Fri. Sep 20th, 2024

Events

EU Code Week 2023 promotes digital skills among young people

Europe

The EU Code Week kicks off on Saturday 7 October this year. Then on Monday 9 October from 16:00-18:00 there will be a livestreamed event with speakers from the education and advanced digital skills domain who will share their insights into the importance of coding, and connect live with schools showcasing remarkable coding education actions. The aim of the Code Week initiative is to encourage young people take up coding and pursue a career in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

EU Commissioner Schmit kicks-off European Vocational Skills Week 

Seville , Spain

The event will gather representatives of the Commission, the Spanish Government for the Presidency, social partners, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the International Labour Organization, as well as other parties interested in vocational education and training (VET).   

EU Commission President von der Leyen hosts Global Gateway Forum

Brussels , Belgium

Under the theme, ‘Stronger Together through Sustainable Investment', the Global Gateway Forum will showcase progress in the implementation of the Global Gateway strategy, the EU's offer for quality, transparent investments in connectivity, health, education and research systems across the world. 

The European Climate Stocktake: EU and global progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement

Brussels , Belgium

In 2015, 196 countries adopted the Paris Agreement: the world’s first ever legally binding treaty on climate change having the goal to limit global warming to 1.5°C or maximum 2°C above pre-industrial levels. Eight years on, so much has happened – both in terms of climate change and climate action. How well are we progressing? It’s time to take stock.

EU HR Borrell travels to Ghana

Ghana

High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell will visit Ghana on 28 October, providing an opportunity to strengthen the EU-Ghana partnership.