When? 9th April 2024 from 18:30-20:00 CET. (Registration closes Friday 5th of April at noon)
What? As we approach the 2024 European elections, Copa-Cogeca's Flowers and Plants Working Party believe it is imperative to recognise the fundamental importance of their sector. This event aims to launch the European Growers of Flowers and Plants Manifesto in order to raise awareness among citizens and politicians regarding the vital role of flowers and plants, as a cornerstone in building a sustainable and environmentally conscious Europe.
Where? The event will be held in a in-person and will take place at the European Parliament - Room Spinelli 3H1, Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels. There will be interpretation available from EN into IT and vice-versa.
Viewer link: https://ep.interactio.eu/yv3l-65a2-ncbg
The agenda can be found below:
1. Welcome from the host Tom Vandenkendelaere and from Jean Aerts (Chair of the Copa Cogeca Working Party of Flowers and Plants)
2. Introducing the flowers and plants sector
- Josep M. Pagès (Secretary General of ENA – European Nurserystock Association)
- Sylvie Mamias (Secretary General of Union Fleurs)
3. Panel Discussion: "Flowers and plants' Role in Building a Sustainable Europe"
- Robbert Snep (Wageningen University & Research)
- Kayleigh Ammerlaan (Ammerlaan The Green Innovator, tropical green plants)
- Nada Forbici (Coordinator of the National Flower and Plant Nursery Council Coldiretti and President of Assofloro)
- Henk Raaijmakers (President of ENA)
4. Presentation of Policy Recommendations
- Intervention from Veronica Manfredi (Director Zero Pollution at the European Commission DG ENVI)
- Copa Cogeca’s key policy recommendations presented by Aldo Alberto (Vice-Chair of the Working Party of Flowers and Plants).
5. Closing remarks by the host Camilla Laureti