Sociology
GreenDeal-NET conference: Rethinking EU Climate and Sustainability Governance in an Age of Disruption
The second GreenDeal-NET Conference, Rethinking EU Climate and Sustainability Governance in an Age of Disruption, took place on 19 June 2025 at the Beursschouwburg in Brussels and online.
Reinforcing EU Climate and Democratic Governance: Enhancing Public Participation and Deliberation
Reinforcing EU Climate and Democratic Governance: Enhancing Public Participation and DeliberationPublic participation is not only a tool for better climate policies but also a cornerstone of democracy it
Podcast Series: How Green is Your Deal?
Ever since the von der Leyen Commission launched the European Green Deal, European climate policy went into overdrive, and it seems like every week there is a new initiative.
GreenDeal-NET's Biannual Research Highlights #6
GreenDeal-NET's Biannual Research Highlights: Innovative Insights into Governing the EU’s Climate Neutrality and Sustainability Transition
Democracy on thin ice? Climate and sustainability policy, backlash, and the legitimacy challenge in the EU.
Democracy on thin ice? Climate and sustainability policy, backlash, and the legitimacy challenge in the EU.In this roundtable debate, the panelists examined how t
Embedding social justice in EU climate and sustainability governance
Embedding social justice in EU climate and sustainability governanceThis roundtable, moderated by Claire Dupont (Ghent University), brought together voices from research, trade unions, civil society, EU institutions, and the Europea
The role of social dialogue in integrating socio-economic, labour and decarbonization policies
The role of social dialogue in integrating socio-economic, labour and decarbonization policies
Louis Florin
Louis is a postdoctoral researcher at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) within the Socio-Environmental Dynamics Research Group (SONYA) where he works on topics of Just Transition, Governance, and Labour. Louis obtained his Ph.D.
Improving public participation for climate action and resilient democracy in the European Union
Improving public participation for climate action and resilient democracy in the European UnionWhy public participation mattersMeaningful and high-quality public participation in climate policymaking promises a two-fold reward: it can strengthen democracy and increase public sup
Art exhibition in collaboration with PARCE & ArBA-Esa
As part of our commitment to fresh ideas and interdisciplinary dialogue, the GreenDeal-NET conference also brought together artists whose works inspire reflection and spark conversation.
GreenDeal-NET Conference: Rethinking EU Climate and Sustainability Governance in an Age of Disruption
GreenDeal-NET conference: Rethinking EU Climate and Sustainability Governance in an Age of DisruptionEurope stands at a crossroads.
CONCLIMA conference
CONCLIMA ConferenceJoin the International Congress on Sustainability and Climate Change to explore how we can respond to the interconnected threats of climate change, b
We Need To Talk About Climate: How Citizens’ Assemblies Can Help Us Solve The Climate Crisis
We Need To Talk About Climate: How Citizens’ Assemblies Can Help Us Solve The Climate CrisisCitizens’ assemblies bring the shared wisdom of ordinary people into political decision-making. How might they help us address the climate crisis?
Climate change and financial stability
Climate change and financial stability Climate change poses long-term challenges to our economies, societies, and financial systems.
Special Issue on Comparing National Climate Policies and Laws
Comparing National Climate Policies and LawsThe EU member states are key to the EU’s binding objective of climate neutrality.
GreenDeal-NET's Biannual Research Highlights #5
GreenDeal-NET's Biannual Research Highlights: Innovative Insights into Governing the EU’s Climate Neutrality and Sustainability Transition
Special Issue: The European Green Deal and democracy
Special Issue: The European Green Deal and democracyThe European Union’s European Green Deal (EGD) was announced as an ambitious endeavour to achieve a just transition, address climate change, biodiversity loss and more.
Vacancy: Principal Investigator on Just Decarbonization
Principal Investigator on Just DecarbonizationWe are delighted to announce an open call for a five-year (full-time) postdoc position in Just Decarbonization.
5 PhD vacancies at The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)
The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) has 5 funded PhD studentships vacanciesTwo CAST PhD studentships available at the University of Bath and three CAST PhD studentships available at the University of East Anglia
Just transition in Europe and beyond: The role of EU policies
Just transition in Europe and beyond: The role of EU policiesWith the EU shifting toward a low-carbon economy, a key issue has been around justice, ensuring that the transition benefits all, starting wit