ACP Secretariat

19 November: Subcommittee on Sugar
20 November: Brussels Briefing n.53 “The next generation of farmers: successes and new opportunities'' 
21 November: 12th Central Negotiating Group (CNG) 
23 November: Committee of Ambassadors

European Parliament

19 November: Youth Parliament
19 November: Committee on Development
19 November: Committee on Trade

Join us at our next Brussels Development Briefing n. 53 on ''The next generation of farmers: successes and new opportunities'' which will be held in Brussels this Tuesday 20th November 2018. This Briefing will be organised by CTA, the European Commission (DEVCO and AGRI), the ACP Secretariat and Concord.

At the 7th European Union–South Africa Summit held in Brussels today Leaders agreed on a number of steps to reinforce bilateral and regional relations, focusing on the implementation of the EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership. This includes economic and trade cooperation and pursuing the improvement of business climate and opportunities for investment and job creation which are of mutual interest.

Today (12/11/2018), the European Union (EU) and Kenya held a dialogue session on the EU-Kenya partnership. This dialogue reviews all aspects of the EU-Kenya bilateral relations and reflects our long-standing relationship, which is based on a common set of values and principles. Today's meeting gives new impetus to and cements the unique relationship between the European Union, EU Member States and Kenya.

Amid recent alarming reports of the dramatic loss of wildlife and ecosystems worldwide, the European Union is calling for stronger global response to biodiversity concerns at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2018. At the 14th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt, the EU will be leading the international efforts for a post-2020 global biodiversity framework.