Transition Studies
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.
The story and vision of GreenDeal-NET
The story and vision of GreenDeal-NETIn his opening address during the final GreenDeal-NET conference, Professor Sebastian Oberthür reflected
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.
Climate Politics: Can't Live With it, Can't Mitigate Without it
Climate Politics: Can't Live With it, Can't Mitigate Without itThe book argues that the politics of climate mitigation, and its relationship to policy and society, are poorly understood and that this really matters - particularly in times of g
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
Keynote: The Future of EU Climate and Sustainability Governance by Jan Dusík
Keynote address: The Future of EU Climate and Sustainability GovernanceIn his keynote, Jan Dusík reflected on the future of EU climate and sustainability governance in an era of overlapping crises and geopolitical uncertainty.
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
Conclima Closing Keynote: The European Green Deal, the Fit-for-55 Package and the Future of EU Climate Governance
The European Green Deal, the Fit-for-55 Package and the Future of EU Climate Governance In the Closing Keynote of the online Conclima conference, Professor Sebastian Oberthür examined 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
Tom Bauler
Tom Bauler holds the Chair "Environment & Economics" at ULB, where he teaches and works in an ecological economics perspective.
Follow the leader? Policy recommendations for rethinking the EU's green leadership in Asia Pacific
Follow the leader? Policy recommendations for rethinking the EU's green leadership in Asia PacificThe EU’s global green leadership ambition, re-initiated by the European Green Deal (EGD, 2019), is struggling.
Call for Applications: Research Consultancy on European Climate and Energy Policy
About the ChairThe European Chair for Sustainable Development and Climate Transition (the Chair) was launched in November 2020 and is co-hosted by the School of Public Affairs and the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po.
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
PhD on the EU governance of the environment-economy nexus
Position DescriptionMore concretely your work package, for the preparation of a doctorate, contains: