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7th Space Council

25 November 2010

The " Space Council " is the joint association at the ministerial level of the European Union Competitiveness Council and of the ESA Council. It will meet in Brussels next 25 November under the co-presidency of Belgium (EU) and Italy (ESA). The Space Council was created by the Framework Agreement between the …

A new space policy for Europe

Brussels, 26-27 October 2010 - European Parliament

The European Union and its Member States are now formally committed, via the Lisbon Treaty, to conduct an ambitious Space Policy to the benefit of its citizens, public authorities and the community of economic stakeholders This 2010 Conference, third edition of the conferences cycle on European Space policy organized by …

Aarhus Convention

Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters

Adopted in 1998, the Aarhus Convention (AC) is an environmental agreement linking environmental rights and human rights, government accountability and environmental protection. It ensures public participation in the negotiation and implementation of international agreements through interaction between the public and public authorities. COMPLIANCE The compliance mechanism of the Aarhus Convention …

Action Plan Civilian Crisis Prevention, Conflict Resolution and Post-Conflict Peace Building

The Action Plan is an interministerial assessment that aims to enhance the German Federal Government ' s capability to act in the field of civilian crisis prevention. It identifies strategic approaches, fields of action and actors at the global, national and regional level. Taking into account the relevant challenges, assessments and …

Africa, Climate Change, Environment and Security Dialogue Process

The negative impacts of climate change combined with a growing population, poverty, the current number of existing conflicts, weak state structures, and low capacities to respond have potentially high consequences on security in Africa. In order to address the security risks of climate change in Africa from a development and …

Africa-EU Strategic Partnership

The African Union and the European Union work in partnership on a range of important issues referred in the 2nd Action Plan (JAES) adopted at the 3rd Africa EU Summit, on 29-30 November 2010, in Tripoli, Libya. The four main objectives of the JAES are: 1. improving the Africa-EU political …

Alternative Management & Finance Models for the Forests of DRC

A research and consultative process aimed at investigating innovative models and finance mechanisms for sustainable forest use in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Applications of Wind Energy Pilot Project

The purpose of this pilot project is to introduce new technology to reap clean energy (electricity) from wind sources and build the institutional and technical capacities for similar activities in wind rich areas. It is part of the Environment and Energy Programme of UNDP on Eritrea. The Food Security Environment …

Arctic Futures Symposium

In conjunction with the Aspen Institute and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the International Polar Foundation hosted an Arctic Futures Symposium in Brussels on the 14th and 15th of October 2010. As an opportunity for various stakeholders in the Arctic to come together to discuss their needs and …

Arctic TRANSFORM

Transatlantic Policy Options for Supporting Adaptation in the Marine Arctic

The Arctic region plays an important role in regulating the world’s climate. It is also a region highly impacted by climate change, with average temperatures rising almost twice as fast as the rest of the world and sea ice melting much faster than previously predicted. These rapid changes will …