EU Social Economy policy and the Green Deal (part 1) - FEBEA - European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers

EU Social Economy policy and the Green Deal

First part of the EU Regulations and the Sustainable Finance Framework training sessions. Focused on EU Social Economy policy and the Green Deal.

Training

Passed

Date:

November 14, 2024

Time:

14:00 – 17:00 CET

Location:

Online

Free

Language:

English

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In today’s political climate, where migration and defense issues dominate the narrative, it is crucial to comprehend the implications of European Union policies. Decisions made at the EU level significantly influence our actions at national and local levels, shaping both the strategies we adopt and the outcomes we seek.

As the upcoming European Commission will no longer have a Commissioner specifically responsible for social affairs, the future of the Social Economy Action Plan may be uncertain. The previous Commission’s foundation, centered around the Green Deal and the Sustainable Finance Framework, is transitioning towards an industrial clean deal that prioritizes competitiveness, potentially placing social justice on the back burner.

This training will equip participants with the knowledge needed to navigate these developments effectively.

Check the second session dedicated to Sustainable Finance Framework and reporting requirements on the 28th of November.

Agenda

14h00 – 14h10 Introduction to the workshop and agenda by Wolfgang Spiess-Knafl, European Center for Social Finance

14h10 – 14h50 Social Business Initiative – Insights from the Evaluation of the SBI by Wolfgang Spiess-Knafl, European Center for Social Finance

14h50 – 15h00 Coffee Break

15h00 – 15h40 Social Economy Action Plan, Council Recommendations, Social Pillar – Introduction and key policy changes by Sarah de Heusch, Social Economy Europe Director

15h40 – 16h00 Interactive discussion

16h00 – 16h40 European Green Deal – Introduction and key policy changes by Paolo Caridi, European, Commission – DG CLIMA

16h40 – 16h55 Wrap-Up by Daniel Sorrosal, FEBEA

Speakers

Sarah de Heusch

Director of Social Economy Europe (SEE). In her own words she bridges knowledge and practices, builds coalitions to drive a fair economy, and advocates for legal frameworks adapted to the fast-changing world. She champions policies and legal frameworks at both international and EU levels.

Paolo Caridi

DG CLIMA – Head of Unit Communication, civil society relations and Climate Pact – European Commission.

Daniel Sorrosal - Secretary General of FEBEA

With a background in finance Daniel is currently leading FEBEA and is a member of the Board of Directors of several organisations including, Social Economy Europe, the Fondazione di Communitá di Messina and of AFIN, the first institution dedicated to the financing of the social economy in Romania. In addition, Daniel Sorrosal and FEBEA collaborate actively with Medwaves and the Switchmed programme as an advisor in Sustainable Finance.

Wolfgang Spiess-Knafl

Researcher at the European Center for Social Finance.

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