Rio+20 follow-up: European civil society contributions to the Commission's consultation

16/09/2016

 

 

The European Economic and Social Committee is following up on its engagement to "bring Rio home". On 18 December the EESC will be organising together with the European Commission a public hearing  in order to enhance the impact of theCommission's ongoing consultation on the EU follow-up to Rio+20 by giving civil society representatives the opportunity to discuss statements related to the questions raised in the consultation.

We invite representatives from national and European civil society organisations and networks, national Economic and Social Councils and Sustainable Development Councils and think tanks to engage in discussion with each other and with representatives from EU institutions. The hearing will be structured as such:

  • Introduction into the topics inclusive green economy and Sustainable Development Goals
  • Statements by civil society representatives
  • With the participation of European Commissioner for the Environment Janez Potočnik and EESC President Staffan Nilsson

Practical information

  • 18 December 2012 from 2.30 pm to 6.15, EESC, room JDE 62, 6th floor.
  • Interpretation: English, French, German and Italian. 
  • Participants are welcome to attend a networking lunch, starting at 1.00 pm, EESC, Atrium 5, 5th floor (registration mandatory).
  • Online Registration form
Sustainable Development relies on civil society's engagement. We very much look forward to continue discussing with you.

Join the EESC online debate!

We encourage stakeholders which can not join us physically at the hearing to discuss with us online. The hearing will be webstreamed (click here) and covered on Twitter.

The questions submitted through the social media will be presented to speakers on the day of the event.

  • To join the conversation on SDGs, type the hashtag #EESC_SDGs
  • To join the conversation on Green Economy, type the hashtag #EESC_GE

Civil society experts working on sustainable development and Rio+20 follow-up can also use the EESC Rio+20 platform as a forum to exchange views, spread relevant background information and highlight news and events while the Commission's consultation is running.

Post here comments you wish to share with other civil society stakeholders on the five main subjects of the Commission's consultation: Inclusive Green Economy, Action in Priority Areas, Sustainable Development Goals, Financing Strategy for Sustainable Development, Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development.

Related events

On the very same day there the EESC will also organise a public hearing on The achievements and future prospects of the Millennium Development Goals: Input from civil society .

You will find on the EESC Rio+20 platform updated information about upcoming events in Brussels on sustainable development or related issues.

 

Contact: Sustainable Development Observatory Secretariat