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The Policy Forum on Development (PFD) is the result of a Structured Dialogue, which brings together Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Local Authorities (LAs) from the European Union and partner countries with European Institutions and bodies. This group will provide public information on discussions held with the PFD.
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Lithium extraction in Latin America: the EU has a card to play
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...
Amazon week 2025: the Pantanal Pact and EU Wetland Partnership. Greening the Global Gateway on the road to Belem
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...
Wetlands International Europe



Lithium Extraction, Circular Economy, and Clean Industry: Aligning Environmental Impact, Innovation, and Water Management
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...
Wetlands International Europe

EU-AU Civil Society and Youth Forum
Ahead of the 3rd EU-AU Ministerial Meeting on 21 May 2025, a CSO-Youth Taskforce took part in a virtual Forum to provide input into the Ministerial meeting to enable cross-regional dialogue on shared challenges and collaborative...