“Economic growth” is one of the most touted objectives of governments and companies around the world and seems to be a prerequisite of capitalism. Yet, we know that resources on our planet are limited, and the current economic system seems to lead humanity into a dead-end. Is capitalism in itself a contradiction to a sustainable economic system?
The fight against global warming[1] and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is a top priority for the European Union. 1) Why make it a priority? The global average temperature…
La Plateforme Citoyenne Européenne (« European Citizen Platform » ou ECP) a organisé le mardi 4 décembre, avec le soutien du Conseil consultatif des Affaires européennes de la Commune d’Ixelles,…
Le mot du Président « En réalité nous sommes tous climatosceptiques ! » Cette boutade de Clive Hamilton, philosophe et professeur d’éthique, fait réfléchir autant qu’elle inquiète, gravement. L’auteur de « Requiem pour l’espèce…
The 24th Conference of Parties for climat change, started today in Katowice (Poland). It follows acts of demonstrations in Brussels where around 75.000 people protested in the streets (02/12). A…
The 12th ASEM Foreign Minister’s Meeting (ASEM FMM12) was held in Luxembourg, on 5-6 November 2015. It was attended by Foreign Ministers of 51 Asian and European countries, plus the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, and her homologue the ASEAN Secretary-General, Lê Lương Minh. Under the theme “Working Together for a Sustainable and Secure Future”, stakeholders discussed varied topics as climate change and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, some international and regional issues, the constructive and strategic importance of the concept of connectivity and the future of ASEM. (suite…)