Report launch: Competitive by nature — Europe’s long-term competitiveness through the lens of sustainability

Recent geopolitical developments have increased the urgency for Europe to strengthen its strategic autonomy, based on competitiveness and shared prosperity. This challenge depends on Europe’s ability to transform its economic model into one that is sustainable in the long term, ensuring citizens’ well-being within planetary boundaries.

Cities and regions are already driving this transition through investments in renewable energy, climate adaptation and circular economy solutions that enhance resilience, energy security and innovation.

'Competitive by Nature' by the European Environment Agency is a new foresight report including six no-regret options that hold potential for Europe’s long-term competitiveness across a range of potential future conditions.

SpeakersHenrik Larsen, Sustainability Transitions Expert, EEA

• Henrik Larsen, Sustainability Transitions Expert, EEA

• Vadim Kononenko, Foresight and Policy Expert, EEA

• Martin Porter, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership 

• Lucia Marin, European Commission, DG ENV 

• Hans Bruyninckx, Europe Director for World Resources Institute 

• Vlasta Krmelj (SI/EPP), Mayor of Selnica ob Dravi and member of the European Committee of the Regions

• Elina Rantanen, Deputy Mayor of Turku (FI)

• Kieran McCarthy (IE/EA), City of Cork and member of the European Committee of the Regions 

Presentations will be followed by live audience interactions and reflections on the topic together with the speakers.