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We are eesc.bsky.social section working on 👨‍🌾 #FoodSystems, #Agriculture, #RuralAreas, 🌿 #Environment, 🐝 #Biodiversity, 🌎 #ClimateAction, #SDGs & ♻️ #CircularEconomy. Find out more👉europa.eu/!cKKd8R

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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 9h
Rapporteur of @eesc.bsky.social opinion on #CircularEconomyAct Cillian Lohan and the advisor Ladeja Godina Košir speaking at Circular.ie: Circularity Communicated Conference 2026 with @rediscoveryctr.bsky.social Check the quotes and link below👇
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 12h
👋Commissioner @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu hosts the Youth Policy Dialogue on #COP31 on 1 October, 9:00-10:30 CEST. 🎥Join the live webstream and hear young voices shaping the EU climate agenda ahead of #COP31Türkiye With @climateeurope.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @youthforum.bsky.social
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🔥Wildfires don’t stop at borders — and neither should solutions. The Iberian Congress in Ciudad Real united stakeholders from Spain and Portugal to talk about: 🔸The @eesc.bsky.social's wildfire opinion, with Luis Mira 🔸EESC priorities, with Josep Puxeu #Wildfires #Climate #CIAF26
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🌍11 years ago today, the world adopted #Agenda2030 and the #SDGs. As 2030 nears, it’s time to look beyond. 📝We are starting work on a “By and Beyond 2030” opinion, asking what comes next and how we can keep #SustainableDevelopment at the heart of Europe’s future.
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🌲🔥Rapporteur Luís Mira presented the EESC opinion on #WildFire risk management at the Coimbra Higher School of Agriculture. ☝️Prevention must come first - with stronger EU coordination, response, recovery and independent funding.
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🕊️Simplification must not come at nature’s expense 🌳Our Member Arnaud Schwartz underlined at @ec.europa.eu's Reality Check event that we need more impact, not less ambition for the Birds & Habitats Directives. #Nature #Biodiversity
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🌍Solutions for a nature-positive economy are already here ♻️At IUCN's Nature By Design, Ms. Murafa championed a circular, regenerative bioeconomy—rooted in a renewed relationship with nature and biodiversity, and powered by civil society #CircularEconomy #Biodiversity #COP17
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🌱 @nat-eesc.bsky.social President Stoyan Tchoukanov reaffirmed at SafeHabitus event the @eesc.bsky.social’s call for action on generational renewal in agriculture: 🔹 stronger commitments 🔸a well-funded CAP 🔹guaranteed support for young farmers 🔸stronger tools for farm incomes and investment
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
👋Missed last week’s debate on #RuralProofing? 🎬 The recording is now online. Watch how rural proofing can support more territorially balanced policymaking and help ensure EU policies for #RuralAreas are properly assessed and addressed. 🌿
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🧑‍🌾Last week, EESC/NAT member Joe Healy opened the debate on a socially sustainable future CAP at an event with SafeHabitus Key messages: 🔹increase and inflation-proof CAP funding 🔸keep the two-pillar structure 🔸strengthen farmers’ position in the food chain 🔹improve price transparency
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🌊 At the #AtlanticWestMED Conference in Gran Canaria 🇪🇸, our member @garat_javier outlined our priorities for resilient coastal communities and a sustainable blue economy: 🌅 Realise the right to stay & return 🛟 Strengthen coastal resilience ⚓ Support generational renewal
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🏆Ever wanted to attend the #EUOrganic awards ceremony in Brussels? This year, it will be open to the public and registrations are still possible! ⌛️ 🌿The winners will be presented with their award by Christophe Hansen, EU Commissioner for #Agriculture and Food. 🗓️Join us on 23 Sept!
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
👋Happening tomorrow in Brussels! Explore how #CircularEconomy can help stop #Biodiversity loss 🌿 ♻️ Our member Corina Murafa will be among the speakers at the IUCN Nature by Design event. Registrations are still possible for in-person attendance!✅
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
👋Video recording and PPTs are now online! 🔁You can rewatch our debate on the EU’s readiness for future animal and #OneHealth challenges + the role of trade, #Biodiversity and the environment in reducing zoonotic risks🐾 Hear from @eeb.org @cirad.bsky.social and other stakeholders!
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
👋At our online debate on animal diseases, zoonoses & sustainable EU livestock today: We heared about ▪️Future #OneHealth challenges ▪️Climate-driven disease risks ▪️How preserving #Biodiversity & protecting the environment can limit the risks of zoonoses
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🧑‍🌾Mr Haken presenting his opinion at the SafeHabitus event today. Social farming can deliver 🔸positive solutions to social & health problems at local level 🔸support rural development 🔸provide additional income to farmers 🔸enhance the attractiveness of the sector
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🐄On 11 Sept, 11:30–13:00 CEST, follow our online debate on animal diseases, zoonoses and sustainable EU livestock! Covering: ✅EU readiness for future #OneHealth challenges ✅Climate-driven disease risks ✅The role of trade & #Biodiversity Info & webstream👇
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🌍Yesterday we hosted @eea.europa.eu's event on clean energy jobs in the EU 🔋Green jobs alone are not enough. A just transition means: ▪️Security ▪️Predictability ▪️Quality work For all workers, no matter where they live.
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📢Tune in to our online debate on #RuralProofing on Friday! 🌿Hear how EU policies can better assess impacts on #RuralAreas and support more balanced policymaking. 🗓️11 Sept | 10:15–11:30 CEST! ✅No registration required - info below👇
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📣About to start! Our partnership event with @eea.europa.eu on #CleanEnergy Technologies in the EU – Implications For Quality Jobs, Skills And A Just Transition takes place this morning! @eesccivsocrel.bsky.social
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🌱It’s Section Week for @nat-eesc.bsky.social! 🗓️ On 11 September we'll vote & debate on: 🚜Rural proofing 🌍Enlargement & EU climate policy ➕Extra debate on: 🐄 Animal diseases, zoonoses and sustainable EU livestock.
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🌍Clean air is essential for our health and our planet. On #CleanAirDay, the EESC calls for ambitious, holistic action on pollution — including stronger monitoring of particulate matter and a faster transition to renewable energy. #SDGs #Onehealth
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🔥>634,000 hectares had already burned in the EU in 2026 EESC rapporteur @ EP AGRI committee today: 🔴Wildfire prevention must become central 🔴Farmers among Europe's most important prevention actors 🔴Active land management & dedicated wildfire prevention fund in the next MFF
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
JOIN US 🗓️9 September 2026, 9:30-13:00 CEST 🤝together with European Environment Agency for a discussion on Clean Energy Technologies in the EU – Implications For Quality Jobs, Skills And A Just Transition ℹ️More info: link.europa.eu/4Fm9V9
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Clean energy technologies in the European Union – Implications for quality jobs, skills and a just transition
Europe’s transition to climate neutrality is reshaping its industrial and employment landscape. Clean energy technologies — including wind energy, solar PV, heat pumps and batteries — are becoming a...
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🚜 Fair farm incomes, gender equality, decent working conditions & inclusive rural communities: join the us & SafeHabitus on 10 Sept 2026 in Brussels to discuss the future of CAP. 🌱Plus exhibition opening & networking reception! 👇Registration required.
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
📣Catch up on our past online events! Our public meeting on #SustainableFood systems is now available to watch online🎥 🍽️🌍Don’t miss the presentation of the @ipes-food.org report on The New Geopolitics of Food - plus key discussions on #SDG7 & #SDG11!
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
📢 SAVE THE DATE | 9 September Clean energy technologies in the European Union – Implications for quality jobs, skills and a just transition🌍⚡ Join EU Environment Agency, @nat-eesc.bsky.social & @eesccivsocrel.bsky.social More information below 👇
Clean energy technologies in the European Union – Implications for quality jobs, skills and a just transition
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🌱 Meet the #EUOrganicAwards 2026 finalists! 🏆 9 inspiring finalists are competing in the three categories under the @eesc.bsky.social ’s responsibility. 📅 Winners will be revealed on 23 September. Stay tuned! 👀 @ec.europa.eu @ipes-food.org @safefoodeurope.bsky.social
EU Organic Awards
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🌊How can Regional Fisheries Management Organizations support the #BBNJ Agreement? On 2/6 the @eesc.bsky.social & EBCD brought together RFMOs, #EUInstitutions, Member States, UN bodies & the fisheries sector to discuss cooperation, data-sharing & measures for stronger #OceanGovernance.
High level conference - Navigating the RFMO-BBNJ Interface - Dialogue on cooperation & coherence
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
♻️ @eesc.bsky.social plenary, @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu & our members stressed the #CircularEconomyAct can make Europe more resilient, competitive & independent. Our opinion highlights the need for stronger markets for secondary raw materials, better financing & a systemic approach to circularity.
Ribera Teresa & President Boland
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Young people are helping shape Europe's future🌍✨ This #YouthDay, we celebrate their ideas, engagement & commitment to a more sustainable, inclusive & democratic society. At the @eesc.bsky.social, we work to ensure youth voices contribute meaningfully to EU policymaking.
Happy international youth day
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
📣Our opinions in review! 🚜🐄 A sustainable EU livestock strategy must back farmers, invest through CAP and an EU livestock fund, and ensure mandatory origin labelling for animal products.🌍🏷️ 🗣️Rapporteurs: Joe HEALY & Florian DALSTEIN
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
📣Our opinions in review! 🌊Our #OceanPact opinion calls for integrated ocean governance, simpler rules, innovation and fair space for fisheries - so Europe can deliver healthy seas, jobs, food security and thriving coasts ⚓🐟 🗣️Rapporteur: Javier Garat
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🌍 #Bioeconomy is part of the solution - not a licence to replace fossil materials with endless biomass use. ☝️Circularity, biodiversity, fair pay for producers and strong public rules are key 🌱⚖️ 🗞️Read Arnaud Schwartz's interview on Toute l'Europe: bit.ly/3TJ3mft
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🌿Prevention must be at the heart of EU wildfire policy: #ClimateAdaptation, biodiversity protection, strong rural economies & civil protection. 🤝We call for active land management and a dedicated EU prevention fund. 📄Our recent opinion 👉 link.europa.eu/Q7k8Bg
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
📆MARK YOUR CALENDARS! @eea.europa.eu + @nat-eesc.bsky.social + @eesccivsocrel.bsky.social event on Clean energy technologies in the EU – Implications for quality jobs, skills and a just transition ❓When? 9 September, 9:00-13:00 📍Where? EESC and live streamed ℹ️ More information below👇
Towards a just transition legislative proposal and EU policy tools that enable a more social European Green Deal
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🌿A sustainable #Bioeconomy needs the right safeguards At #EUCircularTalk, @eesc.bsky.social member @corinamurafa.bsky.social called for ✅Better alignment of climate, biodiversity & circular economy policies ✅Sustainable biomass supply ✅Strong biodiversity protection @ecesp.bsky.social
Corina Murafa
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Another productive day at #HLPF2026! Yesterday, the @eesc.bsky.social delegation joined discussions with NGOs, civil society and the @europarl.europa.eu, co-hosted an #SDG7 side event with Ireland, and exchanged views with the Irish delegation, @ituc.bsky.social & USCIB.
HLPF day 3
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Day 2 of #HLPF2026 is complete! Yesterday, the @eesc.bsky.social delegation engaged with Team Europe, contributed to 2 @fao.org events on food systems and a UN Women event on gender equality, met with the UN Development Coordination Office & Joint SDG Fund, C4UN & the Spanish delegation.
HLPF day 2
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🌿 The @eesc.bsky.social Plenary starts today! Members will vote on 3 key NAT files: ✅ EU Fertiliser Action Plan ✅ Sustainable Livestock Strategy ✅ Integrated Wildfire Risk Management @workers-eesc.bsky.social @csogroupeesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social
Plenary session 15-16 July
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Day 1 of #HLPF2026 is complete! Yesterday, the @eesc.bsky.social delegation attended the Ministerial Opening, met with @unep.org and UN Women, & took part in the side event Transforming the World after 2030. More updates from New York soon.
NAT Delegation in NY
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European Economic and Social Committee @eesc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
We are in New York to represent the voice of civil society at the UN central platform for reviewing progress of #SDG. We advocate for: ✅ stronger governance & accountability; ✅ sustainable competitiveness; ✅ smarter investment in partnerships. ℹ️ hlpf.un.org/2026/programme @nat-eesc.bsky.social
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Biodiversity targets mean little without those who work the land, fish the seas & manage our forests. The @eesc.bsky.social & EBCD partnered to help farmers, fishers & forest owners engage in the #CBD process and coordinate ahead of #CBDCOP17.
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
👋Have you missed the hearing during our Permanent group on the UNFCCC COP on: 🔴the role of civil society at the climate COPs 🟠how to reform the UNFCCC processes 🟡protection of human rights & legal obligations to protect the climate system? 👀Watch the recording! Link below⬇️
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🌍 Less than 5 years to deliver the #SDGs. At the UN #HLPF2026, the @eesc.bsky.social will bring the voice of organised civil society, calling for stronger partnerships, better governance & accountability, #SocialJustice & #SustainableCompetitiveness. 📍Stay tuned for updates from New York!
UN HLPF
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Discussing today: ✅the role of civil society at the climate COPs ✅how to reform the UNFCCC processes to make them more effective ✅protection of human rights and legal obligations to protect the climate system @eesc.bsky.social
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🌾On #RuralDevelopmentDay, we reaffirm that everyone has the right to thrive, wherever they live. The @eesc.bsky.social is preparing an opinion on #RuralProofing to ensure every EU policy starts by #ThinkingRural and delivers opportunities, services & connectivity for all.
RuralDevelopmentDay
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
👋JOIN TOMORROW: Debate on Reforming climate governance in the light of recent international judicial decisions 🗓️ 7 July, 9:30-13:00 CEST 📍Online 🗣️With speakers from the UN, academia, civil society... ⬇️Link for more info and webstream below
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
How can farmers, fishers & forest owners have a stronger voice in global biodiversity policymaking? Join the @eesc.bsky.social & EBCD on 9 July 9:30–13:00 for a session ahead of #COP17Armenia on strengthening participation in #BiodiversityAction & delivering the #GlobalBiodiversityFramework
Join the @eesc.bsky.social & EBCD on 9 July 9:30–13:00 for a session ahead of #COP17Armenia on strengthening participation in #BiodiversityAction & delivering the #GlobalBiodiversityFramework
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EESC Sustainable Development @nat-eesc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🌾 At the @faobrussels.bsky.social Dialogue with the Private Sector, EESC member Niels Peter Nørring called for urgent action to ✅ reverse negative trends in the agri-food sector, ✅ strengthen food security, & ✅ ensure fair incomes for farmers & workers. @eesc.bsky.social
Norring @ FAO Dialogue with the private sector
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