Over 150 civil society representatives gathered at the European Economic and Social Committee to voice and discuss their positions on a global Post-2015 framework for poverty eradication and sustainable development in Brussels, on 13 and 14 February 2014. Participants from local, regional and national authorities, EU and UN level policy-makers, social partners, organizations and networks active in the field of development, the environment, human rights, agriculture and consumer protection; industry, business and academia brought a wealth of perspectives into the debate.
This summary of key points from the discussions, prepared by the Conference organizers, will be brought to the attention of EU decision-makers in order to contribute to the formulation of a strong and ambitious EU negotiating position on the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda.
Conference conclusions: 25 key points