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The Omnibus Simplification Package Proposal: A Test of the EU’s Unity | GreenDeal-NET The EU’s Omnibus Simplification Package has sparked sharp debate, exposing divisions among Member States and raising concerns about the future of sustainability governance.

🇪🇺 Is the EU’s sustainability agenda starting to fragment?

The Omnibus Package reshapes the EU’s sustainability architecture.
This blog shows how Member States are deeply divided. But also, how a shift from implementation to deregulation, just when global pressures demand more policy coherence.

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The role of social dialogue in integrating socio-economic, labour and decarbonization policies | GreenDeal-NET Explore how social dialogue in Belgium can evolve into a tool for integrating climate, employment, and social policy for a just sustainability transition.

Can 🇧🇪’s social dialogue keep up with the green transition?

Louis Florin's &Tom Bauler's policy brief explores how federal institutions are(& aren’t) adapting to integrate climate, labour & socio-economic policy. In times of pressure, can concertation evolve without losing democratic legitimacy?

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Press release: INC-5.2 UN Plastics Treaty negotiations start Historic negotiations for a United Nations treaty to address the plastic pollution crisis (INC-5.2) have just kicked off in Geneva, Switzerland.

⚡PRESS RELEASE UN Plastics Treaty negotiations start in Switzerland with a mountain to climb

#INC-5.2 will determine whether we finally have a just, people and planet-centred international agreement to end plastic pollution

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Reversing the Gaze in EU Trade Policy: Communities, Hierarchies and Agency under Trade and Sustainable Development Chapters | GreenDeal-NET Explore how EU trade partners assert agency under Trade and Sustainable Development chapters, challenging dominant EU-led governance narratives.

🔄 What if we reversed the gaze in EU trade policy?

@carolinebertram.bsky.social & Simon Happersberger explore how the EU’s trade partners perceive and engage with TSD chapters, challenging the EU-centred lens.

60 interviews reveal diverging views on implementation, governance, agency, and more 👇

The IMO Net-Zero Framework and the Just and Equitable Energy Transition of International Shipping <p>Title talk: The IMO Net-Zero Framework and the Just and Equitable Energy Transition of International Shipping</p><ul><li><b>Date</b>: 06/08/2025 @ 10:00</li><li><b>Room</b>: COPPE|UFRJ - CT1 - G122</li><li><b>Speaker</b>:&nbsp;Goran Dominioni</li></ul><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Goran Dominioni</b> is an Assistant Professor at the School of Law and …

Join us on Wednesday at @ufrjoficial.bsky.social to discuss the #IMO #Net-ZeroFramework and the just and #equitable transition of international #shipping! 🚢

Register here 👉 www.sympla.com.br/evento/the-i...

My recent analysis of this topic is available here: zenodo.org/records/1578...

The role of social dialogue in integrating socio-economic, labour and decarbonization policies | GreenDeal-NET Explore how social dialogue in Belgium can evolve into a tool for integrating climate, employment, and social policy for a just sustainability transition.

Can 🇧🇪’s social dialogue keep up with the green transition?

Louis Florin's & Tom Bauler's policy brief explores how federal institutions are(& aren’t) adapting to integrate climate, labour & socio-economic policy. In times of pressure, can concertation evolve without losing democratic legitimacy?

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The Omnibus Simplification Package Proposal: A Test of the EU’s Unity | GreenDeal-NET The EU’s Omnibus Simplification Package has sparked sharp debate, exposing divisions among Member States and raising concerns about the future of sustainability governance.

🇪🇺 Is the EU’s sustainability agenda starting to fragment?

The Omnibus Package reshapes the EU’s sustainability architecture.
This blog shows how Member States are deeply divided. But also, how a shift from implementation to deregulation, just when global pressures demands more policy coherence.

👇

What better way to end our series on the external dimension of EU climate governance than by getting insights from policymaking?
Tune in to our latest episode to hear Jacob Werksman share his insights on how science, policy and economics interact and what we can expect from future climate policy

CICERO has a 4-year Ph.D. position available on the implementation of EU energy transition policies (282817) | CICERO Center for International Climate Research Job title: CICERO has a 4-year Ph.D. position available on the implementation of EU energy transition policies (282817), Employer: CICERO Center for International Climate Research, Deadline: Monday, S...

Interested in pursuing a PhD in political science and find governance of climate, energy and/or the EU fascinating? Apply for this PhD research fellowship! Oslo is a great place to live. Good salary+good working conditions+great nature and culture. Come to us!

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Watch the 📽️ & get insights from our speakers:
- Aline Averchenkova, @granthamlse.bsky.social
- @francoisdejean.bsky.social‬
‪- @michabloss.bsky.social‬, @greens-efa.eu
- @matthiasduwe.bsky.social, @ecologic.eu
- Ben Rhodes

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🔎How can science guide 🇪🇺climate policy in turbulent times?

🎥 This roundtable explores how scientific advisory bodies shape credible climate action.
Topics include depoliticising debates, adapting to mistrust, improving EU-national coordination & more

Watch/read👉 www.greendealnet.eu/index.php/Ro...

The Conclima Conference is in full swing!
Watch live here 👉 conclima.org/en/programa/

⚠️ Tune in live tomorrow on Youtube for the closing keynote by @oberthuerseb.bsky.social on The European Green Deal, the Fit-for-55 Package & the Future of EU Climate Governance

🎥👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_S-...

Follow the leader? Policy recommendations for rethinking the EU's green leadership in Asia Pacific | GreenDeal-NET How can the EU strengthen green leadership in Asia Pacific? A new brief urges more inclusive, collaborative, and context-specific climate strategies.

How can the EU boost green partnerships & real climate action in Asia Pacific?

Bohyun Kim’s new policy brief calls for more tailored follow-up, better capacity building, and deeper local knowledge to strengthen the EU’s green leadership.

Read it here 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Follow%20the...

Episode #22: External EU Climate Action: Insights from policymaking | GreenDeal-NET In this episode, Jacob Werksman shares insights from inside the European Commission on how global dynamics shape the EU’s external climate policy.

🤔 What’s really shaping the EU’s global climate role: science, politics, economics?

In the final episode of season 2 of #HowGreenisYourDeal, Jacob Werksman (EC) joins @janagheuens.bsky.social to reflect on climate diplomacy, disruption & the road ahead

🎧Listen now👉 greendealnet.eu/episode-22-E...

Europeans still see climate change as a serious threat:

85% consider it a serious problem for the world! 🌍📊

The latest #Eurobarometer also confirms widespread support for stronger climate policies across the EU.

More here: europa.eu/!tmBBkw

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Reinforcing EU Climate and Democratic Governance: Enhancing Public Participation and Deliberation | GreenDeal-NET How can stronger public participation improve EU climate and democratic governance? This report assesses current mechanisms and suggests key reforms.

How can public participation strengthen both climate action and democracy in the EU?

Our latest policy paper outlines 7 concrete ways (see below👇) to improve participation in EU climate governance as current mechanisms often fall short.

Read the full paper👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Paper-EU-cli...

International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics is a peer-reviewed, multi-disciplinary journal that focuses on the theoretical, ...

New Special Issue 'The External Dimensions of the European Green Deal' by @greendealnet.eu: link.springer.com/journal/1078... @simonohnen.bsky.social @earsomj.bsky.social @claraweller.bsky.social ‪‪‪@buzogany.bsky.social @cladupont.bsky.social @gorandominioni.bsky.social @retoolproject.bsky.social

The EU's strategic dialogues — are they just 'participation washing'? | GreenDeal-NET EU's Strategic Dialogues risk 'participation washing'. Schewe, Otto, & Oberthür argue for inclusivity, transparency, & deliberation to strengthen democracy.

💬 Are the EU’s Strategic Dialogues truly democratic or just ‘participation washing’?

Meant to open up policymaking on climate, agriculture & industry, they now risk becoming symbolic.

New op-ed by Schewe, @simonohnen.bsky.social & @oberthuerseb.bsky.social explores the pitfalls & how to fix them👇

RSVP Public Doctoral Defence Reinhilde Bouckaert You are cordially invited to the public defence to obtain the academic degree of DOCTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT by Reinhilde Bouckaert The EU’s relationship with fossil fuel suppliers:...

🎓 We warmly invite you to attend the public defence of Reinhilde Bouckaert on "The EU’s relationship with fossil fuel suppliers: business as usual or energy transition?"

🗓️ Monday, 30 June 2025
🕙 10:00 CEST
💻 Online only

Register here👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

How can public participation strengthen both climate action and democracy in the EU?

Our latest policy paper outlines 7 concrete ways (see below👇) to improve participation in EU climate governance as current mechanisms often fall short.

Read the full paper👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Paper-EU-cli...

New Nature paper "Majority support for global redistributive & climate policies" www.nature.com/articles/s41... cites "Who on Earth Wants a World Government, What Kind, & Why?" @dcuclimate.bsky.social @dcu-conflict.bsky.social @greendealnet.eu @retoolproject.bsky.social Read: doi.org/10.1093/isq/...

Follow the leader? Policy recommendations for rethinking the EU's green leadership in Asia Pacific | GreenDeal-NET How can the EU strengthen green leadership in Asia Pacific? A new brief urges more inclusive, collaborative, and context-specific climate strategies.

How can the EU boost green partnerships & real climate action in Asia Pacific?

Bohyun Kim’s new policy brief calls for more tailored follow-up, better capacity building, and deeper local knowledge to strengthen the EU’s green leadership.

Read it here 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Follow%20the...

Fantastic insights at the @greendealnet.eu conference. Touched on the role of #democracy and #climate policy, the clean industrial deal, the near future of EU climate policy, and the #social justice aspect of #EU climate policy, ending with an exhibition and participative performance!

Jan Dusík from @ec.europa.eu Directorate-General for Climate Action addressing the conference this afternoon. He mentions public fatigue of environmental and climate doom, and the need to address immediate issues (jobs, security). @greendealnet.eu

GREENDEAL-NET CONFERENCE: Rethinking EU Climate and Sustainability Gov... Europe stands at a crossroads. In an era of escalating climate challenges, economic shifts, and geopolitical uncertainty, disruption is reshaping the very...

Let us know if you want to tune in, we can still add you to join us on Zoom!

Full programme👇
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Democracy on thin ice? Climate and sustainability policy, backlash, and the legitimacy challenge in the EU.

🇪🇺🇧🇪 Live from the heart of Brussels at the Beursschouwburg: the GreenDeal-NET conference today will explore democracy, legitimacy, and EU climate governance under pressure.

Kicked off with our first panel on citizen participation and upholding democratic principles.

‘Rethinking EU climate and sustainability governance in an age of disruption’ is the theme of the final conference of @greendealnet.eu in Brussels today. Look at this exciting programme! #Climate #governance #EU #polisci

🇪🇺 How can EU climate & sustainability governance adapt in disruptive times?

⚡ Join us online on 19 June GreenDeal-NET's Conference!
👀 Sessions, speakers & fresh ideas for a resilient Europe in the video 👇

🔓 Access is free, but register here for 1 or all sessions
👉 events.vub.be/greendeal-ne...

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Is the EU’s #CSDDD really holding companies accountable?

In our latest #HowGreenisYourDeal? episode, Maria-Therese Gustafsson & Johanna Coenen unpack what the CSDDD aims to do & why it’s become so controversial.

🎧 Listen now 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/episode-21-C...

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💢 How can EU climate governance evolve in an age of disruption?

Join our conference w/ @neilmakaroff.bsky.social & Jan Dusíkfor for fresh perspectives &open debate on democracy, justice &competitiveness in a changing EU

🗓 19/06
📍 Brussels &online
Free access,register👉 events.vub.be/greendeal-ne...