Public participation
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
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 EU and the Aarhus Convention – taking stock of the Union’s progress towards Environmental Democracy
The EU and the Aarhus Convention – taking stock of the Union’s progress towards Environmental DemocracyWorkshop for academics, policymakers and stakeholdersThe Aarhus Convention continues to be widely celebrated
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
Implementing Nature-Based Solutions in Cities: Testing and Refining the Integrative Framework for Collaborative Governance
Implementing Nature-Based Solutions in Cities: Testing and Refining the Integrative Framework for Collaborative GovernanceLiterature highlights the importance of collaborative arrangements in implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to address climate change im
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
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
Special Issue: External Dimensions of the European Green Deal
External Dimensions of the European Green DealThis special issue examines the external dimensions of the European Green Deal (EGD) by exploring questions of power, diffusion, and cooperation across policies, institutions, and sectors.
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.
The EU's strategic dialogues — are they just 'participation washing'?
This Op-Ed by Lea Schewe, Simon Otto, and Sebastian Oberthür first appeared in EU Observer on 20 May 2025.
The Role and Effectiveness of Scientific Advisory Bodies in Advancing EU Climate Policy
The Role and Effectiveness of Scientific Advisory Bodies in Advancing EU Climate PolicyThis roundtable debate invites experts to explore how specialised climate advisory bodies can enhance both the quality and legitimacy of climate policymaking.
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.
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?
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.
Energy communities—lessons learnt, challenges, and policy recommendations
Energy communities—lessons learnt, challenges, and policy recommendations Energy communities (ECs) are considered important in transitioning t
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.
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
GreenDeal-NET's Biannual Research Highlights #4
GreenDeal-NET's Biannual Research Highlights: Innovative Insights into Governing the EU’s Climate Neutrality and Sustainability Transition
Universities as keystones of innovation ecosystems for sustainability
Universities as keystones of innovation ecosystems for sustainabilityThe concept of innovation ecosystems has recently gained increased attention in academia and policy as a framework, which conceptualizes a broader set-up of actors jointly pushing innovation in specific