On 18 September, the United Nations convened the annual SDG Moment, bringing together world leaders and other stakeholders to review progress on the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthen momentum for faster action towards 2030. This year’s event is held under the theme “Together, We Can Get There.” With only four years remaining until 2030, the focus is increasingly shifting from commitments to implementation, partnerships and solutions that can deliver results at scal

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has published a report, "A pathway to Europe’s competitiveness: The clean transition", which examines how the clean transition can strengthen Europe’s long-term competitiveness. The report considers climate action, energy, the circular economy, mobility, agri-food systems, biodiversity and ecosystem protection, explaining how coordinated progress in these areas can contribute to a more resilient and resource-secure Europe. The r

The sixth newsletter for TIA2030 (№6/2026) is available through this link. It features the latest news and updates on the project’s implementation, including highlights from the Winter Camp Workshop, the third TIA2030 Summer School and the international field trip to Belgrade, as well as key developments in research, publications and teaching activities. "Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily

A new EU Innovation Platform was presented at the European Innovation Summit in Brussels. The platform is designed as a central entry point for innovators and start-ups seeking support in bringing their ideas closer to the market. It connects innovators with investors, service providers, relevant events, news, and funding opportunities. A key feature of the platform is its intelligent recommendation mechanism, which provides tailored suggestions based on innovation needs, sec

In June 2026, our team successfully organised a multi-day joint international field trip to Belgrade, Serbia, from 2 to 5 June 2026. As a non-EU country in the Western Balkans strongly influenced by EU official and public diplomacy, Serbia provided an important context for exploring the impact of Agenda 2030 on neighbouring regions and the role of EU public diplomacy. The field trip brought together students, researchers, and external stakeholders and gave participants valuab

We are pleased to announce a multi-day joint international field trip to Belgrade (Serbia) scheduled from 2. 6. 2026 to 5. 6. 2026. The field trip will be devoted to the impact of Agenda 2030 on neighbourhood regions and the impact of the EU public diplomacy. The participants will learn about important institutions of the European Union and the United Nations in Serbia, as well as gain insights about European integration. The visits will mainly focus on sustainable developmen

The European Commission has launched public consultations on the draft revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards and on a voluntary sustainability reporting standard for smaller companies. Feedback period: 06 May 2026 - 03 June 2026 The proposed changes are intended to make sustainability reporting more accessible and easier to apply in practice, while still ensuring that companies provide meaningful and reliable information on their sustainability-related impacts,

We are happy to announce that the 3rd TIA2030 Summer School: “The European Union and Agenda 2030” starts next week! The Summer School will bring together participants to explore key topics related to the European Union, innovations, sustainable development, and the implementation of Agenda 2030. For your convenience, detailed information about the event is available in the Syllabus. The Agenda is available through this link. For more information, please contact us via tia2030

We are glad to announce that we have opened an application for our thrid TIA2030 Summer School, "The European Union and Agenda 2030". Summer School will be held from May 18 to 22, 2026 and will be devoted to Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on the role of technologies, innovation, information society, and multilevel governance in addressing implementation gaps and enhancing policy effectiveness. For more information and registration, please write to

The Winter Camp Workshop 2026 was successfully held by our project team, offering a valuable opportunity to reflect on policy approaches and future roadmaps for sustainable development in the European Union. This year’s workshop featured two inspiring guest speakers. Mag. Matjaž Hribar, univ. dipl. fil. , from the Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana (UL FGG) , Slovenia , presented on circular and regenerative approaches to economy-environment r

We are happy to share that the third TIA2030 Workshop will take place on March 19, 2026, from 09:00 to 10:00 CET, as part of the traditional Winter Camp by the Faculty of Information Studies in Novo mesto (FIŠ) . The event will be held on-site and will also be accessible via Zoom . This year’s session will explore policy approaches and roadmaps for advancing sustainable development in the European Union . Our guest speakers will be Mag. Matjaž Hribar , univ. dipl. fil. (F

Sustainability is no longer just a trend - it has become a strategic priority shaping research, innovation, and policy across Europe. Therefore, initiatives that actively promote sustainable development are today more important than ever. The upcoming Sustainable Solutions Match 2026 (16-27 March 2026), organised by the Enterprise Europe Network and the Up2Circ project with the support of the European Commission, reflects this growing focus. The event brings together represen

We are happy to announce our third TIA2030 Summer School, "The European Union and Agenda 2030" , which will be held from May 18 to 22, 2026 . The event will be devoted to Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals , with particular attention to the role of technologies, innovation, information society, and multilevel governance in addressing implementation gaps and enhancing policy effectiveness. Students, academics, professionals, regional policymakers, industry re

The fifth newsletter for TIA2030 (№5/2026) is available through this link . I t features the latest news and updates on the project’s implementation, including results of the 3rd Round Table Discussion, updates on research and teaching activities, and other relevant and useful information related to the project. "Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the

Ten years after the adoption of the Agenda 2030, the UN Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025 provides a timely reflection on the progress made in implementing the SDGs. The report clearly shows that, with only five years remaining until 2030, evidence-based policymaking, strong institutions, and innovative approaches are more crucial than ever (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2025). These priorities lie at the core of the TIA2030 project. Our r

We are happy to announce that the submission deadline for papers for a special issue of Research in Social Change (RSC) journal has been extended until 28. 2. 2026 , so that all the authors have the additional time to prepare their papers. More information for submission (journal information, instructions for authors) is available in this post as well as through this link. "Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only an

In November, the European Parliament hosted an exhibition of artworks ("The Global Goals") by artist Leon Löwentraut, interpreting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. By transforming each SDG into a visual story, the exhibition brings the Agenda 2030 closer to the public in a way that data and policy documents alone cannot achieve. This initiative resonates strongly with the discussions we’ve held throughout last year in the TIA2030 project , during the thematic sessions an

We are happy to share the latest updates about our project! In October, our project team successfully held a Thematic session within the 18th Slovenian Social Science Conference, where we explored various perspectives on the European Union’s public diplomacy towards third countries in the context of the UN Agenda 2030 . In particular, the session outlined the perspectives of the EU political leadership , the role of the media in promoting Agenda 2030 and how industrial loca

We are pleased to invite you to the Thematic Session entitled "Agenda 2030 and the European Union public diplomacy towards the third...

In August 2025, our team successfully organised a multi-day joint international field trip to Geneva and Zurich (from 25.8.2025 to...