week ahead at the united nations 1st - 5th september 2014
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THE EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE (33/14)
1st September – 5th of September 2014*This version was published on the 1st of September 2014. For more recently updated information, please consult the online version.
VIP visits to Brussels Visit of Mr. Ole Hansen, Head of Global Compact innovation and collaboration on the post-
2015 agenda. 3rd of September. Visit of Mr. Andre Bouchard, Chief of Security and Safety Service, United Nations
Department of Safety and Security. 23rd to the 24th of September. Visit of Ms. Jessica Faieta, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director Regional Bureau for
Latin America and the Caribbean. October: Date to be confirmed. More information Visit of Ms. María Eugenia Casar, Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of
the United Nations Development Programme - UNDP. 16th of October. To be confirmed. More information
Agenda
Monday 1st September
Brussels
European Parliament Committee meetings. 1st to the 4th of September.More information
Geneva, Switzerland
Twenty-second special session of the Human Rights Council on the human rights situation in IraqMore information
OHCHR Public consultation organised by the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. 1st to the 2nd
of September.More information
21st session of the OHCHR Committee on the Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers and Their Families. 1st to the 5th of September.More information
67th session of the OHCHR Committee on the Rights of the Child.More information
Presentation of the UNCTAD report "Trade Policies, Household Welfare and Poverty Alleviation: Case Studies from the Virtual Institute Academic Network". 10:30 a.m. Local time, Press Room 1.
New York
The United States assumes the presidency of the UN Security CouncilMore information
Tuesday 2nd September
Brussels
Political and Security Committee meeting organized by the Italian Presidency of the EU.More information
Istanbul, Turkey
Internet Governance Forum. 2nd to the 5th of September.More information
Wednesday 3rd September
Brussels
COREPER II meeting organized by the Italian Presidency of the EU.More information
European Economic and Social Committee public hearing ‘EU policy agenda for Social Enterprise: what next?’More information
Committee of the Regions 6th Cohesion Report: EU regions growing together or apart?More information
Bogota, Colombia
Latin American Carbon Forum 2014.More information
Geneva, Switzerland
Presentation of the 2014 report on UNCTAD's assistance to the Palestinian people. 11 a.m. Local time, Press room 1.
Karlsruhe, Germany
Spent Fuel Workshop 2014: present scientific study on spent nuclear fuel. 3rd to the 5th of September.More information
Copenhagen, Denmark
Committee of the Regions ENVE Visit: "Improving local/regional knowledge for better environmental policy-making"More information
London, England
2014 Invest in Ukraine Conference. 3rd to the 4th of September.More information
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
ADB-OECD Conference: Fighting corruption and building trust for Asia and the PacificMore information
Worldwide
Launch of the OECD Employment Outlook 2014.More information
Thursday 4th September
Brussels
Political and Security Committee meeting organized by the Italian Presidency of the EU.More information
Newport, Wales
NATO SummitMore information
Worldwide
Launch of the OECD Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2014.More information
Launch of the OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Iceland 2014More information
Friday 5th September
International Day of CharityMore informationBrussels
COREPER I meeting organized by the Italian Presidency of the EU.More information
And beyond: other dates to pin
Saturday 6th September
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Global Economic Symposium: "Restructuring Economies, Transforming Societies".More information
Sunday 7th September
Washington, D.C., United States
11th Annual Meeting of the International Water Resource Economics Consortium (IWREC), organized by the World Bank.More information
Monday 8th of September
International Literacy Day - UNESCOMore information
Brussels
European Parliament Committee meetingMore information
European Commission Sixth Cohesion Forum on economic growth in the European UnionMore information
Meeting of the FAFA Working Group: Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement between European Community and the United Nations. 8th to the 12th of September.More information
Worldwide
OECD: Launch of the Economic Survey of Spain 2014.More information
OECD: Statistics release: Composite Leading Indicators.More information
Tuesday 9th of September
Helsinki, Finland
European Service Innovation Centre Conference “Service Innovation as Driver of Change for European Industries and Regions”More information
Milan, Italy
Informal meeting of the Ministers of Defence organized by the Italian Presidency of the EU.More information
Worldwide
OECD Launch of Education at a Glance 2014More information
OECD Statistics release: Harmonised Unemployment RatesMore information
Wednesday 10th of September
Brussels
COREPER I meeting organized by the Italian Presidency of the EU.More information
COREPER II meeting organized by the Italian Presidency of the EU.More information
Friends of Europe: Reconciling EU interests and values, A new vision for global developmentMore information
Milan, Italy
Eurofi Financial Forum 2014More information
Melbourne, Australia
G 20 Labour and Employment Ministers meetingMore information
Thursday 11th of September
Brussels
European Parliament Committee MeetingsMore information
Political and Security Committee meeting organized by the Italian Presidency of the EU.More information
Turin, Italy
European Tourism Forum 2014. 11th to the 12th of September.More information
Rzeszów, Poland
Committee of the Regions: AEBR General Assembly and Annual Conference 2014More information
Worldwide
OECD Statistics release: G20 GDP Growth.More information
Friday 12th of September
International Day for South-South CooperationMore information
Brussels
Eurogroup meetingMore information
Milan, Italy
Eurogroup Meeting organized by the Italian Presidency of the EU.More information
The 11th ASEM Finance Ministers’ Meeting (FinMM11) organized by the Italian Presidency of the EU.More information
Copenhagen, Denmark
World’s Best News Campaign Day happeningMore information
Saturday 13th of September
Tel Aviv, Israel
DLD Tel Aviv Innovation Festival 2014. From 13th to 20th of September.More information
Monday 15th of September
International Day of Democracy More information
Brussels
EESC Public Hearing: The future of organic production in EuropeMore information
Strasbourg, France
Plenary Session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. 15th to the 18th of September.More information
Rotherham, United Kingdom
25th ECOS Commission Meeting and Conference on ''Industrial Innovation in the 21st century''. 15th to the 16th of September.
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Worldwide
Launch of the OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report.More information
Tuesday 16th of September
New York
Opening of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly.More information
Paris
50th Anniversary of OECD War on Hunger GroupMore information
Thursday 18th of September
Iasi, Romania
Committee of the Regions Seminar "Interconnecting Europe's regions: the territorial perspective"More information
Caims, Australia
G 20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies meetingMore information
Friday 19th of September
The Hague, The Netherlands First Annual Just Peace Weekend. 19th to the 21st of September.
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Saturday 20th of September
Paris
European Heritage Days. 20th to the 21st of September.More information
Sunday 21st of September
International Day of PeaceMore information
The Hague, The Netherlands
UN Exhibit UNEARTH The HagueMore information
Monday 22nd of September
Copenhagen, Denmark
Meeting of the OECD Network on E-Government (E-Leaders 2014): Improving Governance for Better Digital Strategies. 22nd to the 23rd of September.More information
Tuesday 23rd of September
New York
UN Climate SummitMore information
Thursday 25th of September
Brussels Competitiveness Council of the EU, COMPET. 25th to the 26th of September.
More information International Organization for Migration (IOM) Event on the Contribution of Migrants to the
SocietyMore information
Friday 26th of September
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear WeaponsMore information
Sunday 28th of September
Istanbul, Turkey
World Economic Forum on ‘Unlocking Resources for Regional Development’More information
Monday 29th of September
Brussels
EESC Public Hearing: Community Led Local Development (CLLD), Partnership - Transparency - Effectiveness - Anti-corruptionMore information
General Affairs Council of the EU, GACMore information
Tuesday 30th of September
Worldwide
Statistics release: Consumer Price IndicesMore information
Wednesday 1st of October
New York
Argentina assumes the presidency of the UN Security CouncilMore information
Thursday 2nd of October
International Day of Non-ViolenceMore information
Tokyo, Japan
Global Forum on the Knowledge Economy. 2nd to the 3rd of October.More information
Monday 6th of October
Brussels
12th European Week of Regions and Cities. 6th to the 9th of October.More information
Tuesday 7th of October
Paris
OECD New World Forum. 7th to the 8th of October.More information
Washington DC, United States
World Bank Group Youth Summit 2014: The Need for Open & Responsive GovernmentsMore information
Wednesday 8th of October
Brussels
Plenary Session of the European Parliament in Brussels. 8th to the 9th of October.More information
Luxembourg Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council of the EU, TTE
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Worldwide
OECD Statistics release: Composite Leading Indicators.More information
Thursday 9th of October
Luxembourg
Justice and Home Affairs Council of the EU, JHA. 9th to the 10th of October.More information
Washington DC, United States
G 20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. 9th to the 10th of October. More information
Worldwide OECD Statistics release: Harmonised Unemployment Rates
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Friday 10th of October
Washington DC, United States
2014 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank GroupMore information
Monday 13th of October
Paris
OECD Conference: Improving Risk Regulation, From crisis response to learning and innovation. 13th to 14th of October.More information
Copenhagen, Denmark
DanMUN Conference 2014More information
Luxembourg
Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the EU, AGRIFISH. 13th to the 14th of October.
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Tuesday 14th of October
Luxembourg
Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU, EcofinMore information
Wednesday 15th of October
Deauville, France
Women's Forum Global Meeting 2014. 15th to the 17th of October.More information
Thursday 16th of October
World Food Day: ‘Family Farming, Feeding the world, caring for the earth’More information
Brisbane, Australia
G20 Leader’s SummitMore information
Luxembourg Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council of the EU, EPSCO
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Friday 17th of October
International Day for the Eradication of PovertyMore information
Monday 20th of October
Luxembourg Foreign Affairs Council of the EU, FAC
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Strasbourg, France
Plenary Session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. 20th to the 23th of October.More information
Worldwide
Law, Justice and Development (LJD) Week 2014: Financing and Implementing the Post-2015 Development AgendaMore information
Tuesday 21st of October
Luxembourg
General Affairs Council of the EU, GACMore information
Tunis, Tunisia
16th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC). 21st to the 24th of October.More information
Friday 24th of October
United Nations DayMore information
Tuesday 28th of October
Luxembourg Environment Council of the EU, ENV
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Berlin
7th Meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax PurposesMore information
Saturday 1st of November
New York
Australia assumes the presidency of the UN Security CouncilMore information
Tuesday 4th of November
Worldwide
OECD Statistics release: Consumer Price IndicesMore information
Friday 7th of November
Brussels Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU, Ecofin
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Monday 10th of November
Brussels Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the EU, AGRIFISH. 10th to the 11th of November.
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Wednesday 12th of November
Brussels
Plenary Session of the European Parliament in Brussels. 12th to the 13th of November.More information
Paris
OECD Conference Innovating the Public Sector: from Ideas to Impact. 12 th to the 13th of November.More information
Washington DC, United States
World Bank: 2nd Urbanization and Poverty Reduction Research ConferenceMore information
Worldwide
OECD Statistics release: Composite Leading IndicatorsMore information
Thursday 13th of November
Paris
Green Growth and Sustainable Development Forum 2014: Addressing the social implications of green growth. 13th to the 14th of November.More information
Worldwide
OECD Statistics release: Harmonised Unemployment RatesMore information
Friday 14th of November
Brussels Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU, Ecofin
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Saturday 15th of November
Brisbane, Australia
G 20 Leaders SummitMore information
Sunday 16th of November
International Day for ToleranceMore information
Monday 17th of November
Brussels
Foreign Affairs Council of the EU, FAC. 17th to the 18th of November.More information
Tuesday 18th of November
Brussels
General Affairs Council of the EU, GAC. 18th to the 18th of November.More information
Friday 21st of November
Brussels Foreign Affairs Council of the EU, FAC
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Monday 24th of November
Strasbourg, France
Plenary Session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. 24th to the 27th of November.More information
Tuesday 25th of November
Brussels Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council of the EU, EYCS
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Thursday 27th of November
Brussels Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council of the EU, TTE
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Monday 1st of December
World Aids DayMore information
Brussels
Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council of the EU, EPSCO
More informationNew York
Chad assumes the presidency of the UN Security CouncilMore information
Lima, Peru
COP Lima Climate Change Conference. 1st tot the 12th of December.More information
Tuesday 2nd of December
International Day for the Abolition of SlaveryMore information
Wednesday 3rd of December
Brussels
Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council of the EU, TTEMore information
Thursday 4th of December
Brussels
Justice and Home Affairs Council of the EU, JHA. 4th to the 5th of December.More information
Competitiveness Council of the EU, COMPET. 4th to the 5th of December.More information
Tuesday 9th of December
Brussels
Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU, Ecofin
More information Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council of the EU, TTE
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Wednesday 10th of December
Human Rights DayMore information
Thursday 11th of December
Brussels
Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council of the EU, EPSCOMore information
Friday 12th of December
Brussels
Foreign Affairs Council of the EU, FAC. 12th to the 15th of December.More information
Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council of the EU, EYCSMore information
Monday 15th of December
Brussels
Foreign Affairs Council of the EU, FACMore information
Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the EU, AGRIFISHMore information
Strasbourg, France
Plenary Session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. 15th to the 18th of December.More information
Tuesday 16th of December
Brussels
General Affairs Council of the EU, GACMore information
Wednesday 17th of December
Brussels
Environmental Council of the EU, ENVMore information
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