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This conference will focus on identifying the actions needed to achieve the EU's environmental targets for 2030 and beyond and their significance for resilience, security, and prosperity within the current geopolitical context. Special attention will be given to the measures required to meet the objectives of a circular economy.

NOTE: The conference is organised jointly by the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the General Secretariat of the Council.

LIVE STREAMING OF THE EVENT: https://video.consilium.europa.eu/event/en/28126/

Two panel debates featuring high-level representatives from EU member states, the European Commission, the European Parliament, civil society, and industry will provide key insights on the next steps needed.

The European Environment Agency, represented by its Executive Director, Leena Yla-Mononen, will present the latest, cutting-edge insights from its flagship report 'Europe’s environment 2025', which will set the scene for the panel discussions.

The report provides essential knowledge for policymakers designing the EU’s environment policy for the next five years.

About the event

The event will take place on Tuesday, 30 September from 14:00 to 18:30 (CEST) at the premises of the Council of the European Union in Brussels and will be streamed live on the Council's website.

Agenda:

  • 14:00 – 14:05: Introduction of the event
  • 14:05 – 14:15: Welcome address
  • 14:15 – 14:35: Keynote: Main findings of the report on Europe’s environment 2025
  • 14:35 – 15:35: Panel discussion: The Road to 2030 and beyond
  • 15:35 – 16:05: Coffee break
  • 16:05 – 16:15: Keynote: Accelerating Europe’s Circular Economy
  • 16:15 – 17:15: Panel discussion: The Road to a Circular Economy
  • 17:15 – 17:20: Concluding remarks
  • 17:20 – 17:30: Closing address