Conference: Targeting a more resource efficient Europe
European Parliament
Square de Meeus 1
Brussels
Belgium
0:00 — 23:00
On the 5th November, Friends of the Earth Europe will hold a conference at Eurocities in Brussels to look at the role of targets in bringing about a reduction in the resources we use in Europe.
Europe is using more of the planet's minerals, metals, forests, fuels, land and water than ever before. The European Union is estimated to be using 1.5 times its own area in land every year, with 60% of the land consumed coming from outside its borders.
This demand for resources is linked to environmental damage and social injustices – from land grabbing and toxic pollution, to water shortages and the destruction of fertile land and the seas. At the same time, other regions are rapidly increasing their resource consumption. Is it realistic that Europe can continue to use so much of the world's land and resources? If not, how can we reduce our consumption?
You can see the draft agenda and register on the conference website.