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🔵In a new interview for Carenews, le média des acteurs de l'engagement 🌍📗, VOICE Director Maria Groenewald discusses the indispensable collaboration with the European Union, particularly with DG ECHO. Despite substantial support, the #funding remains insufficient – with only 40% of the humanitarian financial needs being met in 2023. As we step into 2024, it is clear that the available budget of €1.8 billion will not suffice, especially amidst increasing demands due to ongoing #humanitarian crises worldwide. As VOICE champions for enhanced EU and Member States budgets for humanitarian aid, it is crucial to remember that each negotiation and #partnership aims to improve the implementation of humanitarian programs, emphasizing the importance of initiatives like the Grand Bargain and the humanitarian-development-peace #Nexus. VOICE continues to seek new members from countries where humanitarian aid needs stronger representation and advocates for increased transparency in aid reporting. 🔽For more details on how #VOICE is driving change and representing European NGOs in the humanitarian landscape, read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dxmpdFKa

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🎥 Interview with Mr. Glenn NGUEMA : Fundraising Strategies for the CAPS Project 💡In Episode #11 of Energy Hub - La Minute CABEF, Lionnelle Amandine Bonny discusses the financial challenges of major projects such as the Central African Pipeline System (CAPS) with Mr. Glenn NGUEMA. Follow this link : https://lnkd.in/etKgpdpD 🌍As a financial expert in mining, gas, and oil within CEMAC and the founder of @Vienne Mining, Mr. NGUEMA shares the strategies implemented to ensure optimal management of financial resources. "We took the initiative, as experts, to prepare the technical elements that, in various contexts, demonstrate an effective mobilization of funds," he explains. Mr. NGUEMA also reaffirms his commitment to clean and sustainable energy. His participation in this discussion highlights the importance of financial expertise in driving impactful projects for the region. #CABEF2024 - Libreville, Gabon: 📍 Radisson Blu Hotel, Libreville - Gabon 🌐 www.cabef2024.com 📧 contact@cabef2024.com 📞 +237 655 96 96 96 #Energy #CentralAfrica #Innovation #CAPS #CABEF2024 #Gabon #SustainableEnergy #CABEF2024 #Awards #Energy #CentralAfrica #Innovation #Excellence #Partnerships #Growth #Opportunities #SustainableDevelopment #APPO #NaturalGas African Energy Chamber African Petroleum Producers’ Organization SCDP (Cameroon Petroleum Depots Company) Gabon Oil Company (GOC) Société des Hydrocarbures du Tchad Gabon Oil Ministère du Pétrole, des Mines et de la Géologie Ministère des Mines Gabon Ministère du Pétrole du Gabon

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#EASPDnewsletter 🗞 | This week, our Head of Knowledge and Innovation Renaud Scheuer reflects on how the health and social care sector can turn challenges into opportunities. Initiatives like EURECO and EHECADI are leading the way, fostering innovation and preparing the workforce of the future. Also:  🇪🇺 The impact of EU Enlargement on deinstitutionalisation   🔍 The European Commission explores the working conditions of long-term care staff   🌱 Inclusive Environmental Education materials for adults with disabilities  💡 Knowledge Hub resource by our Head of Operations Rachel Vaughan   Read: https://shorturl.at/DUEtf  Subscribe: https://shorturl.at/zzpYy 

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💡3 debates to keep an eye on for the future of the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework Last week, I came across the interview of Commissioner for Budget Johannes Hahn in the French newspaper Les Échos. EU correspondent Karl De Meyer captured 3 of the leading budget topics to keep an eye on in the answers of the Commissioner: 1️⃣ New own resources and repayment of the debt In the last MFF negotiations, the idea of creating new resources independent from national contributions had progressed. But despite the efforts of setting some of those resources, such as the flagship Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM, a carbon tax at the EU’s external border), the Council remains somewhat sceptical. As part of the Next Generation EU efforts deployed for the recovery from COVID-19, it was made possible for the Union to borrow €806,9 billion between 2021 and 2026. With repayment starting in 2028, the question is whether new resources will be unlocked on time or whether national contributions will remain the only conceivable option. 2️⃣ Flexibility of the Multiannual Financial Framework As outlined by Commissioner Hahn, 99% of EU resources are pre-allocated within the EU. Consequence: in the last two mandates, we have faced occurrences that made changes vital, whether it is the migration crisis, a global pandemic or a war at our borders - and those changes have been challenging to decide and implement in our institutional scheme. While there are already flexibility instruments in the MFF, i.e., adaptations of headings and programme implementation, the use of margins, a more in-depth reflection will undoubtedly be needed moving on. Otherwise, we will keep displacing capacity from one heading to another, one programme to another, with the risk that policies such as the Cohesion Policy, the Common Agricultural Policy or even the Erasmus programme are first in line to contribute. 3️⃣ Integration of new EU Member States Since December 2022, the question has been on every discussion, at least for those working on agricultural policy: when will new Member States, particularly Ukraine, join the EU - and what will be the consequences for the budget? According to the Commissioner, should the nine current candidate countries enter the EU, our budget would see an increase comprised between 20% and 30%. Making this whole debate about budget, however, would be wrong. Implications of integration have always reached far beyond financial contributions, as the celebration of the 20th EU anniversary of ten of our Member States has shown on 1st May. The interview of Commissioner Hahn is available below. ⤵️

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Always a pleasure to work with Cristina Peñasco. Happy to share our recent Op-Ed for Le Monde, where we make the case that amid a deep parliamentary crisis and public distrust in politics, Michel Barnier's call for national cohesion to address France’s dual fiscal and ecological debt should be taken seriously and acted upon by moderate parties. While the priority resonates with many, the contentious debates around the 2025 budget highlight the difficulty of building consensus, but must be overcome. Despite attempts by the Rassemblement nationale to dismiss environmental efforts as "punitive," the French public remains strongly supportive of climate action, more so than in other European nations. A robust green growth strategy could address both ecological and economic concerns, leveraging (and diversifying) France's leadership in low-carbon electricity production, where nearly 70% comes from nuclear energy. France is well placed due to an ambitious innovation ecosystem and proactive local governments. Public perception and misinformation are key challenges. In France, scepticism towards the instrumentalisation of science in public debates exacerbates these challenges. Authorities and the private sector have a role to play in informing and engaging citizens, countering fears and misinformation where it exists about new technologies. Were France to be successful in crafting a unifying climate agenda that promotes economic prosperity, it could set an example for Europe, which faces its own struggle to rally around green innovation as a foundation for competitiveness - as Mario Draghi advocates. Bennett Institute for Public Policy StateUp European Union #COP29 #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Europe

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The General Recommandation 40 adopted by the CEDAW Committee is the major instrument for global and sustainable change in line with the implementation of the Beijing 30 Platform.

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Intriguing and exciting discussion with a colleague! I told him about this paper by Stephane Foucart who explored how religious and economic narratives are intertwined. The paper is in French and here is the gist: Market as a Modern #Myth? Some scholars suggest the language used in #economic #news strangely #resembles religious texts. They see the market as a powerful entity with its own set of "commandments" and "prophets." Is the Market #Divine? ⚖️ This perspective challenges the traditional view of the market as a perfectly self-regulating force. Critics point out historical and contemporary examples where the market hasn't delivered on its promises. Beyond the #Market Gospel? The discussion encourages us to critically examine our economic assumptions. Perhaps it's time to explore alternative models that prioritize social well-being and environmental sustainability. https://lnkd.in/eZWp6KFt

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🇪🇺 One of the main topics on the agenda for the French and German governments' consultation is competitiveness. 🔽 Read recommendations by GMF experts on how Europe can remain competitive, steer a green transition and adapt to disruptive technological innovation: https://bit.ly/3Q2peO5

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🟣We Metzineres integrate the campaign to end the widespread and discriminatory application of petty misdemeanors in Europe, together with (RE)Claim, MCDS, Observatoire pour les Droits des Citoyens Itinérants (France), Collective Justice, Bündnis zur Abschaffung der Ersatzfreiheitsstrafe (Germany), Hungarian Helsinki Committee (Hungary), CILD and Progetto (Italy). Minor offenses include low-level theft, begging, migration status, loitering, drug offenses, public order offenses and more.  Across Europe, impoverished and marginalized people, drug users, sex workers and those suffering from vectors of oppression and #violence are increasingly criminalized and punished for these types of minor offenses, often without basic procedural rights such as access to a lawyer, and sentenced with increased penalties, exposing the systemic injustice that falls on the most vulnerable people. These types of convictions have a huge significant impact on people's lives, including insurmountable fines, jail, loss of custody of their children, negative immigration consequences, and further exclusion, violence, and vulnerability. 🔊 In the context of the EU Parliament elections, we Metzineres raise our voices to demand an end to these injustices and call on candidates to commit to #justice. ⚖️ Read more 👉

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Important insights from co-creating solutions at #scale, by leveraging data and engaging local ministries. #cocreation #education Building Evidence in Education (BE²)

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Energy Council 🇪🇺 meeting in Luxembourg - 15 of October 2024 EU Energy Ministers: ✅ Exchanged views on the contribution of the energy sector to the EU’s competitiveness -> following up on the recommendations in #Draghi Report 📒 ✅ Held a discussion on the divergence of wholesale electricity #prices whithin the EU 📈 ✅ Discussed preparedness for the upcoming winter season ❄️ Ukrainian Energy Minister 🇺🇦 gave presentation on the energy situation in Ukraine 🇱🇹💛🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine ✅ Commission presented its report on #StateofEnergyUnion and provided a follow-up on the implementation of #REPowerEU Plan. In particular, how EU is progressing in achieving its goal to phase out Russian fossil fuels ⚠️ ✅ Some of the MSs called for more coordinated implementation of EU restrictive measures on Russian LNG transshipments 🚢 ✅ Ministers received update from the Commission on the implementation of “Fit for 55” legislation package🔋 https://lnkd.in/ejaxnHRg #EuropeanUnion #EnergyCouncil #TTE #EnergySecurity #Renewables #EnergyPrices #EUCompetitiveness

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📢 HERCA Board of Heads Meeting. Key Outcomes and Future Plans: On December 3-4, 2024, the #HERCA Board of Heads (BoH) convened in Brussels (with hybrid participation). The meeting, chaired by Jean-Luc Lachaume (Autorité de sûreté nucléaire (ASN) and supported by vice-chair Pilar Lucio (Consejo de Seguridad Nuclear), marked a significant milestone in advancing radiological protection across Europe. 💼 BoH Update: Following the departure of Patrick Majerus (Luxembourg), Sébastien Baechler (Federal Office of Public Health FOPH, Switzerland) has been appointed as vice-chair. 💡 Key Decisions and Updates: 1️⃣ Budget Convention Approved A formal framework for HERCA’s budget management was established, with ASN (and ASNR from 2025) overseeing implementation. 2️⃣ Focused Cooperation - A new sub-group led by Marco Brugmans (Autoriteit Nucleaire Veiligheid en Stralingsbescherming (ANVS) will enhance interactions with the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). - A report from the May 2024 workshop on the BSS Directive implementation will be shared with the European Commission and ICRP. Future workshops may address identified gaps. 3️⃣ Innovation Spotlight A special session on artificial intelligence in radiation protection is scheduled for the next BoH meeting in Helsinki. 4️⃣ Working Groups Progress 🐾 Veterinary Applications: Finalised position on ICRP Publication 153 to be reviewed further with ICRP. 🏭 Research & Industrial Practices: Shared 2022 findings on radioactivity in consumer products. ⚕️ Medical Applications: Preparing a campaign to emphasise justification for medical exposure to ionising radiation. 🦺 Emergency Preparedness & Response: Continuing to support Ukraine and neighbouring countries with cross-border planning. 🎓 Education, Training, and 🌍 Natural Radiation Sources: Presented their 2025 action plans. 🤝 The meeting welcomed representatives from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the European Commission, and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, fostering deeper collaboration. 📍 Next Meeting: May 26-27, 2025, in Helsinki, co-organized with STUK - Säteilyturvakeskus (Finnish Safety Authority). 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dxRJkVnt #RadiologicalProtection #HERCA

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Programme 13-Novembre Une nouvelle publication : Charretier L., Eustache F., Laisney M., Dayan J., Fraisse F., De La Sayette V., Gagnepain P., Chakli A., Klein-Peschanski C., Peschanski D. and Quinette P., "Narration of a collective traumatic event according to the presence of PTSD and considering the social function" Front. Psychiatry, Sec. Anxiety and Stress Disorders Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1390470 Introduction: Individuals suffering from PTSD recount the traumatic event using perceptual, emotional and sensory details. Memorization and recall of individual events are influenced by the individual's social function, i.e., what they are willing and able to share about themselves with others and the society. While the influence of PTSD on narratives has been studied, few studies have measured the effect of social function on the link between PTSD and narrative. Objectives: The aim was to measure trauma narratives of the terrorist attacks of November 13, 2015, according to the presence of PTSD and considering the social function (civil or professional) at the time of exposure. Methods: Thirty-seven civilians (including 16 women and 21 men) and 22 first responders (including 7 women and 15 men) exposed to the terrorist attacks of November 13, 2015, in France recounted their experiences. Textometric analyses were carried out to characterize the narrative lexicons of the 4 groups (civilians with PTSD; civilians without PTSD, first responders with PTSD; first responders without PTSD). Results: The narratives of civilians with or without PTSD contain emotional details of the event. The narratives of first responders with and without PTSD contain details of intervention and team. The narratives of civilians and first responders with PTSD contain elements of social and family contacts. The narratives of civilians and first responders without PTSD contains elements of collective control and aid. Civilians with PTSD mostly use the "I" in narratives, while first responders without PTSD mostly use the "we" narrative and the notion of colleague. Conclusion: Trauma narratives of individuals exposed to the same collective traumatic event who have developed PTSD are characterized by information about social and family contexts. Trauma narratives of individuals without PTSD show a sense of control and collective support. Associated with PTSD, the social function during the event influences the narrative, involving self-centered statements (first person singular, individual reactions) for exposed civilians, and allo-centered statements (colleagues, victims) for exposed professionals. This study underlines the importance of considering the inclusion of reference to the social group to which one belongs when testifying about peritraumatic experiences to others. https://lnkd.in/eccXKSdd

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🎤 I was honored to present the results of two recent Plan Bleu socio-economic publications at the event "Which bottlenecks and solutions exist for strengthening policy coherence in the Mediterranean?" organized by the Horizon Europe-funded CrossGovProject (Frioul). Key takeaways: 🌊 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) play a significant role in local economic dynamics. 🐟 The most significant benefits of protection measures are those associated with biodiversity and ecosystems (estimated benefits of €21.6million/year in the case study of Cerbère Banyuls Reserve, €48.7million/year in Port-Cros National Park), and those associated with society and local communities - benefits of collective interest. 🌱 Positive impacts and associated benefits are often the result of the entirety of protection measures, which have a cumulative impact. ⚖️ General recommendations for the fisheries sector include moving away from capacity-enhancing subsidies, towards fisheries management measures, support for research and development, and support for establishing and protecting marine protected areas. 🌐 Economic incentives and political support should be given to small-scale fishing activities to preserve coastal culture and traditional techniques, and support eco-friendly practices. Thank you to the organizers Pierre Strosser Dr Sašo Gorjanc for this opportunity to share our insights and engage in this key dialogue.

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New College of Commissioners unveiled today. And while most Danes will look towards our own Dan Jørgensen, I am keenly aware of Jessika Roswall as Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and Competitive Circular Economy. Much to do - not least in the light of Europe's water challenges and the recent Draghi Draghi report on EU competitiveness. Water is central to all of it.

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What matters most to you in the #EUElections2024? EDF's European Elections Manifesto outlines the core demands of persons with disabilities. We must work together to bring political attention to our needs! Discover what matters most for us ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dXwhxXk8 #DisabilityVote #UseYourVote #EE24

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