Past events

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Below you will find information about past events the EEA was organising or involved in.

More events around the world (including events where the EEA is not participating)

Measuring green economy: insights from "Beyond GDP" indicators Jun 20, 2012 12:00 AM — Convention Center Rio de Janeiro: Side event organised by the Ministry of environment of the Czech Republic
Green budget Europe from Jun 20, 2012 12:00 AM to Jun 22, 2012 12:00 AM — Rio de Janeiro: Side event about: Environmental Tax Reform - the key to achieving a green economy.
RIO 2012 — The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development from Jun 20, 2012 12:00 AM to Jun 22, 2012 12:00 AM — Rio de Janeiro Brazil: The objective of the Conference is to secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development, assess the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development, and address new and emerging challenges
EEA side event: Sharing environmental information in action Jun 19, 2012 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM: The EEA official side-event on 19 June will showcase examples of European progress in the global sharing of environmental information. It will also explain Europe's Shared Environmental Information System (SEIS) and its principles and foundations. The global promotion of access to information was a key element of Principle 10 of the 1992 Rio Declaration.
The access initiative Jun 19, 2012 12:00 AM — rio de janeiro: A whole-day side event on Transparency, public participation and accountability to improve national, regional and global governance for sustainable development, with partner organisations from The Access Initiative, UNEP, UNITAR, EEA and others.
Nordic council of ministers event Jun 18, 2012 from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM — rio de janeiro: upcoming
Danish fashion initiative from Jun 18, 2012 08:00 AM to Jun 19, 2012 04:00 PM: upcoming
Launch of "Planet re-think" – a new documentary Jun 17, 2012 from 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Cinépolis Lagoon Avenida Borges de Medeiros 1424 Lagoa Rio de Janeiro
Sustainable living event: "Returning to our roots" Jun 16, 2012 12:00 AM — Rio de Janeiro: On 16 June an event will bring together chefs and various thought-leaders to explore ways of protecting biodiversity.
World Environment Day 2012 – Wellbeing and happiness: our contribution to Rio+20 Jun 05, 2012 from 03:30 PM to 08:00 PM — Kongens Nytorv 6 Copenhagen: The Rio+20 conference, to be held in June this year, comes twenty years after the first Earth Summit (the UN Conference on Environment and Development) when Heads of State met in this same city. In order to celebrate this important occasion, and make our own contribution, the EEA is organising an event at our premises on Tuesday 5th June 2012, on World Environment Day.
GMES conference from Jun 04, 2012 09:00 AM to Jun 05, 2012 05:00 PM — European Environment Agency Kongens Nytorv 6 1050 Copenhagen K Denmark: A GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) Conference organised together with DG Enterprise, Industry and the Danish Presidency.
Green week 2012 from May 22, 2012 12:00 AM to May 25, 2012 12:00 AM — Brussels: The 12th edition of Green Week, the biggest annual conference on European environment policy, will take place from 22 to 25 May 2012 in Brussels. This year's theme is "Water".
World Watch Conference Apr 25, 2012 from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM — Copenhagen: Launch of the report "State of the World 2012: sustainable prosperity."
Conference on sustainable production and use of biomass for bioenergy in the Baltic Seas region from Mar 20, 2012 12:00 AM to Mar 21, 2012 12:00 AM — Kongens Nytorv 6 1050 Copenhagen Denmark: Several initiatives have been taken to provide overview of the potentials and challenges of sustainable biomass production and use in the Baltic Sea Region. This links closely with the ongoing process of EU criteria for sustainable biomass production. However, most projects have had a national or sectoral approach. In order to tackle the new challenges for a sustainable region, it is necessary to make a cross-sectoral and macro-regional approach to sustainable biomass production and use. This conference will focus on the sustainable production and use of biomass for bioenergy in a cross-sectoral and macro-regional perspective.
European Consumer Day "Sustainable consumption in a time of crisis" Mar 15, 2012 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM — European Environment Agency Kongens Nytorv 6 1050 Copenhagen K: The 14th edition of the European Consumer Day will be held in Copenhagen on 15 March 2012 and will focus on sustainable consumption. Sustainable consumption implies the use of goods and services that respond to basic needs and bring a better quality of life without jeopardising the needs of future generations. Issues to be discussed at the European Consumer Day 2012 are therefore very relevant. The current financial crisis plays a role in sustainable consumption patterns as new needs have appeared and new ways of buying have emerged.
6th World Water Forum, Marseille from Mar 12, 2012 12:00 AM to Mar 17, 2012 12:00 AM — Marseille France: Every three years since 1997, the World Water Forum mobilises creativity, innovation, competence and know-how in favour of water. One week of discussions, hot debates, solutions and best practice sharing in order to achieve concrete solutions and commitments for the cause of water. The Forum is open to all who want to contribute and participate in the resolution of global water challenges!
Generation '92 - European youth video competition from Mar 01, 2012 12:00 AM to Jun 05, 2012 12:00 AM — Kongens Nytorv 6 Copenhagen Denmark: What is your vision for sustainable living in 20 years' time? Competition "Generation '92" offers the opportunity for young Europeans born in 1991, 1992 or 1993 to make a video showing their vision of a sustainable future. The winners will be invited to take part in an event on sustainable development in Copenhagen on 5 June. The best entries will also win a total of €6,000 in cash prizes. Entries may be submitted between 1 March and 11 April.
Eye On Earth summit, Abu Dhabi 2011 from Dec 12, 2011 09:00 AM to Dec 15, 2011 02:00 PM — Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates: Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, the Eye on Earth Summit will enable global leaders, innovators and decision-makers to focus on an issue critical to the wise decision-making upon which our planet’s future depends: how to ensure effective access to the world's expanding pool of environmental and societal data by all of those who need it.
United Nations Climate Change Conference 2011 (COP17/CMP7) - Durban from Nov 28, 2011 12:00 AM to Dec 09, 2011 12:00 AM — KwaZulu-Natal South Africa: The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 7th Session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties (CMP7) to the Kyoto Protocol, will be held in the sunny city of Durban, South Africa.
6th International Green Awards for creativity in sustainability Nov 24, 2011 from 07:00 PM to 11:30 PM — Natural History Museum London: The international green awards set out to recognise innovation, creativity and effectiveness in sustainability, while being firmly established on the global business calendar.
Copenhagen Culture Night at the European Environment Agency (2011) Oct 14, 2011 from 06:00 PM to 11:00 PM — Copenhagen: Once again on 14 October, starting from 18.00 o’clock in the evening, we are opening our doors to Copenhagen residents – families, environment enthusiasts, students or anyone who is interested in finding out and learning about our environment. We may play the hosts, but this year’s spotlight will be on our buzzing bees and mighty forests. Copenhagen Culture Night is the annual event in Copenhagen, when cultural institutions and lots of other organisations offer a wide range of activities in an open-house setting. It is a unique opportunity for the EEA to welcome Copenhageners and tourists taking part in this event.
Press briefing Sep 21, 2011 12:00 PM
The Seventh "Environment for Europe" Ministerial Conference from Sep 21, 2011 12:00 AM to Sep 23, 2011 12:00 AM — Astana Kasakhstan: The Seventh "Environment for Europe" Ministerial Conference is scheduled to take place in Astana (Kazakhstan) from 21 to 23 September 2011. The Conference is being prepared in accordance with the provisions of Reform Plan of the "Environment for Europe" process. The UNECE Committee on Environmental Policy is the convening body for the preparatory process.
Capacity-building workshop for journalists Sep 20, 2011 from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM — Independence Palace Astana Kazakhstan: Journalists at the national level may not be fully aware of the key environmental challenges in the UNECE region, the “Environment for Europe” process and its role in addressing major environmental challenges and transboundary issues to be discussed at the Seventh “Environment for Europe” Ministerial Conference. Journalists will be able to improve their knowledge and capacity to report effectively on environmental issues. This is particularly pertinent in relation to the green economy as it is an emerging concept. The workshop programme is based on the key Conference reports and products, allowing journalists from the UNECE region to deepen their understanding of key environmental issues that will be discussed by the Conference. It is also building on journalists’ professional skills and knowledge of quality journalism standards in the field of environmental and policy reporting.
Green Budget Europe Annual Conference "Taxation, Innovation, Communication - Enhancing the Prospects for Green Fiscal Reform" from Sep 15, 2011 09:00 AM to Sep 16, 2011 06:00 PM — Kongens Nytorv 6 1050 Copenhagen Denmark: This conference will focus on ways of using Environmental Fiscal Reform to drive innovation in European companies towards both producing and consuming green and energy efficient products and the communication of Environmental Fiscal Reform. It also includes a number of special sessions looking at the revision of the Energy Tax Directive. Co-organisers are Green Budget Europe and the Danish Ecological Council. Sponsors include the European Environment Agency (EEA), the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Rockwool International and Concito.
Lithuania — launch of the SOER 2010 Feb 10, 2011 from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM — Europos informacijos biuras 3-ieji Seimo rūmai Gedimino pr. 53 Vilnius Lithuania: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010" (upon invitation)
Slovakia — launch of the SOER 2010 Feb 08, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM — Ministry of Environment Bratislava: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010" (upon invitation)
Germany — launch of the SOER 2010 Feb 03, 2011 from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Bundesumweltministerium Alexanderstraße 3 10178 Berlin: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010" (upon invitation)
Poland — launch of the SOER 2010 Jan 21, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM — Ministry of Environment Warsaw Poland: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010." (Upon invitation)
Turkey — workshop on SOER 2010 Jan 21, 2011 from 09:30 AM to 03:30 PM — The Marmara Hotel Taksim Turkey: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010." (upon invitation)
Bulgaria — launch of the SOER 2010 Jan 13, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Executive Environment Agency Sofia Bulgaria: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010." (upon invitation)
Spain — launch of the SOER 2010 Dec 16, 2010 from 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM — Ministerio de Medio Ambiente Medio Rural y Marino Pº Infanta Isabel 1 Madrid: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010" (upon invitation)
Romania — launch of SOER 2010 Dec 15, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Ecological University of Bucharest Bucharest Romania: Butterflies or business - Europe can have both! National launch of "The European environment – state and outlook"
Austria — launch of the SOER 2010 Dec 10, 2010 12:00 AM — Lebensministerium Vienna Austria: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010" (upon invitation)
Czech Republic — launch of the SOER 2010 Dec 07, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM — Ministry of Environment Prague: Launch of "The European environment – state and outlook 2010" (upon invitation)
Europe-wide launch of the SOER 2010 Nov 30, 2010 from 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM — Brussels: SOER 2010 provides a set of assessments of the current state of Europe's environment, its likely future state, what is being done and what could be done to improve it, how global megatrends might affect future trends… and more. It will be launched in Brussels on 30 November.
Sharing Environmental Information from Nov 29, 2010 09:00 AM to Dec 01, 2010 01:00 PM — Square–Brussels Meeting Centre: This conference will be an important milestone in supporting state of the environment reporting.
Environmental Tax Reform: Learning from the past, and inventing the future from Oct 29, 2010 08:30 AM to Oct 30, 2010 05:30 PM — Dublin: This two-days conference brought together policy-makers, experts, stakeholders and the general public to explore the contribution that taxation can make to sustainable development.
Contemporary Culture Festival from Oct 25, 2010 07:00 PM to Nov 14, 2010 07:00 PM — Barcelona: From 21 October to 14 November 2010, Barcelona and over 200 cultural spaces in the city welcome the first edition of EUROPES, the Contemporary Culture Festival.
10th Conference of the Parties (COP-10) to the Convention on Biological Diversity from Oct 18, 2010 12:00 AM to Oct 29, 2010 12:00 AM — Nagoya Japan: World leaders and policymakers will gather at a major conference in Japan to debate how to halt global biodiversity loss. At this 10th Conference of the Parties (COP-10), the European Environment Agency is presenting its assessments on Europe’s biodiversity.
Copenhagen Culture Night (Kulturnatten) at EEA 2010 Oct 15, 2010 from 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Kongens Nytorv 6 Copenhagen: For the 5th year, the EEA will open its doors to the public during Copenhagen Culture Night on 15 October, 2010. Culture Night is the annual event in Copenhagen, where cultural institutions and lots of other organisations offer a wide range of activities in an open-house setting.
Exhibition "Biodiversity is life, Biodiversity is our life" from Sep 07, 2010 05:05 PM to Oct 24, 2010 05:05 PM — Øster Farimagsgade 2 B - 1353 København K: In close collaboration with the French Embassy to Denmark, Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), EEA co-organised an exhibition, designed to inform a wide range of audiences about biodiversity and its importance to us.
Europe in Bloom: a living façade at the European Environment Agency May 22, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM — Kongens Nytorv 6 (EEA headquarters) Copenhagen: On the occasion of the International Biodiversity Day, we will inaugurate a unique living façade of the Agency on 22 May. Our building on Kongens Nytorv 6 will be covered from May to October 2010 by about 5,000 plants drawing a map of the plant diversity in Europe.