THE EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE 18 May – 22 May 2015 This version was published on 18 May 2015. For more recently updated information, please consult the online version. * All the times listed below are local times for the region in which they are listed.
Highlights of the Week
Paris Climate Week, hosted by The Climate Group. 18 to 24 May. More information Ghent. Council of the EU International Conference on “Nature and Urban Wellbeing - NatureBased Solutions to Societal Challenges”. 18 to 20 May. More information New York. Intergovernmental Negotiations on the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Follow-up and Review. 18 to 22 May. More information Brussels. EESC Conference on “Roadmap for the Global Climate Agreement in Paris (COP21)”. 19 May at 9:30 a.m. More information Geneva. UNRWA Press Conference on “Achieving universal health coverage for the largest refugee population on earth: Palestine Refugees”, with Speaker: Dr Seita Akihiro, UNRWA Health Director & WHO Special Representative. 19 May at 12 p.m. More information London. 4th Annual World Waste to Energy City Summit. 19 to 20 May. More information Paris. Business & Climate Summit 2015. 20 to 21 May. More information New York. UN Security Council Consultations on Middle East (Yemen). 20 May. More information New York. UN Press Conference on the Outcome of the Sustainable Energy for All Forum. 21 May at 12:45 p.m. More information
Visits to Brussels
Briefing to ACP Committee of Ambassadors: Mr. Simon Springett, UN Resident and UNDP Resident Representative in Mauritius and Seychelles; Ms. Alison Drayton, Senior Advisor, UNDP RBLAC HQ; Ms. Alessandra Casazza, Policy Advisor on Post-2015, RBA RSC, UNDP; Mr. Jan Kellet, UNDP Disaster and Climate Partnerships Advisor, BPPS, UNDP Geneva. 18 to 20 May. Mr. Paul Harrison, Regional Technical Advisor, Ecosystems and Biodiversity UNDP - GEF / BPPS, Global Advisor on Wildlife Enforcement, UNDP. 19 May.
Monday 18 May Brussels Madariaga – College of Europe Foundation Event on “China’s Urbanisation: a promising avenue for cooperation with Europe?” At 2 p.m. More information EESC Public Hearing: “Financing for Development - Role of the Civil Society”. More information Chisinau, Moldova The PACE Sub-Committee on the European Social Charter Parliamentary Seminar on “Fostering social rights in the Eastern Partnership area: focus on the European Social Charter”. More information Geneva OHCHR Committee on the Rights of the Child, 69th Session. 18 May to 5 June. More information UNCTAD Trade and Development Commission, 7th Session. 18 to 22 May. More information WHO World Health Assembly, 68th Session. 18 to 26 May. More information ILO Press Conference for the Launch of its Flagship Report on “World Employment and Social Outlook 2015 (WESO)”, with Speakers: Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General. At 9:30 a.m. More information Ghent, Belgium Council of the EU International Conference on “Nature and Urban Wellbeing - Nature-Based Solutions to Societal Challenges”. 18 to 20 May. More information New York Intergovernmental Negotiations on the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Follow-up and Review. 18 to 22 May. More information UNCITRAL Working Group IV (Electronic Commerce), 51st Session. 18 to 22 May. More information
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Paris
2nd Annual UN Sustainable Energy for All Forum, Opening with Akon. 18 to 21 May. More information
Climate Week, hosted by The Climate Group. 18 to 24 May. More information
Republic of Korea The Secretary-General will start his visit to the Republic of Korea. More information Riga, Latvia Council of the EU Conference on “Participation of Non-Governmental Organisations in the Resocialisation Process” II. 18 to 20 May. More information Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina EBRD Capacity Building Workshops to enhance the EHSS Skills and Competence of EBRD Local Consultants. 18 to 22 May. More information Strasbourg European Parliament Plenary Session. 18 to 21 May. More information Maison de l’Europe Strasbourg-Alsace (MESA) Round Table on “Welcoming and Integration of Migrants in Europe: Illusion or Necessity?” More information Vienna UNODC Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, 24th Session. 18 to 22 May. More information World Bank Financial Sector Advisory Center (FinSAC) Regional Seminar on “Cyber Risk Preparedness in the Europe and Central Asia Region.” 18 to 19 May. More information
Tuesday 19 May Almaty, Kazakhstan G20 Turkish Presidency and Global Islamic Finance Development Center of the World Bank Group Event on “Islamic Finance and the G20 Agenda”. At 10 a.m. More information Brussels EESC Conference on “Roadmap for the Global Climate Agreement in Paris (COP21)”. At 9:30 a.m. More information Council of Europe Committee of Ministers’ Annual Session.
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More information Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland Platform will present the Council of Europe’s new online Platform for the Protection of Journalism and the Safety of Journalists. Event hosted by the International Press Association and Journalists@YourService. Registration here EU CoR takeholder consultation on "The role of the social economy in restoring economic growth and combating unemployment". At 2:30 p.m. More information ECIPE Conference: China and ‘The West’: The Way Forward? At 2.15 p.m. More information Institut français des Relations internationales (IFRI) Roundtable on “A Turning Point for the European Gas Markets?”. At 9 a.m. More information
Chisinau, Moldova The PACE Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development Meetings on Social Rights and 23rd Meeting of the PACE Network of Contact Parliamentarians to Stop Sexual Violence against Children. 19 to 20 May. More information Geneva UNRWA Press Conference on “Achieving universal health coverage for the largest refugee population on earth: Palestine Refugees”, with Speaker: Dr Seita Akihiro, UNRWA Health Director & WHO Special Representative. At 12 p.m. More information London 4th Annual World Waste to Energy City Summit. 19 to 20 May. More information Managua, Nicaragua Regional seminar to review the situation in Non-Self-Governing Territories under the Third International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism. 19 to 21 May. More information New York UN Security Council Briefing and Consultations on UNSOM. More information UN Press conference on the Launch of the “World Economic Situation and Prospect Report Mid-Year Review”. At 12:30 p.m. More information UN Rule of Law Unit Panel Discussion on “Multilateral Treaty-making: Perspectives on Small States and the Rule of Law”. At 1:15 p.m. More information
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Republic of Korea World Education Forum, Opening with the UN Secretary-General. 19 to 22 May. More information Riga, Latvia Council of the EU Event on “Satellite applications: opportunities for the Baltics”. More information Council of the EU 1st Eastern Partnership Media Conference. More information Strasbourg European Commission to adopt Better Regulation Package (LIVE). More information European Court of Human Rights Notifications in Writing 7 Judgments Concerning Bulgaria, Italy and Romania. More information European Court of Human Rights Chamber Hearing in the Case of Gouarre Patte v. Andorra. At 9 a.m. More information Yerevan, Armenia The PACE Legal Affairs Committee Meetings on Legal System andHuman Rights. 19 to 20 May More information Warsaw, Poland Institute for Transuranium Elements of the European Commission 9th Symposium on “Targeted Alpha Therapy”. 19 to 21 May. More information Washington D.C. World Bank Conference on “Harnessing Digital Trade for Competitiveness and Development”. At 8 a.m. More information World Bank Conference on “The Interaction of Shocks and Institutions during the Great Recession”. At 12:30 p.m. More information
Wednesday 20 May Barcelona 18th European Forum on “Eco-Innovation: Boosting Competitiveness and Innovation”. At 12 p.m. More information Brussels ACP Brussels Briefing 41 on “Improving Nutrition through Accountability, Ownership and Partnerships”. At 9 a.m. More information
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Egmont and the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines Conference on “The South China Sea: Perspectives from Law and History”. At 10.30 a.m. More information CEPS Special Lunchtime Event on “MIKTA: The New Kid on the Global Governance Block”. At 1.15 p.m. More information
Kaunas, Lithuania EESC Conference on “Boosting Regional Success in Space: the Baltic Way”. At 9 a.m. More information New York UN Security Council Consultations on Middle East (Yemen). More information Global Energy Ministerial. 20 to 21 May. More information Paris
Business & Climate Summit 2015. 20 to 21 May. More information
Riga, Latvia EU Eastern Partnership Civil Society Conference. 20 to 21 May. More information Strasbourg European Court of Human Rights Grand Chamber Hearing in the Case of De Tommaso v. Italy. At 9:15 a.m. More information Washington D.C. World Bank Seminar on “Conditional Cash Transfers for Women and Spousal Violence: Evidence of the Long-Term Relationship from the Oportunidades Program in Rural Mexico”. At 12:30 p.m. More information World Bank Conference on “The Economic Payoff of Name Americanization”. More information
Thursday 21 May World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development More information Brussels Council of Europe’s European and Mediterranean Major Hazards Agreement (EUR-OPA) Workshop and Launch of “Toolkit on Major Hazards and People with Disabilities”. More information
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ACP Press Conference by the Secretary General on the 40th Anniversary of the ACP Group, and Projections for a revived role in international development in the post-2015 era. At 1 p.m. More information 3rd DIACORE-CEPS Policy Workshop on “Financing Renewables: The Impact of Risks”. At 1 p.m. More information
Edinburgh EESC Seminar on “Boosting Innovation for a Better Social Outcome”. At 9:15 a.m. More information New York UN Press Conference on the Outcome of the Sustainable Energy for All Forum. At 12:45 p.m. More information DESA Briefing on the “2015 Triennial Review of the List of the Least Developed Countries”. At 1:15 p.m. More information UNICEF and the UN Rule of Law Unit Panel Discussion on “Birth Registration: Passport to Protection”. At 1:15 p.m. More information Riga, Latvia Council of the EU 3rd Eastern Partnership Business Forum. More information 4th EU Eastern Partnership Summit. 21 to 22 May. More information EESC Conference on “Empowered Consumer in the Energy Market”. More information San Rossore and Massaciuccoli, Italy International Workshop on “Protected Areas in Europe: the next 50 years” to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the European Diploma for Protected Areas and the International Day for Biological Diversity, Sponsored by the Ministry of Environment of Italy and of the Tuscany Region. 21 to 22 May. More information Strasbourg European Court of Human Rights Notifications in Writing 91 Judgments and Decisions. More information Council of Europe and the Permanent Representation of Cyprus Event to mark International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, with Alexandros F. Modinos, a Cypriot LGBT human rights activist. At 11 a.m. More information
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Friday 22 May International Day for Biological Diversity More information Abidjan, Ivory Coast 2015 Africa Youth Forum: Embracing Youth Entrepreneurship, hosted by the World Bank GroupInternational Monetary Fund Young African Society (YAS). 22 to 24 May. More information Berlin European Investment Bank (EIB) Round Table on “Metropolitan Solutions: Financing Urban Infrastructure - Challenges and Possible Solutions”. (DE) More information Brussels EPC Event on “The New EU Better Regulation Strategy”, with Speaker: Frans Timmermans, First Vice-President of the European Commission. At 10 a.m. More information Institut français des Relations internationales (IFRI) Event on “Internet Governance: A role for the EU?” At 11 a.m. (In French) More information Geneva UNIS and Hamlin Fistula Foundation Screening of a Shortened Vesrion of the Documentary "Go On", Followed by a Panel Discussion. At 12:30 p.m. (Registration until 18 May.) More information Paris
European Investment Bank (EIB) Event on “Climate Finance Day 2015”. At 8:45 a.m. More information
Viet Nam The Secretary-General will start his visit to Viet Nam. More information Saturday 23 May International Day to End Obstetric Fistula More information
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Monday 25 May International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories. 25 to 31 May. More information Bangkok UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP),71st Session. 25 to 29 May. More information Brussels European Council. 25 to 26 May. More information ACP Ministerial Consultations on Commodities (Cotton, Babanas, Sugar). At 9 a.m. More information Istanbul, Turkey G20 Energy Sustainability Working Group Meeting #2. 25 to 26 May. More information B20 6th World Forum on Energy Regulation. 25 to 28 May. More information Kiev, Ukraine EBRD Workshops Enhancing the EHSS Skills and Competence of Local Consultants. 25 to 29 May. More information Lisbon Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) Geospatial World Forum conference. 25 to 29 May. More information Rome WFP, Executive Board, Annual Session. 25 to 29 May. More information Singapore G20 Investment and Infrastructure Working Group Meeting #2.25 to 26 May. More information
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