As we mark the first anniversary of the GreenDeal-NET network, we reflect on and celebrate our achievements, while setting our sights on the future.
Over the past year, GreenDeal-NET has been addressing the complex challenges in governance, policy, and law related to sustainability and climate action in diverse ways. Want to know what we have achieved so far and see what lies ahead?
1. Network growth
Our journey began with a vision to establish a community of experts committed to sustainability and climate governance. In one year, we have made a substantial stride in building this community. Our network now encompasses 12 partner institutions, 23 associated institutions, 69 individual experts from diverse fields, and many more advisors, students and other stakeholders that have been involved in our activities up to now. All are at the heart of our dialogue and collective progress.
2. Completed Collaborative Initiatives
GreenDeal-NET isn't just about growing expertise; it's about driving change collectively. Over the past year, we have actively engaged in the following collaborative projects and initiatives:
Events:
- Our first international conference, held in Lisbon.
- Academic panels at a variety of conferences (EUIA, ECPR, ICONs, etc).
- Workshop on effective communication of results for senior researchers.
- Policy-link workshops on EU climate governance framework and Contemporary climate activism and EU policy.
- Several workshops held for our upcoming Special Issues.
Research initiatives:
- Bi-annual Research Highlights: Edition #1 and Edition #2 for policy makers.
- Publications related to GreenDeal-NET from the consortium, associate members and experts.
- Short-Term Visiting Researcher Fellowships.
Education outcomes:
- “How Green Is Your Deal?” podcast series.
- Lectures, such as our Environmental Law Lecture series.
- International PhD School already offered a variety of activities aimed at fostering academic growth and interdisciplinary exchange for PhD students from our network. Several experts got involved to share their knowledge and provide valuable tools, such as writing policy briefs and developing effective interdisciplinary communication.
These endeavours have allowed us to bridge the gap between knowledge and action.
3. A Glimpse into the Future
As we look ahead, we aim to:
Extend the network further by reaching out to and welcoming experts from underrepresented fields and regions. Diversity of perspectives is key to addressing global environmental challenges effectively. Do you know someone or are you an expert? Get in touch with us!
Educate and exchange knowledge by continuing to provide valuable educational resources, such as workshops, webinars, and lecture series, empowering experts and the wider community. We will also actively engage with policymakers to share knowledge and better understand each diverse perspectives and complex issues.
Upcoming GreenDeal-NET initiatives:
Launch of our MOOC ‘Understanding the European Green Deal – History, challenges, and opportunities' (November):
- In the freely available Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), you will dive deep into the past and present of EU climate and sustainability action, the economic paradigms shaping the EU’s transition, and the internal and external challenges that EU policy faces. This course is a built on our experience with the GOVTRAN MOOC and is for everyone interested in European climate and sustainability governance, although some prior knowledge about EU decision-making might be helpful.
Continuation of our Environmental Law Lecture Series
New episodes of our “How Green Is Your Deal?” podcast series:
- 24/10: Having faith: the role of Muslim climate intermediaries
- 21/11: Businesses in court - corporate climate litigation
Continuation of our International PhD School
Roundtable debate series
Edited book on Mitigators Adapters, and Mitigator-Adapters (waiting to be published)
Special issues on:
- The revised EU climate policy framework for 2030 & beyond
- Democracy and the EGD
- External effects of the EGD
- European climate and sustainability transition in light of the rule of law
- Comparative national climate policy and law
- EGD and policy integration and coherence
State-of-the-art reviews on:
- “Three decades of EU climate policy: racing towards climate neutrality?” (waiting to be published)
- Main lessons from three decades of research on EU climate policy
- European policy on adaptation and resilience
- Climate policy diffusion
- Institutional and legal frameworks of climate policy
As we celebrate one year of GreenDeal-NET, we express our deepest gratitude to our dedicated community of experts, partners, and supporters. Together, we will continue to use our platform to foster dialogue among experts, policymakers, and the broader public. Here's to many more years of impactful collaboration shaping climate governance and sustainability for a brighter future!