EU Private Sector Engagement

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THIS IS AN OUTDATED PAGE. Please find the updated page here: Global Gateway Business Opportunities - European Commission.

Some of the areas we cover are:

Private Sector Engagement: tools to include the private sector in EU strategies, policies and actions.
Global Gateway Business Advisory Group: EU expert group to support the full mobilisation of the private sector as part of Global Gateway.
EU Business Intelligence: business consultations to map the EU firms' presence, impact, barriers and requests for support.
EU Business Forums: events bringing decision-makers closer together to facilitate business cooperation.
EU Chambers: collaborations with EU business organisations in Africa, Asia or Latin America.
International Partnerships: collaborations with international organisations such as the International Trade Centre (ITC) or the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

Latest activities

Oct

2025

Global Gateway Forum 2025 – Thematic session 2 – Two Sides of the Same Coin: Energy Security and Industrial Competitiveness in the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy

Event

Conference

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Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy EU Private Sector Engagement Public Group on Energy UNIDO Brussels - United Nations Industrial Development Organization

⚡ Energy transitions and industrial resilience are inextricably linked. At the Global Gateway Forum 2025 (10 October), this session will examine the intersection of energy security and industrial competitiveness - critical pillars...

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INTPA

Belgium

Worldwide

Green industry

Environment & green economy

Industry

Private Sector

Sustainable Industries

Energy

Energy security

Competitiveness

Lithium extraction in Latin America: the EU has a card to play

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Information

Created: 26 June 2025 17:06

Lea Appulo

posted on Biodiversity for Life Deforestation and Forest Degradation Sharing Space Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy Show more

Blog piece by Fred Pearce on behalf of Wetlands International Europe The world is in the midst of a lithium rush. Mining companies are scouring the planet to secure cheap supplies of the metal regarded as vital for making the...

Americas & the Caribbean

Environment & green economy

Fragility, Crisis Situations & Resilience

Forests

Climate change & disaster risks

Trade & Economic Integration

Biodiversity & Ecosystem

Human Rights

Jun

2025

Amazon week 2025: the Pantanal Pact and EU Wetland Partnership. Greening the Global Gateway on the road to Belem

Event

Conference

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Biodiversity for Life Deforestation and Forest Degradation Sharing Space Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean funded by ECHO Disaster Risk Reduction in ACP Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy EU Private Sector Engagement EU Working Group on Land Issues Global Gateway Civil Society and Local Authorities Advisory Platform Latin American Studies Policy Forum on Development (PFD)Public Group on Water and Sanitation UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development

To celebrate this 2025 Amazon Week , we organise this panel discussion in Brussels, inside the European Parliament, to highlight the critical role of wetlands in advancing sustainable development and environmental conservation, in...

Organised by

Wetlands International Europe

Rue Wiertz, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Americas & the Caribbean

Climate change & disaster risks

Agriculture & Rural Development

Biodiversity & Ecosystem

Development Policy

Development Effectiveness

Innovative Financing for Development

Private Sector

Environment & green economy

Flyer

Library

Created: 19 June 2025 15:10

Lea Appulo

posted on Biodiversity for Life Deforestation and Forest Degradation Sharing Space Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean funded by ECHO Show more

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Jun

2025

Lithium Extraction, Circular Economy, and Clean Industry: Aligning Environmental Impact, Innovation, and Water Management

Event

Webinar

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Biodiversity for Life Deforestation and Forest Degradation Sharing Space Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy EU Private Sector Engagement EU Working Group on Land Issues Global Gateway Civil Society and Local Authorities Advisory Platform Latin American Studies Policy Forum on Development (PFD)UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development

As the world accelerates its green transition, the demand for critical raw materials, such as lithium, is growing. But at what cost — and what role can nature play? Join us on World Environment Day, during EU Green Week, for an...

Organised by

Wetlands International Europe

Online

Americas & the Caribbean

Argentina

Bolivia

Chile

Biodiversity & Ecosystem

Climate change & disaster risks

Development Policy

Energy

Environment & green economy

Human Rights

Fragility, Crisis Situations & Resilience

Trade & Economic Integration

A Call for the EU: Leading the Way with Wetland Partnerships globally

Library

Policy report / Briefing

Last updated: 09 April 2025 13:08

Lea Appulo

posted on Biodiversity for Life Deforestation and Forest Degradation Sharing Space Development Strategy with Africa Show more

Wetlands—including peatlands, mangroves, rivers, lakes, salt marshes, and seagrass beds—are vital for biodiversity and form a cornerstone of the EU Water Strategy. They deliver essential provisioning, regulating, and cultural...

Worldwide

Agriculture & Rural Development

Biodiversity & Ecosystem

Climate change & disaster risks

Development Effectiveness

Fragility, Crisis Situations & Resilience

Food & Nutrition Security

Environment & green economy

Innovative Financing for Development

Peace and Security

Trade & Economic Integration

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

English (1.35 MB - PDF)

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Sep

2024

Road to Belem: Shaping the Future of Wetlands In the Climate Agenda

Event

Seminar

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Biodiversity for Life Deforestation and Forest Degradation Sharing Space EU Private Sector Engagement EU Working Group on Land Issues Global Gateway Civil Society and Local Authorities Advisory Platform Latin American Studies Policy Forum on Development (PFD)Sustainable Forests for the Future UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development Wetlands climate and biodiversity solutions

On the occasion of the Amazon Week, Wetlands International Europe, Environmental Justice Foundation, SOS Pantanal and Chalana Esperança are pleased to invite you to the event “Road to Belem: Shaping the Future of Wetlands In the...

Organised by

Wetlands International Europe; Environmental Justice Foundation

Belgium

Brazil

Americas & the Caribbean

Biodiversity & Ecosystem

Agriculture & Rural Development

Civil Society

Climate change & disaster risks

Forests

Trade & Economic Integration

Innovative Financing for Development

Road to Belem Concept note

Library

Created: 19 September 2024 15:26

Lea Appulo

posted on Biodiversity for Life Deforestation and Forest Degradation Sharing Space EU Private Sector Engagement Show more

English (2.31 MB - PDF)

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Jul

Dec

2024

9th EU-Nigeria Business Forum: 2024

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Conference

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EU Private Sector Engagement

The exact dates and more information on the topics will follow. For questions relating to the EU-Nigeria Business Forum , please email DELEGATION-NIGERIA-TRADE@eeas.europa.eu Updated on 06/12/2023

Nigeria

Private Sector

Business Environment & Investment Climate

Corporate social entreprises

Entrepreneurship

Industry

Public Private Partnerships

SMEs

Sustainable Industries

Value chains

2023 EU investment mapping Ghana EN

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Communication material

Last updated: 03 July 2024 09:47

PO Paula OLIVER LLORENTE

posted on EU Private Sector Engagement

The EU has been mapping the European firms' presence, impact and barriers internationally since 2019. For Ghana, a previous EU investment mapping had been conducted in 2019. In 2023, the European Commission (DG INTPA) and the EU...

Ghana

Private Sector

Trade & Economic Integration

English (3.39 MB - PDF)

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Other languages (4)

Agribusiness Infographic_Ghana

English (94.88 KB - PDF)

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Healthcare Infographic_Ghana

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