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European and Economic Social Committee Conference in UCC
On 30 June, the European Economic and Social Committee’s (EESC) Civil Society Organisations՚ Group will host a high-level conference at UCC, in light of the upcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The conference will address the role of civil society organisations and communities in advancing the sustainability agenda, at a time when the EU’s sustainability policies are increasingly under pressure.
Guest speakers include:
-Christopher O’Sullivan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
-Frans Timmermans, former Executive Vice-President of the European Commission
-Professor John O'Halloran, President of University College Cork
📅 30 June 2026, 10:00-13:00
📍 Boole 3, University College Cork
The conference will take place in person and is free to attend. The event will also be webstreamed. Prior registration for the streaming is not required.
Register by 24 June 2026 at: https://lnkd.in/dYdDYCBY
Further information here: https://lnkd.in/dwcic2WR