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The GG CSO-LA Advisory Platform has been established as part of Global Gateway governance, as outlined in the Joint Communication on the Global Gateway. It is set up within the existing framework for European Commission consultations with civil society organisations (CSOs) and associations of local authorities (LAs), the Policy Forum on Development (PFD).
The members were selected following a call for applications launched in September 2023. They include a mix of CSO networks, platforms, social partners, professional and business associations and associations of LAs, all working in the area of international development. They include, but are not limited to, women’s, youth, education, climate and environment organisations. You can find the full list of member organisations here.
The GG Advisory Platform exchanges on horizontal policy issues, including addressing inequalities, in context of the Global Gateway Strategy.
It is a space for civil society and local authorities to provide feedback on the Global Gateway rollout within the different investment priorities and geographic contexts, and to exchange with the European Commission on opportunities to engage in country-level Global Gateway partnerships, complementing consultations locally.
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From water stree to water security. Wetlands as a strategic asset for the Mediterranean
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Mediterranean wetlands are a strategic asset for water security, climate adaptation and mitigation, and socio-economic stability across the region. In the 27 countries participating in the Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (MedWet...
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From water stress to water security. Wetlands as a strategic asset for the Mediterranean
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Biodiversity for Life Deforestation and Forest Degradation Sharing Space Development Strategy with Africa Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean funded by ECHO Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy EU Private Sector Engagement Global Gateway Civil Society and Local Authorities Advisory Platform Policy Forum on Development (PFD) UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Mediterranean wetlands are a strategic asset for water security, climate adaptation and mitigation, and socio-economic stability across the region. In the 27 countries participating in the Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (MedWet...
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Wetlands International Europe
European Parliament, Rue Wiertz, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
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What Works in Workforce Development? Evidence from Europe, Africa & Asia
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What Works in Workforce Development? Evidence from Europe, Africa & Asia is a free, open webinar exploring practical, evidence-based approaches to building effective, inclusive, and future-ready workforce systems. As labour...
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Lithium extraction in Latin America: the EU has a card to play
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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...
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Amazon week 2025: the Pantanal Pact and EU Wetland Partnership. Greening the Global Gateway on the road to Belem
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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...
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DownloadLithium Extraction, Circular Economy, and Clean Industry: Aligning Environmental Impact, Innovation, and Water Management
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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...
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Biodiversity for LifeDeforestation and Forest Degradation Sharing SpaceDevelopment Strategy with AfricaEnvironment, Climate Change and Green EconomyEU Private Sector EngagementEU Working Group on Land IssuesGlobal Gateway Civil Society and Local Authorities Advisory Platform Policy Forum on Development (PFD)Public Group on Water and SanitationUN Environment Programme - Environment for DevelopmentWetlands climate and biodiversity solutions Sustainable Forests for the FutureShow 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...
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On 20 January 2025, the European Commission introduced a new version of PRAG, reshaping the procurement framework for EC-funded projects. These updates will impact the way organisations bid, structure their proposals, and secure...
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