Social Policy & Just Transition
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is civic space shrinking in the European Union?
Is civic space shrinking in the European Union?Recent studies indicate worsening conditions for environmental defenders within the European Union.
Breaking the rural underdevelopment trap? Eastern Enlargement, agricultural policy and lessons for Ukraine
Breaking the rural underdevelopment trap?
The emerging institutionalisation of knowledge co-production in sustainability research
The emerging institutionalisation of knowledge co-production in sustainability researchCo-production of knowledge in science-policy interfaces has received increased attention as a way of addressing grand societal challenges with the hope th
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
Call for Papers: Environmental Politics in Turbulent Times
Call for Papers: Environmental Politics in Turbulent TimesUnpredictability and deep uncertainty of environmental change present profound challenges for contemporary and future public policy-making.