Brussels conference

In the first day the sessions focussed on the latest policy developments in the areas of biodiversity, circular economy and zero pollution.

Sessions on the second day, zoomed in more technical or specialised topics, having more expert audience in mind.

Download the Green Week 2023 Brussels Conference agenda

Sessions:

• Opening of the Conference. Welcome message from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
• Delivering a Net-Zero World – Opening debate
• The impact of war: environmental damage in Ukraine, priority challenges and plans for restoration
• Restoring Biodiversity: Can societies and ecosystems live in a healthy relationship?
• Fireside chat with Bertrand Piccard
• Circular Economy: Squaring the Circle: Can we afford to buy circular products? Can we afford not to?
• Fireside chat with Katherine Richardson
• Zero Pollution: Can we achieve a Net Zero World without it?
• LIFE Awards ceremony with Commissioner Sinkevičius

Sessions:

• Unlocking financing for biodiversity: Green Assist and the key role of technical assistance
• Strengthening environmental rule of law through effective fight against environmental crime

Sessions:

• Road tripping to net-zero – new Euronews magazine
• Environmental fairness – how do we “fairness proof” EU climate and nature policies?
• Human dimension of the Green Deal: skills and mind-set needed for the sustainability transition