Ahead of the June plenary, Environment Committee MEPs have adopted amendments that raise the Parliament s ambitions on the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the anticipated EU nature restoration law.
Public concern for biodiversity loss is mounting, growing 16% globally since 2016, according to a new report commissioned by the WWF. This has translated into an ‘eco-awakening’ of citizens which has prompted a surge in demand for sustainable goods.
Time to step up the EU s response to gender-based violence!
Live Webinar on the 10th anniversary of the Istanbul Convention
The future of gender equality in Europe is at a turning point.
Live webinar
May 26th, 16.00-17.00
The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, also known as the Istanbul Convention, celebrates its tenth anniversary this May. The convention is the most far-reaching international legal instrument to protect women, girls and gender-diverse persons from violence.
Turkey’s baffling decision to pull out of the international accord is a hugely concerning development which cannot be taken lightly. Defending the Istanbul Convention and identifying more ways to promote gender equality is more important now than ever, as COVID-19 lockdown measures have led to an increase in cases of gender-based violence.
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Deadline for application: 10 June 2021
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Science Europe are looking for a Senior Policy Officer responsible for strengthening the role and contribution of science in tackling societal challenges.
Location: Brussels
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Working for Science Europe, you will get the opportunity to work for a unique policy association in the field of research and innovation and become part of a friendly and enthusiastic team.
The Senior Policy Officer is responsible for supporting collaboration among Science Europe Member Organisations, for developing advocacy strategies on key issues for scientific
research in Europe. To do so, the post holder works closely with experts from the Member Organisations, with the rest of the Science Europe Office and with relevant external partners
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