The NCSD and BCSDH Host European Delegation
What European-level collaborations can support both European and Hungarian companies in achieving their climate goals and climate adaptation? What partnerships can advance the sustainability objectives of the Green Deal domestically, and promote the spread of clean technologies and green industries?
November 5, 2024 – These questions, among others, were the focus of a high-level delegation meeting held at the National Assembly Office Building, timed to coincide with the Hungarian EU presidency.
The National Council for Sustainable Development (NCSD) and the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH) hosted the European Technology Chamber (EUTECH), whose mission is to empower European businesses to leverage technology for Europe’s benefit. The meeting included members of the Net Zero Advisory Board, as well as ministry and university leaders.
On behalf of the NCSD, Zsombor Barta, Senior Parliamentary Advisor, welcomed the guests. Florian Von Tucher, the Chairman of EUTECH and leader of the 7-member delegation, highlighted in his opening address the importance for EUTECH of establishing European-level collaboration between regulatory bodies and companies that share a commitment to sustainability.
Irén Márta, BCSDH Director, moderated a discussion aimed at strengthening cooperation between European businesses and regulatory bodies, with a focus on the sustainability goals of the Green Deal and the opportunities for innovation linked to emerging global technology trends. In her introductory remarks, Irén Márta emphasized the need for systemic changes to halt climate change and adapt to the new conditions, with companies at the forefront, yet advocating for even closer cooperation with social organizations and regulators.
As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed on a joint initiative to promote environmental sustainability and innovation. They set a goal to develop cooperation opportunities in clean technologies and green industries identified during the discussions.
Participants:
Florian Von Tucher, Chairman, EUTECH Chamber
Henning Vom Stein, Board Member, EUTECH Chamber
Igor Gladkov Dr., Director, EUTECH Chamber
Mohamed Garbhi, Climate Action Alliance Board Member, EUTECH Chamber
Yves Decadt, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Biolingus
Mariem Harmassi Dr., Head of Quality Department -IT Education, IT School, Université Centrale
Esteban Remecz, CIO VP Information Technology & Digital Iochpe-Maxion S. A., Maxion Wheels
Zsombor Barta, Senior Parliamentary Advisor National Council for Sustainable Development (NCSD)
Anikó Juhász, Deputy State Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture
András Kárpáti, President, Future Mobility Association
Gábor Szarvas, President, Hungary Green Building Council
Irén Márta, Managing Director, BCSDH
Andrea Nagy, Race to Zero Project Manager, BCSDH
Barbara Botos Dr., Ambassador at Large for Climate, Ministry of Energy
Réka Matheidesz, CEO, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME)
