Fri. Sep 20th, 2024

Events

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.

EU Commissioner Hoekstra prepares for climate talks in Saudi Arabia and UAE

Saudi Arabia

On 30-31 October, Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra will attend the Pre-COP28 meeting in Abu Dhabi. Just one month ahead of the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference (30 November - 12 December), these discussions are a key opportunity for ministers from across the globe to come together and pave the way for a successful COP28 outcome, including the first Global Stocktake of the implementation of the Paris Agreement.