At this conference, the EPA Network – an informal network of heads of environmental protection agencies from across Europe – aims to illustrate the various benefits a green economy provides; for business, the environment and society as a whole. It is the only sensible pathway for Europe if it wants to foster jobs, economic growth, investment and competitiveness, while preserving the environment. The constraints due to limited resources and the climate crisis have been well-documented and lead to the adoption of the EU’s 7th Environment Action Programme ‘Living well, within the limits of our planet’.
During the morning session, participants will discuss the challenges that lie ahead with decision-makers in policy and business. We will take a closer look at real-life examples of developing a greener economy, and discuss their political implications. In the afternoon, Green Economy experts will speak on how to provide targeted and robust information for political decision-making. Please find the full programme here, and learn more about the conference speakers and facilitators.
The conference will take place on Friday, 5 June 2015, 8.30 - 17:00 at the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands, Avenue de Cortenbergh 4 – 10, Brussels. The conference is part of the European Sustainable Development Week.
More information can be found here.