According to Denis Staunton, a troubled economy at home and rising trade tensions abroad has seen China drop its aggressive Wolf Warrior diplomacy in favour of dialogue with the United States and a charm offensive towards the European Union. But can Beijing rescue the domestic economy from deflationary pressures without provoking a trade war over the export of goods such as electric vehicles and other green energy products? And how will the latest tightening of control in Hong Kong and continuing tensions over Taiwan and in the South China Sea affect China’s relations with the rest of the world? Irish Times journalist Denis Staunton, the only correspondent for an Irish news organisation in China, joins the IIEA from Beijing with an update. About the Speaker: Denis Staunton has been China Correspondent for The Irish Times based in Beijing since October 2022. He was London Editor from 2015 to 2022 and has previously been the newspaper’s correspondent in Washington, Brussels and Berlin and served as Foreign Editor and Deputy Editor. Recorded on the 17th of April 2024

This discussion at the IIEA touches on issues such as the ongoing update of the national energy and climate plans (NECPs), the Commission’s analysis and recommendation for the EU’s 2040 emissions reduction target, published on 6 February, and the first-ever European Climate Risk Assessment published on 11 March. The event takes place as part of the European Commission’s ‘roadshow’ about the future of EU climate and energy policy, which aims to discuss the actions needed to reinforce competitiveness while staying the course on the net-zero transition and to strengthen societal preparedness for, and resilience to, the unavoidable impacts of climate change.  Matthew Baldwin is Deputy Director-General at DG ENER, the European Commission’s energy department, where he leads the Energy Platform Task Force focused on ending EU dependence on Russian gas; and Jacob Werksman is Principal Adviser to the European Commission for Climate Action, specialising in international climate policy and environmental law, with extensive experience in multilateral negotiations and legal advisory roles. Recorded on the 16th of April 2024

This event aimed to understand the increasingly pivotal role of the private sector’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives in shaping the long-term development of resource-rich regions. The workshop brought together a wide range of participants – from the mining and forestry sector to municipal representatives and Indigenous leaders - to hear how the alignment of ESG practices with regional development policies and community-led initiatives can support sustainable growth and resilience at the subnational level. For more information, please visit https://www.oecd.org/regional/rural-development/

All those experiences and people have made me who I am today - a proud member of the Erasmus Generation. We are a generation driven by our open mind, our creativity, and our curiosity. Erasmus Generation Portal: https://erasmusgeneration.org/ Erasmus Generation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erasmus.generation

In 2024, it is exactly 35 years since the Erasmus Student Network, the biggest student organisation in Europe today, was born. To this day, we stay committed to empowering international youth and promoting international student mobility. To many more years of students helping students!

Traces of past human settlements and dispersal patterns are only rare if one does not know where to find them. In this press conference, scientists reveal a wide variety of newly uncovered traces, ranging from huge erratic boulders in the young glacial area of Poland, limescale in ancient Roman aqueducts, to the evidence carried by tiny pollen grains and even tinier cosmogenic nuclides. With this data, we gain new insight into geoscience influenced myths of frost giants, the pathways of Greek nomads and human dispersal patterns across Eurasia, and how water resource management and adaptations to climate crises were a problem for ancient settlements too. Participants: Adam Izdebski Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology, Germany Gül Sürmelihindi University of Mainz, Germany John D. Jansen GFÚ Institute of Geophysics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Czechia Robert Piotrowski Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland Recorded at EGU24 in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday 16 April 2024. More information about EGU24: https://www.egu24.eu/ Follow us: X (twitter): https://twitter.com/EuroGeosciences Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurogeosciences Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanGeosciencesUnion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2338760 Website: https://www.egu.eu Email: [email protected]

This week, Balexert is hosting a gathering of International Organizations from April 16 to 20 in a public exhibition organized by International Geneva. This showcase is offering a unique convergence of diverse agencies working on global solutions from Geneva. One highlight is the International Telecommunication Union's showcase of AI for Good. Launched in 2017 and now joining forces with 40 UN Partners, AI for Good stands out for its commitment to leveraging AI in solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. This event offers attendees an exclusive look into the work happening in Geneva, with a special focus on the progress made by the 'AI for Good' team. At the public expo, AI for Good presented two AI-generated artworks from the Canvas for the Future project, a pioneering collaboration with Shutterstock, and introduced the Neural Network, an AI-driven community platform that has rapidly grown to over 27,000 members. Furthermore, the event serves as a prelude to the AI for Good Global Summit, scheduled for May 30-31 at the CICG, promising to further explore the positive impact of AI on society that is free and open to the public. What is AI for Good? The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology – in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.

Join us on 15th of May for a crucial online high-level event addressing the aftermath of the Pegasus spyware scandal and its worldwide impact. In 2021, the Pegasus scandal sent shockwaves around the world, shedding light on the dangers of government surveillance enabled by modern technologies. Despite multiple calls for action, meaningful progress at the EU level remains elusive, prompting civil society to take the lead in advocating for human-rights protective approaches. As EU elections, the largest trans-national elections in the world, approach, our panel of experts composed of key institutional representatives (EU and global) will delve into the urgent need for regulatory action against the misuse of spyware technologies in the upcoming legislative term. While the focus is primarily on EU action, we will also draw insights from comparative examples in the US and beyond. Speakers Sophie in 't Veld, Member of the European Parliament, Renew Europe, Rapporteur of the PEGA report David Kaye, UC Irvine School of Law, Independent Board Chair, Global Network Initiative, former UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Representative from the White House National Security Council Moderator: Silvia Lorenzo Perez, Director of the Security and Surveillance program at the Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe Questions: We will accept speakers’ questions before and during the discussion. You can submit them via email at [email protected] or via Twitter at #cdtquestions and @CenDemTech. For those joining via computer, you will be able to share your questions using the chat. Accessibility: If you have access needs or questions, please contact [email protected] in advance of the event.

Medics for Clean Air are members of the medical community from across Europe who are speaking out about this public health and climate emergency. We are excited to announce the launch of a series of video interviews with healthcare champions, showcasing their impact in driving positive change towards healthcare decarbonisation. Dr Ole Johan Bakke is a GP and Public Health specialist in Norway, and works with the Standing Committee of European Doctors. Listen to Ole Johan and Cale talk about the intersection of the healthcare system and decarbonisation, and healthcare staff should think about issues of sustainability, locally and globally.

Short description The history of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) began 50 years ago as a result of long-term observation (made by G. Sharp and coworkers) of patients with features resembling lupus, scleroderma and dermatomyositis. The webinar presents: - Evolving views on clinical aspects of MCTD - Growing knowledge on markers and pathogenesis of disease - Development of diagnostic criteria - Controversy over the nature of MCTD - and other important issues. Looking at the growing knowledge on MCTD we can follow 50 years of medicine progress. According to Sharp, the nature of the disease poses many challenges for researchers and is stimulating the development of autoimmune disease research (Lupus 2009). Speakers Prof. Paola Triggianese is a M.D., Ph.D., Immunologist and lecturer in Rheumatology at the Tor Vergata University Hospital in Rome, Italy. She obtained Master Degrees in Rheumatology (2017) and Pediatric Immunology (2021). Dr Triggianese also obtained the National Scientific Habilitation as Associate Professor in Rheumatology, in January 2020. Since 2022, she is a HCP-sub Representative in the ERN ReCONNET. Prof. Triggianese is also a Principal Investigator for National and International Registries (including Hereditary Angioedema and Autoinflammatory Diseases), and several clinical trials, mainly related to rare rheumatological diseases. She is a coordinator of the Hereditary Angioedema Reference Center and the Rheumatologic Transitional Unit at Tor Vergata University Hospital in Rome. She is a Professor of Allergology, Clinical Immunology, and Rheumatology at the School of Medicine of Tor Vergata University. Prof. Sylwia Ornowska is a M.D, Rheumatology specialist in Department of Connective Tissue Diseases, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Poland since 2016. Since 2022 Prof. Ornowska is a member of the ERN ReCONNET and the Polish Society of Rheumatology. Fields of interests are: systemic connective tissue diseases, especially MCTD and capillaroscopy examination in CTDs (certified by Polish Society of Rheumatology). More info about MTCD can be found here: https://reconnet.ern-net.eu/disease-mctd/ The registration to the ERN ReCONNET Newsletter can be done following this link: https://reconnet.ern-net.eu/subscribe_our_newsletter/

Blending online learning with onsite training in Vienna, Austria, our programme has been designed with insights from accomplished female founders and addresses the unique obstacles encountered by women entrepreneurs.

On #HSPCDay2024, the Minister for Health acknowledges and thanks the 21,000 Health and Social Care Professionals working in our public health and social care service treating and helping patients everyday. @HSELive @WeHSCPs TRANSCRIPT: Hi there. I want to mark Health and Social Care Professional Day by acknowledging and thanking all of you - all of our Health and Social Care Professionals working right across our health and our social care services. This year's theme, Health and Social Care Professionals Working in Partnership” - it really resonates with me as we begin implementing the Health Regions and reforms to achieve what we all want: universal healthcare - a country where all patients can get the care they need, when they need it. Partnership and integration are going to be vital in achieving this goal. I am fully committed to building and supporting the development of the healthcare workforce. This includes supporting the retention and the skill development of Health and Social Care Professionals. We made good progress over the last year in particular. I appointed the Chief Health and Social Care Professional Officer in May of last year. Work is continuing to develop policy on the introduction of advanced practice roles. But what we're looking at first is allowing trained physiotherapists, appropriately trained physiotherapists, to refer their patients for X-rays or radiological procedures. I've met with a lot of health and social care professionals. I've met with them across many different areas of hospitals and community settings. I hear consistently that expanding your scope of practice, embracing leadership roles and driving innovation to support your work will make a real difference to your patients. Working together, we want to ensure that we reduce hospital waiting times, help patients avoid hospitals, streamline care for chronic illnesses and of course improve the patient experience. Increasingly, the supply of health and social care professional graduates is essential. We've made important progress in increasing the number of student training places across Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery and Health and Social Care Professionals. We're going to continue with expanding these college places. Finally, can I use this opportunity on Health and Social Care Professional Day to thank you all. Thank you for your knowledge, your commitment, your enthusiasm, your skill and the care and professionalism that you bring to treating and caring for your patients, which we all know you demonstrate every single day. Have a great day.

Energy efficiency in the public sector plays a pivotal role in curbing energy consumption in Italy. This webinar will highlight two key measures implemented under the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) to address this imperative: The Italian Programme for Energy Renovation of Buildings, targeting a minimum annual renovation rate of 3% for the air-conditioned useful area of Central Public Administration from 2014 to 2030. Discover how this decree (Legislative Decree 102/2014) assigns the Public Administration the role of guiding entity in the transition towards a highly efficient building stock. The Thermal Account initiative, a strategic support mechanism designed to incentivize energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption in public buildings through financial incentives. Speakers: Laura Ronchetti, Department Unit Energy Efficiency, ENEA Rossana Visone, Energy Efficiency Analyst, GSE spa 0:00:00 Welcome and introduction (Diedert Debusscher, ICA Europe) 0:01:16 Laura Ronchetti, Department Unit Energy Efficiency (ENEA) 0:16:36 Rossana Visone, Energy Efficiency Analyst (GSE spa)

Following the success of the Smart Readiness Indicator Joint Event held on 7 March 2024 in Brussels, the European Smart Building community celebrates a day filled with insightful discussions and impactful networking opportunities. Organized in collaboration with CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, DG Energy, and the Smart Square Project, the event brought together key stakeholders from across the energy and Smart Building value chain. Highlights of the event include: Morning Session: The SRI Platform 4th Plenary Meeting The day commenced with the SRI Platform 4th Plenary Meeting, providing a crucial platform for stakeholders to delve into technical, regulatory, and implementation aspects of the Smart Readiness Indicator. Updates on EU policy, key activities of the SRI support team, and Member States' testing and implementation progress were among the key discussions. Afternoon Session: The SRI Day Attendees participated in an engaging lineup of expert talks and panel discussions focused on SRI, while industry experts shared insights on enhancing building smartness and navigating through the technical frameworks and procedures of the SRI Audit. Throughout the Day: The SRI Projects Exhibition The event also featured an exhibition showcasing SRI projects funded by the LIFE and Horizon programs. Projects such as Smart Square, SRI2MARKET, EasySRI, and SRI-ENACT were on display, offering attendees insights of the latest innovations in the field of smart buildings in Europe. For more information about the Smart Square project, visit the website https://www.smartsquare-project.eu/ More information on SRI: https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/energy-efficiency/energy-efficient-buildings/smart-readiness-indicator_en #SmartReadinessIndicator [Music: Fashionable electro(875989) song created by And More Music]

More than 20,000 delegates representing 90 countries gathered in Cannes for MIPIM 2024, bringing investors, political leaders and the real estate community together to facilitate relationships and find solutions to the challenges facing the built environment. More information on SRI: https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/en... #SmartReadinessIndicator Music: Bring on the Blessings DJ DENZ The Rooster Rooster Visions Make Your Mind Up Martin Klem Padded Prints

Vic Ballantyne's report video Too fat? The role of body condition in maternal livestock in areas with extreme seasonal variability, sponsored jointly by The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society and the Worshipful Company of Farmers. Vic's full report can be downloaded from: https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/Nuffield%20Report%20-%20Vic%20Ballantyne%20-%20Final%20for%20Publication%20-%20March%202024.pdf ***** Executive Summary It’s no secret that commercial UK sheep and beef farms are hampered by high external inputs and labour costs. Coupled with declining government financial support, increased cost of production and market unknowns, there has never been a better time to reassess our animals and systems. Winter in the UK is the most costly time of the year due to high feed requirements. This couldn’t be truer than in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. With our long, growthy summer days and longer, dark, wet winters, managing the extremes of our pasture growth curve is challenging. Having robust and resilient animals is key to meeting this challenge. For decades we have known that good Body Condition Score (BCS) is essential in cows and ewes at key times in the year. Simplified, BCS is the physical and/or visual scoring of fat and muscle across the lower back of an animal. Recommendations exist for how to condition score and what score is desired at key times in the reproduction cycle. Good BCS is directly linked with better animal health, increased fertility and reduced feed requirements. These three things alone are enough to merit more attention on the subject. Not all animals are created equal and some are able to both put on and hold condition more easily than others – traditionally known as ‘easy fleshing’ animals. Significant worldwide research into the genetic component of BCS puts the trait at around 25% heritability. In practical terms this means genetic gain can be made relatively easily through recording and selection. I visited commercial and pedigree cattle and sheep producers in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland and the UK. Those who had taken on board the message of actively selecting for body condition reported a number of productivity and animal welfare benefits. BCS can be manipulated by environmental nutrition and it is therefore a trait that is easily masked by preferential or excessive feeding. It was, almost universally, acknowledged by those I visited that the pedigree industry have not done enough to provide commercial farmers with bulls and rams fit for commercial environments. Though, equally, commercial farmers don’t do themselves any favours by supporting the status quo. It is essential that breeding stock are subjected to some nutritional and environmental pressure if we are to identify those with the genetic ability to put on and hold body condition. Those I visited reported that higher BCS became most valuable during tough periods – in either difficult winters or droughts. As our climate becomes more unpredictable, the ability of an animal to ride out the extremes will become more important. Though even in a normal season the genetic propensity to hold condition still presents plenty of opportunities, including increasing stocking rates. With this knowledge in mind and an eye on continuing research using new technology and information, it is apparent that there exists significant opportunity within the beef and sheep sectors to build herds and flocks fit for the future by prioritising body condition as part of the selection process. ***** Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to approximately 20 members of the UK food, farming, horticulture and rural industries each year. These funds give Scholars the opportunity to travel the world studying their chosen topic and bring global best practices back to the UK by sharing their knowledge. For more information about Nuffield Farming Scholarships, visit www.NuffieldScholar.org or email [email protected]. Follow us on social media at @NuffieldFarming on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook! #NuffieldFarming #IamNuffield

Céard a choinníonn d'fheirm ag imeacht? Na hainmhithe. An t-innealra. Agus cén fáth a bhfuil d'fheirm contúirteach? Nuair atá na rudaí seo ina dtorann cúlra, déanann tú dearmad ar an gcontúirt a bhaineann leo. Bí ar an airdeall i gcónaí agus bí cúramach ar d'fheirm. hsa.ie/farmsafety

We urgently need to improve the welfare of chickens reared for meat. And there’s a plan! Five clear steps that will offer them a brighter future. It’s called the Better Chicken Commitment. We’re asking the food industry to introduce these vital criteria to ensure chickens lead better lives. Over 130 UK businesses are already on board, including Greggs, KFC, M&S and Waitrose. As a consumer you have power - watch the video to find out more about the Better Chicken Commitment and visit https://www.betterchicken.org.uk/take-action/ to learn what we can all do to make higher welfare a reality for every chicken.

Bruegel, in partnership with The Financial Times, held a fact-based and economics-focused debate where European political parties were given the opportunity to present their vision for the future of the EU’s economy to an audience of policymakers, civil society and business stakeholders, academics and the media. In the run up to the EU elections, it is more important than ever to provide clear, informative and concise ideas for the future of Europe. This debate will feature a wide range of political parties that will focus on a small number of critical economic issues, including EU competitiveness and growth, the green transition, cohesion, economic security, and the possible trade-offs between those objectives.

This episode of EuropeChats is the second in our two-part discussion with former Belgian Prime Minister and first permanent President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy. In the first part, TEPSA Secretary-General Jim Cloos sat down with President Van Rompuy to discuss his experience and working practices in the EUCO; in this part, they discuss the main policy priorities he had to face during his tenure as President between 2009-2014. You can watch PART 1 here: https://youtu.be/mlbG5-Mp_8M President Van Rompuy has experienced different iterations of the European Council from different perspectives: he first joined the club as Belgian Prime Minister before the Lisbon Treaty entered into force and where Foreign Ministers where thus still taking part in the meetings. Then, when he became the Institution's first permanent President, he held the position in the iteration of the EUCO currently extant in the Treaties. All of this at a time where the EU's early 21st century so-called 'perma-crisis' was gathering momentum, with the fallout of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis continuing into the 2010s, and the early days of the Refugee Crisis coming to the fore towards the end of his tenure. This episode is a discussion with Herman Van Rompuy. President Van Rompuy was Prime Minister of Belgium from 2008-2009, President of the European Council 2009-2014, and is Honorary President of the European Policy Centre. _____________ EuropeChats is TEPSA’s talk show dedicated to answering your questions about the European Union. If you ever wondered what competences the EU has, what effects its policies have on your day-to-day life, and why the EU is so important, then this show will give you all the answers you need! Every episode we will be answering your questions about Europe and the EU. Jim Cloos is TEPSA’s Secretary-General, and has spent a lifetime in the heart of Brussels. As the former Deputy Director General for General and Institutional Policy at the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union, he was involved in European decision-making at every level. He had a key role in drafting the Maastricht Treaty during the Luxembourgish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 1991, and has an intricate expertise on EU Affairs and the internal functioning of the European institutions. There is no-one better placed to answer any question about Europe that you might have. _____________ TEPSA Website: https://www.tepsa.eu/ TEPSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tepsaeu/ TEPSA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tepsabrussels/ TEPSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/tepsaeu TEPSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tepsa.eu Music: Worakls, 22 September 2014, Salzburg, Hungry music This video is co-funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme of the European Union Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

European Space Agency astronaut candidate Sophie Adenot shared this video on social media with the caption: ✅ Woohoo, final exam passed 🤩 I must admit it was a lot of work!!! 📚 📚 😅 Haha! 👩‍🚀 Next milestone is a HUGE one, graduation ceremony scheduled for Monday 22nd of April. 🗓️ I’ve been sharing my diary with you for one year already, and you’ve sent me huge support 🤗. You can’t imagine how much energy you gave me with all your kind messages. I thank you sooooo much for that 🫶! 🥳Good news: this ceremony is not the end of the story! After receiving my astronaut wings, I’ll continue training and sharing my next adventures with you! I invite you to scroll down my Instagram account to read all my logbook entries, available in both English and French! 🤩 Talk to you soon, and in between, it’s my turn to send you gooooood viiiiiiibes!!! ✅ Woohoo, examen final réussi 🤩 Je dois admettre que c’était beaucoup de travail !!! 📚 📚 😅 Haha ! 👩‍🚀 J’ai hâte de la prochaine étape cérémonie de remise des diplômes prévue le lundi 22 avril. 🗓️ Depuis un an déjà, je partage avec vous mon journal de bord, et vous m’avez énormément soutenue 🤗. Vous ne pouvez pas imaginer à quel point vous m’avez donné de l’énergie avec tous vos messages encourageants. Merciiiiiii mille fois 🫶 !!! 🥳 La bonne nouvelle, c’est que cette cérémonie n’est pas la fin de l’aventure ! Après avoir reçu mes “ailes” d’astronaute, je vais continuer à m’entraîner et à partager avec vous les expériences incroyables de cette formation ! Je vous invite à regarder mon compte Instagram pour lire mon journal de bord, disponible en anglais et en français ! 🤩 À très bientôt, et entre temps, c’est à mon tour de vous envoyer plein d’énergie !!!! 📷 Credits: ESA - European Space Agency #ESA #Astronaut #SophieAdenot

European Space Agency astronaut candidate Pablo Álvarez Fernández shared this video on social media with the caption: I want to share some exciting news with you: I will be graduating on April 22nd! It’s been an intense year of basic training, but I’m thrilled to say that I’ve successfully completed it. The journey doesn’t end here; the training continues, and I’m eager for what lies ahead. I want to thank all my followers for their unwavering support. Without you, this journey wouldn’t be possible. Stay tuned for more exciting content as we prepare for future space missions! 🚀 🇪🇸¡Hola a todos! Soy Pablo Álvarez Fernández, candidato a astronauta europeo. Quiero compartir con ustedes una emocionante noticia: ¡me graduaré el 22 de abril! Ha sido un año de entrenamiento básico intenso, pero estoy emocionado de decir que lo he superado con éxito. El camino no termina aquí; el entrenamiento continúa y estoy ansioso por lo que está por venir. Quiero agradecer a todos mis seguidores por su apoyo constante. Sin ustedes, este viaje no sería posible. ¡Manténganse atentos para más contenido emocionante mientras nos preparamos para futuras misiones espaciales! 📷 Credits: ESA - European Space Agency #ESA #Astronaut #PabloÁlvarezFernández

UITP put public transport at the centre of the first ever United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Sustainability Week at the UN Headquarters in New York from 15 to 19 April. UITP President Renée Amilcar took the stage to share how public transport is key to a sustainable future. “The right measures can put us on a path to a 2050 that we can all celebrate, a future where communities are connected by public transport.” The President of the UNGA, H.E. Dennis Francis convened the Assembly and dedicated 17 April to sustainable transport. He opened the meeting saying that “we gather here today at what we hope will be the threshold of a monumental shift in acceleration towards sustainable development. The crucial significance of the transport sector in our global economy cannot be overstated.” UITP was invited to contribute with solutions to improve the balance between economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable transport. The outcome of the High Level Meeting serves as a contribution to the implementation plan for the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport.

Learn more: https://www.iea.org/events/global-ev-outlook-2024 The Global EV Outlook is an annual publication that assesses recent developments in electric mobility around the world. It is developed with the support of members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI). Combining analysis of historical data with projections, now extended to 2035, the report examines key areas of interest, such as the deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, battery demand, investment trends, and policy developments, as well as what wider EV adoption means for electricity and oil consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The report includes analysis of lessons learned from leading markets, providing information for policy makers and stakeholders on policy frameworks and market systems that support electric vehicle uptake. This edition also features analysis of electric vehicle affordability, second-hand markets, lifecycle emissions of electric cars and their batteries, and grid impacts from charging electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Two online tools will be made available alongside the report: the Global EV Data Explorer and the Global EV Policy Explorer, which allow users to interactively explore EV statistics, projections and policy measures worldwide.

Learn more: https://www.iea.org/events/launch-of-iea-s-online-training-on-appliance-energy-efficiency-policy

Learn more: https://www.iea.org/events/opening-remarks-seizing-the-opportunity-for-fair-and-inclusive-clean-energy-transitions Hosted by IEA Executive Director, Dr Fatih Birol, the Global Summit on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions will be a high-level convening of governments, labour, business and community leaders, indigenous voices, youth representatives and others to engage in vital discussions about some of the most pressing socio-economic issues at the heart of fair and inclusive energy transitions. In this session, Chairs will deliver opening remarks on seizing the opportunity for fair and inclusive clean energy transitions.

Learn more: https://www.iea.org/events/responding-to-shifting-labour-dynamics While clean energy transitions present a significant opportunity to create new jobs and for more diverse employment in the energy field, the shift to clean energy also risks causing disruptions, impacting workers and local communities. This session brings together the perspectives of diverse stakeholders to share insights on the key challenges and opportunities this transforming labour market presents for decent job creation, skills development and inclusive workforce pathways.

Learn more: https://www.iea.org/events/global-summit-on-people-centred-clean-energy-transitions Clean energy transitions present an opportunity to address gender inequalities present in our energy systems, such as persistent gender gaps in the energy workforce, including in high-level positions, in energy-related education and in energy access. At the same time, clean energy transition programmes and policies can impact men and women differently. Taking the needs of women into consideration and ensuring their engagement as decision makers helps create clean energy transition plans that are sustainable and inclusive. This session explores the key gender dimensions and questions at the heart of the transition of our energy systems, especially as they relate to gender gaps in energy access, workforce development, informal economy, entrepreneurship and education.

Learn more: https://www.iea.org/events/global-summit-on-people-centred-clean-energy-transitions Policy design can ensure that clean energy transitions maximise benefits across populations. All clean energy programmes have the potential to have distributional impacts and policy design must be attentive to how costs and benefits are distributed. This session explores the different elements of policy design essential to ensuring that the benefits of clean energy transitions are maximised and fairly distributed amongst all segments of the population.

Learn more: https://www.iea.org/events/global-summit-on-people-centred-clean-energy-transitions Building public support, incorporating local perspectives, inviting innovative ideas from diverse stakeholders and fostering education and public awareness are key pillars to help create clean energy transition plans that are inclusive, locally specific and effective. This session aims to explore social dialogue and citizen engagement mechanisms and strategies to involve all parts of society to build public support for clean energy transitions. The discussion will be followed by closing remarks from 17:10-17:30.

This event will launch the 2024 ESPAS Global Trends Report, ‘Global Trends to 2040: Choosing Europe’s Future’ . This is the fourth ESPAS global trends report since the establishment of this inter-institutional EU foresight process in the early 2010s. As on previous occasions, it is being published in a year when the European Union embarks on a new five-year institutional cycle. The report analyses the key global trends and their possible impact on the Union, and sets out some strategic choices and questions that Europe’s leaders may need to address in the coming five years and beyond. The report (https://espas.eu/gtr.html) is the product of a unique collaborative process over the past year involving officials from across the nine ESPAS institutions and bodies. Speakers include: Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President for the Green Deal, Inter-institutional relations and Foresight, European Commission Marc ANGEL, MEP, Vice-President of the European Parliament with responsibility for ESPAS Stephen QUEST, Chair of ESPAS, Director-General Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission Anders RASMUSSEN, Deputy Secretary-General and Director-General of the European Parliamentary Research Services (DG EPRS), European Parliament Aude MAIO-COLICHE, Director for Strategic and Foresight Communication, European External Action Service (EEAS) Christiane HÖHN, Head of Unit Analysis and Research, Council of the European Union

In June 2024, around 400 million EU citizens go to the polls to elect the Members of the European Parliament's 10th legislature. As the only EU institution that represents EU citizens, elections to the European Parliament are a major democratic event, and the only one at EU level that resembles national democratic electoral consultation. European elections, however, differ from the national version, as they are part of a context of multi-tier government, sometimes perceived as 'second order elections'. The main difference is that the European elections are a rather fragmented exercise, since a great part of the electoral process, including the way in which the right to vote is exercised, remains subject to national rules. See the publication behind this podcast: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_BRI(2024)757649 🎧Listen to our podcasts reporting on the latest EU policy developments, looking into the impact they will have on our lives and capturing their policy implications: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/european-parliament-eprs-policy-podcasts/id1086996218?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gy0Q2GWrcpPsAE71iSiEn Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXVyb3BhcmwuZXVyb3BhLmV1L3Jzcy9wb2RjYXN0L2VwcnMtcG9saWN5LXBvZGNhc3Qvb3IueG1s Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/2556622 TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/EPRS-Plenary-Podcast-p762190/ Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/european-parliament-eprs-policy-podcasts #UseYourVote #EUelections2024

Getting involved in political life: standing for elected office, joining a political party, or following the news; is at the heart of what it means to live in a democracy. People with disabilities are active citizens, keen to participate given the right opportunities. However, they face legal, administrative, institutional and accessibility barriers to taking part. Several EU initiatives encourage people with disabilities to participate in politics. With the 2024 European elections on the horizon, the European Parliament is committed to helping them take part. See the publication behind this podcast: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_ATA(2024)757655 🎧Listen to our podcasts reporting on the latest EU policy developments, looking into the impact they will have on our lives and capturing their policy implications: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/european-parliament-eprs-policy-podcasts/id1086996218?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gy0Q2GWrcpPsAE71iSiEn Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXVyb3BhcmwuZXVyb3BhLmV1L3Jzcy9wb2RjYXN0L2VwcnMtcG9saWN5LXBvZGNhc3Qvb3IueG1s Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/2556622 TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/EPRS-Plenary-Podcast-p762190/ Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/european-parliament-eprs-policy-podcasts #UseYourVote #EUelections2024

Women continue to be under-represented in EU countries at all levels of political decision-making as well as in political parties. The origins of this situation are complex, but one reason stands out: violence against women active in politics discourages many women from entering the political arena. Women politicians are exposed to two severe and intersecting forms of violence: political violence and gender-based violence. Violence against women in politics takes multiple forms, from physical attacks to psychological and symbolic abuse, including sexual and sexist comments, online hate speech and sexual harassment, etc. See the publication behind this podcast: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_BRI(2024)759600 🎧Listen to our podcasts reporting on the latest EU policy developments, looking into the impact they will have on our lives and capturing their policy implications: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/european-parliament-eprs-policy-podcasts/id1086996218?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gy0Q2GWrcpPsAE71iSiEn Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXVyb3BhcmwuZXVyb3BhLmV1L3Jzcy9wb2RjYXN0L2VwcnMtcG9saWN5LXBvZGNhc3Qvb3IueG1s Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/2556622 TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/EPRS-Plenary-Podcast-p762190/ Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/european-parliament-eprs-policy-podcasts #UseYourVote #EUelections2024

Dans cette vidéo, découvrez en trois questions le nouveau juge élu au titre de la Lituanie, Gediminas Sagatys.

In this video Gediminas Sagatys, the new judge elected in respect of Romania, replies to three questions - about himself, and about the Court’s work.

Dans cette vidéo, découvrez en trois questions la nouvelle juge élue au titre de la Bulgarie, Diana Kovatcheva.

In this video Diana Kovatcheva, the new judge elected in respect of Bulgaria, replies to three questions - about herself, and about the Court’s work.

On 12 September 2023, the Commission adopted a proposal for a Head Office Taxation System which would allow SMEs operating cross-border through permanent establishments the option to interact with only one tax administration – that of its Head Office. Compliance with business taxation rules can be complex. If SMEs wish to operate cross-border, they become taxable in more than one Member State as soon as their activity abroad creates a permanent establishment, which requires compliance with different tax systems and rules. If agreed by Member States, the Commission's proposal will increase tax certainty and reduce compliance costs, which will help to foster investment and cross-border expansion in the EU.

Compliance with business taxation rules can be complex. If SMEs wish to operate cross-border, they become taxable in more than one Member State as soon as their activity abroad creates a permanent establishment, which requires compliance with different tax systems and rules. Compliance with those obligations comes with fixed costs, creating a barrier that can prevent SMEs from developing into other markets, investing back into their business or hiring new staff. This is especially the case for new companies and start-ups. Under the new Head Office Taxation (HOT) proposal, cross-border SMEs would be able to choose to interact with only one tax administration in one EU Member State – that of the Head Office – instead of having to comply with multiple tax systems. The Commission's proposal will increase tax certainty and reduce compliance costs, which will help to foster investment and cross-border expansion in the EU. The webinar is addressed to SME's. It will explain the proposal to the interested audience and will also address questions from the audience. For more info visit our website: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/taxation-1/corporate-taxation/head-office-tax-system-smes_en

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The European Parliament’s women’s rights and gender equality committee will debate with Helena Dalli, Commissioner for Equality, the progress achieved in advancing gender equality and women's rights, as well as what still remains to be done. The last five years has been the busiest period ever for the committee, with EU accession to the Istanbul Convention, directives on women on boards and pay transparency and agreements reached on violence against women, equality bodies and the anti-trafficking directives.

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Info Day and Brokerage Event on 12th and 13th of June 2024 both in Brussels at Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre (Av. du Boulevard 17, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode - Brussels) and online. Event organized by #SEREN5, in close cooperation with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs and the European Research Executive Agency. Registrations will open from the end of April 2024 onwards to this link: Security Research Map - Info https://security-research-map.b2match.io/ ------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/47S1l2j Check our website: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/index_en Follow us on: - X/Twitter: https://bit.ly/47OOpe5 We are the European Commission’s department in charge of Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME). #MigrationEU #SecurityEU #SchengenEU Learn about EU funded projects on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3T9TTLA

Despite the energy retail market having been fully open to competition, also for residential consumers, for more than fifteen years, it has proven extremely difficult to engage these energy consumers in this market. It could therefore be of value to look at alternative ways to ensure that consumers benefit from retail competition in the energy market ➡️ https://fsr.eui.eu/event/promoting-competition-in-the-retail-energy-market/

From unlocking hidden biomarkers to streamlining administrative burdens, AI will improve patient care and redefine the role of physicians. I have 10 predictions for healthcare AI, coming from four distinct facets of the healthcare spectrum.

Public health institutes across Europe increasingly recognise the value of examining public health trends and imagining what the future may look like according to different scenarios. In this episode, Gerjon Ikink, ECDC principal expert on public health foresight, explains what foresight is, why it is important in public health, and how it can be translated into concrete action to prepare for future infectious disease threats. For more information about ECDC in general please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ecdc.europa.eu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠social media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: bit.ly/ECDCSocialMedia

We're thrilled to announce that all One Health EU agencies are joining the Use Your Vote campaign ahead of the European elections 2024! 🗳️ Voting is a powerful way to make your voice heard and influence the future of Europe. That's why we're launching a series of videos to promote the importance of voting. 📢🎥 What's more exciting? These videos are produced by our talented trainees from across the EU! 🌟🌍 Stay tuned as we roll out the video series. Remember, your vote counts! More info: https://elections.europa.eu/en/use-your-vote #EuropeanElections2024 @EEAvideos @emainfo @ECDC_EU @ECHA

A klímaváltozás elleni küzdelem egyre nagyobb lendületet vesz Magyarországon. Szeged városában működik Magyarország legnagyobb geotermikus energiarendszere az EU kohéziós politikájának támogatásának köszönhetően. A cél a gáz mintegy 50 százalékos csökkentése, ami növeli Magyarország energiafüggetlenségét. A szegedi modell más EU-tagállamokban is megismételhető, hogy segítse az EU klímacéljainak elérését. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/

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Unveiling Antarctica’s secrets: new research brings us one step closer to predicting the future of the icy continent In this press conference, we present ground-breaking research findings that shed light on environmental change in Antarctica. In one study from the highly-studied Brunt Ice Shelf, researchers are combining ice cores, seismic surveys and modelling techniques to unravel the mysteries of iceberg calving, providing valuable insights into the processes driving this phenomenon. A second study, part of the UK-US-led International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration used seismic surveys to visualise the bedrock beneath Thwaites Glacier. The results of this study will feed into models which will give us new insights into the future of this unstable glacier. These studies represent significant strides in our understanding of the changes taking place in Antarctica, and their potential implications for global sea level rise. Participants: Olaf Eisen Alfred Wegener Institut, Helmholtz Zentrum für Polar und Meeresforschung, Germany Rob Larter, Emma Pearce, Liz Thomas, Oliver Marsh British Antarctic Survey, United Kingdom Recorded at EGU24 in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday 16 April 2024. More information about EGU24: https://www.egu24.eu/ Follow us: X (twitter): https://twitter.com/EuroGeosciences Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurogeosciences Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanGeosciencesUnion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2338760 Website: https://www.egu.eu Email: [email protected]

How much do we really know about one the largest planet in our Solar System? As new discoveries emerge from NASA’s Juno mission, observing the Jovian moon Io, another study examining asteroid fragments provides new data about the gas giant itself. An unique family of rare meteorite fragments has revealed the influence that Jupiter’s instability had on the evolution of our Solar System, particularly the asteroid belt between us, as late as 60-100 myr after its formation. Even as these fragments provide new understanding of Jupiter, NASA’s Juno Mission delivers brand new thermal data that indicates the presence of endogenic heat flow on Io, providing new information about the moon’s composition. Participants: Chrysa Avdellidou School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leicester, United Kingdom Scott Bolton Southwest Research Institute, United States of America Recorded at EGU24 in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday 16 April 2024. More information about EGU24: https://www.egu24.eu/ Follow us: X (twitter): https://twitter.com/EuroGeosciences Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurogeosciences Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanGeosciencesUnion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2338760 Website: https://www.egu.eu Email: [email protected]

This episode of EuropeChats is the first in a number of discussions both within and outside of the EuropeChats series that TEPSA and its Member Institutes are conducting to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the European Council. In this discussion, TEPSA Secretary-General Jim Cloos sits down with former Belgian Prime Minister and the first ever permanent President of the European Council: Herman Van Rompuy. This is the first of two parts of this discussion. You can watch PART 2 here: https://youtu.be/N1XL62buUsE President Van Rompuy has experienced different iterations of the European Council from different perspectives: he first joined the club as Belgian Prime Minister before the Lisbon Treaty entered into force and where Foreign Ministers where thus still taking part in the meetings. Then, when he became the Institution's first permanent President, he held the position in the iteration of the EUCO currently extant in the Treaties. All of this at a time where the EU's early 21st century so-called 'perma-crisis' was gathering momentum, with the fallout of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis continuing into the 2010s, and the early days of the Refugee Crisis coming to the fore towards the end of his tenure. This episode is a discussion with Herman Van Rompuy. President Van Rompuy was Prime Minister of Belgium from 2008-2009, President of the European Council 2009-2014, and is Honorary President of the European Policy Centre. _____________ EuropeChats is TEPSA’s talk show dedicated to answering your questions about the European Union. If you ever wondered what competences the EU has, what effects its policies have on your day-to-day life, and why the EU is so important, then this show will give you all the answers you need! Every episode we will be answering your questions about Europe and the EU. Jim Cloos is TEPSA’s Secretary-General, and has spent a lifetime in the heart of Brussels. As the former Deputy Director General for General and Institutional Policy at the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union, he was involved in European decision-making at every level. He had a key role in drafting the Maastricht Treaty during the Luxembourgish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 1991, and has an intricate expertise on EU Affairs and the internal functioning of the European institutions. There is no-one better placed to answer any question about Europe that you might have. _____________ TEPSA Website: https://www.tepsa.eu/ TEPSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tepsaeu/ TEPSA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tepsabrussels/ TEPSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/tepsaeu TEPSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tepsa.eu Music: Worakls, 22 September 2014, Salzburg, Hungry music This video is co-funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme of the European Union Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

In all high-risk industries, knowledge is key for achieving sustainable and safe performance. With complex technologies and involvement from numerous players and organisations, railways are no exception. Therefore, it is crucial that adequate training is easily available for all involved parties in the railway sector. To enhance knowledge among its stakeholders, ERA is developing an ambitious safety training portfolio, revealed in January 2024. In addition, to facilitate stakeholder participation in local training and in their respective languages - and because the Agency cannot deliver all necessary training itself - ERA is piloting a qualification scheme for railway safety training courses related to the European Union framework of railway safety law, launched (and published on the ERA website) in September 2023. During the webinar, the ten successful candidates will have the opportunity to present and share their experience during the pilot for their safety training. The next steps of this promising initiative to increase safety critical knowledge and wider available training opportunities all over Europe will be presented and discussed. More information: https://www.era.europa.eu/content/free-webinar-knowledge-pillar-railway-safety

The EU City Labs are knowledge-sharing events co-organised by URBACT and the European Urban Initiative (EUI). Each lab is a unique opportunity to learn more about URBACT and EUI cities’ good practices in the field of local food policies and energy transition, as well as the ways they were adapted and transferred by other cities. Register here: https://urbact.eu/eu-city-labs.

Interviews with representatives from the URBANE project on inspiring innovative and green last-mile deliveries

In the summer 2022 Europe was hit by the worst #drought in 500 years. A warning level was in place for 47% of European countries and in many places, people saw their #soil completely dry up. Severe droughts, exacerbated by climate change, particularly affect southern regions like Spain, Portugal, and Greece. Scientists are exploring new methods like #wastewater recycling are being explored to combat water scarcity. In 2018 researchers in Tossa de Mar, Spain and elsewhere started a project called “NextGen” to produce high-quality water from municipal wastewater which meets both treated water and drinking water regulations. This recycled water is already being used for irrigation, reducing pressure on freshwater sources. Experts say it’s important we use circular economy principles to manage water. They advocate for efficient water recovery, energy, and nutrient recycling to mitigate pollution and reduce water usage. But regulatory challenges still exist, with some standards demanding treated wastewater quality akin to drinking water, posing financial and practical hurdles. Spain’s approach, with a more pragmatic, risk-based regulation, balances safety with feasibility in wastewater reuse. These initiatives signify a crucial step towards sustainable water management amidst escalating climate challenges. The NextGen project was completed in 2022. SOCIAL MEDIA ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Website: https://nextgenwater.eu/ https://twitter.com/nextgenwatereu https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgen-water-solutions/ https://www.instagram.com/nextgenwater/ DISCLAIMER ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ The #nextGen consortium has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement N° 776541.

Meet Mary Anne Holmes, the EGU's first ever recipient of the EDI Champions Award! Mary Anne shares her thoughts about the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the geosciences, and what all geoscientists can be doing to help improve our subjects for everyone. If you come across Mary Anne during #EGU24, say hello! WeAreEGU is a special video series created by one of our EGU24 Communications Assistants, Fabio Crameri. For more information visit the EGU24 webpage: https://www.egu24.eu or email: [email protected]. Follow us: X (twitter): https://twitter.com/EuroGeosciences Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurogeosciences Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanGeosciencesUnion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2338760 Website: https://www.egu.eu Email: [email protected]

This webinar marks the launch of EPHA’s position paper Addressing the health and care workforce crisis: ways forward for policymaking. Read the report here: https://epha.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/healthcare_workforce_epha_2024_v2.pdf The paper, developed in collaboration with EPHA members, provides an overview of the challenges of the health and care workforce and tackles them from a public health perspective, bringing forward recommendations for policymakers and relevant stakeholders. This is especially relevant in the context of the 2024 Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, whose priorities include developing a health and care workforce strategy. Speakers: Clémentine Richer Delforge, Policy Manager at the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) Pedro Facon, responsible for health workforce in the Belgian Presidency and Deputy Administrator-General of the Belgian National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (RIZIV - INAMI) Mariëlle Bemelmans, Director at Wemos Giorgia Soldà, Advocacy Lead at the European Network of Medical Residents in Public Health (Euronet MRPH) Moderated by: Raymond Gemen, Head of Policy at the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA)

The NewAgVentures CEE Food Innovators Meetup in Warsaw, held on March 21, 2024, was a dynamic conference aimed at networking and showcasing the latest in agrifood innovation within Central and Eastern Europe. It featured engaging panels on AI in agrifood, net zero strategies, and emerging trends. Attendees included investors, startups, corporates, and experts who also enjoyed networking opportunities, expert insights, and innovative startup pitches. The event also introduced the State of the CEE FoodTech & AgriTech report, offering valuable insights into the region's agrifood ecosystem. You can download the report here: https://www.eitfood.eu/reports/the-state-of-the-cee-foodtech-agritech-report-2023-report Read more about NewAgVentures. CEE Food Innovators Meetup here: https://www.eitfood.eu/news/new-ag-ventures-meetup-unveils-cees-bright-horizon-in-agri-food-tech

Thermal management is a key enabler for step change performance improvements in next-generation high performance motors used within electrified transportation. The first presentation discusses advanced cooling concepts including the most recent developments in oil-impingement and oil-spray cooling. Selected case studies will outline design considerations, simulation, experimental validation, together with the corresponding e-machine performance entitlement. In a second presentation, Wieland presents the zero-porosity rotor technology. The use of copper rotors enhances the efficiency of induction motors. However, its casting can be a challenging operation. Speakers: Fengyu Zhang, Senior Research Fellow/Anne McLaren Fellow, University of Nottingham Péter Szilágyi, CEO Wieland eTraction Systems 0:00:00 Advanced Thermal Management for Future Electrified Transport (Fengyu Zhang) 0:21:56 Wieland's rotor technologies for optimized induction motor (Péter Szilágyi)

What makes your farm tick? The animals. The machinery. And what makes your farm dangerous?When these become background noise leading you to overlook the danger. Always be aware and take care on your farm. Find out more about farm safety at: www.hsa.ie/farmsafety

From 12 to 14 June, the Eurochambres Congress 2024 will gather chamber leaders in the beautiful and dynamic city of Antwerp. Coming just a few days after the European Parliament elections, the congress will be an opportunity for senior chamber management and members to exchange on the political and economic context and consider their role in driving the competitiveness of the business community. A range of high-level speakers from chambers, industry and the policy world will help frame the discussions. More than an event, this congress is a collaborative hub fostering knowledge exchange, strategic alliances, and the sharing of best practices among chamber leaders. Engage during insightful plenaries, interactive workshops, and networking sessions tailored for chamber management and members. Join this influential gathering where ideas converge, partnerships thrive, and the competitiveness of the European business community strengthened. Visit our website for more information and secure your registration: https://www.eurochambres.eu/eurochambres-congress-2024/

Bottom trawls are decimating marine life in Europe’s so-called “protected” areas. This highly destructive fishing practice involves vessels dragging weighted nets over thriving ecosystems, scraping bare once vibrant habitats, and indiscriminately sweeping up vulnerable species like dolphins, corals, turtles, and more.⁠ ⁠ Seas At Risk, Oceana and Only One demand that EU leaders actually protect their protected areas and the marine life that relies on them. ⁠ ⁠ Act now by adding your name to the appeal: https://only.one/act/bottom-trawling

There's a key milestone in the development of a satellite: integration. 🛰✅ 🎓 Join ISTSat-1 and ³Cat-4 #student teams as they integrate their satellites with the deployer in preparation for launch this summer! 🚀 This exciting experience is part of our Fly Your Satellite! programme, which gives tertiary education students the chance to design, build, test and launch a #satellite. Credits: ESA - European Space Agency #ESA #CubeSat #Rocket

The payment landscape for airlines is larger & even more complicated than distribution according to Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s SVP for Financial Settlement and Distribution Services. Now that airlines have taken back control of #distribution read how will they take back control of payment. Read article on Airlines Magazine: https://bit.ly/3Q4EaeG

The Everything Energy Talks is a series of engaging talks hosted on the occasion of the 2024 IEA Ministerial Meeting, which marked the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the IEA. These talks bring new perspectives and approaches to key issues at the heart of people-centred and inclusive clean energy transitions. A talk will be published each week leading up to the IEA’s inaugural Global Summit on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions, scheduled to be held at the IEA headquarters on April 26, 2024: https://www.iea.org/events/global-summit-on-people-centred-clean-energy-transitions

The Everything Energy Talks is a series of engaging talks hosted on the occasion of the 2024 IEA Ministerial Meeting, which marked the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the IEA. These talks bring new perspectives and approaches to key issues at the heart of people-centred and inclusive clean energy transitions. A talk will be published each week leading up to the IEA’s inaugural Global Summit on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions, scheduled to be held at the IEA headquarters on April 26, 2024: https://www.iea.org/events/global-summit-on-people-centred-clean-energy-transitions

The Directorate General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) leads the European Commission’s activities in the European defence industry and European space sectors. Under the leadership of Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton DG DEFIS implements the Union’s Space Programme and ensures an innovative, and competitive defence industry. #EUSpace More about DG-DEFIS: https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/index_en X: https://twitter.com/defis_eu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eu-space/

Introducing a new way to report personnel costs in your Horizon Europe project. More information on the event page: https://research-innovation-community.ec.europa.eu/events/4xaaH7xuyFyGJh4xJXiq2S/overview

This side event will highlight initiatives and actions under the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030 that address some of the greatest challenges faced by marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity. The Mission is an innovative initiative with a strategic framework for action that aims to improve the coherence of relevant policies, and to create synergies between public, private, and civil society initiatives and investments in support of SDG 14 (Life below water). As an example of the latter, the event will announce a first-of-its kind commitment involving the Mission Ocean and Waters and the philanthropic funders collaborative Oceans 5, in support of the Mission, the growing need to better align public and private funding, and restoring islands globally. The alignment of public and philanthropic funding will strengthen national and local outcomes and support the transition agenda in European islands. The event will highlight projects in Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Spain; opportunities in the Caribbean; and call on relevant organizations and stakeholders to join us within Europe and in support of islands globally, in the lead up to the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.

⮕ What active measures can Public Employment Services (PES) take to develop green skills❓⮕ How can Social Partners engage with PES and education and training systems to ensure skills are relevant to labour market❓⮕ What can we learn from the experience in North Macedonia❓⮕ What support is being provided by the EU and the ETF❓Speakers: 🎙️ Aneta Petrovska-Rusomaroski, Macedonian Employers Organisation, Vice President for VET and Education; 🎙️Violeta Stojanovik, Adviser of Employment Service Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia 🎙️Lisa Rustico, Work-based Learning Expert & Country Liaison for North Macedonia, ETF

Meet 150+ derisked innovations, all under one roof! Visit The Business Booster 2024 on 16-17 October in Barcelona. https://tbb.innoenergy.com/

This year's award ceremony will be a celebration of European cinema, culminating with the announcement of the winner among the current nominees. For the second time ever, the number of nominated films has increased from three to five, reflecting the rich tapestry of storytelling and diversity present in contemporary European cinema. The five 2024 LUX Audience Award finalists are: - 20,000 Species of Bees by Estíbaliz Urresola (Spain) - Fallen Leaves by Aki Kaurismäki (Finland/Germany) - On the Adamant by Nicolas Philibert (France/Japan) - Smoke Sauna Sisterhood by Anna Hints (Estonia/France/Iceland) - The Teachers’ Lounge by Ilker Çatak (Germany) European citizens and members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have watched and rated the films and their ratings combined will decide the winner. This collective effort highlights the importance of using your vote and the value of democracy in creating cultural connections. Ahead of the 2024 European Elections in 6-9 June, the upcoming ceremony in the European Parliament brings together MEPs, filmmakers and citizens in a shared celebration of cinematic excellence, cultural diversity and democracy. The evening will include speeches from the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, Vice-president Evelyn Regner in charge of the LUX Audience Award and Chair of the Committee on Culture and Education Sabine Verheyen, and from representatives of the five nominated films. The LUX Audience Award is a joint initiative of the European Parliament and the European Film Academy in collaboration with the European Commission and Europa Cinemas. Fostering dialogue between politics and the public through the film medium, the award has grown exponentially in stature since its inception, establishing itself as the largest audience award worldwide.

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is whether AI will replace humans in healthcare. Well, I'll tell you my opinion in this video!

The fight against climate change is gaining momentum in Hungary. The city of Szeged hosts the largest geothermal energy system in Hungary thanks to the support of the EU’s cohesion policy. The aim is to reduce gas by around 50 percent which increases Hungary’s energy independency. The “Szeged model” is replicable in other EU Member States to help reach EU climate goals. For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/

At NATO, we are on a mission to safeguard the freedom and security of over one billion people. Are you passionate about making a difference, witnessing events of global magnitude, and being part of the most successful Alliance in the world? http://bit.ly/NATOinternships Join the NATO internship programme at our headquarters in Brussels and explore the fast-paced world of: · political affairs · defence and security · innovation · operations · communications · business support and human resources · finance · science and technology #WeAreNATO and You can be too!

This video highlights impacts of the Japan-World Bank Program for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management in Developing Countries. Since 2014, this Program—a unique collaboration between the Government of Japan, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) and the World Bank—has transformed the lives of millions of people in over 100 countries.

Un Mar De Colores and Surfrider have teamed up with American Rivers to designate the Tijuana River, which flows through the U.S., Mexico, and Kumeyaay Nation, as one of the most endangered rivers in the U.S. Every day, millions of gallons of untreated sewage, toxic chemicals, and trash flow through the Tijuana River Watershed and into our coastlines. We are calling our community to raise their voices alongside us. Sign the petition to demand the President and Congress to address this national emergency now. https://hubs.la/Q02qtWp60 #CleanBorderWaterNow #MostEndangeredRivers #TijuanaRiver #OneOceanTouchesAllShores

The European Green Deal zero emissions target, emphasised by the recent energy crisis, puts decarbonisation high up also on the priority lists of policymakers and industries. In this press conference, scientists will show how to best re-purpose coal mines, and decarbonise passenger transport without ignoring equity issues. They will also expose the benefits and risks of an approaching hydrogen economy, and the vulnerability of Swiss hydropower systems to climate variability. Participants: Rossella Urgnani European Funding Development, Warrant Hub, Italy Elisa Colas RWTH Aachen, Germany Yann Yasser Haddad Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science, ETH Zürich, Switzerland Dirk-Jan Van de Ven Basque Center for Climate Change, Spain Recorded at EGU24 in Vienna, Austria, Monday 15 April 2024. More information about EGU24: https://www.egu24.eu/ Follow us: X (twitter): https://twitter.com/EuroGeosciences Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurogeosciences Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanGeosciencesUnion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2338760 Website: https://www.egu.eu Email: [email protected]

Especially when it becomes scarce or unhealthy, food is an issue that is always critical. In this press conference, scientists share real-time impacts of climate variability and trade disruptions on food security; claim a better understanding of the use of reclaimed water for agricultural irrigation in Spain; and accelerate research to better understand tire-derived compound uptake in lettuce. Participants: Marijn Gülpen Environmental Science Group, Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands Paloma Esteve Departamento de Economía Agraria, Estadística y Gestión de Empresas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Thilo Hoffmann Centre of Microbiology and Environmental System Science, University of Vienna, Austria Recorded at EGU24 in Vienna, Austria, Monday 15 April 2024. More information about EGU24: https://www.egu24.eu/ Follow us: X (twitter): https://twitter.com/EuroGeosciences Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurogeosciences Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanGeosciencesUnion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2338760 Website: https://www.egu.eu Email: [email protected]

HR/VP Josep Borrell co-chaired the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and its Neighbours in Paris, together with Stéphane Séjourné, Annalena Baerbock and Janez Lenarčič. Sudan has been plunged into chaos for 1 year, and the humanitarian emergency is absolute. Increasing international pressure on the belligerents is crucial.

This FRH Masterclass offered a critical analysis of the relationship between churches and cities in different European regions after World War II and explored the current and future role of religious buildings in urban contexts. It took place in a hybrid format (online and in Bologna, Italy) on 7-8 March 2024. 00:04:21 | Welcome greetings 00:07:44 | Welcome greetings 00:10:14 | Welcome greetings 00:14:07 | Welcome greetings by Andrea Longhi 00:34:13 | Albert Gerhards: New types of churches - innovative relationships between churches and cities in Germany 01:10:40 | Tino Grisi: Life in the Church 01:34:19 | Bernd Hillebrand: Unintentional Presence in an Urban Liquification. The Church s Mission of Care in a Participatory Network 01:58:11 | Martina Baer: Between self-discovery and dialogue. Multifaith houses as sacred spaces in post-secular cities of the 21st century 02:29:43 | Beate Loffler: Closing ranks, opening spaces. Parish structures and the urban environment spatially considered 02:46:34 | Francesca Daprà: Churches, city, community. Ambrosian parish complexes between identity and transformation in the contemporary city 03:07:21 | Round table with morning speakers ________________________________________________________ 03:42:40 | Emiliano Romagnoli: Secular space and space of faith. Consideration of the architecture of new parish complexes 04:02:51 | Andrea Marcuccetti: Religious archaeology. New meeting spaces 04:28:05 | Mariateresa Giammetti: Expressions of spirituality. Morphological type horizons to come for parish complexes 04:57:06 | Luca Diotallevi: The ecclesia between polis and civitas in the present moment: a sociological survey 05:41:40 | Marcello Brunini: A church that rises again 05:57:30 | Sandro Pittini: Future ecclesiae 06:06:57 | Paolo Belloni 06:24:04 | Round table with afternoon speakers More FRH events at https://www.frh-europe.org/events/upcoming-events/

In this address to the IIEA, Nicolai von Ondarza, Head of the EU/Europe Research Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), and Pervenche Berès, Board Member of Fondation Jean Jaurès, and former Member of the European Parliament for France (1994-2019), will discuss the recently published Report of the Franco-German Working Group on EU Institutional Reform. The Report’s recommendations centre on three goals: strengthening the rule of law and the EU’s democratic legitimacy, increasing the EU’s capacity to act, and getting the EU ready for enlargement. About the Speaker: Pervenche Berѐs is a Board Member of Fondation Jean Jaurès, President of Association Europe-Finances-Régulation, a Member of the Ethic and Audit Committees of the ECB, and a Member of the AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers) Committee on Climate and Sustainable Finance. She was previously a Member of the European Parliament from 1994 to 2019, chairing the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, and the Employment and Social Affairs Committee. Ms Berѐs also acted as Rapporteur of the Temporary Committee on the Financial, Economic, and Social Crisis, Vice-President of the European Parliament delegation to the Convention in charge of the European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights and Member of the European Convention in charge of drafting a Constitution for Europe. Dr Nicolai von Ondarza is Head of the EU/Europe Research Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), a position he has held since 2020. From 2016 to 2020, he served as Deputy Head of the EU/Europe Research Division, and has worked in various positions at the SWP since 2010. Since 2013, Dr von Ondarza has been Organiser of the British-German Outlook Group, a yearly exchange between the SWP, Chatham House, the German Federal Foreign Office and the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). From 2012 to 2015, he was a Lecturer at Europa-Universität Viadrina

Professor Larry M. Bartels discusses his new book Democracy Erodes from the Top: Leaders, Citizens and the Challenge of Populism in Europe. Professor Bartels challenges the narrative of a populist “wave” in contemporary European public opinion. He argues that electoral support for right-wing populist parties has increased only modestly, driven by populist entrepreneurs, the failures of mainstream parties, and media hype. He argues that Europe’s democratic backsliding reflects the ambitions of political leaders rather than public opinion. Professor Bartels concludes that the bottom-up interpretation of Europe’s political crisis needs to be turned upside down. About the speaker: Larry M. Bartels is May Werthan Shayne Chair of Public Policy and Social Science and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Law at Vanderbilt University. His books include Democracy Erodes from the Top: Leaders, Citizens, and the Challenge of Populism in Europe; Unequal Democracy: The Political Economy of the New Gilded Age (2nd ed); and Democracy for Realists: Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government (with Christopher Achen). He is an elected member of the American National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society. Recorded on the 15th of April 2024

Professor Larry M. Bartels discusses his new book Democracy Erodes from the Top: Leaders, Citizens and the Challenge of Populism in Europe. Professor Bartels challenges the narrative of a populist “wave” in contemporary European public opinion. He argues that electoral support for right-wing populist parties has increased only modestly, driven by populist entrepreneurs, the failures of mainstream parties, and media hype. He argues that Europe’s democratic backsliding reflects the ambitions of political leaders rather than public opinion. Professor Bartels concludes that the bottom-up interpretation of Europe’s political crisis needs to be turned upside down. About the speaker: Larry M. Bartels is May Werthan Shayne Chair of Public Policy and Social Science and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Law at Vanderbilt University. His books include Democracy Erodes from the Top: Leaders, Citizens, and the Challenge of Populism in Europe; Unequal Democracy: The Political Economy of the New Gilded Age (2nd ed); and Democracy for Realists: Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government (with Christopher Achen). He is an elected member of the American National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society.

The URBACT call for Good Practices, running from 15 April to 30 June 2024, is looking for existing local practices that are impactful, participatory, integrated, relevant for the European Union and transferable to other European cities. Find out more information and submit your Good Practice here: https://urbact.eu/get-involved.

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Let’s celebrate #EURES30 🎉 Where jobseekers meet their future career 🤝 Did you know? Our video competition is now live! If you are a content creator between 18 and 30, and ready to learn new skills on the path towards your dream career, this contest is for you ✨ Discover the competition and apply now at 🔗 https://eures.blumm.it/video-competition #euresjobs

Let’s celebrate #EURES30 🎉  Where jobseekers meet their future career 🤝 Did you know? Our video competition is now live! If you are a content creator between 18 and 30, and ready to learn new skills on the path towards your dream career, this contest is for you ✨ Discover the competition and apply now at 🔗 https://eures.blumm.it/video-competition #EURESjobs

Watch Geothermal Energy: The Key to Europe's Energy and Climate Security to understand why a comprehensive #geothermal strategy is crucial for Europe's energy future. #GeothermalNow: join the conversation and let's shape a #sustainable energy future in Europe. Find out more about EGEC: ► TWITTER: EGEC_geothermal ► LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/european-geothermal-energy-council About EGEC EGEC, the European Geothermal Energy Council, is a non-profit international organisation founded in 1998 to promote the European geothermal industry and enable its development both in Europe and worldwide, by shaping policy, improving business condition, and driving more research and development.

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is set to profoundly impact society. In Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity (2023), Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson studied how technological advancements, while promising in theory, often distribute benefits unevenly, primarily enriching a narrow elite while posing challenges to the broader workforce and societal well-being. In this webinar, Professor Daron Acemoglu presents a range of future scenarios of how AI might reshape the work landscape by 2030. These scenarios depend on decisions made by policymakers, business leaders, and society at large, as well as on the pace of AI's development. The aim is to inform policy recommendations, encourage proactive strategies within businesses, and increase public awareness regarding the use of AI so that the advancements in AI contribute to a more equitable and prosperous society for all. Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor, MIT, USA The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology – in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.

AI for Good and Our Future Life invites storytellers to submit a storyboard with their envisioned life moments and the integration of AI within them. Tell us a story about a moment of future life you see yourself in. Tell us a story about something you care about – the environment, justice, immigration, science, the future of commerce and democracy, healing, human connection, discovery and exploration. How does this future unite us? What world would you imagine being a part of and how does your idea let us see a glimpse of that world? Selected candidates’ storyboards will be showcased and finalists will be determined by public vote at the AI for Good Global Summit 2024 on 30-31 May. The finalists will be invited to create a 2-4 minute short film to be presented during the Summit of the Future in September 2024 where the winner will be selected. Goals: 1. Inspire 2. Empower 3. Promote 4. Advance Timeline: 8th April 2024 - Contest launch 20th May 2024 - Deadline for storyboard submissions 20-31 May 2024 - Evaluation phase June 2024 - May 2024 - Winner announcement Submission guidlines: Original idea, in a story format. Showcasing a brief moment in time and part of daily life in the future. International and universal in character. Compatible with the values, purposes and principles of the UN. Use / application of AI tools should be clearly mentioned. Optional: visual elements (we encourage using ethically sourced, licensable creative tools to ensure responsible use of AI) The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology – in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.

Découvrez comment Cornerstone Content Studio permet aux gestionnaires de formation de cibler les contenus les plus pertinents pour favoriser le développement de compétences des collaborateurs. Pour cela nous allons vous montrer comment Content Studio permet : D’explorer les offres contenus pour s’assurer de la complétude des offres, De cibler les contenus appropriés pour développer les compétences, De créer les agrégats de contenus pour les diffuser dans votre organisation.

Maîtrisez les langues en parlant en toute confiance et sans jugement. Générez en quelques secondes, des évaluations sur mesure pour vos apprenants grâce à vos ressources pédagogiques. Rencontrez Lisy, votre coach IA personnalisée et bienveillante, connectée à votre suivi de formation.

The way an individual learns is determined by the country they grow up in. Designing training that is in line with the learners’ background enhances their learning experience, increasing its relevance and the learners’ engagement and knowledge retention. Join us to explore the art of crafting culturally suitable eLearning content for the French market.

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L'intelligence artificielle est entrée de manière fracassante et parfois perturbante dans le secteur de la formation. Cependant, une variable plus que décisive pour l'avenir semble échapper à de nombreux éditeurs : l'éthique derrière la machine. Depuis sa création, edtake a intégré de manière privilégiée ces notions de sécurité, de protection de la donnée et de souveraineté en devant chef de fil du programme européen Prometheus X. Nous vous donnons ainsi rendez-vous lors de cette conférence pour découvrir en direct notre IA éthique pour : Concevoir votre socle de formation Générer vos contenus et activités pédagogiques Exporter simplement sur vos outils LMS, LCMS,LXP Trouver les meilleurs freelances de la EdTech pour externaliser grâce à notre marketplace.

Les enjeux RSE deviennent de plus en plus prégnants et au coeur de la stratégie des entreprises. Toutefois, sensibiliser et embarquer l'ensemble des collaborateurs sur ces sujets peut s'avérer très compliqué car il s'agit ici d'éveiller les consciences plutôt que de transmettre des connaissances. Nous aborderons donc ici les raisons qui font qu'une bonne sensibilisation à ces sujets ne peur pas utiliser les mêmes outils qu'une formation classique à travers un retour d'expérience d'un client de notre gamme de serious games RSE The Impact Agency

Abilways propose The Practice, une nouvelle solution de formation conseil. Parce que la mesure de la performance d’une formation passe par les résultats concrètement observés sur le terrain. La formation-conseil apparait comme une réponse à cette problématique.

Le transfert de connaissance ne se déroule pas toujours dans le cadre de formations structurées. Souvent, la formation la plus efficace et la plus pertinente a lieu dans des situations ponctuelles et spontanées, au moment où le besoin s'en fait sentir. Ces situations peuvent être difficiles à planifier, mais cela n’empêche pas de  tirer parti de la puissance de la vidéo et de la communication asynchrone.  Les entreprises peuvent donner à leurs employés les moyens de créer rapidement et facilement des vidéos de formation pour répondre aux besoins les plus urgents. Contrairement aux réunions impromptues, ces vidéos peuvent être revues ultérieurement pour renforcer les connaissances acquises et elles peuvent être envoyées à d'autres collaborateurs ayant des questions similaires.  Reoignez Sandrine Verdun, formatrice recommandée par TechSmith, qui partagera l'importance de l'apprentissage social au travail et expliquera comment tout le monde peut utiliser le logiciel de création vidéo et d’enregistrement Snagit pour créer des vidéos informelles et efficaces en quelques minutes !

Meet Alessandra Sala, Sr. Director of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Shutterstock as she shares insights on AI Ethics. Meet this expert and many more at the AI for Good Global Summit on the 30-31 May 2024 in Geneva and online. https://aiforgood.itu.int/summit24/

Meet Stuart Russell a leading thinker on #ai from the University of California as he talks about AI breakthroughs and what the future holds. Join him and many more AI experts ate the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva and online 30 - 31 May. https://aiforgood.itu.int/summit24/

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The 1st Energy Community breakfast session highlighted the case of the Novi Otok energy cooperative in Croatia as well as providing national context about the energy community landscape in Croatia. Key points covered in the session are included below: • Novi Otok focus on empowering people and are adapting into a new decentralised system as they are based on an island. • Ivan presented tips and tricks that he felt were important for energy communities, particularly in their early stages: - Relying on proven technologies to ensure investment and gain interest from citizens, before then looking to shift behaviour - Investing in both small and large projects - Synergy of sectors - Continuous dialogue with members - Focussing on direct needs of local citizens to build community trust • They focussed on PV as a proven technology and have put PV installations on the local library. • Ivan also spoke about EUCF utilised / SECAP and an online platform for local impact investments. The cooperative are promoting crowdfunding as a means of generating the necessary financing for the energy cooperative. Both through investors and community members. More information: https://wayback.archive-it.org/12090/20240320084824/https://rural-energy-community-hub.ec.europa.eu/index_en #EUenergycommunities

The 2nd Energy Community Breakfast Session highlighted the operations and successes of Biozon, an energy community in the Netherlands founded on the principle of cost-effective power, delivering energy that flows through your socket that won't hit you in your pocket. Founded in 2019, Biozon's initiative began with a power purchasing agreement at a fixed price of 0.055 cent per kWh with Agem Municipal Energy. The community uses a landfill gas installation as a source of power generation. The model entails procuring additional electricity from other energy communities within the Netherlands when required and resorting to the conventional market only as a last option. This approach aligns with Biozon's mission of promoting sustainable and affordable energy. Currently, the project involves 60 households, supplied through Agem, which holds the requisite permit. Notably, the landfill gas installation has been producing more energy than initially anticipated, marking a significant success for the project. More information: https://wayback.archive-it.org/12090/20240320084824/https://rural-energy-community-hub.ec.europa.eu/index_en #EUenergycommunities

Comunità Energitica Rinnovabile Rosetana APS, referred to more colloquially as Comunità Energetica Rinnovabile di Roseto Valfortore, is a rural EC in Apulia, Italy. The EC celebrated the inauguration of their first 6kW renewable energy installation on January 27th, 2023. The EC is actively pursuing other innovative activities in the near future, by maximising their income with the GSE incentive on shared energy using smart meters, exploring opportunities for storage, e-mobility and district heating. The EC’s “leasing model” is a unique way of reducing the initial financial burden on the community and offers a valuable lesson to other communities in their early stages, as well as the ECs’ ability to take advantage of the incentives available in Italy through self-consumption and shared energy. Currently, the community has 30 members and has a driving ambition to increase self-consumption to cover 100% of its citizens, reducing their financial costs for energy and eventually becoming autonomous from an energy perspective. More information: https://wayback.archive-it.org/12090/20240320084824/https://rural-energy-community-hub.ec.europa.eu/index_en #EUenergycommunities

Goiener is a non-profit citizen cooperative whose activity is to commercialise 100% renewable electricity. Given the broad scope of citizen energy activities in 2015, the Goiener Association was created. They hoped to scale and strengthen the dissemination of activities, training, awareness raising and development of new lines of work. They foster collaboration with social networks that empower citizens and share our values. Their mission is to channel citizen demand to regain control of the local energy supply. The Goiener cooperative is committed to an inclusive organisational structure based on thematic and multidisciplinary teams. It consists of 200 volunteers and workers that have autonomy but also coordinate. More information: https://wayback.archive-it.org/12090/20240320084824/https://rural-energy-community-hub.ec.europa.eu/index_en #EUenergycommunities

The General Manager of award-winning Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative in Ireland presented a session on the EU LIFE project One Stop Renovation Coop (OSR-Coop). The OSR-Coop project looks to create a model that enables citizen-led renovations by advancing cooperative One-Stop Shop building renovation services. During this networking session participants discovered what significance the outputs from this project will have on energy communities across the European Union. More information: https://wayback.archive-it.org/12090/20240320084824/https://rural-energy-community-hub.ec.europa.eu/index_en #EUenergycommunities

Watch live on Monday 22 April from 09:00 BST (10:00 CEST) as ESA astronaut candidates Sophie Adenot, Rosemary Coogan, Pablo Álvarez Fernández, Raphaël Liégeois, Marco Sieber and Australian Space Agency astronaut candidate Katherine Bennell-Pegg receive astronaut certification at ESA’s European Astronaut Centre. This officially marks their transition into fully-fledged astronauts, ready and eligible for spaceflight. The group was selected in November 2022 and began their year-long basic astronaut training in April 2023. Basic astronaut training provides the candidates with an overall familiarisation and training in various areas, such as spacecraft systems, spacewalking, flight engineering, robotics and life support systems, as well as survival and medical training. Following certification, the new astronauts will move on to the next phases of pre-assignment and mission-specific training, paving the way for future missions to the International Space Station and beyond. Credits: ESA - European Space Agency ★ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ESAsubscribe and click twice on the bell button to receive our notifications. Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/SpaceInVideos Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/ESAonTwitter On Facebook: http://bit.ly/ESAonFacebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/ESAonInstagram On LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ESAonLinkedIn On Pinterest: https://bit.ly/ESAonPinterest On Flickr: http://bit.ly/ESAonFlickr We are Europe's gateway to space. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Check out https://www.esa.int/ to get up to speed on everything space related. Copyright information about our videos is available here: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Terms_and_Conditions #ESA #Astronaut #GraduationCeremony

Meet Hera, our very own asteroid detective. Together with two CubeSats – Milani the rock decoder and Juventas the radar visionary – Hera is off on an adventure to explore Didymos, a double asteroid system that is typical of the thousands that pose an impact risk to planet Earth. In September 2022 NASA’s DART spacecraft tested if it was possible to divert an asteroid by giving it a shove – and found out that it was! Important knowledge, should we wish to avoid going the same way as the dinosaurs. Astronomers can observe from afar how the smaller asteroid’s orbit has shifted since DART’s impact, but there is still a missing piece of the puzzle if we want to fully understand how ‘kinetic impacting’ works in practice. Suitable for kids and adults alike, this episode of ‘The Incredible Adventures of Hera’ explains why ESA’s asteroid detective and its CubeSat assistants need to get up close and personal to shine light on this cosmic mystery. Watch the other episodes of The Incredible Adventures of the Hera Mission: English: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbyvawxScNbtO4aVLVx1SrsRT6yw8gahK French: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbyvawxScNbveV6nHUZQMlM76h5_XLtG8 Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbyvawxScNbtoQmV_KXc0uE9hww2zwSMX Italian: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbyvawxScNbtoQmV_KXc0uE9hww2zwSMX German: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbyvawxScNbusb32V5-i0HdymYKanXH3C Credit: ESA-Science Office ★ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ESAsubscribe and click twice on the bell button to receive our notifications. Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/SpaceInVideos Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/ESAonTwitter On Facebook: http://bit.ly/ESAonFacebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/ESAonInstagram On LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ESAonLinkedIn On Pinterest: https://bit.ly/ESAonPinterest On Flickr: http://bit.ly/ESAonFlickr We are Europe's gateway to space. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Check out https://www.esa.int/ to get up to speed on everything space related. Copyright information about our videos is available here: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Terms_and_Conditions #ESA #HeraMission #Animation

The Disaster and Climate Risk Data Fellowship program believes that students, young climate researchers, and data scientists from vulnerable countries are best positioned to lead scientific-based climate risk efforts in their regions. This video showcases the work of the first cohort of Disaster and Climate Risk Data Fellows at the World Bank. This initiative was led by the Digital Earth team from the Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) at the World Bank, with financial support from a grant provided by the Swiss Re Foundation. The project commenced in September 2022 and concluded in December 2023, lasting a total of 15 months. The primary objective of the program was to identify and support a cohort of Risk Data Fellows in seven climate-vulnerable countries. Their mandate was to access, create, and communicate climate risk knowledge within their respective countries. They accomplished this by contributing to World Bank projects related to disaster investments or analytical work. Fellows were chosen based on their expertise in disaster and climate risk data, along with their commitment to supporting their countries and communities. They received training and hands-on support throughout the project and significantly contributed to enhancing climate risk analysis through their involvement in World Bank projects. In addition to supporting the selected fellows, the project aimed to develop the Risk Data Library, a project focused on establishing open data standards and tools to facilitate disaster and climate risk assessments, particularly in countries with limited data access. The fellows presented their work at the World Bank HQ in Washington DC and Columbia University in New York. But more importantly, they contributed significantly to improving disaster and climate risk knowledge for their communities. Risk Data Fellows featured in the video: - Zia Uddin Foisal: Socioeconomic and climate data for Bangladesh investments - Paolo Magnata: Enhancing coastal road safety in Mindanao Island, Philippines - Ankita Sood: Mitigating flood and drought risks in Indian cities - Bradley Riley: Integrated river management in three South African cities - Mohammad Fadli: Climate adaptation data for 80,000 villages in Indonesia - Hwaba Mambo: Integrating disaster risk data into the National Social Registry Fund in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Isabelle Tingzon: Mapping buildings using drones and machine learning in the Caribbean The World Bank's Risk Data Fellows Project team included Pierre Chrzanowski (Disaster Risk Management Specialist), Andrea Garcia Tapia (Disaster Risk Consultant), Stuart Fraser (Senior Disaster Risk Consultant), Nuala Cowan (Senior Disaster Risk Consultant), and Mattia Amadio (Disaster Risk Analytics Consultant). Visit the Risk Data Library at [riskdatalibrary.org](https://riskdatalibrary.org/).

Ready to shake things up a little this summer? Bask in the most fun season of the year with easy to make coolers using high-quality fruit juices and syrups from the EU – which perfectly complement your outdoor adventures!​​ #EU #MoreThanFoodIndia #MoreThanFood #SummerCoolers #Fruitjuices #Syrups

ESA says the Proba-3 mission will be the first to create an artificial eclipse in a bid to better understand solar weather. READ MORE : https://www.euronews.com/2024/04/15/esa-is-launching-two-satellites-on-a-world-first-mission-to-create-a-man-made-solar-eclips Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future #NextSpace

⮕ What active measures can Public Employment Services (PES) take to develop green skills❓ ⮕ How can Social Partners engage with PES and education and training systems to ensure skills are relevant to labour market❓ ⮕ What can we learn from the experience in North Macedonia❓ ⮕ What support is being provided by the EU and the ETF❓ Speakers: 🎙️ Aneta Petrovska-Rusomaroski, Macedonian Employers Organisation, Vice President for VET and Education; 🎙️ Violeta Stojanovik, Adviser of Employment Service Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia 🎙️ Lisa Rustico, Work-based Learning Expert & Country Liaison for North Macedonia, ETF