About EGA
The European Green Academy (EGA) is an annual event and key meeting point for Green actors and engaged citizens from across Europe to connect, debate and build capacities in an inspiring learning environment. With a strong focus on political education and tailored methodologies, EGA provides a space for learning and experimentation for green-minded people to gain inspiration and insights to build and experience a common Green vision for Europe.
Key Takeaways
On 17-18 November 2023, the European Green Academy reopened its doors for the second time in Warsaw. GEF, together with Heinrich Böll Stiftung Warsaw, Fundacja Strefa Zieleni and Ostra Zielen, welcomed over 240 diverse green actors, activists, politicians, and academics from 28 countries across Europe to connect, discuss, explore salient green issues and build bridges between national and European-level debates.
In a polycrisis context and looking ahead to 2024 as a pivotal year for Europe, the Academy focused on three key themes: Democratic Resilience, Peace & Security, and the Social Dimension of the Green Deal.
On this occasion, the European Green Academy held a larger range of formats, including workshops, training, plenary debates, and networking activities aiming to equip participants with knowledge and skills on key themes and make new connections to further their involvement in the green movement. Over two days, the Academy offered nearly 20 different sessions on pressing topics such as green visions on peace and security, migration policies and practice, doughnut economy, peacebuilding, digital mobilisation and the gender dimension of the energy transition.
EGA was designed for participants to gain inspiration and insights to fight for a better and greener future, but beyond the political and social debates, the academy was a thought-provoking platform for collaboration, learning, and exchange.
Quotes from participants at EGA 2022
“I came back home with my heart full of hope. Seeing so many young people active to make a change was very inspiring”
“Lots of people from all around Europe together with similar values. Very important takes about peace, how to achieve it and how to maintain it”
“I enjoyed that the topic security and peace were center of attention even though I hadn’t thought much about this in forehand.”
“This was maybe the only conference I saw so many young women attended as speakers, you did a great job I think, thank you!”
Two weeks ago, I joined the European Green Academy 2023 to talk about Security. Takeaway: it remains a difficult topic for Greens parties. But difficult topics don't go away if we ignore them. Kudos to @GEF_Europe for putting it on the agenda and providing a space for debate. pic.twitter.com/6kX1rVHnYI
— Christina Keßler (@christina_ksslr) December 4, 2023
Warm thanks to @GEF_Europe for inviting me to speak at #GreenAcademy 2023 edition taking place in Warsaw. Lots of issues related to security, democracy and future raised. pic.twitter.com/V0hVTPGvMJ
— Senada Selo Sabic (@SeloSabic) November 18, 2023
“Progressist forces offer (complex) solutions for people’s problems but when communicating about them, we need a more positive message on ensuring a better future -which is what far right is very good at”. Couldn’t agree more with @lelylada at #EGA2023 organised by @GEF_Europe pic.twitter.com/0v2XB4FYND
— Júlia Boada Danés (@bdjulia) November 18, 2023
Recordings & relevant resources
Did you miss EGA 2022? Watch or relive some of the best moments of the event below:
This event was organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of the Fundacja Strefa Zieleni, Heinrich Böll Stiftung Warsaw and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.