The global challenges of climate change and environmental degradation require a global response. The European Green Deal, announced by the European Commission in December 2019, commits the EU to becoming climate-neutral by 2050, and helping companies become world leaders in clean products and green technologies.
Until now, the fight against climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution has struggled to attract enough funding. But COVID-19 has demonstrated that urgent global action is possible, and has highlighted the role that the Green Deal can play in Europe’s post-COVID recovery and growth.

• How has the pandemic affected the timetable for the European Green Deal?
• What opportunities do pandemic recovery plans offer to redesign sustainable, inclusive economies?
• What can Australia learn from the European Green Deal? 

Your Invitation    Europe Day 2021 Panel Discussion: The European Green Deal after the Pandemic Online and RMIT University (Melbourne)   10 May, Noon   The global challenges of climate change and environmental degradation require a global response. The European Green Deal, announced by the European Commission in December 2019, commits the EU to becoming climate-neutral by 2050, and helping companies become world leaders in clean products and green technologies. Until now, the fight against climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution has struggled to attract enough funding. But COVID-19 has demonstrated that urgent global action is possible, and has highlighted the role that the Green Deal can play in Europe’s post-COVID recovery and growth. How has the pandemic affected the timetable for the European Green Deal? What opportunities do pandemic recovery plans offer to redesign sustainable, inclusive economies? What can Australia learn from the European Green Deal?  To mark Europe Day (held each year), you are invited to this panel discussion hosted by the EU Delegation to Australia, European Union Centre of Excellence at RMIT University, and the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) Victoria. Welcome Address Michael Pearce SC Honorary Consul-General for Germany Panel HE Dr Michael Pulch EU Ambassador to Australia Introductory Remarks on the European Green Deal Marian Wilkinson Australian Journalist and Author Australia's Climate Policy in the Lead Up to the Glasgow COP David Suder Deputy Executive Director, Buildings and Property Director Campus Development Monash University Can Australia Leverage the EU Green Deal to Boost its Own Energy Transition?  When Monday 10 MAY 2021 12pm - 2pm (Melbourne time) Where Online and RMIT University (Melbourne)  124 La Trobe Street Melbourne, 3000 Cost Free   RSVP Required Here [1]   More Information Available on this flyer [2] Important Note This event will be held online and in person at RMIT University. If you are attending in person, to ensure your health and safety, we ask that you: Stay home if unwell Ensure physical distancing (1.5 metres) Follow current government directives about wearing masks If you are attending this event in person, RMIT will retain a digitised record of your name and contact number for a period of 28 days for the purpose of meeting COVIDSafe obligations. Data downloaded from Eventbrite will be stored in a secure online location as per RMIT archiving policy. If you wish to amend your information, please contact the EU Centre of Excellence at RMIT via email [email protected] [3]   The European Union Centre of Excellence in the Social and Global Studies Centre at RMIT University is co-funded by the Jean Monnet Activities Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.   European Union Centre of Excellence Social and Global Studies Centre RMIT University, Melbourne Email: [email protected] [3] Web: rmit.edu.au/eucentre [4] Let's also connect on twitter @RMIT_EU_CENTRE [5] RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present.