Connecting Europe's transport and energy infrastructures
One of the most important priorities of the European Union at this moment is the improvement of the interconnection of Member States' infrastructures, in particular energy and transport.
In this context and in view of the...
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Solar energy: a valuable and sustainable energy supply in the future European energy mix
The seminar speakers are from EPIA, ESTIF and ESTELA solar industry federations, the European Parliament and the European Commission.
The aim of the seminar is to discuss latest market developments and forecasts of PV,...
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Decarbonising the European power sector: is there a role for the EU ETS ?
The ETS is currently not driving decarbonisation of the power generation sector.
Furthermore, there is considerable uncertainty on whether Member States will be able to deliver their targets for renewable energy and energy...
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How European Zoos are treating their Animals
National reports on the implementation of the zoo directive: Lithuania, Latvia, France, Austria and Estonia
DRAFT AGENDA
Introduction by Bill Newton Dunn
Introduction to EU Zoo Inquiry 2011 - method and objectives by Daniel...
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The role of social and evironmental standards in international trade agreements
Clauses concerning environmental, human rights, social or CSR standards increasingly play a role in the negotiations of trade agreements the EU is conducting on a bilateral and multilateral level. The liberal conviction of...
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Conference: International campaign - 2011 Nobel Peace Prize to African Women
The Nobel Peace Prize for African Women (NOPPAW) campaign sponsored by Solidarietà e Cooperazione Cipsi and ChiAma l'Africa is organising dozens of events to spotlight African women's growing role in the continent's daily life...
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Re-thinking media piracy
Speakers:
Joe Karaganis, Social Science Research Council (USA, Greek)
Pedro Mizukami, Center for Technology and Society, School of Law in Rio de Janneiro (Brazil)
Dutch Consumer Society and Dutch musician union...
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Seminar: Cultivation of GMOs
As a reaction to the Commission's proposal on the "possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory", Mr. Krahmer together with AGRI Rapporteur Mr. Lyon and Mr. Mulder...
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Conference: Extremism and Populism in the European Union
Contact: renaldas.vaisbrodas@europarl.europa.eu
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