A Green and Fair Transition, For Whom? An analysis from Latin America
What? Webinar – Official launch of EU-LAT new policy paper
When? 13 May 2025, 16h00-17:30 (CEST); 08:00-09:30 (Guatemala)
How to participate? register HERE
Languages: Spanish/English
Background information
In recent years, the European Union has promoted the concept of a just and green transition as a central pillar in tackling the climate crisis and developing more sustainable economies. However, the implementation of this narrative in Latin America raises a number of challenges and questions—particularly on a continent historically marked by extractivism and its severe impacts on local communities and ecosystems. The EU-LAT policy paper, “A Green and Fair Transition – For Whom? An analysis from Latin America” / “Una Transición Verde y Justa, ¿Para Quién? Un análisis desde América Latina” delves into these issues, exploring both the challenges and the (potential) implications of European policies associated with the green transition for Latin America—a region rich in natural resources and key to Europe’s supply of critical raw materials needed for its own transition.
Programme
- Welcome and opening remarks by EU-LAT Network Secretariat
- Presentation of the policy paper by Thomas Craenen, Broederlijk Delen
- Case study presentation by CEDIB representative
- Recommendations for the EU by EU-LAT Network Secretariat
- Reactions by external guests including – Representative from DG INTPA (TBC) – Representative from the, European Parliament (TBC) – CAN Europe (TBC) and Susana Hernandez, CIDSE
- Audience Q&A and concluding remarks.
More information available on the EU-LAT website.
Cover illustration credit: EU-LAT Network