initiative (U4SSC) and referencing the recent official visit of the ITU-T to the Dominican Republic. The Government Office of Information and Communication Technologies (OGTIC) will present the Gobverse (Metaverse) as a case study in public innovation, alongside the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (ENIA). Additionally, the Dominican Republic Chapter of the Internet Society and the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (INTEC) will discuss the Universal Indicators, with a focus on evaluating human rights, privacy, and fostering an inclusive future. With the support of the ITU and academic collaboration, this session aims to establish a strong foundation for digital innovation, underpinned by standards and best practices. Panelists: • Wendy Teresa Goico Campagna, Vice-Chair, U4SSC Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland • Osvaldo Larancuent, Academic Representative, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) President, Internet Society Dominican Republic Chapter • Rosanny Arias Castillo, Manager, Innovation Department, OGTIC 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.

This session will feature the Diplomatic Mission showcasing the Smart and Sustainable Cities initiative (U4SSC) and referencing the recent official visit of the ITU-T to the Dominican Republic. The Government Office of Information and Communication Technologies (OGTIC) will present the Gobverse (Metaverse) as a case study in public innovation, alongside the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (ENIA). Additionally, the Dominican Republic Chapter of the Internet Society and the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (INTEC) will discuss the Universal Indicators, with a focus on evaluating human rights, privacy, and fostering an inclusive future. With the support of the ITU and academic collaboration, this session aims to establish a strong foundation for digital innovation, underpinned by standards and best practices. Panelists: • Wendy Teresa Goico Campagna, Vice-Chair, U4SSC Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland • Osvaldo Larancuent, Academic Representative, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) President, Internet Society Dominican Republic Chapter • Rosanny Arias Castillo, Manager, Innovation Department, OGTIC 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.

Within the WTSA-24 Expo, the Digital Wave Stage serves as a vibrant platform bringing together governments, industry leaders, international bodies, and academic institutions to underscore the crucial contributions of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in advancing cutting-edge technologies. The stage hosts an array of presentations, panel discussions, and demonstrations focusing on the impact of ITU-T standards and initiatives are having on the global technology and policy landscape. Speaker: Dalal Al-Ishaq, Infrastructure and Access Section Head, Communications Regulatory Authority, State of Qatar 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.