How to build a Resilient Europe in a Globalised World?

14 September 2015

The European Commission's Directorate-General Joint Research Centre (JRC), in cooperation with the European Political Strategy Centre (EPSC) of the European Commission, is organising its annual conference on "Resilience" on Wednesday, 30 September 2015 at 09:00 in Charlemagne Building. Resilience determines the capacity to successfully deal with difficult events and to adapt and overcome adversity. In our changing world, it creates stability, which in turn promotes job creation, economic growth

Resilience determines the capacity to successfully deal with difficult events and to adapt and overcome adversity. In our changing world, it creates stability, which in turn promotes job creation, economic growth and environmental sustainability, which is one of the ten priorities of the Junker Commission.

Science plays a key role in this continuous process of building a resilient, stable, competitive and prosperous Europe.

The conference will kick off discussion between experts, representatives from European Institutions and Member States, stakeholders from industry as well as academia on the continuous process of building a resilient, stable, competitive and prosperous Europe.

The thematic sessions will address:

Resilient supplies: energy, food and water security
Resilience to disasters: flexibility and ability to adapt existing plans
Resilient Europe – Tackling the financial crisis

During the conference, DG JRC's Resilience Report will be launched as well as a Knowledge Centre for Disaster Risk Management.

More Information

When? Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 09:00-18:00 (followed by a networking cocktail)
Where? Charlemagne Building, Alcide de Gasperi Room - Rue de la Loi 170, Brussels
Registration (deadline 18/09/2015)
Conference web site
Social media: #EUResilience