🇧🇷 Getting ready for COP30 in Belém (from 10 Nov)? The UN SDSN COP30 Resource Hub offers 50+ tools & reports to help you grasp the key priorities: 🌳 Tropical forests 💶 Climate finance 🌍 National & regional climate action ⚡ The just energy transition Explore & prepare for COP30 👉 www.unsdsn.org

Recently German political discourse is replete with attacks on the EU ETS. In an op-ed I argue that these attacks could easily become a self-fulfilling prophecy. It may help us short term we are shooting ourselves in the foot in the race for the future: wupperinst.org/en/a/wi/a/s/...

📢 Want to showcase your research and show how social sciences and humanities can help shape a just and inclusive green transition? If you're a PhD or early-career researcher, apply for the Shared Green Societies Research Awards and win €500 + a trip to Brussels! 🗓 Deadline: 12 Nov 2025 👇

How does law shape & get shaped by sustainability? Join the Doctoral Workshop on Sustainability & Law in Context to present your research, exchange ideas & foster cross-field collaboration exploring diverse legal approaches. 📍 Lüneburg 🇩🇪 🕒 Abstract deadline: 30/11 📅 Workshop date: 11/03/26 Info👇

Join the University of Cambridge as a Research Associate on the EU-funded ACCLIMATE project! Help shape global climate cooperation and drive fair, effective emission strategies. 👤 PhD (or near completion) in social science, strong research record & policy engagement experience ⏰ Deadline: 27/10 👇

💭 What does prosperity mean for Europe today & how can we rethink it beyond GDP growth? 📢 Call for Papers: the IDEAS conference explores new paths towards EU prosperity, governance & collective well-being. 🗓️ 27–29 May, Brussels ⏳ Submissions deadline: 30 Nov 25 Info👉 iee.ulb.be/en/news/ideas-2026

Join the University of Cambridge as a Research Associate on the EU-funded ACCLIMATE project! Help shape global climate cooperation and drive fair, effective emission strategies. 👤 PhD (or near completion) in social science, strong research record & policy engagement experience ⏰ Deadline: 27/10 👇

📢 Want to showcase your research and show how social sciences and humanities can help shape a just and inclusive green transition? If you're a PhD or early-career researcher, apply for the Shared Green Societies Research Awards and win €500 + a trip to Brussels! 🗓 Deadline: 12 Nov 2025 👇

How does law shape & get shaped by sustainability? Join the Doctoral Workshop on Sustainability & Law in Context to present your research, exchange ideas & foster cross-field collaboration exploring diverse legal approaches. 📍 Lüneburg 🇩🇪 🕒 Abstract deadline: 30/11 📅 Workshop date: 11/03/26 Info👇

Join the University of Cambridge as a Research Associate on the EU-funded ACCLIMATE project! Help shape global climate cooperation and drive fair, effective emission strategies. 👤 PhD (or near completion) in social science, strong research record & policy engagement experience ⏰ Deadline: 27/10 👇

🇪🇺 How can the EU keep climate ambition on track amid crises & geopolitical uncertainty? At the GreenDeal-NET conference, Jan Dusík (DG CLIMA) reflected on the future of EU climate governance: 2050 neutrality, the 2040 –90% target, ETS reform, adaptation & the Social Climate Fund. 🎥 Watch keynote 👇

New postdoc opening in climate & human rights law! ⚖️ Aarhus University is hiring for the Emergence of European Climate Rights project. 2-year role with research on ECHR/ECtHR, teaching & publication opportunities. 📍 Aarhus 🗓 Start: Dec 2025 ⏳ Apply by 23 Sept 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/European-Cli...

💧 Is it time for a European Blue Deal? In this last Environmental Law Lecture, Nathalie Hervé-Fournereau explores how EU water law tackles droughts, floods & water stress and the risks & opportunities of a new Water Resilience Initiative. 📺 Watch here 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Towards-a-Eu...

🇪🇺 How can the EU keep climate ambition on track amid crises & geopolitical uncertainty? At the GreenDeal-NET conference, Jan Dusík (DG CLIMA) reflected on the future of EU climate governance: 2050 neutrality, the 2040 –90% target, ETS reform, adaptation & the Social Climate Fund. 🎥 Watch keynote👇

🌱How can EU climate, biodiversity & planning law work together to protect carbon sinks & where do tensions arise? In her blog, Alessandra Accogli from @dublincityuni.bsky.social uses Irish peatlands to show both the promise&limits of EU frameworks in safeguarding carbon-storing ecosystems Read it👇

New postdoc opening in climate & human rights law! ⚖️ Aarhus University is hiring for the Emergence of European Climate Rights project. 2-year role with research on ECHR/ECtHR, teaching & publication opportunities. 📍 Aarhus 🗓 Start: Dec 2025 ⏳ Apply by 23 Sept 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/European-Cli...

⚡What’s new in climate governance research? Read our 6th edition of the #ResearchHighlights: a curated overview of policy-relevant academic insights on how the EU is governing its transition to climate neutrality & sustainability Full edition 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Biannual-Res... Key takeaways 👇

🇪🇺 Is the EU delivering on its promise of environmental democracy? With the 2025 Meeting of the Parties nearing, this free workshop will assess the EU’s record under the Aarhus Convention: access to information, public participation & justice. 🗓️ 24 Sep 📍Brussels & Online ✍️ Register before 12 Sep 👇

⚡What’s new in climate governance research? Read our 6th edition of the #ResearchHighlights: a curated overview of policy-relevant academic insights on how the EU is governing its transition to climate neutrality & sustainability Full edition 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Biannual-Res... Key takeaways 👇

Can CBAM push global climate ambition or backfire? 🇰🇷 Korea’s ETS covers 80% of emissions, but low prices persist. With EU border costs coming in 2026, pressure is rising. But raising prices risks backlash. Asgeir Barlaup's brief explores Korea’s path forward & its impact on EU climate diplomacy 👇

🇪🇺 Is the EU delivering on its promise of environmental democracy? With the 2025 Meeting of the Parties nearing, this free workshop will assess the EU’s record under the Aarhus Convention: access to information, public participation & justice. 🗓️ 24 Sep 📍Brussels & Online ✍️ Register before 12 Sep 👇

🏙️ How can cities collaborate better to implement Nature-Based Solutions? New study on Ghent 🇧🇪 & Heerlen 🇳🇱 dives into how urban actors co-govern NBS to tackle climate risks like heat islands. Read the article 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/index.php/Im...

Can 🇧🇪’s social dialogue keep up with the green transition? Louis Florin's &Tom Bauler's policy brief explores how federal institutions are(& aren’t) adapting to integrate climate, labour & socio-economic policy. In times of pressure, can concertation evolve without losing democratic legitimacy? 👇

🔄 What if we reversed the gaze in EU trade policy? @carolinebertram.bsky.social & Simon Happersberger explore how the EU’s trade partners perceive and engage with TSD chapters, challenging the EU-centred lens. 60 interviews reveal diverging views on implementation, governance, agency, and more 👇

🇪🇺 Is the EU’s sustainability agenda starting to fragment? The Omnibus Package reshapes the EU’s sustainability architecture. This blog shows how Member States are deeply divided. But also, how a shift from implementation to deregulation, just when global pressures demands more policy coherence. 👇

🔋 Passionate about energy policy? Masaryk University's Centre for Energy Studies seeks a researcher to work on energy policy & security, teach & mentor students Early-career & experienced applicants are welcome ⏳ Apply by 22 Aug 2025 🗓 Start Oct 2025 📍 Brno 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/vacancy-masa...

🇪🇺 Is the EU delivering on its promise of environmental democracy? With the 2025 Meeting of the Parties nearing, this free workshop will assess the EU’s record under the Aarhus Convention: access to information, public participation & justice. 🗓️ 24 Sep 📍Brussels & Online ✍️ Register before 12 Sep 👇

🏙️ How can cities collaborate better to implement Nature-Based Solutions? New study on Ghent 🇧🇪 & Heerlen 🇳🇱 dives into how urban actors co-govern NBS to tackle climate risks like heat islands. Read the article 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/index.php/Im...

🔋 Passionate about energy policy? Masaryk University's Centre for Energy Studies seeks a researcher to work on energy policy & security, teach & mentor students. Early-career & experienced welcome. ⏳ Apply by 22 Aug 2025 🗓 Start Oct 2025 📍 Brno, CZ All info 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/vacancy-masa...

Can CBAM push global climate ambition or backfire? 🇰🇷 Korea’s ETS covers 80% of emissions, but low prices persist. With EU border costs coming in 2026, pressure is rising. But raising prices risks backlash. Asgeir Barlaup's brief explores Korea’s path forward & its impact on EU climate diplomacy 👇

🇪🇺 Is the EU’s sustainability agenda starting to fragment? The Omnibus Package reshapes the EU’s sustainability architecture. This blog shows how Member States are deeply divided. But also, how a shift from implementation to deregulation, just when global pressures demand more policy coherence. 👇

Can 🇧🇪’s social dialogue keep up with the green transition? Louis Florin's &Tom Bauler's policy brief explores how federal institutions are(& aren’t) adapting to integrate climate, labour & socio-economic policy. In times of pressure, can concertation evolve without losing democratic legitimacy? 👇

⚡PRESS RELEASE UN Plastics Treaty negotiations start in Switzerland with a mountain to climb #INC-5.2 will determine whether we finally have a just, people and planet-centred international agreement to end plastic pollution bit.ly/3J1gOWC

🔄 What if we reversed the gaze in EU trade policy? @carolinebertram.bsky.social & Simon Happersberger explore how the EU’s trade partners perceive and engage with TSD chapters, challenging the EU-centred lens. 60 interviews reveal diverging views on implementation, governance, agency, and more 👇

Join us on Wednesday at @ufrjoficial.bsky.social to discuss the #IMO #Net-ZeroFramework and the just and #equitable transition of international #shipping! 🚢 Register here 👉 www.sympla.com.br/evento/the-i... My recent analysis of this topic is available here: zenodo.org/records/1578...

Can 🇧🇪’s social dialogue keep up with the green transition? Louis Florin's & Tom Bauler's policy brief explores how federal institutions are(& aren’t) adapting to integrate climate, labour & socio-economic policy. In times of pressure, can concertation evolve without losing democratic legitimacy? 👇

🇪🇺 Is the EU’s sustainability agenda starting to fragment? The Omnibus Package reshapes the EU’s sustainability architecture. This blog shows how Member States are deeply divided. But also, how a shift from implementation to deregulation, just when global pressures demands more policy coherence. 👇

What better way to end our series on the external dimension of EU climate governance than by getting insights from policymaking? Tune in to our latest episode to hear Jacob Werksman share his insights on how science, policy and economics interact and what we can expect from future climate policy

Interested in pursuing a PhD in political science and find governance of climate, energy and/or the EU fascinating? Apply for this PhD research fellowship! Oslo is a great place to live. Good salary+good working conditions+great nature and culture. Come to us! www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...

🔎How can science guide 🇪🇺climate policy in turbulent times? 🎥 This roundtable explores how scientific advisory bodies shape credible climate action. Topics include depoliticising debates, adapting to mistrust, improving EU-national coordination & more Watch/read👉 www.greendealnet.eu/index.php/Ro...

The Conclima Conference is in full swing! Watch live here 👉 conclima.org/en/programa/ ⚠️ Tune in live tomorrow on Youtube for the closing keynote by @oberthuerseb.bsky.social on The European Green Deal, the Fit-for-55 Package & the Future of EU Climate Governance 🎥👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_S-...

How can the EU boost green partnerships & real climate action in Asia Pacific? Bohyun Kim’s new policy brief calls for more tailored follow-up, better capacity building, and deeper local knowledge to strengthen the EU’s green leadership. Read it here 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Follow%20the...

🤔 What’s really shaping the EU’s global climate role: science, politics, economics? In the final episode of season 2 of #HowGreenisYourDeal, Jacob Werksman (EC) joins @janagheuens.bsky.social to reflect on climate diplomacy, disruption & the road ahead 🎧Listen now👉 greendealnet.eu/episode-22-E...

Europeans still see climate change as a serious threat: 85% consider it a serious problem for the world! 🌍📊 The latest #Eurobarometer also confirms widespread support for stronger climate policies across the EU. More here: europa.eu/!tmBBkw #Eurobarometer

How can public participation strengthen both climate action and democracy in the EU? Our latest policy paper outlines 7 concrete ways (see below👇) to improve participation in EU climate governance as current mechanisms often fall short. Read the full paper👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Paper-EU-cli...

New Special Issue 'The External Dimensions of the European Green Deal' by @greendealnet.eu: link.springer.com/journal/1078... @simonohnen.bsky.social @earsomj.bsky.social @claraweller.bsky.social ‪‪‪@buzogany.bsky.social @cladupont.bsky.social @gorandominioni.bsky.social @retoolproject.bsky.social

💬 Are the EU’s Strategic Dialogues truly democratic or just ‘participation washing’? Meant to open up policymaking on climate, agriculture & industry, they now risk becoming symbolic. New op-ed by Schewe, @simonohnen.bsky.social & @oberthuerseb.bsky.social explores the pitfalls & how to fix them👇

🎓 We warmly invite you to attend the public defence of Reinhilde Bouckaert on "The EU’s relationship with fossil fuel suppliers: business as usual or energy transition?" 🗓️ Monday, 30 June 2025 🕙 10:00 CEST 💻 Online only Register here👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

How can public participation strengthen both climate action and democracy in the EU? Our latest policy paper outlines 7 concrete ways (see below👇) to improve participation in EU climate governance as current mechanisms often fall short. Read the full paper👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Paper-EU-cli...

New Nature paper "Majority support for global redistributive & climate policies" www.nature.com/articles/s41... cites "Who on Earth Wants a World Government, What Kind, & Why?" @dcuclimate.bsky.social @dcu-conflict.bsky.social @greendealnet.eu @retoolproject.bsky.social Read: doi.org/10.1093/isq/...