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SUMMARY:Wood Policy and Innovation Workshop 2024 ‘Europe’s innovative wood construction sector as driver for the green and digital transition’
DESCRIPTION:Wood Policy and Innovation Conference: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future in Construction\nOn 7 November 2024\, Brussels will host the Wood Policy and Innovation Conference\, an event that highlights the wood sector’s vital role in Europe’s green and digital transition. With a focus on policy\, innovation\, and sustainable building practices\, this conference will bring together over 150 participants\, including Members of the European Parliament and their staff\, EC staff and experts\, policymakers\, industry representatives\, and advocacy organisations to discuss how wood-based construction can help Europe meet its climate goals. \nUnder the theme\, “Europe’s Wood Sector as a Driver for the Green and Digital Transition of the Built Environment\,” the conference will emphasize the transformative potential of wood in sustainable construction and its contribution to the EU’s climate-neutral ambitions. Key sessions will highlight the wood sector’s direct impact on the economy\, representing 17.5 million jobs and €1\,114 billion in turnover. As a renewable resource\, wood presents a sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials\, significantly reducing carbon emissions and helping cities evolve into large-scale carbon sinks. \nAttendees will have the chance to engage in policy discussions\, attend interactive sessions\, and network. \nJoin Us \nThis is a unique opportunity for advocates\, policymakers\, and industry leaders to connect and contribute to Europe’s bioeconomy transition. Join us in Brussels on 7 November to explore the innovations and policies that will drive the future of sustainable construction in Europe. \nFor more information and to register\, visit the conference webpage.  Registration is until 31 October 2024.\n    \n 
URL:https://woodpop.eu/event/wood-policy-and-innovation-workshop-2024-europes-innovative-wood-construction-sector-as-driver-for-the-green-and-digital-transition/
LOCATION:Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union\, Rue Wiertz 77\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:The 3rd WoodPoP High Level Meeting
DESCRIPTION: WoodPoP Third High Level Meeting\nDate and Time: Wednesday\, 06 November 2024\, 14:30 – 17:30 CET\nVenue: Austrian Permanent Representation to the EU\, Avenue de Cortenbergh 30\, 1040 Brussels\, Belgium \nOn November 6\, 2024\, from 14:30 to 17:30 CET\, the European Wood Policy Platform (WoodPoP) will host its 3rd High Level Meeting\, bringing together delegations from Pan-European ministries\, led by senior government officials such as Ministers\, Secretaries of State\, Director Generals\, and Directors. The meeting will also welcome regional and stakeholder organizations\, along with various observers. \nThis significant event will feature an opening by representatives of European and international organisations\, followed by discussions on key topics such as the endorsement of the WoodPoP policy paper and updates from international processes. \n \nProgramme Overview\n14:00 CET         Welcome coffee and registration \n14:30 CET         Opening of the Meeting \n\nFranz Wirtenberger\, Deputy Permanent Representative of Austria to the EU\n\nKeynote Speeches \n\nLatest developments following the elections of the European Parliament and the implications for the wood-based sector\, Alexander Bernhuber\, Member of the European Parliament\nThe forest-based bioeconomy from the perspective of the UN Forum on Forests\, Mr. Ismail Belen\, Chair of the UNFF Bureau\n\nItem 1. Exchange of views on the Policy Paper \n\nPolicy Paper of the European Wood Policy Platform: A Wood-Based Circular Bioeconomy for a Sustainable Europe: Green Construction and Innovative Solutions\nEndorsement of the Policy Paper\n\nItem 2. Reports of the Technical Working Groups’ co-leads \nItem 3. WoodPoP: the way forward (Points of information) \n\nUpdates from the WoodPoP Secretariat\nUpcoming meetings\n\nItem 4. AOB \n17:15 CET         Closing Remarks \n17:30 CET         Reception \n  \nThe meeting will be followed by a reception.
URL:https://woodpop.eu/event/3rd-woodpop-hlm/
LOCATION:Austrian Permanent Representation in the EU\, Avenue de Cortenbergh 30\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:High Level Meeting (HLM)
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ORGANIZER;CN="European Wood Policy Platform (WoodPoP)":MAILTO:contact@woodpop.eu
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SUMMARY:Study Tour and Expert Group Meeting: Registration Link
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe First WoodPoP Study Tour will take place in Norway\, Greater Oslo Region\, from 10-11 September 2024. \nThis Study Tour initiated by the invitation of the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food\, organised by the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconony Research (NIBIO)\, and supported by Innovation Norway will explore the innovative use of wood in Norway’s industry. It will feature an educational tour of public wood buildings and state-of-the-art production facilities in the Greater Oslo region. \n  \nThe 5th WoodPoP Expert Group Meeting (hybrid) is held on 11 September 2024 (8.30 -12.00 CEST) as part of the the Study Tour. The meeting will be held at the Wood Hotel by Frich’s within the Mjøstårnet in Brumunddal\, Norway. \n  \nDOCUMENTS\nFor the detailed program and practical information about the Study Tour\, please click this link: Study Tour and 5th EGM Norway: Practical Information \nFor the agenda of the Expert Group Meeting\, please click this link: Draft Agenda Expert Group Meeting \n  \nREGISTRATION\nTo join the Study Tour\, register by clicking on the link: Registration.\n(open until 2 September 2024) \n  \n \nPROGRAMME OVERVIEW – STUDY TOUR\nDay 1 Tuesday\, 10 September 2024 \nStudy tour to public wood building and state-of-the-art production facilities in the Greater Oslo region and focus on wooden wall elements \n08.45 Departure of the Excursion bus in Oslo City Center \n\nPick-up at Oslo Central Station (Oslo S)\, Jernbanetorget 1\, 0154 Oslo\n\nThere is also the possibility to join directly for the Expert Group Meeting at the hotel via public transport (bus or train). \n 09.15 – 12:30 Morning Excursion \n\nHasleTre Office Building\, Bøkkerveien 2\, 0579 Oslo\nTransfer to Wood Hotel (with a short viewing stop)\n\n12.30 Lunch at the Wood Hotel \n13.30 Afternoon Excursion and Guided Tour of the Wood Hotel \n\nVisit Ringsaker Vegg- og Takelementer AS (RVT) Brugsvegen 11A\, 2390 Moelv\, Norway\nCheck-in at the Wood Hotel (around 15.00)\nGuided Tour of the Wood Hotel (around 16.00)\n\n19.00 Dinner \n  \nDay 2 Wednesday\, 11 September 2024 \nUntil 8.30 breakfast and check-out from the hotel \n08.30 – 12.00 Expert Group Meeting (see separate agenda) \n12.15 Lunch and Afternoon Excursion with focus on fibre use for isolution \n\nDeparture from the Hotel\nLunch (around 13.00) and Visit of Hunton Fibre\, Niels Ødegaards gate 8\, 2815 Gjøvik\, Norway\n\n15.00 Transfer to Oslo \n17.00 Arrival Oslo \nThe bus will return to the stop at Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) at 17.30 CEST at the latest. \nAn intermediate airport stop for drop-offs can be accommodated at around 16.30 CEST. \n  \nPRE-PROGRAMME: VISIT TO NIBIO OFFICES (Monday\, 9 September)\n15.00 – 16.30 Optional Excursion to NIBIO Offices \nLocation: NIBIO Offices\, Høgskoleveien 8\, Ås \n  \nMEETING LANGUAGE\nThe Study Tour and Expert Group Meeting will be held in English. A hybrid option will only be provided for the Expert Group Meeting (11 September 2024\, 08.30 – 12.00 CEST).
URL:https://woodpop.eu/event/study-tour-and-expert-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Wood Hotel\, Tårnvegen 55\, Brumunddal\, 2380\, Norway
CATEGORIES:EGM
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SUMMARY:Pre-World Forest Week High-level Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Event Update: \nRome\, 19 July 2024 — The WOOD For GLOBE Pre-World Forest Week High-Level Dialogue culminated with a collective call to scale up sustainable wood-based pathways and join efforts to promote enhanced policy and technical dialogue and exchange. \nTo view the Outcome Statement and if there is an interest to be associated with this Outcome Statement and express commitment to its call\, view the WOOD for GLOBE partnership page at the IUFRO website. \nFor more information on the session: WOOD for GLOBE Leading pathways to carbon neutrality and resilience (fao.org) \n— \nJoin us at Pre-World Forest Week High-level Dialogue on FRIDAY\, 19 JULY 2024 in FAO Headquarters and Online \nThe high-level dialogue will review progress on sustainable wood pathways from the 2022 Ministerial Call on Sustainable Wood\, exploring emerging partnerships and needs for Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement. Chaired by the Minister of the Austrian Federal Minister of Agriculture\, Forestry\, Regions and Water Management\, it will renew and invite commitments to support environmentally-friendly\, carbon-neutral economies. The event will be held in English and interpreted in the official 6 UN languages. \nFor more information and for either the in-person or the online registration\, visit: https://www.fao.org/forestry/committee-on-forestry/world-forest-week-side-events/wood-for-globe–leading-pathways-to-carbon-neutrality-and-resilience/en \n 
URL:https://woodpop.eu/event/save-the-date-pre-world-forest-week-high-level-dialogue-on-friday-19-july-2024-in-fao-headquarters-rome-and-online/
LOCATION:Sheik Zayed Centre\, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla\, Rome\, 00153\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240703T120000
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SUMMARY:WoodPoP Policy Lab on 03 - 05 July 2024 in Traunkirchen\, Austria
DESCRIPTION:Representatives of European countries and wood-based stakeholder groups came together last 03 – 05 July 2024 to develop the consolidated draft of the woodPoP position paper during the Wood Policy Lab at the Forest Campus in Traunkirchen\, Austria.  \nThis consolidated draft will be soon presented for comments and discussion at the Expert Group Meeting in Norway on 11 September 2024.
URL:https://woodpop.eu/event/woodpop-policy-lab-on-03-05-july-2024-in-traunkirchen-austria/
LOCATION:WaldCampus (Wood Campus) Austria\, Traunkirchen\, Austria\, Forstpark 1\, Traunkirchen\, Upper Austria\, 4801\, Austria
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ORGANIZER;CN="Republic of Austria's Federal Ministry Agriculture and Forestry%2C Climate and Environmental Protection%2C Regions and Water Management":MAILTO:contact@woodpop.eu
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