David Goebbels

🏆 🇭🇷 In the Framework Contract to Support the European Investment Bank (EIB) Advisory Services (EIBAS) Activities Inside and Outside EU-27, we are pleased to support the EIB and the government of Croatia in the implementation of the project Advisory Support for University Hospital "Dubrava"​ - demand and needs assessment", funded by EU through the InvestEU Advisory Hub. 📌 The overall objective of this project is to support the Dubrava University Hospital in reviewing, analysing and updating the key determinants and planning parameters for the extension’s service portfolio and capacity (hospital services demand and needs assessment), the resulting hospital model (organizational and capacity planning) and infrastructure requirements.   The project will run from May 2024 until November 2024   #EuropeanUnion #InvestEU #health #Croatia #newcontract #internationaldevelopment #ibfIMPACT

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Community-led initiatives know local needs best. Yet their activities are not are not adequately valued by the market or the public sector.  The European Commission needs to adequately resource people and communities for the green transition. Support community-led initiatives on climate change and sustainability. This #EUelections2024 #UseYourVote for a strong #EUGreenDeal with communities at the heart. Sign the Time for Collective Action manifesto: https://lnkd.in/d-tbB5c3 #TimeforCollectiveAction #RestoreNature #EuropeanElections #VoteFutureEU #VoteNatureEU

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🌾💰How can we achieve long-lasting investments in rural areas? During our last EU CAP Network workshop on Durability of Investments, participants addressed effective ways to secure #EU funding in the long run. Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3UixJqF

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Disasters and calamities do not stop at borders. Disaster and risk management must therefore include a cross-border perspective in order to effectively strengthen the resilience of the regions concerned. The newly-released study ‘Strengthening the Resilience of EU Border Regions’ identifies risks faced by border regions and maps existing instruments to facilitate their management by border authorities. Through 10 case studies, it also includes recommendations to address the shortcoming and leverage existing resources and mechanisms. The study, coordinated by DG REGIO, was drafted by @technopolis-group, @cmccfoundation, and @nordregio. You can download it via this link: https://lnkd.in/eN724Dqx #interreg

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Integrated Drought Management Project in Kosovo: Progress and Future Steps ⏭️ Facing climate challenges, Kosovo is advancing in drought management through the SlovakAid-funded project in collaboration with GWP CEE and the Water and Waste Water Works Association Kosovo (SHUKOS). Key achievements since October 2022 include:  👉An analysis of Kosovo's drought framework.  👉Proposal for the set of essential mitigation measures.  👉The launch of the Kosovo Drought Community of Practice (under IWRM 👉Action Hub) for stakeholder collaboration.  👉Training sessions on monitoring and drought indices. Engaging stakeholder dialogue to shape the Kosovo Drought Action Plan, focusing on actionable strategies for water security and drought mitigation.  Stay tuned for more updates on our journey towards better resilience to drought in Kosovo! To find out more click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/exRzQqt2 #IntegratedDroughtManagement #IWRM #WaterSecurity    

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On the eve of the Hungarian EU Presidency, I had the opportunity to participate in the Bonn Climate Change Conference. During the 11 days of negotiations, Parties reached consensus on a number of issues, including Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The next major task under the Hungarian Presidency is COP29 in Baku, where negotiations will continue on the basis of the Bonn agreements.  . . . #UNFCCC #cliamate #climatepolicy #climatechange #SB60 #carbonmarkets #Article6 #mitigation

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📣 The latest report "Serbia and the 2030 Agenda - Mapping the National Strategic Framework in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals" 🌐 by the Public Policy Secretariat is out now ❗ The report provides a comprehensive overview of the current national planning documents in relation to each of the 17 SDGs of the 2030 Agenda, grouped according to clusters and negotiation chapters within the European integration process. The report includes a review and analysis of more than 100 planning documents by December 2023. As the report’s findings show, most of the valid planning documents are relevant to achieving the SDGs 🎯 "The latest mapping of the planning framework in relation to the 2030 Agenda shows that the coverage of the sustainable development goals and targets by the planning framework of the Republic of Serbia is 82.7%" says Bojana Tošić, Director of the Public Policy Secretariat/ Republički sekretarijat za javne politike RSJP. According to the global Sustainable Development Report 2023, Serbia ranks 36th out of 166 countries. Serbia will continue to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs through a series of measures and activities, reaffirming its sustained commitment to improving the living conditions of all its citizens in all three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, environmental protection and social inclusion. This political determination of Serbia is based on analyzes of the planning framework related to the achievement of 17 SDGs and relevant data, and was also confirmed at the UN Summit on Sustainable Development Goals held in September last year in New York, where transformative and accelerated actions to meet the goals set until 2030 were presented. The preparation of the report "Serbia and the 2030 Agenda - Mapping the National Strategic Framework in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals" has been supported by the Public Finance Reform – 2030 Agenda project, which is financed by the governments of Germany and Switzerland.   The Report is available in Serbian language: https://lnkd.in/ddntM6E9

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🟢 Are the Western Balkans a target of foreign information manipulation and interference? 🔵 What are the most prominent disinformation narratives, and what can happen if they take hold? 🟣 What is the EU doing to fight disinformation and support civil society and media? ▶️To find out more, watch my interview with the Geopost. https://lnkd.in/dUMUwZ_e

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Europe’s sectoral #socialdialogue partners for local & regional government are concerned about the EU’s new #economic governance rules. 📣EPSU & The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR): "Insufficient funding for local and regional governments exacerbates inequalities and disparities across regions and municipalities, as well as between rural and urban areas. Without adequate resources, local and regional authorities struggle to address pressing issues such as unemployment, labour and skills shortages, working conditions, social inclusion, and the digital and green transition." Read the statement here👇🏾

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📩The upcoming #EuropeanElections carry immense weight in shaping the EU's stance on #ClimateChange and #BiodiversityLoss, especially given the urgent need for EU leadership to foster a socially just green transition. Providing voters with comprehensive insights into how different political groups have approached these issues in the past legislative term is then crucial. 🏞Big shoutout to the colleagues from Vote for Nature Alliance for launching the EU Parliament scoreboard. This tool evaluates #EU political groups and national parties based on their voting records on climate, nature, and pollution legislation. It's a valuable resource for voters seeking candidates and political groups committed to environmental action. 📅As we chart a course for a better future in 8 weeks, let's remember the importance of staying informed and exercising our right to vote! #EUelections #ClimateAction #BiodiversityProtection #VoteFutureEU WWF European Policy Office Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe European Environmental Bureau

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Colleagues and I at the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center made a snapshot of the possibble impact of the EP elections on #energy and #climate policies in the EU for the next five years. #energysecurity #climate #EuropeanParliament #LNG #greendeal

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Excited to kick off the Conference on Green Agenda for the Western Balkans & Launch of the Covenant of Mayors for SEE today, under the auspices of XIX General Assembly, co-organised with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Open Regional Fund for SEE-Energy, Transport and Climate Protection. This is an extraordinary event for me as the Mayor of Bar and today in my first day of duty as President of NALAS to host and welcome you to my city by opening up this important discussion on the green agenda, said Mr. Raicevic during the opening address.   "I am convinced that good ideas, national and regional strategies, improved quality of life, can come to life only if local governments take coordinated actions. These actions need to be supported by the central government with adequate resources and policies on the one hand, and by active citizen participation on the other hand. Local Governments have a key role in making things happen in the real life of citizens.   This is why I am welcoming the commitment of GIZ and the German Ministry BMZ which is empowering NALAS to play more important role in the green agenda and the Berlin Process. When I say NALAS I mean National Associations of Local Authorities and all municipalities in the region. This way, by empowering NALAS, in fact the local authorities are empowered to bring to life the development agenda and create the hope of prosperity for the citizens all over the South East Europe (SEE)." - emphasized the NALAS President. #GreenAgenda #Sustainability #LocalLeadership #SEEProsperity GIZ Albania GIZ Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro GIZ North Macedonia GIZ Kosovo

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Just out a policy note from The World Bank on policies to Improve the environmental performance of road vehicles in the Western Balkans (WeBa). This is available here: https://lnkd.in/ejPEUCYn Here we suggest evidence-based policy actions that can, at once: i) address and manage environmental, energy security, and affordability impacts of existing vehicles, taking into account fiscal considerations; ii) steer new vehicle integrations in the existing fleet, including in particular secondh and vehicle imports, towards better environmental and energy efficiency; iii) enable countries in the WeBa to embrace e-mobility; iv) ensure that the transition to e-mobility is socially and economically inclusive; and v) support the EU accession process by converging with the relevant acquis communautaire. The publication of this follows an engagement process that started in 2022 and continued in 2023, involving great colleagues, including in particular Ramon Munoz Raskin, Gregoire Gauthier, Eduardo Espitia and Aleix Pons. Importantly, I think quite a few of the ideas that we developed while working on this can be inspirational also for other emerging economies looking into solutions to the challenges that we tried to address.

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🌍🔋 How Can Finance Ministers from the 27 Member States Lead in Energy Transition? "Seeking resources to achieve the highest possible goals is essential. But focusing on the resources available to prioritize and achieve key objectives is realistic." A few thoughts (in Greek) on insider.gr 👉 https://lnkd.in/dPb_d3ra #Energy #EnergyTransition #Finance #EUFinance #Sustainability #Eurogroup #Ecofin

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This is a unique opportunity for everyone with an interest in green cities to comment on the Actions proposed by the Greenin Cities Partnership of the Urban Agenda for the EU

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The European Parliament’s vote on the revised waste framework directive came too late to complete negotiations with the Council ahead of the European elections in June. As a consequence, the new Parliament will need to negotiate the final agreement with Council, including binding targets to cut food waste, and rules to make producers responsible for the full lifecycle of textile products as well as the sustainable management of textile waste across the EU. Great summary from the European Parliament on the road to a revised waste framework directive.

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💬"In our capacity as OSCE Chair, we are prioritizing the Organization’s role in addressing conflicts, preventing escalation, restoring stability and strengthening the role of civil society across the OSCE region." 🌐 📢 CiO @MinisterIanBorg is in #Georgia. Looking forward to discussing MALTA - OSCE24 priorities with political leadership and civil society. OSCE will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to promote OSCE principles and commitments in the interest of stability & security in all its dimensions. #StrengtheningResilience #EnhancingSecurity Ian Borg Natasha Meli Daudey MALTA - OSCE24

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