Green Summer Events Around Europe

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Apols for X-posting, this is events around Europe with a Green flavor. Its from the EGP newsletter. But they are not all party political. I'd post other happenings if they are mailed to me.

Introduction
Europe - Make it or Break it!

The European Green Summer University this year is all about Greens of all ages and backgrounds coming together to meet, discuss, look ahead and forge plans for the future.The overarching theme this year is Europe – what it is and what we'd like it to be. The Greens are a growing influence in Europe and have the potential to shape the future form and direction the European project.

We need a new narrative for the 21st century, that can inspire people about what Europe means. This requires a new élan for the development of the EU, and a better sense of where we are heading and what our objectives are.

The central question turns on why Europe is important for Greens. Why a commitment to solidarity is fundamental, on all questions – be they environmental, social or economic, rather than a regressive path of re-nationalisation and opt-outs. Greens have a lot to say about this and we need your voice!

The Summer University is jam-packed with opportunities to be inspired, gain knowledge, and have fun. There is a whole range of activities on offer. On project visits you can get to know the realities of the region, and gain insight into how green policies are applied on the ground. There will also be training sessions on practical issues, and workshops for in-depth discussion and debate in smaller groups. And of course, there will be plenary sessions, where the big issues are tackled, with speeches from some of the most inspiring green leaders in Europe today.

If you belong to a party which has limited resources and would like to attend the summer university, please get in touch with Sandor Blasko (email: sandor.blasko@europeangreens.org ) to find out about the possibilities for receiving support from the EGP under such circumstances.

To find out about the full programme and all the practical details, visit the Green Summer University website.

To register online, visit this page (register before July 20th for a discount on the fee!)

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EGP Debate Contest
Wanted: a Green Cicero

Do you have a green heart? Do you see a future for yourself in green politics or perhaps you already have a rich part in it? Do you think you are quite a good debater? You want to meet and compete with other Green talents? Is the answer to all questions above 'yes'? Sign up today for the EGP Debate Contest, organised by the European Green Party at the Green Summer University!

The European Green Party gives a platform to young and motivated Green activists. In several debating rounds our jury hopes to find the Green Cicero. Applications should contain your short but convincing paragraph about why you should be a participant in the EGP Debate Contest and a CV that also contains you engagement within the green movement. Applications can be sent to neel.eerdekens@europeangreens.org. To request more information you can also use this e-mail address or phone to +32 2 626 07 25.

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European Greens FC
Could you be the star player?

Do you like to keep active and have a competitive side? Feel passionately about the World Cup and champion's league? Want to experience the glory of scoring a winning goal for your team? If so then you belong on the team of the European Greens at the Summer University Football Tournament!

We are looking for players for our team for the match that will take place during the Summer University. No age, gender or other restrictions apply - the game is open to all! So, whether you have a talent to match Ronaldo or simply just enjoy the game, we'd like you on our side! Get in touch with Joline by sending an email to joline.suijkerbuijk@europeangreens.org if you're interested.

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Hungary
4th Summer Academy of Ecopolitics

The Green European Foundation, in cooperation with the Hungarian foundation OMA, is organising a five day Summer Academy near Budapest in mid-August which will focus on a range of Green issues such as feminism, sustainable growth and Citizen participation.

Here is a message from the coordinator of the academy, Áron Gajárszki:

Dear Friend!

You want to change the world, but don’t know where to begin? Got ideas, but no pals to take it to action? Do you long for cleaner air in the city, more jobs in the countryside, tastier bread from the shop, more kindness from the grumpy neighbour, less noise in your street and a fairer world? Share the anger of Arabic revolutionaries and the thousands occupying streets in Spain and Greece? Or would you just like to spend five days away from the problems of the world, yet not forgetting them, together with other cool world saviors? Not just talk the talk but also walk the walk of an ecological life?

Then, from August 10-14, your place is Horány, for the 4th Summer Academy of Ecopolitics: learn, teach, talk, eat, drink, celebrate and chill out with us! A shady, green island is waiting for you, no matter if you are a beginner or advanced activist, where you can learn to take care of the assets we borrowed from our grandchildren…
Register here and now (for early birds the fee is cheaper):
http://okopolmuhely.hu/en/summer-academ ... tration-2/

Event Details:
Date: 10-14 August 2011

Venue: Horány, near Budapest, Hungary

Registration fee: Ranges from €25 for a daily pass to €100 for full event, with 20% discount if you book early.
Website: Summer Academy 2011

Contact:
Follow our Facebook page: facebook.com/okopolmuhely.com
Send us an email: taborkoordinator@okopolmuhely.hu
Or call: +3630-988-2626

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Germany
Green International Campus

The Green International Campus (GIC) congress will take place in Berlin on 24th - 28th of August 2011. The Congress is organised by Campusgrün Bildungswerk, which is closely related to Campusgrün, the association of green and green alternative political student organisations in Germany. Here is a message from the organisers:

The aim of the event is to connect students and student groups, who are working or interested in ecology, gender politics, climate change, student politics, student conditions and sustainable development. During the congress we will exchange experiences and discuss diverse topics in our workshops with respect to university, education and student life. We want to ask us, how we can improve our campuses to become more green, climate just, tolerant, diverse and equal.

Furthermore, we try to build up a joint network. As more we are as stronger is our voice. European politics strongly influences our national and daily student life. Despite this, there is no European green student network or exchange forum. With the conference we want to take a first step to change this.

The programme of the congress includes workshops and lectures on wide variety of fascinating topics, for example social mobility, student fees, sustainable development, gender, the problems of the Bologna process, international mobility and many others!

You can register here (deadline is July 20th):
http://www.campusgruen.de/gic/registration.html

Or visit the GIC website to find out more.

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Serbia
CDN Summercamp

Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe (www.cdnee.org) is organising its annual summer camp, this year around the issue of: “Sustainable living – Non-violence and Human Security Policy”. This project will take place from 07th August to 17th August 2011 in Serbia and is supported by the Council of Europe, the European Youth Foundation, Green European Foundation and the Green Forum, Sweden.

According to the organisers, the summer camp will be organized as functional model of self-sustainable community that puts into practice the principles of an environmentally friendly life-style. The accommodation will be organized in tents and activities and sessions will be outside as much as possible. Every participants will be involved in running the camp, solving problems and decision-making concerning the conditions of living and working during the camp.

Participation is open for applicants coming from any of the Council of Europe member states and Belarus. The participants should be interested in the topics of this event, willing to take active part in the planned activities and open for new experiences and people. Considering that this is a youth event the participants shall not be younger then 17 and older than 32. The deadline for submitting applications is July 8th 2011 at 12:00 (noon).

The webpage for the electonic application can be found on this page.

For more information visit: www.summercamp.cdnee.org/

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Sweden
Almedalsveckan 2011

The annual Swedish politicians' week in Visby on the island Gotland started this weekend. Each political parliamentary party have their own day, and this year, the Swedish Green Party had the first day, Sunday. Both the newly elected spokespersons, Gustav Fridolin and Åsa Romson held hold speeches, alongside the spokespersons from the youth wing, Grön Ungdom.

In addition, the greens held a seminar on monday about what can be done about the recent chaotic situation in terms of railway transport and an economic seminar on the challenges and opportunities of the global economies as regards increased demands on emission reductions and increased competition for raw materials.

On wednesday the party will hold a debate on economics, led by the spokespersons, Gustav Fridolin and Åsa Romson.

All information about this (in Swedish) at mp.se/almedalen.

Later in the summer, Female spokesperson Åsa Romson will hold her summer speech in Uppsala on August 26.

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Spain
ICV Summer University - "Espai d'Esquerra, Ecologia i Llibertat"

Iniciativa per Catalunya Verds is organising its summer university in El Prat de Llobregat. This year the title of the event is: "Spaces of the Left, Ecology and Freedom". The summer school is first and foremost directed at members and friends of ICV, but also people who are not active in ICV and may be interested in coming.

There is a packed programme, which includes round-table discussions on big issues such as populism and xenophobia and partiicpation and transparency, with many contributing speakers and guests. There will also be training workshops on a range of practical issues including communications, EU policy, budget and local level organisation. You can see the full programme on this page.

Event details:
The summer school starts on saturday July 9th at 10.00, ends sunday July 10 at 14.00

Contact: iniciativa@iniciativa.cat

Website: www.ecosfera.cat/blogs/escola

For more information about registration you can visit this page.

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France
Journées d’été d'Europe Ecologie – Les Verts

From August 18 to 20, 2011, Greens will descend on the French city of Clermont-Ferrand for the EELV Summer Days (Journées d’été)!

Each year, environmentalists gather at the Journées d’été to debate around the big themes of political ecology. This summer, the electoral prospects will give a unique perspective to our discussions. Three plenary sessions, six forums and dozens of workshops will stimulate the ideas about the essential priorities of the project for 2012 and strategic direction. The meeting will provide the dynamic summer launch for the campaign of the candidate, meeting on the 20th of August.

Clermont-Ferrand 2011 will also be the occasion for Greens to meet one another in a convivial atmosphere. Members, volunteers, sympathizers or simply curious - The Summer days are open to one and all!

To participate you must register by downloading the registration form or pay online by secure form.

You will find all the practical information necessary for your stay on the Journées d’été EELV website (in french): http://jde.eelv.fr/
but you can also subscribe to the newsletter to receive information.

Austria
GRÜNE SOMMERAKADEMIE 2011

The big Green event in Austria this summer will be the Green Summer Academy, Grüne Sommerakademie, which takes place at Schloss Goldegg in Salzburg, from August 25th to 28th, 2011.

Here is a message from the organisers:

The Green Summer Academy is a unique meeting point of Green members of parliament, green activists and a broader public interested in ecological and social alternatives. This year´s topic will be “A good life for all – towards a socially and environmentally sustainable economy”, a key issue of the Austrian Green Foundation. Taking place in a beautiful region at the heart of Austria, this Academy will not only offer rich discussions on green alternatives (from democratic banking to food sovereignty), but also discuss best practices with green entrepreneurs and allow sensual experiences of the good life: making and tasting regional organic food or visiting ecological housing adapted to regional traditions.

The Summer Academy will start on Thursday, 25.8., At 17 clock, and ends Sunday at noon, 28.8. 


The exact program (in German) can be found at: salzburg.gbw.at/sommerakademie/programm/ 


REGISTRATION: 
To find out about how to register for the event, visit this page: salzburg.gbw.at/sommerakademie/anmeldung/

Questions and comments to Judith Kovats: 
gbw.salzburg (at) gruene.at 


More information available at the event website: salzburg.gbw.at/sommerakademie/

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Belgium
Groen! Europees Zomerweekend

The annual Big Green Summer Weekend (Zomerweekend) of Groen! has become a well-known Green tradition in Belgium, a very convivial and relaxed gathering of Greens. For those who have not yet experienced it, why not spend the last weekend of August in the beautiful town of Nieuwpoort on the Belgian coast, meeting new Greens?

Event dates: Starting August 26 at 14.00 and ending 28th August at 13.00

To register: www.groen.be/zomerweekend/default.aspx

For more information visit the event website.

Contact: Filip Lombaert - filip.lombaert@groen.be

Belgium
ETOPIA RENCONTRES ÉCOLOGIQUES D’ÉTÉ

Ecolo (Etopia) is organising a series of events this summer, between friday 26th of august and tuesday 30th of august. A series of conferences, entertainment, meetings, seminars and parties which aim to bring Greens together.

The organisers promise "A magical location, with modern facilities in a green space, seminars that are interesting, practical, useful as well as fun! During these days we will actively immerse ourselves the process of political ecology and dedicate much time to this. Like every year, it goes without saying that the event also has a social side..."

Location: Domaine de Massembre, Heer-Agimont (Hastière)

To register visit

http://europeangreens.us2.list-manage.c ... cfc49f42d4.


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